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Volkswagen Crafter vs LDV T60

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Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Crafter

2021 price

LDV T60
LDV T60

$33,655 - $52,990

2023 price

Summary

2021 Volkswagen Crafter
2023 LDV T60
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
3

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Dislikes
  • Big turning circle
  • Reverse camera optional
  • Some safety kit missing

  • Too expensive
  • Odd standard equipment list
  • Rough unladen ride
2021 Volkswagen Crafter Summary

There aren’t many vehicles with more versatility than the Volkswagen Crafter. You could brand it multiple different models, that’s that much variation available.

Take the model tested here: the Crafter 50 LWB TDI410 SCC 8 speed auto RWD 4.49t GVM (with tray), or model code SZCD8DT. This van-based light truck is one of 47 variants available in the VW Crafter 2021 cab-chassis line-up. And there are also 32 van options and soon there’ll be four variants of Mini Bus, as well. Yes, there are more than 80 versions of the Crafter to choose from!

We’ve tested the Crafter van before, but this was our first chance to assess the cab-chassis model, which competes both against the likes of the Renault Master and Mercedes Sprinter cab models, but also the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter light truck.

Does it make sense for business buyers? Let’s find out.

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2023 LDV T60 Summary

This is it: Australia’s first fully electric ute.

It is telling of the times that the eT60, a dual-cab, no less, doesn’t come from a traditional titan of Australia’s car market like Ford, Nissan or Toyota.

Instead, it comes from Chinese upstart, LDV. The brand has already made a name for itself importing affordable alternatives to these mainstream rivals.

The combustion version of the T60 is chipping away at the market share of established names, commanding nearly six per cent of the light commercial market, placed fifth behind Mitsubishi.

Can the brand be more than a cut-price option, though? Does it have what it takes to be a first-mover with its all-electric dual-cab? We drove a pre-production example at its Australian launch to find out.

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