LDV D90 News

MG's answer to the Toyota Prado or Ford Everest? Seven-seat MG Majestor SUV revealed with rugged ladder-frame chassis
By Chris Thompson · 21 Jan 2025
MG India has revealed a new seven-seat SUV, which could rival popular ladder-frame-based models as a facelift to one of its Indian-market offerings.
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Cut-price Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado rival gets a new look and $6000 price rise: New-look 2025 LDV D90 Australian pricing released
By John Law · 04 Nov 2024
The 2025 LDV D90 seven-seat large SUV has been released in Australia after an extended period of the updated version being spotted at local importer Ateco’s headquarters.
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Big update coming for 2025 LDV D90 large SUV? Cheap Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Prado rival spotted in Australia
By John Law · 27 Jun 2024
The LDV D90 large off-road SUV has been on sale in Australia since 2017 and this week, a pair of new-look models wearing D90 badges were spotted by CarsGuide at local importer Ateco's Sydney headquarters, adding fuel to the fire that a new model is on the way.In China, the D90's replacement is known as the Maxus Territory – which, naturally, wouldn’t fly here – and was released back in 2022. It gives us an indication of what to expect from a new D90. An Ateco spokesperson declined to comment on whether there is a new model on the way. There have also been no updates for the LDV D90 registered in local compliance documents, either. However, the fact that three of the same model were parked together wearing full NSW registration suggests there is an update coming for the affordable Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Everest and Toyota Prado competitor. Compared to the current model, the new Maxus Territory has a larger, squared-off grille with individual black blocks – the brand refers to as ‘Warframe aesthetics’ on the related Interstellar ute – a jutting lower valance and chunkier wheel arches.There’s a lot more interesting detail with the graphics, certainly on some trims, and a black top section of the tailgate. The vehicles we spotted looked just like the Maxus, though had been 'LDV-ified' with the MAXUS and Territory badges replaced with LDV and D90 items for our market.Many of the oily bits appear to be unchanged for the new model including the eight-speed automatic. Like the current vehicle, it uses a 2.0-litre twin turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 160kW, though it is paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system in China and torque is quoted at 500Nm – up 20Nm. A part-time 4WD system is available and the vehicles we saw were badged '4WD'. In China, the Territory/D90 is available with front, rear and centre locking differentials and a roof-mounted ‘snorkel’ air intake in certain trims. A 2500kg tow rating is quoted – down 600kg on the current Executive model. The new model Maxus Territory measures 39mm longer and a little wider yet stands at almost the same height and rides on an unchanged 2950mm wheelbase from the existing D90. Inside, the LDV D90 was already quite a way ahead of many rivals with big touchscreens and lots of tech. The new Maxus model gets a new 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, digital driver’s display, navigation and an ‘intelligent car system’.Further details, including Australian confirmation, arrival timing and pricing are yet to be confirmed by LDV’s importer Ateco.
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'Everything is on the table': 2024 MG Marvel R, new MG3, Cyberster and more to underpin MG's expansion plans in Australia
By Tom White · 17 Mar 2023
What does MG need to take on Ford and Mitsubishi? Here's what the brand could pull from overseas to flesh out its line-up.
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A mid-size SUV for LDV? Haval H6 and MG HS PHEV safe for now as LDV keeps focus on commercial offerings
By Tom White · 24 Nov 2022
LDV says it would love to offer a mid-size SUV, but can't offer a right-hand drive one just yet.
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Where to next for LDV? Plenty of fresh metal available overseas for the challenger brand to take on Ford Ranger Raptor, Kia Carnival and Isuzu MU-X
By Tom White · 07 May 2022
Plenty of promising product from overseas could help challenger brand LDV conquer more segments in Australia.
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Australia's cheapest large SUV gets a price bump! 2022 LDV D90 increase caused by supply issues but Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, SsangYong Musso rival still the most affordable
By Tim Nicholson · 04 Mar 2022
LDV has upped the price on its popular D90 ladder-frame SUV as a result of increased material and shipping costs over the past few months.It's a similar story from almost all car makers as they struggle to source parts and battle supply chain and logistic
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China takes aim at the Toyota LandCruiser Prado - New 500Nm LDV D90 Pro muscles up for off-road battle
By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Dec 2021
LDV has unveiled its latest weapon in the battle for off-road SUV supremacy, with the LDV D90 Pro emerging as a muscled-up answer to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado.Unveiled over a series of Chinese auto shows this year - and almost certain to make it to Aus
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