7.8
2024 LDV T60 Max Plus review
The new range-topper in LDV's cheap ute range isn’t all that cheap anymore, but it sees some significant and impressive improvements.
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2024 LDV T60 vs 2023 Toyota HiLux Comparison
LDV T60
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Toyota HiLux
2024 LDV
T60
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2023 Toyota
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.8
7.7
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Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for LDV T60. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
73L
650 to 679 km
80L
576 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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4 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big changes to tech and spec
- Massive interior glow-up
- New rear coils improve ride
Misses
- Still not as refined as some rivals
- Still missing key safety tech
- Still no capped-price servicing
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$500)
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Colours Available
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 110kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 245Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
