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Isuzu D-Max vs LDV T60

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Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu D-Max

$32,700 - $78,900

2025 price

LDV T60
LDV T60

$30,489 - $56,490

2024 price

Summary

2025 Isuzu D-Max
2024 LDV T60
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L

Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.0L/100km (combined)

9.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Too many decals
  • No power and torque increase
  • Could do with more mods

  • Was expecting more from new suspension
  • Software and on-board tech should be better
  • Drivetrain still a bit rough around the edges
2025 Isuzu D-Max Summary

Carmakers nowadays are increasingly entering into collaborations with vehicle-engineering companies in order to develop “special” vehicles.

Why? 

Well, for one thing, car buyers now demand much more than a mere sticker pack on their 4WD if that vehicle has been marketed as a limited-edition/special-edition/whatever version of the standard vehicle on which it’s based.

And these special vehicles have proven very popular because they benefit from the substantial engineering work undertaken away from the OEM.

You only have to look at the recent collaborations between Nissan Australia and Melbourne-based vehicle engineering company, Premcar, on the Navara and Patrol Warrior to see that Premcar and companies of the same ilk can be entrusted with conversion work, engineering upgrades and the fitment of off-road accessories in order to add real value to a vehicle.

And so it is that Isuzu has joined forces with Walkinshaw Automotive Group to develop the D-Max Blade.

Based on the LS-U+, the Blade was developed locally and among its enhancements over and above the D-Max on which it’s based, it has Aussie-tuned lifted suspension, a lightbar, underbody protection, light truck construction all-terrain tyres and some Blade-specific design enhancements.

But with the same powertrain as a LS-U+ and no power and torque improvements, is the Blade worthy of your consideration?

Read on.

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2024 LDV T60 Summary

So, you’re after an affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. You need it to be tough enough for work, but also big and comfortable enough to haul family every now and again.

It’s a common predicament, and one that's increasingly served by Chinese and Korean alternatives.

Today, we’re looking at LDV’s latest effort - the T60 Max Plus. While it looks like just another new variant from the outside, it’s hiding some significant changes underneath, and it takes its place at the top of the T60 range in 2024.

Could it be the right ute to fit your budget? Let’s take a look.

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