2022 LDV T60 Max on/off-road review (inc. 0-100): The facelifted, Australian tuned ute

For some people brands don't really matter - so what do you do when it comes to utes/bakkies? If you're in the market for one and don't want to spend big cash on the big names, would you consider a more affordable option? Paul Maric tests the 2022 LDV T60 Max, which has been facelifted for the 2022 model year.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:54
Interior 04:30
Infotainment 06:11
Safety Tech 07:43
Practicality 08:49
On Road 12:07
0-100 km/h 15:26
Off Road 16:52
Verdict 22:08

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[CarExpertAus]

Just on the hill descent control issue - LDV investigated and found that it was an issue with the car we tested.

[chihuahuaminifoxylovers]

Amasing ute, i bought one and it has exceeded my expectations. Comfortable, powerful and safe. Nothing to complain about.

[sailingcitrinesunset]

I took one for a test drive after your review and it was 10x better than I was expecting. Yes it has radio and Android, tailgate was no heavier than hilux, reversing camera was fine, and the built quality is about the same as a BT50.

[joes.]

Experience with LDV: first dealership refuses a test drive unless I’m buying one! Second dealership refuses point blank to sell me the car that’s for sales on their website (and still is!) I decided after test driving to make the silly decision to lay a deposit, hands down they could not be any worse for customer service! Got my deposit back and getting me new triton this week!

[mattw]

Hey Paul. Great reviews as always. Was wondering if you could do a review on LDV D90 as it looks like a great offering under $40k. Cheers.

[greggee]

Hi, Paul, I think you should bring to people's attention is the lack of quality. There was a case recently where a T60 rusted because it was parked at a surf club in QLD and the company said that they were not made to do that! Upon a detailed inspection, it was rusting from the welded joints in the body shell as well as the flat surfaces under the paint. In court, the judge actually commented that in his opinion they were made of inferior materials. Personally, I think Chinese cars have a long way to go but unfortunately most motoring journos are not telling the punters this sort of issue. Keep up the great work.

[RadRoadAdventures]

Been a D90 owner for nearly 2 1/2 years, same engine and gearbox and its a fantastic pairing, got an Elite Drive power module making it 555NM and this really improved the 80-120km time, D90 best 7 seater for 3rd row space!

[andrewthornley]

Owned T60 Luxe four four years. One of the first ones without surround cameras. Over 150k km on the clock. Not garaged and no rust to be seen. Had issue with BCM at about 70k km. Was never fixed correctly but putting that down to dealer incompetence. Must take it back sometime. Had to change shocks at about 120k km. I am not a car prude and it gets serviced when I feel it needs a service, not when it tells me. Paid about 30k for it new and very happy with it. Yeah I could have gone for a Ranger for twice as much and without as much kit in it. All in all very happy. In fact I won’t be trading it in for the T60 Max because it is still too good. LDV may have caused themselves a few issues there.

[ziggymaria]

Love your reviews. I take delivery of my new t60 in 5weeks. I’ll be towing a 2ton trailer for work so I will revisit site and post my opinion. Love the extra torque and infotainment screen.

[garyb]

I would choose musso ute everytime over ldv. Lots of owner forums and reports of rust issues in ldv Ute's even one famous guy that took ateco/ldv to court.

[berendpyper]

I've had my ldv for over a year now never skipped a beat also awesome off road never had a problem the only thing it lack in is throttle control and under powered but easly fixed with a quick tune and a i drive

[johnp]

I would go the triton 10 years warranty 🔥🔥🔥

[paperplane]

Modern driving assistance tech is stupid. I like that I'm not paying extra to install a monitoring system and a light on my mirrors. I know how to drive and I can check my blind spot for free by turning my head which comes with a factory installed flexible neck. I also like that my car won't try to override my steering decisions. My car is dumb and cannot make decisions as well as I can. The lack of these features is a big plus for me. the enthusiasm for tech for the sake of tech when it adds nothing and is often detrimental is mind blowing to me.

[NM_DEMON_DRE]

2022 Ldv lux was my first car doing great so far he described this truck perfectly in every aspect

[TheKnobCalledTone.]

Does LDV still use low quality materials when making the T60? That said, as long as you park your T60 at least 5km away from the beach, you should be OK.

[sbates_]

My 2020 LDV T60 Luxe is great, No problems, seems to be better equipped than the new model.

[gregg]

Half expected that console lid to come off in your hand when you were shaking it 😄

[DiscoFang]

The black trim falling off the tailgate just about sums it all up, doesn't it?

[jmoranretana]

I like when pickups do not have side rails because It impacts the ground clereance and often do not protect the sides at all.I think it is up to the user to add those for their specific needs (off-road protection or ease to jump into the car or nothing at all)

[bobband]

Love the way you structure your vids, hope to see a 2022 Kia sportage review and a 2022 Lexus nx review soon
Keep up the great work