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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Matt Campbell
2023 LDV T60 vs 2024 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
LDV T60
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Volkswagen Amarok
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2023 LDV
T60
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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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
8.2
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Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
73L
672 to 679 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 | 10 - 16.5 | |
