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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2023 LDV T60 vs 2024 Ford Ranger Comparison
LDV T60
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Ford Ranger
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2023 LDV
T60
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2024 Ford
Ranger
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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
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Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger TREMOR
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for LDV T60. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
73L
672 to 679 km
80L
584 to 880 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,880 - $90,440
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buyer-focused upgrades
- User-friendly tech
- Well priced relative to rival off-road specials
Misses
- No V6 option
- Limited production run
- Less settled on the road
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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
