Category: LDV

LDV has launched an updated version of its sporty T60 Max utility. Prices start with the Pro Manual at $33,990, the Pro Automatic $35,990, Luxe Manual $38,490 and Luxe Automatic at $40,490. All prices are driveaway for ABN holders. Both models are powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine with 160kW at 4000rpm and 500Nm from just 1500rpm and drives through a six-speed manual or an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is 9.2 litres per 100km for the manual and 9.3 litres for the… Read more

The LDV Deliver 9 range has been expanded with the introduction of a bus and cab chassis. Power come from a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (110kW / 375Nm) driving though a six-speed automatic transmission. The Deliver 9 cab chassis has a six-speed manual option. With a 2.4 tonne payload and braked towing capacity of 2.8 tonnes, the Deliver 9 Cab Chassis sits on a ladder frame, has a 3760mm wheelbase and is 2094mm wide. It has dual rear wheels. The Deliver 9 bus has Bosch electronic stability control, there’s autonomous emergency braking… Read more

LDV’s Deliver 9 has been launched in three variants: the standard wheelbase MR (mid roof); the long wheelbase MR; and the long wheelbase HR (high roof). There’s also a cab chassis option, and 11 or 14-seat bus configurations (in mid and long wheelbase, plus mid and high roof) are also available. Powering each LDV is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 110kW and 375Nm from just 1,500rpm. It is available with stop/start engine technology to trim fuel use and emissions. Six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions operate through rear-wheel drive. Deliver… Read more

The LDV T60 Trailrider 2 has arrived in Australia. It’s the second LDV vehicle to be powered by SAIC’s (Shanghai Automobile and Industrial Corporation), first in-house designed D20 diesel engine. It has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant that features Bosch’s third generation, high-pressure common rail direct fuel injection technology. It produces 120kW of power at 4,000rpm and 375Nm of torque from 1500rpm. It has the now standard suspension tune designed specifically for Australian conditions. We’ve yet to sample this for ourselves but will road test one soon and come back to… Read more

A new, powerful and fuel-efficient D90 bi-turbo diesel has joined LDV’s large SUV variants. The new D20 diesel unit is SAIC’s first in-house designed engine. A 2.0-litre, bi-turbo four-cylinder it produces 160kW and 480Nm. It’s a small block design and electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail technology, combined with an all-new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. This SUV has a ladder rail chassis, has a 3000 kg towing capability. Working in conjunction with the new ZF auto is a Borg Warner transfer case. It has a range of 4WD settings thanks to… Read more

LDV Automotive has launched its T60 Luxe Mega Tub in Australia. it has the second longest wheelbase and longest OEM tub in its class – only the RAM 1500 is bigger, and it’s sort-of in a different (larger) class. The company’s biggest seller is the T60 ute a double-cab with dual-range 4WD that’s powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel. One problem with dual-cab ute is that the trade-off between rear seat space and tray capacity generally leaves the latter short especially for tradies. LDV has taken up the challenge with the… Read more

LDV has launched the Limited Edition T60 Trailrider special edition. The Chinese pickup provides suspension developed by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group in Melbourne. The emphasis is on ride and handling in tune with Australian consumer preferences. Trailrider is based on the range topping LDV T60 Luxe and only 650 vehicles are being built As well as the suspension re-calibration the LDV T60 Trailrider also has an additional equipment package: 12-spoke 19-inch black wheels; black grille, nudge bar, sports bar and side steps; and a lockable Mountain Top roller tonneau for… Read more