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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LDV T60 vs RAM 1500 Comparison
LDV T60
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RAM 1500
2024 LDV
T60
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2024 RAM
1500
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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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Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for LDV T60. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
73L - 75L
621 to 720 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,516 - $52,095
$79,950 - $156,950
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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 | ||
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 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2776 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.8L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 160kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 - 4000 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 360Nm - 500Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 17 | 10.5 | |
