Chinese automaker Huanghai has introduced the Plutus pickup in Malaysia.

The Huanghai brand belongs to Liaoning Shuguang Automotive Group, which is based in the northeast Chinese city of Dandong, Liaoning Province.

The Plutus is brought in by China Auto Manufacturers (CAM), a member of the Sendok Group from Klang.

The double-cab Plutus is available in 4X4 and 4X2 forms, and is powered by an Isuzu-derived 4JB1T 2,771 cc diesel engine. This eight-valve turbo engine makes 100 hp and 230 Nm of torque at 2,200 rpm. No auto option, so the sole transmission choice is a five-speed manual.

Standard kit includes ABS, EBD, driver's airbag, MP3/CD player, fog lamps, power windows, electric wing mirrors and reverse sensor. The Plutus is priced at RM 61,923.60 (US$ 20,200) for the 4X2 and RM 70,923.60 for the 4X4, OTR without insurance. The warranty is quite underwhelming though, at just two years or 60,000 km.