Tuatara 1000 EFI
The dependable, refuel-and-go workhorse. A 1.0-litre EFI three-cylinder petrol engine, 5-speed manual gearbox and selectable 2WD/4WD with diff locks front and rear — wrapped in an all-steel body that just keeps working.
Proven petrol power, no fuss
When you want to fill up and keep going all day, the 1000 EFI delivers. The Chery-built 12-valve DOHC engine runs on standard 91 unleaded, with Bosch-style electronic fuel injection for easy starting and strong, reliable torque.
Shaft drive, hydraulic disc brakes with booster assist and independent suspension front and rear soak up rough country, while 310mm of ground clearance and a snorkelled air intake get you through the wet stuff. It's a genuine three-seater with four-point belts and rollover protection.
- Selectable 2WD / 4WD with individually-locking front & rear diffs
- 2,000kg electric winch & electrically-operated rear-tray hoist
- Roof-mounted LED light bar, snorkel and fold-down windscreen
- 100% steel rear tray with drop-down sides + front cargo tray
- Power steering and adjustable steering column
- Road-rated for on-road use up to 60km/h
Fitted as standard — not optional extras
The gear other brands charge extra to bolt on comes built into every Tuatara 1000 EFI.
2,000kg winch
Electric recovery winch mounted and wired, ready to work.
Electric tray hoist
Tip the 550kg steel rear tray at the touch of a button.
LED light bar
Roof-mounted light bar plus LED headlamps and fog lights.
Snorkel intake
Raised engine air intake for wet crossings and dusty paddocks.
Bluetooth radio
Waterproof Bluetooth radio and PVC roof with carry tray.
Safety built in
ROPS, three seats, four-point seatbelts and a walk-through cabin.
Tuatara 1000 EFI — full specs
| Engine model | Chery SQR371F |
|---|---|
| Type | In-line 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC, 12-valve |
| Fuel supply | EFI (electronic fuel injection) |
| Displacement | 0.998 L |
| Bore × stroke | 71 mm × 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Rated power | 51 kW (69 hp) |
| Maximum torque | 93 N·m |
| Fuel grade | 91 unleaded or greater |
| Starting | 12V electric |
| Transmission | 5 forward gears + 1 reverse, hydraulic clutch |
| Final drive | Shaft drive, selectable 2WD & 4WD |
| Differential locks | Front & rear, individually selectable |
| Front suspension | Independent single wishbone (MacPherson strut) |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent double A-arms, dual coil springs |
| Brakes | Hydraulic discs with booster assist (front & rear) |
| Steering | Power steering, adjustable column |
| Tyres | 26 × 11-12 CST high-grip 6-ply (front & rear) |
| Tyre pressure | 15 psi front / 18 psi rear (off-road) |
| Chassis | High-grade steel ladder frame |
| Corrosion protection | Six-step electrophoresis treatment |
| Length | 3,580 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,065 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 310 mm |
| Rear cargo tray | 1,600 mm L × 1,400 mm W × 300 mm H |
| Net weight | 975 kg |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 50 L |
| Estimated range | 500 km |
| Rear tray load | 550 kg |
| Front cargo tray load | 150 kg |
| Roof cargo load | 50 kg |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg |
| Winch pull capacity | 2,000 kg |
| Seating | 3 seats, four-point seatbelts, ROPS |
Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer and may change without notice. Confirm exact details with us before purchase.
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Tuatara 1000 EFI user manual
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