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Safety upgrade, 3.5-tonne tow rating for MY25 LDV T60

Robert Barry · 0 comments

For 2025, the LDV T60 has received a safety boost, increased towing capacity, and more technology as part of a new range that has been simplified from eight models to three.

All variants are powered by a bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine (160kW/500Nm) paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and come with four-wheel disc brakes.

The line-up now starts with the MY25 LDV T60 MAX Pro with automatic transmission, after the manual option was discontinued on this and all other variants.

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The updated MY25 LDV T60 MAX Pro, due in Australian showrooms this month, features advanced safety technology, such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, a high-definition rear-view camera, and electric power steering.

These upgrades coincide with an increased braked towing capacity of 3500kg (up from 3000kg previously).

Other changes include a new microfibre trim on the multi-function steering wheel, digital radio (in addition to AM and FM frequencies) and black roof rails.

The LDV T60 MAX Plus, introduced last year with a bold new front fascia, remains available with a standard or long wheelbase ‘Mega Tub’. After launching as a limited edition, it becomes a permanent part of the lineup.

The LDV T60 MAX Plus, which went on sale last year, has also received MY25 updates. It is already equipped with advanced safety technology, new widescreen instruments and infotainment displays, and a ‘floating’ centre console, part of a significant interior redesign.

Both the short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase MY25 LDV T60 MAX Plus variants gain a high-definition 360-degree camera (replacing the standard-definition 360-degree camera) and a digital radio (in addition to AM and FM frequencies).

The MY25 LDV T60 MAX Plus variants also gain an increased braked towing capacity of 3500kg (up from 3000kg previously).

“The ute market is highly competitive in Australia, and we remain committed to offering customers a range of vehicles at the value end of the segment,” LDV Australia’s general manager, Dinesh Chinnappa, says.

“These upgrades bring advanced safety and other technology to the LDV T60 while maintaining a price that people can afford, delivering a level of grunt that few rival utes can match for the money.”

MY25 LDV T60 prices:

• LDV T60 MAX Pro (auto): $45,253 drive-away (retail), $42,990 drive-away (ABN)

• LDV T60 MAX Plus (auto): $52,095 drive-away (retail), $49,490 drive-away (ABN)

• LDV T60 MAX Plus Mega Tub (auto): $53,674 drive-away (retail), $50,990 drive-away (ABN)

MY25 LDV T60 MAX Pro:

  • Autonomous emergency braking NEW
  • Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance NEW
  • Adaptive cruise control NEW
  • Electronic power steering NEW
  • High-definition rear-view camera NEW
  • Digital radio (in addition to AM and FM frequencies) NEW
  • Microfibre trim on the multi-function steering wheel NEW
  • Black roof rails NEW
  • 3500kg braked towing capacity (up from 3000kg) NEW

MY25 LDV T60 MAX Plus:

  • Autonomous emergency braking (from MY24 onwards)
  • Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance (from MY24 onwards)
  • Adaptive cruise control (from MY24 onwards)
  • Electronic power steering (from MY24 onwards)
  • Microfibre trim on the multi-function steering wheel (from MY24 onwards)
  • Dual 12.3-inch widescreen displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system (from MY24 onwards)
  • ‘Floating’ centre console (from MY24 onwards)
  • High-definition 360-degree view camera NEW
  • Digital radio (in addition to AM and FM frequencies) NEW
  • 3500kg braked towing capacity (up from 3000kg) NEW

MY25 LDV T60 specs:

Engine: Bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel 

Power: 160kW @ 4000rpm

Torque: 500Nm @ 1500-2400rpm

Transmission: 8-speed ZF automatic

Brakes: Four-wheel discs

Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres

Towing capacity: 3500kg (braked), 750kg (unbraked)

Warranty: 7 years/200,000km

Robert Barry

Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.

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