What is it?
The LDV T60 is the brand's full-size 4x4 dual cab ute, built by SAIC in China and sold in Australia through Ateco. 2.0L bi-turbo diesel four, ZF 8-speed automatic, part-time 4WD with low range, rear locking diff on Max grades. 3,000 kg braked towing, 7-year warranty.
The lineup runs from T60 Pro at $38,500 plus on-roads, through to T60 Max Pro at $52,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Entry T60 Pro at $38,500 plus on-roads is several thousand under any equivalent 4x4 Ranger or HiLux. 7-year unlimited-km warranty matches Kia and Mahindra, and the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel pairs with a ZF 8-speed auto.
3,000 kg braked towing trails the established Japanese utes. ANCAP 5 stars but against the older 2017 protocol. Ride is firmer than segment leaders, especially unladen.
Should you buy the T60?
Reasons to buy
- Entry T60 Pro at $38,500 plus on-roads is several thousand under any equivalent 4x4 Ranger or HiLux. 7-year unlimited-km warranty matches Kia and Mahindra, and the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel pairs with a ZF 8-speed auto.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2017), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 3,000 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 3,000 kg braked towing trails the established Japanese utes. ANCAP 5 stars but against the older 2017 protocol. Ride is firmer than segment leaders, especially unladen.
- You tow above 3,000 kg (Ranger, HiLux and D-Max all rate 3,500 kg), want the newest ANCAP protocol (the T60 was tested in 2017) or want Japanese-grade resale.
- If you genuinely need 3,500 kg braked towing capacity, the T60 is short. Check your nearest Ateco-backed LDV dealer for regional service support.
- Top trim climbs to $52,500 plus on-roads.
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