The LDV T60 Max receives some additional equipment for 2023, but this also comes with significant price increases.
Drive-away pricing for ABN holders is up $4000 across the board, with the range now opening at $38,990 drive-away. Private buyers also see an increase of $4210 compared to the 2022 T60 Max.
No extra safety equipment has been added, and in fact the T60 Max is actually missing a key feature – blind-spot monitoring – that was present on older T60s.
This also means the T60 Max is the only nameplate in its segment to miss out on autonomous emergency braking; the Mitsubishi Triton also lacks this important feature in a couple of low-end grades, but it’s standard fit in dual-cabs
The base Pro gains side steps, chrome roof rails and a stainless steel sports bar.
The Luxe also gains side steps, as well as a soft-release tailgate, gloss black roof rails, a black sailplane, and black wheel arches, though it loses its chrome door mirrors for body-coloured units.
The black treatment also extends to the Luxe’s new 19-inch alloy wheel design, while inside there’s an updated leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters on auto models.
All up, LDV says Pro models have an extra $2600 of additional value and Luxe models have over $5000 worth.
The T60 Max is the second LDV model to get a seven-year, 200,000km warranty, following the announcement of the new warranty’s debut on the MIFA people mover.
It replaces the outgoing T60’s five-year, 130,000km warranty.
LDV says supply of the T60 Max has been improving and should further improve into 2023. Sales have been increasing, and the company says it expects the Pro auto to drive much of the demand for this model next year.
The company has released pricing for a resurrected Mega Tub model: $49,463 drive-away, or $46,990 drive-away for ABN holders. However, it hasn’t released any additional information on this variant.
Pricing
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Pro manual: $41,042
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Pro auto: $43,148
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Luxe manual: $45,779
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Luxe auto: $47,884
All prices are drive-away.
LDV also offers the following drive-away pricing for ABN holders:
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Pro manual: $38,990
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Pro auto: $40,990
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Luxe manual: $43,490
- 2023 LDV T60 Max Luxe auto: $45,490
Drivetrains
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is powered by a 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing 160kW of power at 4000rpm and 500Nm of torque between 1500 and 2400rpm.
It’s mated with either a six-speed manual or a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.
All models have four-wheel drive, but there are two different suspension tunes: a heavy-duty one for the Pro, and a more comfort-focused one for the Luxe.
Efficiency
The 2023 LDV T60 Max uses 9.2L/100km on the combined cycle with the manual and 9.3L/100km with the auto, and has a 73L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2023 LDV T60 Max measures 5365mm long, 1809mm tall (excluding roof rails) and 1900mm wide (2145mm including the mirrors). It rides a 3155mm wheelbase.
The tub measures 1485mm at the floor, 1510mm wide or 1131mm between the wheel arches, and 530mm deep.
The T60 Max has an approach angle of 27 degrees, a departure angle of 24.2 degrees, and a rampover angle of 21.3 degrees. It has a wading depth of 550mm and ground clearance of 215mm.
Kerb weight is between 2115kg and 2150kg, with payload of 925kg in the Pro auto, 935kg in the Pro manual, and 750kg in Luxe models.
Braked towing capacity is 3000kg and unbraked is 750kg.
Servicing and Warranty
The LDV T60 Max is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty with five years or 130,000km of roadside assist.
LDV hasn’t announced any capped-price servicing scheme.
Safety
The LDV T60 Max has a five-star rating from ANCAP, albeit with a 2017 datestamp.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
The Luxe also features a surround-view camera and lane-departure warning.
Standard Equipment
The Pro comes standard with the following equipment:
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Matte silver grille
- Side steps
- Chrome roof rails
- Stainless steel sports bar
- Spray-in tub liner
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Hill descent control
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay
- Six-speaker sound system
- Height-adjustable steering column
- Climate control air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Manual-dimming rear-view mirror
- Cloth upholstery
The Luxe adds:
- Keyless entry and start
- Rear on-demand differential lock
- Gas-strut bonnet
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Black grille
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Heated front seats
- Six-way power front seats
- Leather upholstery
Colours
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
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