LDV T60 (2017-2026)
VerifiedAlso referred to as: LDV T60 2025 and LDV T60 2027.141 reviews
Rusted out, whole vehicle scrapped and not to be registered on the road. Ie written off over rust. Its never been out of brisbane. Isnt a new thing either, guy towing it for scrap said they have 3 others with the same problem.
This car is an absolute nightmare. Purchased a new T60 Ute a year ago. Aside from being sluggish and unable to tow a trailer, the interior is even worse. A year old and the radio seldom works. The wipers intermittently stop working causing a hazard when driving. The console charger barely works and the canopy won’t lock or leaks. Have brought it back but customer service don’t seem to care. Will be taking to ACCC as this is a LEMON Show details
Dont buy any LDV paint and rust issues within 4 years. LDV warranty team give you a run around. Power steering went and steering arms then motor issues under warranty. Show details
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Hi guys just want to say how happy I am with my purchase of the my25 t60 max so far so good had a few drives and love it.. customer service was great.. CON from LDV KINGSWOOD was a great bloke and helped me in every thing i wanted to know of the purchase.. iv had the car for around 1 week now and love jumping in it for another drive.. oh what a felling LDV! Show details
Awesome vehicle – We have had our LDV T60 since 2019 and it has 127000kms and haven't had any problems. We drive to Perth every 2 weeks with a round trip of 1000kms and often on hot days so air conditioner is a must and it works well Show details
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You get what you pay for – Granted this thing was cheap. But not cheap enough to have expected how much of a lemon this thing is. With just over 62k on the clock, I've so far had - 4 Rust spots repaired, A full engine replacement (cause not fully explained by service centre), a chocolate chip cookie left in the engine bay after service, a further 5 rust spots coming… Read more
through the paintwork, the front grille is now degraded, and a service centre so completely full of it's own self importance that overcharges under-delivers and is suspicious of any fault brought to their attention that they cease to communicate with, or accept that the product they sold me is defective, and is slowly falling apart.
When the car had been dropped off to get its engine replaced, I informed the service centre of the rust issue. A month or so after getting the car back, I was asked to bring it in again to get the rust 'assessed'. Why it wasn't assessed while waiting for the part to arrive (2 months) is baffling. NEWSPOT and LDV care little post sales, and IMHO are cheats and liars.
I have been swindled by a group of con artists.
At all costs avoid LDV and avoid the Newspot car group in Adelaide.
Nothing good can come for your purchase unless you just want a [Content Removed]box to run into the ground.
Photos of current (Apr 2024) rust and grille degradation attached.
Positive reviews
Trailer wire codes – Hi does anyone know which codes represent the following wire connections? 8001A through to 8008A. They’re the terminals for the trailer connector module
Globe / Led size – Not to sound stupid but can someone tell me the led that goes into a T60 Max Luxe 2023 low and high beam. I cannot find any information anywhere. Thank you Show details
Led running lights – I have 2022 t60 luxe. There are no daylight running light on. Has anyone else had this or is there a trick to turn them on? The spec says it does have them Show details
Negative reviews
I got my ute serviced at Homebush centre after tge service. I lost power on my vehicle wouldnt move forward started overheating and the low fuel gauge stopped working. I got an emergency tow truck to tow to the centre to check it out. The service centre has been super unhelpful not returning my calls or emails they are so rude and greedy. They… Read more
have so far had my for for 3 weeks and won't even do an initial inspection on my vehicle. They havnt offered a hire car to me and won't. They keep saying there is 60 other cars with same fault ahead of me and won't give me a time frame of when it would be check out. Avoid LDV at all costs.
LDV - Never again – My LDV T60 Max Pro 2022 was used for private & commuting to work as a daily driver. The car was serviced by the LDV dealership where it was purchased as per their requirements. Issues were reported for investigation during service but the dealership service department always tried to dismiss them or say I would need to book in for a separate day… Read more
to have them looked at. If checked they always said "technician unable to find". Issues: - Minor glitches from purchase date including cruise control dropping out & then sometimes not working at all, vibration in dash & when slowing down; - 5 months for minor smash repairs with issues ranging from the insurance repairer refusing to do LDV vehicles, delay finding repairer with others quoting LDV parts delays, 2nd repairer having disagreements with insurer over repair costs & 3rd repairer waiting on repair approval; - Ongoing vibration reported to LDV, they said technician was unable to find any; - Serviced & software updated then on return it had no air conditioning, a further booking date failed to diagnose the issue. Was booked in for further diagnosis but then had an issue with gearbox not changing out of D3 - had to be put into manual then back to auto to get gears working again. After this the cruise control dropped out again on busy highway & it wouldn't go over 80kmh - stopped turned off for a while then restarted & issue cleared but then engine light came on. Towed to dealership where it spent 6 weeks being diagnosed/repaired (which was under warranty). Dealership said delay was waiting on repair procedure/process from LDV. For 2 weeks no loan or hire car was provided by LDV while mine was off the road. Their own policy states I should have been given one after 48hrs. They did provide one for the last 4 weeks. - 5 days after being returned as repaired, the Check 4wd fault light came on for about 24hrs, LDV advised it was ok to drive to the dealer, on drive there vibration was bad especially downhill in D5 before changing into D6 when it would smooth itself out; - Frustrated at this point I sold the T60 back to the dealer at a big loss, I'd had enough of this vehicle. Owned for 19 months & was off the road for 6.5 months of that. - LDV have refused to compensate me for out of pocket expenses due to warranty/faults (which ACCC say I'm entitled to) including towing (they paid about $500 of a $700 bill), not having a vehicle for 2 weeks, extra travel to/from dealer due to warranty faults/issues diagnosis & then the unreasonable repair time, loss in resale value as with faults coming up (even after it was "repaired") my opinion was it was unsaleable on private used market so sold to dealer at a loss; - Although ACCC outlined my entitlements for me they don't do anything but refer you to the state body being NSW Fair Trading who said they cannot help as they cannot order a company to pay compensation (even though ACCC say "when a product causes the consumer to suffer other loss or damage, they also have a right to compensation. This is in addition to getting a repair, replacement, or refund. https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/problem-with-a-product-or-service-you-bought/claiming-compensation". NSW Fair Trading advised getting legal advice & going to NCAT (NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal), something I'm unsure about given the relatively small amount of compensation I was requesting. Caveat Emptor on the vehicles & after sales services.
DO NOT BUY LDV T60 MAX LUX – DO NOT BUY LDV T60 MAX LUX I strongly advise against purchasing this vehicle. While it’s priced attractively, the issues far outweigh any initial savings. Here’s my experience: Excessive Noise: The vehicle produces a loud, persistent noise from the gearbox or engine that makes it feel like you're driving a tractor. Despite leaving it at the… Read more
service center three separate times for a cumulative one month, the issue remains unresolved.
Costly Servicing with No Results: The service costs are high, and the level of customer care is appalling. They claim to focus on "vehicle safety," yet no meaningful action has been taken to address the noise issue.
Poor Customer Service: I met with the LDV general manager at the Chatswood branch, explained my concerns in detail, and followed up multiple times. Not only did nothing get resolved, but my calls were ignored afterward.
Vehicle Design Flaws: Certified LDV mechanics told me that the tendency of the car to pull left while driving is part of the vehicle's specifications. This makes no sense and is a major safety concern.
I’ve even tried involving my comprehensive insurance provider, but they informed me it’s an issue under warranty, leaving me with no other options. I’ve heard of others having similar issues, with one customer having their vehicle replaced after a prolonged argument. However, I simply don’t have the time or patience to go through such a draining process.
This vehicle has caused me endless frustration, wasted time, and unnecessary costs. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, avoid LDV at all costs. Unless you're ready to spend countless hours at the service center with no resolution, this is NOT the car for you. email me for more details if you need, [Content Removed]
Recent reviews
Great service very helpful and a lot cheaper than the other insurance company I was with I have 2 policies with the Youi family now would highly recommend them
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ECU and DPF – G’day . My 07/2018 LDV dual cab has been a great Ute . There is some differences in approach to build quality mainly relating to paint coverage and sun withering . The systems on the car work well apart from the usual glitches with auto lights and auto wipers . You can’t tow my builders trailer without wanting to disable them because it thinks a… Read more
dodge ram is about to hit you . The reversing camera is not as good as the Ford Ranger I Had when my Ute was being repaired after being stolen . A lot of things about that Ranger impressed me . The way the windscreen water jets work . It’s a well engineered and deservedly popular car . It’s hideously expensive in my view . The LDV cost me $30k in ‘18 ..let’s say $10 or $15 k more for the newer one . The Rangers base price as a hire car with the 2.2 twin hair dryer engine and a gearbox with more speeds than my gravel bike along with the temperament of a bipolar p#ssy cat did not make me feel like it is a car I can drive until there are lots of numbers on the odometer and the book price is $86k .
Regardless of what you drive things stop working . It’s how you keep it working that matters . So my Ute develops a problem that my mechanic missed and caused it drop into limp mode . I replace the dry air intercooler hose and jack up the truck and remove the DPF filter …then clean out with special stuff . Put it all back together however I am still unable to clear codes . I bought a “ better “ OBD scanner ( onboard diagnostic…) that could see the problem and a few other minor ones about the car that I was not able to clear but certainly identify . I don’t know if my readers can see the invoice from the dealer ..the technician noted a fault in the wiring for the front seat airbags . I saw it as well with my scan tool . The report says “ open circuit squib connector . Parts and labour to rectify $ 977 . Wow . As an experienced technician myself with decades of experience 9 times out of 10 the problem is simple and obvious Fault finding is based on a set of known truths , putting the problem into a “ novel problem “ or a “ routine problem “ having 5 steps in the first and 4 in the second . A fault like that may well be solved by looking under the seats to find chisels and beer bottles have dislodged the connector .,or any number of upstream things that tell the ECU what to think The technician is not going to fix it in 3 minutes if he knew he could . Maybe if the connector was broken and the repair could be done with soldering iron and heat shrink it would be fine but not because it’s connected to an airbag This is where things get out of order . Only the manufacturer with agency to dealer has the codes to clear the ECU of this permanent stored code . I took it to a local diesel expert with a 5 week old $6000 computer OBD reader and could not do it
So now I’m forced to deal with the car dealer .Good news is it’s 21 days to get in to have a procedure done that would take as long as a massage and a haircut . So I’m down $400 / $600 a day the whole time as a Carpenter
How would you be if you were in ..say a regional town without the major dealers but a good few automotive engineers who know what they are about . They can’t fix the car . Why is the intellectual property not part of the car like the engine and seats ? . I had a car towed 12 kms a while ago and it cost $190
Thankfully I had a service advisor who cared
I am interested to study what Australian consumer law says about this . Bought a truck with “ the million engine “ that can be stopped by an engine code ?
Problem riddled model - had car refunded in full – I had an ongoing issue where the car would go into limp mode - to resolve would require the car to be switched off and on again - problematic when you're on the highway. Other issues (not an exhaustive list) included cruise working intermittently and the infotainment screen getting lines through it / buzzing and reversing camera dying. I did… Read more
40,000km in about 18 months, mostly on the Hume
After back and forth I ended up taking the LDV dealer to NCAT. Orders were made that the dealer refund me for the full purchase price of the car.
I really recommend not buying one. I know all utes have their problems but the long list of issues I had with mine was surely longer than competitors.
Horror Story – I've had my vehicle at the smash repair facility since December . Ldv haven't got all the relevant parts in the supply chain in Australia. This is not the first time I've had to wait months to get parts. I've only had use of my vehicle for 6 out of 15 months. They only have 2 people working in customer service. I would never, ever, ever, ever buy… Read more
another Ldv again. What a shocking disappointment. What a horrible experience and it still continues. May 21st and still no light at the end of the tunnel. Paying 9 months of loans and insurance and hired cars for a vehicle that's sitting undrinkable at the repair shop. Take it from me. DO NOT BUY AN LDV. HERE'S YOUR WARNING ⚠️. DO NOT BUY AN LDV.
First test drive transmission and electrical issues experienced – I test drove a new LDV Mega Tub today with 24km on the odo. I went in with an open mind. The gear box shudder when taking off and coming to a stop was very concerning and the hunting for gears when slowing down is pretty ordinary. When I first started the ute the rear seatbelt sensors were going off there was no one sitting in the back. The sales… Read more
person told me all that was needed is a software update. If this is how they come brand new out of the box....I am staying well away. There is a reason they are cheap.
LDV T60 Trailrider- Warranty Issues – I have owned my LDV ute for about 3.5 years now. If I'm being honest, it is quite literally the worst car I have ever owned. From the first coupe of months of ownership till now, I have had nothing but issues. Some of these issues have taken nearly 3 years to rectify and some have still not been rectified. I am currently in a fight with LDV and… Read more
Tynan in Kirrawee (NSW) to rectify the remaining items. 1. Turbo had to be replaced after spending 2.5 years arguing back and forth that there was an issue with the motor. 2. Headlights had to be adjusted several times as they would blind other drivers. I was even pulled over by the police who thought I was driving around with my high beams on. 3. Rain sensor for the wipers has been replaced twice. Still playing up. 4. Orange flashing warning light to side view mirrors continually flashed even when no one is next to me. The response from LDV, It's a characteristic of the car and not a fault. Still playing up. 5. Continually get the blind spot warning message coming up on my dash. Still playing up. 6. Car Play drops out whenever the car is placed into reverse and then back into drive. Still playing up. 7. Drivers door wouldn't open from the inside. Thankfully fixed. 8. Vibration sound coming from the engine bay. 9. various other issues.
The worst part is the money I have lost in down time having to continually take the car back over and over again. In some instances, I left the car at the dealers for weeks on end and still the car was given back without all the issues fixed.
I am selling the car , I ordered another car ( not an LDV) about 19 months ago and still waiting for delivery so I can sell the rubbish LDV Ute they try and pass off as a car.
If anyone is considering buying one, I would seriously look at alternatives. LDV offer a 5 year warranty, but try and get something fixed and you will soon learn the warranty is not worth the paper it is written on.
I am sure there are others that have had similar experiences and no doubt some of you have had good experiences. As for me , I will never buy a Chinese car ever again and certainly not an LDV.
Punchy little 2 litre – Drives great and really responsive once you put a throttle control module on it to take out a lot of that off the mark lag which I find can be a hazard when negating a busy intersection. The SHUDDER when pulling up at the lights is a little annoying and should be addressed through LDV and I also find that between 55 to 70 km/h the entire vehicle… Read more
shudders through the drive line and even through the steering wheel and takes away the enjoyment of driving in suburban areas given that 50-60km/h is the speed limit, I have taken it back and they tell me that they took another brand new one for a drive and apparently it’s the same if not worse. Again, unexceptable and I will want this fixed as I don’t believe it’s normal. The rear Diff has acquired a drone already and is only 1000km on the clock…. Yes1000! When first bought, I went for a drive to a popular camping destination which was a 75km up hill drive along a gazetted dirt/bitumen road and when I reached the top the vehicle decided to throw a emission control code and placed the vehicle into limp mode(171 km on the odometer and two days old!) The roadside assistance saw fit to say that I am on my own and will need to find my own way back even though it was a council maintained road.(Thanks LDV for that awesome day!) 24 hrs later it would reveal that a wire I think on a sensor to do with the purge solenoid to the emission system or something like that had vibrated on the edge of a bolt head and earthed out creating a short circuit. Couldn’t believe it! As for the options when purchasing, what you see is basic what you get! I did not want the lux model because it had Leather seats and I did not want that but I wasn’t able to have that as an option so I opted for the MAX. I wanted push button start but you can’t have that as an option either, you have to purchase the max. I wanted 360 view but that wasn’t an option either. And it goes on and on, You either have one or the other. LDV have made a very nice vehicle but they most definitely need to allow options and include better safety features as there competition has. It also wouldn’t hurt to actually put some paint under the chassis as it is already showing signs of surface rust(1100 km on the clock) but I’m pretty sure they will have to fix that problem under warranty.
Absolutely disgusted – Our ute has had problems since the day we bought it home, fresh from the car yard in Tamworth. Nothing but problems and have been told they will not do anything about it. We were laughed at by the dealership people and will never buy another car from this mob again. Show details
What a piece of crap – Bought it brand new. 2021 ldv Had emissions warning light problems constantly, which i got told that it needed an update. This problem happened 3 times with the excuse it needed updating. It would go into limp mode. The gear box shunted and jumped and was replaced. We waited 2 and a half months for the replacement. When we got it back it still was… Read more
doing the same thing. Constantly we just kept being told it needed an update. In the end we got rid of it , after only having it for 18 months Don’t buy one of these They are crap Don’t waste your money
Had zero problems – I know some people have problems with there ldv but as far as I’m concerned had vehicle 2years for my painting business so used every day and never had a problem with it , it’s not a racing car but with I drive fitted it’s great, had a Hilux which was great but $70 to 80000 to replace so took a chance 29000 on the road for a T60 pro best decision I have made Show details
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Worst car in 40 years of driving – My T60 2021 model must be the worst car i have ever owned. From the moment of the first warranty call- 2 weeks after purchasing brand new - to today, 4/8/23...( yet another call out for towing) it has been a pain in the a**e to own. Constant computer issues,a battery that goes flat within a week, woeful performance , wipers that come on in… Read more
sunshine, and to top it off the rear number plate fell off somewhere between Mudgee and Armidale!!!!! I mean really!!! Be warned.. avoid like the plaque
Engine Still running when turned off – After purchasing my second T60 in April 2023 I have problem after problem. Firstly brand new car pulling to left. Took back to dealership in Ballarat after 1 hour said all good and provided me with the paperwork to show was all good. After leaving dealership car wasn’t fixed as it was worse. Drove straight back. They said they need to send to a… Read more
tyre business and will take 4 hours. Picked car up and tyre dealership said the whole alignment was out. So it says to me that the car dealership treats you as an idiot. Second and dangerous fault is car engine still running after turned off and keys removed. I rang LDV in Sydney but they said I need proof and contact dealership. After getting proof I sent to dealership and the car was back there for 3 weeks. They confirmed that LDV said change ignition and it was. I have had car home for 2 weeks and the problem has started again. So car going back again for how long who knows. Do not buy T60 diesel turbo as no one wants to take responsibility.
Excellent value for money – The only ute that costs under $100,000 that comes standard with a 1.8m tray. Standard full time 4x4, ZF 8 speed transmission and lots of other features make this a bargain. Show details
Perfect value for money and best power output in its class – has a whopping 160kW of power and for a top of the range vehicle to be under $45K with a towbar is unheard of with all of these features. I use my T60 for towing and everyday driving and has not missed a beat. Show details
2 days old and reverse camera stopped working – After just 2 days the screen shows "Lost communication with camera". The back lighting for the aircon controls has also failed. Phoned local dealer on the Gold Coast (Von Bibra) they won't look at it for 5 weeks. Phoned LDV customer support and was told they don't have anything to do with the timeliness of any MANUFACTURER warranty work. The… Read more
"manufacturer" leaves customers to battle out warranty issues with dealers, they won't get involved.
Update, LDV customer service stated that they "recommend" purchasers only deal with the dealership that sold the car for warranty work like this. This should be made crystal clear to all LDV purchasers before signing any contract. So, based on the response I just received, if a Hobart resident holidaying in Darwin winds up in a situation where he/she purchases an LDV vehicle while in Darwin to immediately return to Hobart with it and experiences a warranty issue, LDV will not intervene to expidite the repair of the MANUFACTURING FAULT, LDV customer service will instead tell the customer to take it back to Darwin if they want the MANUFACTURER'S FAULT assessed/repaired in a timely manner. LET THAT SINK IN.
LDV Dashboard Screen – If you purchase an LDV you need to be aware that the dashboard screen is completely useless. It is advertised as having a rear camera, but the screen is so dull you cant even see the camera. As you drive the screen turns black randomly. To be honest the screen is useless altogether as its so dull that you just cant read it. The screen on the dash… Read more
is not much better meaning you can barely ready your speed or the fuel levels. Its a very cheap and nasty addition to what is overall a pretty decent car.
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE - DISPLAY SCREEN USELESS – The LDV display screen and dash is useless. It is dark and cannot be utilised for anything. A common issue with the screens is that they black out constantly meaning you cannot read the screen to reverse, check your speed, look at the time. When I raised this issue I was advised it was a common issue. but they couldn't do anything as there was no… Read more
error from their end. So apparently it is ok to drive without knowing your speed. Just be aware that if you purchase this brand of vehicle the display screen is pretty much un useable.
Poor - Not satisfied at all!!! – Power and capability..........ETC Great power, but not used in the right area's. Very laggy, but plenty of power once rolling. Worst media system I have ever seen with poor speakers to match. No android WTH "2022 vehicle? Good space on the inside, but seats beep for about a minute even after your passengers leave vehicle. Poor finish, over spray… Read more
etc. No roof rails. Fan comes on from time to time once car has stopped and makes a lot of noise for about 5 minutes "like it's over heating and about to explode" Left USB port working momentarily. Air indicators either wrong or tires losing pressure from word go!! Ave fuel consumption 650 to 700 kms. Decent clearance and storage for standard ute. Cluster only has very basic functions. The steering gears are probably the worst I have used. Don't bother!! Dash is tinny hard stuff. Would rather GWM. You get a lot more bang for buck.
Dangerous car Accident waiting to happen – Car has issue at Take off... ACCELERATE CAR WILL SIT THERE 5 TO 10 SECONDS then will take off..LDV /Nissan McArthur said there is no issue with Vehicle as ECU has no error codes...Vehicle cannot be fixed LDV China does not have a fix for it...Stay away Dangerous to Drive .. Show details
Potentially deadly car don't buy – 2022 ldv T60 PRO. had major problems with electric on the car. The car has stopped dead on three occasions once on the freeway. It will be driving along fine and then all of a sudden you lose all power. The car has been with the dealership for three weeks and they can't find out what's wrong with it. They told me they drove it a few times and it… Read more
didn't happen so the car is fine, despite the fact I have the problem on video. The service team refused when I offered on three occasions to send them the video.
Conclusion bad service, poor quality on the car and potential deadly. Do not buy.
Very happy so far – Hi all. I recently brought a 2019 T60 single cab ute. 2.8L single turbo 6 speed manual. Apparently, they don't make them anymore and are hard to get. It had 20.000 km on the clock, and I have travelled about 2000km now. I have to say I am extremely impressed with the vehicle. It's a little slow off the mark but then takes off. It's very… Read more
comfortable and has all the basic features I need. I've tried the 4x4 and it works great. Yes, it's a bit flimsy compared to others but for the price it's great. Not sure why others appear to be having all these problems they talk about, but I can't fault it. I guess time will tell but at this stage I would absolutely recommend an LDV to anyone. Just thought I would share this info.
Not happy Jan – Picked up Ute in March 2022 never had any issues with it until I had it's first service done in July after a 2 month wait. Went to Victoria for a funeral a few weeks later and not a problem driving from Newcastle to Wangaratta. When I left Wangaratta the following night to go home car had every warning light on the dash lit up no fuel gauge and no… Read more
speedo. I knew I had a full tank of fuel because I filled it when I arrived in Wangaratta the day before. I proceeded to drive back to Newcastle stopping at Gundagai to get a drink so I decided to top up the fuel but couldn't open the fuel cap flap after trying for a while to get it open with no luck I decided to keep heading home because the trip down I done on one tank so I should get home which I did. Rang ldv dealer telling them the problems and they said to drop it in problem is I live about an hour away and couldn't put fuel in it after a couple more phone calls still nothing an they wouldn't answer my calls. Now November I call road side service and they organized to pick up the ute and take it to the dealer it's now end of January and still none the wiser they say they don't know what the problem is and that they don't know what to do. So in the time I've owned the ute only been able to use it half the time.
Gearbox issues – DO NOT BUY AN LDV. They are cheap chinese rubbish. Gearbox issues. After 1.5 years and 5 trips to LDV osborne park they still haven't fixed it and they blame LDV head office. It's the worst customer service I've ever encountered. Show details
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