The LDV T60 Max Plus is here, and it looks almost like a new-generation take on this Chinese ute. That’s because it has a different front end design that sets it apart from the other models in the range, and on the inside it is a vastly more impressive cabin with a pair of big screens, new controls and a heap more wow factor. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Speaking of wow, this ute has coil-spring rear suspension instead of the leaf-spring setup of the cheaper work-focused models below it, not to mention a revised engine and transmission tune for the carryover powertrain to make it more usable on the daily, according to LDV.
The existing versions of the LDV T60 Max remain, so it might be better to show you where the new Max Plus model sits in context of the existing line-up, and I’ve bolded them so you can see the price jump. The vehicle tested here is the standard-length T60 Max Plus auto. To see how the LDV T60 stacks up against the competition, check out our comparison tool .
Talk about a dramatic change. Compared to the existing versions of the T60, the interior of the T60 Max Plus may well look like an all-new ute. It isn’t.
And there are still some ergonomic issues, like the lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel and the slightly odd seat-base height, which feels like you’re sitting on stool. But for those who want the view from up high, and can deal with some of the quirky design elements to this new design, it could be a nice spot. F.
