2025 LDV D90 review: 0-100 & POV test drive

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

There is a mistake in the specs mentioned at 1:33. It says engine power at 550rpm. The correct peak power rpm is 5500rpm. Apologies for the confusion.

[@ernishant13]

what would you say as compared to Tank 500

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@ernishant13 Great question. The Tank 500 hybrid powertrain has too many inconsistencies and odd driving characteristics in my opinion (although good specs on paper). But the interior presentation and luxury feel are nice. This is more of a basic but user-friendly package. Very practical and spacious inside as well. It's also quite a lot cheaper. Hope that helps.

[@Malc664]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Great feedback. 👍🏼

[@dingus2218]

Great review as always mate - the D90 has always been a solid value proposition and this looks to have improved in some key areas.

[@ashiqurrahman6984]

Drove it yesterday. Suspension is pretty good. Seats are very, very comfortable. Enough room to fit 7 adults. Good ground clearance, seating position is a bit higher than other suvs with the same class. Steering is pretty smooth. Comes with heavy duty foot steps. Only issues are, gear knob is not in central panel, its behind the steering (right hand side). Turn signal knob is on your left. Tons of technologies. But bit a lack of power. 7 years, 200,000km warranty. So $41,000 to $50,000, its ok. Not like 76 series landcruiser or sahara when it comes to the point of reliability but hey, even i saw 2021 toyota in my mechanic shop for repairing.

[@evilved3871]

Looks pretty cool really stands out in that colour choice

[@muhammadalisharif7824]

Hi, Thanks for the review. I am more concerned about the gearbox. Some people said it's like an elastic, at start it has no acceleration and then suddenly a good amount of acceleration. How did you feel from stop start?

[@romeoguitar]

would you say next Rexton would be good match ?

[@np-enthusiastic]

As your driving experience for this model, will that have enough power (petrol engine) for off road capability? Would you make more videos on off road capability and practical driving? As you mentioned you are not big fan of GATI tyres and given Chinese car is it worth spending 51k?

[@351tgv]

2.4 metric ton truck with turbo petrol power only? Okay. Would love to see the turbo housing after lets say 75,000km (5 years at 15,000km per year) on 91 RON fuel if it survives that punishment. Putting that aside, the design looks good for what it is.

[@dtp777j3sus]

Considering the cx90 is inline 6 petrol or diesel and has better fuel consumption for both , Ldv has to do better.

[@Dvladvocate]

The cx90 is also 25 to 60k more in price champ, The Mazda cx90 is 75 to 110k and at that price I would damn well expect engine options. Quick question how does the cx90 go offroading or towing anything with weight????? I know the answer and it's not what I would be spending 110k on for my preferred suv. Do better mazda but hey you wanna pay for a overpriced jap crossover go for it

[@sonofamountie]

Considering the base model CX90 is more than 20 grand more expensive than this top spec model, I'd say LDV are doing alright. If you want more then you need to pay more.

[@Coastmac2001]

It's petrol initially, but LDV are or shoulf be bringing in the diesel later in 2025. That's been confirmed by LDV. The new diesel later in 2025 is a MH 48v 2ltr Bi turbo unit with 160 Kw & 500Nm. Tynan motors have the diesel on their initial Dealers Products Guide .

[@markarcher5730]

Will the diesel tow 3.5 tonne?

[@Coastmac2001]

@markarcher5730 you'll need to check with LDV Aust

[@JarrodVains-fl8ly]

Was there a reason why they dropped the diesel top spec? Assume towing not ideal with limited torque

[@Coastmac2001]

@JarrodVains-fl8ly it appears the loss of the diesel may only be temporary. A couple of dealers I've contacted have heard that it should appear later in 2025 as a MH oiler . LDV initially had it on their website & so did Tynan Motors . LDV can confirm if it's changed again

[@richardjohnson7641]

Good review - looks good. Can you tell me if the cruise control goes in only 5 km increments?

[@Malc664]

Can you compare the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition to the LDV D90?

[@kunalmonga2930]

No comparison ldv wins

[@Keitarjen]

You can't be serious. Mahindras are pile of 💩💩💩

[@gabriel34970599]

Any comments on the support from the brand? I heard that LDV had some issues in the past with rust and warranty claims. It would be good to see if they improved. As for the vehicle, I wish it had anchor points for child seats on the third row and an option for captain style chairs on the second row. Great content! Thanks for posting.

[@isaac.explorer.oficial]

In some countries of Latin America, including Peru where I live, there are several models from LDV which here is known as Maxus. At least their pickups and SUVs are very well built and there is no complaint from customers, which is a good sight for the company as a trusted one. I hope it works for you.

[@theodociocozanitis5437]

The fuel consumption is not that great hope a hybrid comes out to drop the fuel usage

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yeah the official rating of 9.4L100km isn't the best. But at least it has more power and torque now so it does cruise a bit easier, potentially saving fuel during long trips.

[@RedDog-e7v]

Does it come with free balaclava so nobody recognises you driving it ?

[@sudipshardul]

😂

[@lgburch2344]

What was the fuel economy I couldn't see where you mentioned it

[@MrSwaggOn]

9.7lt to 100km

[@PetaBruce-o2p]

Does it have 360 camera? When i looked it looked like it didn't which is a shame.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

No surround-view camera on this example.

[@avinonia123]

That's a miss - the 360 camera view has been available on the higher speed utes for a year or two. HUD would be great to have too.

[@biastv1234]

Looks good

[@johndeveraux8472]

Does the 4wd have low range?

[@richardjohnson7641]

Yea - on crawl mode the 4L appears

[@romeoguitar]

would this put New Santa fe to shame ?

[@Dvladvocate]

No they are very different vehicles, santa fe is alot more expensive and has alot more tech, but the santa fe has gearbox issues too that are being sorted out at the moment with recalls etc

[@Heeem-SS]

Why do you compare it to Toyota Fortuner when it is closer in dimensions to Toyota Prado?

[@davidscott820]

I guess its because the Fortuner is bigger inside than a Prado.

[@Heeem-SS]

@@davidscott820 no

[@davidscott820]

@@Heeem-SS check mate. I have a 2017 Prado and this LDV kills it internally. Prado 1833 620 120 LDV 2382 1350 343 First number is all seats down 2nd number is middle row up 3rd number is all seats up. This is for how much room you have for cargo.

[@Drakesy]

More power and torque yet 0 to 100 is unchanged Hmmm

[@Video-co1eu]

Very slow for 250 hp, somehow the Santa Fe hybrid with 230 hp is still faster

[@Dvladvocate]

Electric motors help with acceleration and getting the petrol motor up to speed faster which gives it the faster 0-100. If the ldv comes out with a hybrid it would be a better comparison but hybrids will always have that edge. The main issue in hybrids is once your out of Electric capacity you are relying on a small 1.6ltr turbo motor to drive which is only 150kw. Big difference in 0-100 times then or when towing or carrying 6 people in a car etc

[@trumant1w057]

The difference between Chinese and Japanese is only in spare parts.

[@tonysambar]

Should cost $35,000.

[@wosamosman9814]

I'd rather have the Ssangyong Rexton 😅.

[@neil9143]

go for it, why here

[@kunalmonga2930]

Ldv d90 good value for money and gives a move super large size feel vs rexton it is bw medium and large suv.

[@Hydrogengladiator]

Electric cars are the bests

[@Barra.The.World.]

Gearbox is gonna be a issue for some people.

[@davidscott820]

It's a ZF he said...didnt the Falcon Turbo have a ZF?

[@paulcurcio6667]

I have the 2024 D90 and it's the worst car I have driven

[@waynev5097]

Why is that?

[@lucassitanggang5154]

What is this? Toyota Fortuner? 😂

[@Keitarjen]

This is light years better then the Fortuner 😂

[@mahcooharper9577]

Hard enough to get parts for chinese cars, and rhey change them all the time - it's going to be a nightmare as they get older, if anyone bothers to fix them at all. You get what you pay for...

[@Malc664]

It's happening, so you're correct.

[@351tgv]

indeed, wait times for MG spares from there supplier is like 9 weeks now, so much so that wrecking yards are being raided for any MG parts they can get. yeash, so much so that insurance companies are simply getting smash repair companies to write the vehicles off.

[@robertceroli3512]

Um the Chinese are the biggest manufacturer of auto spare parts just a delay in shipping freight to get it to Oz

[@Drakesy]

I see you've never owned a euro...

[@mahcooharper9577]

@@Drakesy I owned lots of euros when they were good, but no I wouldn't buy a new one. But at least in the case of euros there's a big variety of aftermarket stuff you can get. Nobody makes aftermarket parts for these Chinese shitters and the genuine ones are surprisingly expensive.

[@bobbrown3471]

Every time you point at stuff your thumb is like pushed wayy in to your hand.

[@draghos3810]

If they want to sell them it has to be diesel!!!!!!