Cheap 4x4 dual cab ute tested! LDV T60 Max review

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The LDV T60 Max is one of the cheapest dual cab 4x4 ute models in Australia.
It has a few versions available, and starts at a very low price -- especially for ABN holders - which won't apply to you if you know this as the SAIC Maxus T60.
It has one of the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engines on the market, a decent amount of interior tech, and one of the most spacious second-row seats in the double-cab pick-up truck segment.
So, it this best cheap ute from China you can get - and what's it like compared with the GWM Ute?
Or should you be buying something else, like a used HiLux, Ranger, Amarok, BT-50, Triton or Navara?
Watch this video and you'll be able to find out for yourself!
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Is it the right price?
02:22 What are the best alternatives?
04:14 Is it the right size?
06:12 Interior
10:34 Under the bonnet
11:22 Driving
15:12 Efficiency
15:50 Is it safe?
16:48 Ownership
17:35 Verdict
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@ThatGuy-ur5cn 5 ай бұрын

Someone needs to do a cheap ute showdown comparison between the SsangYong, GWM and LDV please!

@therightcar 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to, if I could my hands on them all at the same time. It's way harder than you'd think for a guy running his own channel! :D

@JohnathanMasterton-wf9wr 5 ай бұрын

Great review Matt I'm a qualified mechanic and I'm impressed with the T60 Value for $ I'll be getting one soon 😉👍

@therightcar 5 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for that.

@tyzon00800 2 ай бұрын

You should know better

@Nathan-jv2pr 2 ай бұрын

You can polish a terd but at the end of the day it is still s**t. Ideal for the school!

@michaelpatterson3105 3 ай бұрын

Just brought the Luxe 2024 model picking it up next week after the accessories have been put on like the snorkel and bullbar

@MrSprocket2u 2 ай бұрын

Brillant review

@geoflewis204 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt .. The thing that caught my eye was the positioning of the 4WD selector up front next to were your hand may be fumbling for glasses or phone etc. You wouldn't want to knock the dial into or partly 4WD while in motion, yeah I know the chances are remote but still would be better position behind the gear selector imo .. Any news on when the new Musso is arriving, thought it was October . ? .. Cheers

@ianlambert497 3 ай бұрын

Good review , Thanks Matt. I owned a Mega Tub Luxe for 18 months. Great car, had to get rid of it due to selling the family home and buying a unit. The underground basement parking was hell, so it had to go. I am now thinking about a 2023 Luxe T60,,, shorter version than the mega tub of course. I really liked the LDV Luxe , I did a lot of country driving, 400 ks plus round trip and it never missed a beat. My son owns a 2022 Mazda BT 50 . I have driven this quite a few times and really there is not much difference between both the Mazda and The T60 LUXE . The big difference is of course the price. I dont think there will ever be a better buy than the T60 Luxe. It looks great and I will be arranging to negotiate for the good looking orange version . Thanks and once again great review .

@glennd0 Ай бұрын

My opinion is these are unbelievably uncomfortable. Lost a sale due to its uncomfortable driving Enjoying your reviews thanks

@therightcar Ай бұрын

Thanks for your take. Cheers!

@buncha5651 8 ай бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when Toyota's were considered Japanese crap and Hyundai were also called cheap rubbish. I think Chinese vehicles will dominate the market in the next 5 years. 😊

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Wow. You must have a few runs on the board.

@Focussed-vk6wt 7 ай бұрын

It’s a great looking Ute and in that blue with the sailplane on the back really looks the goods. Like anything i think half the problem is shaking off the Chinese car stigma. In saying that Hyundai and Kia had the same issues many years ago and now put out some of the best looking performance hatches and sedans which have taken a huge chunk of sales from Honda, Toyota and the like. I would certainly consider that Ute as my next car for sure. Great honest review.

@dragginmedown 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got one. Tows like a dream and is good off road too.

@bonkers5011 4 ай бұрын

Luxe spec 2023 has 200000 km 7yr warranty Paddle shifters on steering wheel Auto locking rear diff 360° camera Sports sail Tailgate Damper Side steps Black wheel arches Roof rails 19 inch tyres SUV rated as standard. I've swapped the 19 inch tyres out for 17s which softens the ride out. It tows my Jayco Outback effortlessly and returns 17lts phk.

@colebrisvegas8102 4 ай бұрын

Love the rock core over the cheaper utes

@LauraSmith-kk6wg 2 ай бұрын

Glad I found this review - I am considering buying one of these in the next couple of months, and you touched on the things that I am considering whether or not will be deal breakers for my purchase. I'm looking to use it mostly as an everyday car, but I've been wanting a 4WD ute for future holidays/travel around this beautiful country, so there's definitely a lot to consider. Thanks!!

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts! Glad you found my review helpful.

@willross7121 2 ай бұрын

Do yaself a favour and get the musso

@LauraSmith-kk6wg 2 ай бұрын

@@willross7121 Thanks for your input!! I would definitely have considered the Musso, but I want a manual transmission car, and the T60 is literally the only car that I’ve found that comes in manual in a top of the range model/variant, so, it’s pretty much my only option for a new car 🤷🏻‍♀️

@DrStitchHD Ай бұрын

Can you please elaborate on the Musso & what variant is your one? @@willross7121

@NormYork-py6ii 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a T60 Luxe and installed a EVC unit which gives great balance to the throttle control. I’ve got the sail plane and hard top lid on my tray which gives a bit more weight to the rear axle. Love this truck better thank my Great Wall.

@therightcar 5 ай бұрын

Great feedback thanks mate.

@TheDaremeister 7 ай бұрын

I have a work T60. Horrible. I find there is a delay in acceleration which can be dangerous at roundabouts and when pulling onto busy roads. I find I have to modify my driving style to suit this issue. Rough as guts on the road. I also gave up on the android connection after I had to download their app to use it. First world problem, I know, but you shouldn't need to download an app these days to plug your phone in. BUT I do like the tail gate assist! Good review. Good job.

@therightcar 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Sorry you’re not loving it - but it’s a work rig, right?

@johngriffin8345 3 ай бұрын

Free factory software upgrade resolved this

@garyanderson-smith9049 8 ай бұрын

I will be going for a GWM CANNON X thank you!

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Good one!

@MrXcytmee 5 ай бұрын

I actually like the gwm xrs, and the cannon x, but the power and transmission in the LDV is better so I’m going with the LDV luxe for that reason, I’ll let u know how I go, how’s your gwm so far you happy with it?

@XXB4XX 3 ай бұрын

@@MrXcytmeedid you end up grabbing the T60? I'm edging across to the LDV over the GWM solely for looks. Yeah the cannon has a couple more options but I like the look of the LDV more.

@MrXcytmee 3 ай бұрын

@@XXB4XX my biggest disappointment has been with the infotainment system, I think the gwm are way ahead over the LDV, otherwise I’m happy with it so far

@jimbokilo 8 ай бұрын

I was SO close to signing on the line for one of these, but pulled out because it didnt sit right. Its not a terrible vehicle, its good as a fleet cheapo, but its just not worth the price they charge for it personally... Doesnt even have android auto. Dealer wouldn't go lower than $40k for a pro, handled well, but the interior was way too similar to my Girlfriend's Hyundai Venue and felt just as cheapwhich, the venue was half the price. People have also been having issues with LDV, so gut told me nope... Test drove the Cannons, and you get way more for the same money. Looking at the new Triton, Im more inclined to that now if the price is right. But GWM have been impressing me the most. Keen to wait and check out the 2024 model Cannon and Tank 400.

@ianpollard2634 8 ай бұрын

@jimbokilo, I've got a 2020( that I've owned since new) Triton on which the Welsh plug has already been repaired twice by Mitsubishi and it's just about gone again so I personally wouldn't buy another one. Further to that, you've got to spend more on a Triton to get the same features as a Cannon X

@jimbokilo 8 ай бұрын

@@ianpollard2634 wouldn't buy an old Triton lol. But yes GWM seem to be making every other brand look bad.

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

I can’t wait for Tank 400 (if it comes). I’ve got a short GWM Ute XSR vid coming soon, too, and a Tank 300 vs Mahindra Scorpio comparison. 😎

@351tgv 8 ай бұрын

Hmmmm the Scorpio v 300, should be a fun test if you take them off road, I would would say that right off the bat the Scorpio is the better of the two all round save for the awful turbo diesel it's turbo lag as the 300 has turbo petrol, but either way it's gonna be a close result. Good to you that you are branching out to doing compatriots tests Matt.

@jimbokilo 7 ай бұрын

@@therightcar If the Cannon had the bi turbo engine, they'd be laughing.

@wickedleeloopy2115 3 ай бұрын

I'm considering the megatub & just get the rear suspension upgraded . It couldnt be that difficult to do by a suspension company . The extra space os still valuable realestate

@351tgv 8 ай бұрын

gees Matt I just don't know, I have heard horror stories of Ateco (distributor) basically being scumbags and voiding warranty for petty things and then owners having to do legal options like Fair Trading or further action like NCAT, we know of at least 1 person in Sth Est Queensland who took Ateco to the Queensland version of Admin Tribunal and won that case so yeah it's a risk to purchase on that alone. If you are in this segment then I suggest the Triton or Navara as the baseline minimum, if you really must then look at the Musso or the Cannon (and they both have their own issues, but guess what? all vehicles do).

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

Good that they won the case though right? 👌 #justice

@stendecstretcher5678 8 ай бұрын

Another great video Matt take no notice of the negative comments from the goons on here.

@mindfreeze0838 8 ай бұрын

I like the fact that it maybe cheap but at least it has no blank buttons.

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Fair point!

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

It is nice to feel like you’ve got a fully spec’d vehicle, not that there were options you didn’t get.

@mindfreeze0838 8 ай бұрын

@@DiceyRicey yeah, that feeling of owning a complete vehicle is satisfying, thats why car makers, especially luxury ones make you pay a heavy price for the privilege.

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

@@mindfreeze0838 💯. I was looking into a Merc a couple of years back and I can’t tell you how stressed I was seeing blanks when I was checking out the car. 😂

@antonyvarayiannis8759 3 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention the heated seats in the Luxe model, which is controlled via the head unit. Just an extra note that annoys my wife the volume control is via the head unit. However, the driver has volume on the steering wheel. Personally, I don't think it is an issue 😂

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out. And yep, the lack of a volume knob is a silly omission. But not if you’re the driver!

@buncha5651 8 ай бұрын

Great review, Matt. I'm not in the market for a dual cab ute, but if I was, I would buy one of these Chinese or Indian vehicles instead of the over priced wanker options.

@axe2001 8 ай бұрын

huffing on that poor copium

@hassanhaydar6880 8 ай бұрын

“Wanker options” no need to say that if you cant afford it, come on brother.

@351tgv 8 ай бұрын

Person probably suffers from SDS and as such anyone who buys so called "wanker" version mush Ave BDS" instead. In a capatalist society one should should not be telling others what they should do with the money they have, otherwise we should be a socialist society and everyone can put the gear lever into "H" and be done with it. That is a Simpsons reference in case anyone was wondering.

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

Took a little while but they’re decent cars now! 🤙

@timspeed163 3 ай бұрын

i have a 2023 LDV g10+van personal use its the 2L single turbo 8 speed auto and around town and a few highway kms say 40 kms it tells me I'm getting 7.5 L to the 100km but only camping gear in the back

@timspeed163 3 ай бұрын

sorry 2L diesel

@sv6k0a39 3 ай бұрын

Pretty decent.

@supermoegaming4487 7 ай бұрын

Is the steering wheel centred for you ? So when you drive straight jts dead straight in three middle or do you have to have it slightly to the right or left to keep it straight because mines not ?

@jonathanchen6489 8 ай бұрын

It does come with 7 years 200k km warranty with 2023 models.

@Michael_Mears 8 ай бұрын

Mega tube gets a 1850kg rated rear axle (up from 1720-1730kg for the Pro) but then has a payload reduced to 730kg (from 925-935kg). That's not much of a payload, including people. Mega tub has a GVM of 2,900kg and the Pro 3,050kg. So with the Mega Tub you get a longer vehicle and tray with higher rated axles to carry a smaller payload with a lower GVM and lower GCM Ok, got it.

@wickedleeloopy2115 3 ай бұрын

Upgrading the rear suspension, I can't imagine would be that difficult , if you needed to carry load in the megatub

@tomskellern6128 8 ай бұрын

I think LDV should bring over the bigger cousin of the t60

@Smitty19966 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to grab one soon. Looks like a working mans ute, at a working mans price.

@therightcar 5 ай бұрын

Please tell me you’re a working man?

@Smitty19966 5 ай бұрын

@@therightcar If I'm employed full-time as a low-income worker in Sydney, I undoubtedly belong to the working class.

@paulpedersen295 2 ай бұрын

How come the Mahindra does not rate a comparison? No 4WD test either.

@murds3 8 ай бұрын

Go a GWM Cannon X instead, they are excellent 👌

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

They’re pretty good! GWM are pumping out some winners lately.

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

Good review! Got to say I love all the safety features in the family SUV, did want less in the ute though and the power of the LDV made it for me! Guess the dealership didn’t let you take it for a spin offroad, they’re a fair bit of fun! 😁

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Ha, nah, I only had a few hours, so couldn't venture too far!

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

@@therightcar Cool you get to test them out though! Reckon you’ll get the 300 and Scorpio N offroad?

@luke9576 2 ай бұрын

What happens to the rust issues?

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

I’d be asking a dealer!

@cyclemoto8744 7 ай бұрын

May I suggest explaining where the max power and torque is delivered within the "curve" when discussing engine output? Engine output figures without this information is rather useless, particularly with 4x4 vehicles. Thanks for the content

@therightcar 7 ай бұрын

Yeah fair enough. It just looks rubbish on screen.

@cyclemoto8744 7 ай бұрын

@@therightcar just mention the rpm at which the max torque or power occurs. no need to waste your time with graphs and rubbish. cheers

@ianpollard2634 8 ай бұрын

I was contemplating getting one of these because my brother bought one and likes it however, I have to agree with you Matt, I think the Cannon X represents better value. This is especially true if you look into LDV's warranty which is split between Manufacturer and Dealer. The latter does not give the same comprehensive cover as the former with dollar value limits on repairs they will cover. Unsurprisingly, you can "upgrade" the warranty with the dealer for significantly higher cost.... Deal breaker for me I'm afraid. Not to mention no Android Auto support at all...wtf LDV, it's 2023.

@buncha5651 8 ай бұрын

No Android Auto, now that's a deal breaker.

@graemewilson3652 8 ай бұрын

Main reason I bought a Cannon Android Auto and more safety features.

@mindfreeze0838 8 ай бұрын

@@graemewilson3652how do you find it? Do you use the tray?

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@graemewilson3652 8 ай бұрын

@mindfreeze0838 i have a tub on mine..i love it. I have the XSR.

@sailingcitrinesunset4065 8 ай бұрын

06:05 You're wrong! It is a full size spare! It's a full size steel rim & tyre.

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

Heck yes it is! And you can fit a 32” spare up there too. 🤙

@andrewclarke842 Ай бұрын

Great review, however the manual is terrible. Very 'notchy' tight gates and way to much travel in the cluth.. very easy to stall, particularly with the inconsistent slight power lag. Caught me out a couple of times now, stranded in the middle of an intersection.

@Nathan-jv2pr 2 ай бұрын

12:45 onwards 😂😂😂😂

@JF-di1nr 8 ай бұрын

Drove one and it’s as lethargic as a peak period self service check out at the shops. I do not agree with you at all with your driving impressions.

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Okay.

@johngriffin8345 3 ай бұрын

Free factory software upgrade resolved this 👌

@tyzon00800 2 ай бұрын

Sponsored by ldv , the vehicle is crap all round

@simranbanga5467 8 ай бұрын

It’s only 5.66 metres long not 5.8 like RAM

@mindfreeze0838 8 ай бұрын

And thats fine, not everyone wants a land yacht like a RAM or a F250.

@simranbanga5467 8 ай бұрын

@@mindfreeze0838 just speak for yourself and let others do what they like 👍

@again5162 6 ай бұрын

Rubbish the spare wheel is smaller like a donut wheel, completely impractical for a daily worker, 730 kg on a max tub means it can't carry a full 1000 L water cube😂. Pathetic my old 88 Hilux is a 1 tonne. There are prissy meant for contractors who never touch tools or haul supplies.

@dragginmedown 6 ай бұрын

Have you got one?

@nicksalzke9729 8 ай бұрын

Hmm hmmmshitbox😮‍💨

@therightcar 8 ай бұрын

Haha

@DiceyRicey 8 ай бұрын

Is it that bad though? 😅

@MrSprocket2u 2 ай бұрын

One point ....paint is crap

@redfred452 7 ай бұрын

cheap chinese trash, i lost a fortune when i sold it, it was nothing but a head ache, you do get what you pay for !!!

@therightcar 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that mate.

@user-ye3fk9me1i 7 ай бұрын

Not sure why to sell buy it to it stops running my opinion cheap work ute does the job

@Srcazm 28 күн бұрын

Hey folks I work in a car yard and drive a tonne of different cars all the time. I just want to warn you all, that the T60 is made to “look” nice but it’s trash. The engines feel like they came out of my dads tractor and they just slapped a turbo on it. And the quality of the interior is just weak all round. I have yet to drive a Chinese vehicle which has made me say “this is actually good” they have all been cheap trash that is made to look nice but don’t last. We have had sooo many of these Chinese utes come back at around 40-60000kms and blokes just trading them in to get a hilux, bt-50, navara or ranger. Most of them say the same thing, it’s gutless and made on the cheap. Save up a little longer and buy something that will last ladies and gentlemen.