LDV T60 2027: cut-price dual-cab ute scores bigger 2.5L turbo-diesel engine and a new look

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The LDV T60 ute will enter its tenth year on sale with another facelift, but its age will be masked by a new engine and new interior.

Now confined to two variants – both dual cabs, with no cab chassis offered – the T60 line-up starts with the Pro for $39,989 driveaway, and ends with the Luxe for $45,253 driveaway. LDV adds that ABN holders save about $2000 from the above.

A like-for-like comparison with equivalent versions (dual cab, 4WD) of Australia’s default utes, the Ford Ranger ($51,400 before on-roads) and Toyota Hilux ($53,990 before on-roads), shows the LDV undercuts them even before state/territory on-road costs.

It narrowly beats another Chinese dual-cab ute, the GWM Cannon (from $40,490 driveaway).

T60 customers can have any engine and gearbox they want, so long as it’s a 2.5L four-cylinder turbodiesel, an eight-speed auto and four-wheel drive. The engine, a hand-me-down from the LDV Terron 9 and half a litre bigger than before, puts out 163kW and 520Nm.

Fuel consumption worsens at 8.2L/100km, 0.3L/100km more than before.

Both variants achieve the all-important 3500kg braked towing capacity. Those looking to take their T60 out bush might want the Luxe model, with its notably greater ground clearance (185mm vs 220mm), approach angle (25 degrees versus 29 degrees) and rampover angle (20 degrees versus 22 degrees).

The Luxe also has locking differentials front and rear; only the rear diff locks on the Pro.

At the back is a significant mechanical difference between the two. The Pro has leaf-spring rear suspension, whereas the Luxe has more car-like multi-link rear suspension. The Luxe’s more sophisticated suspension has a lesser payload capacity than the Pro, with the pair rated at 980kg and 1040kg, respectively. 

The interior is substantially updated. The two screens (12.8-inch central, 8-inch driver’s) are new, and the gear lever, formerly a wand on the steering column, moves to the centre console.

The indicator stalk moves to the correct (right) side, and mimicking the Magic Seats in small Hondas, the back seats’ bases can fold up to fit tall things in the cabin.

Tech includes a heated steering wheel, rear-view camera, second-row aircon vents (not a given in a ute) and rear parking sensors. The Luxe adds on 360-degree cameras, a towbar kit, front parking sensors, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, and fake leather.

Ateco, LDV’s Australian distributor, expects the updated T60 in showrooms by October.

2027 LDV T60: prices in Australia

All prices listed are drive-away.

• Pro: $39,989
• Luxe: $45,253