LDV Problems

The tray supplied by LDV is 2550 mm long by 1842 mm wide; if you want a bigger tray you’d best talk to an LDV dealer or a body builder. It will tow up to 3000 kg.

Service intervals are specified as either/or, it’s whichever comes first. Your service is due in August, or at 30,000 km if that comes first. White smoke would tend to suggest a problem with the turbocharger. Turbochargers have to have clean oil to survive; dirty oil will kill them eventually. You need to negotiate with LDV, if you haven’t missed the service by a long way you might be able to get some help on the cost of repairs; otherwise you’re unlikely to get much assistance.

The LDV T60 is made by Maxus, a subsidiary of Chinese manufacturer SAIC Motor

There are so few LDVs out there it’s hard to say how reliable they are, but we know the iMax and Carnival are good. I would go for the Carnival.

While under-powered on-road the LDV T60 is regarded as being fairly adept at off-road driving. The top-spec T60 Luxe comes with in-cabin-switchable drive modes, including 2-high, 4-high, and 4-low-range, and also features hill descent control.

It’s a motor made by VM Motori, which is a Fiat company. It’s one of the largest diesel engine manufacturers in the world. I would expect the LDV to last 10 years and give you decent reliability.

The LDV T60 is made in Wixu, China, by Maxus which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese automotive company SAIC Motor.

With the LDV T60 only being launched locally in November 2017 many upgrades are still being developed by Australia's off-road aftermarket segment. Keep an eye out at popular 4x4 accessory shops, as parts to fit these Chinese-made utes come on the market.