LDV D90 vs Hyundai Palisade
What's the difference?

LDV D90

$14,800 - $26,880

2020 price

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Hyundai Palisade

$66,800 - $93,400

2026 price

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Summary

2020 LDV D90

2026 Hyundai Palisade

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

9.1L/100km (combined)

6.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Makes more sense as a diesel
People-mover practicality
Affordable

Refined ride and handling
Timeless design
Easy to manoeuvre

Dislikes

Terrible software
Cheap interior
A bit unwieldy to drive

Rear bench-style seats are firm
Safety systems sometimes clunky
More expensive than rivals

2020 LDV D90 Summary

It’s pretty hard to miss the LDV D90.

Mainly because it is gigantic; it's one of the biggest SUVs you can buy. In fact, I’d say what’s drawn you to this review is maybe you’ve seen one of these behemoths trucking past, and you’re wondering what the LDV badge is all about and how this relatively unknown SUV stands up against popular rivals and other notable newcomers.

To get one confusing thing out of the way, LDV once stood for Leyland DAF Vans, a now-defunct British company which has been brought back to life by none other than China’s SAIC Motor – yes, the same one which also resurrected MG.

So, is this MG big brother worth looking into? We took the recently released diesel version of the D90 on test for a week to seek some answers…

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Summary

If you’re in the market for an eight-seat family SUV, the Hyundai Palisade has probably already crossed your radar. But now there’s a twist. Hyundai has taken this well-established large SUV and given it a hybrid powertrain.

That puts it up against familiar rivals like the Toyota Kluger GXL Hybrid and Kia Sorento Sport+ Hybrid which are both strong players in the family-friendly space. The version we’re looking at for this review is the mid-spec Elite and we're family-testing it to see if the new hybrid powertrain makes for a winning combo.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 LDV D90 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Verdict

Looking for a cheap, powerful diesel SUV with huge cabin space and a humane third row for adults? The D90 is a really sound offering, especially considering the price of entry for this top-spec diesel which should resonate with Aussies a bit better than the petrol version.

It has plenty of issues that could be ironed out, but they’re all so small and not sale-breaking it’s almost annoying how much better the D90 could be with just a little work. Rivals should be looking over their shoulder for what comes next.

Verdict

The new hybrid powertrain for the Hyundai Palisade is a welcome addition for families looking for an efficient three-row SUV that doesn’t drive like a brick and looks good at the school pick up or client lunch. Overall, the Palisade remains a solid, all-round package that deserves praise and the eighth seat is an added bonus.

LDV D90 vs Hyundai Palisade What's the difference?

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LDV D90 vs Hyundai Palisade
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