Chinese budget Ranger and Hilux dual-cab alternative is a mixed bag (LDV T60 Max Plus 2024 Review)

The new flagship for the LDV ute range is the T60 Max Plus, available in extra-long Mega Tub variant as well as in regular-length guise as tested here in automatic form. And it comes with newly facelifted styling. Priced at around $50K driveaway, the T60 Max Plus auto really is the most logical nemesis to the likes of high-spec Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Toyota Hilux SR5, at a more wallet-friendly price point. Here Chasing Cars’ contributor Nathan Ponchard takes a deep dive into what’s new for the T60 that’s now in its fourth lifecycle update. Ponchard finds out what you get in the Max Plus package here on test, and whether the maturing LDV model has maintained appeal and relevance with its place in Australia’s hotly contested ute segment. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Price and rivals 2:18 - Lifecycle 3:13 - Exterior 5:03 - Rear end 5:58 - Rear suspension 6:37 - Towing and payload 7:05 - Interior 8:40 - Dash designs 10:14 - Ergonomics 11:50 - Storage 13:45 - Row two 15:08 - Flexibility 15:31 - Ownership 15:49 - Clever tech 16:38 - On road 17:26 - Intelligent 4x4 18:20 - Punchiness 20:19 - Other safety systems 21:17 - Ride and handling 22:40 - Coil-sprung suspension 23:28 - Steering 24:12 - Brakes 24:45 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!

Added 8 Apr 2026