BIG CHANGES! But is it a BETTER ute? 2024 LDV T60 Max Plus review

[@ezy.from.now.on.]

I know what you mean, but I don't think you can really say anymore that LDV/GWM aren't mainstream models. They're absolutely everywhere, and they've been in the country for quite a while now and very much so have the reliability of a Mitsubishi. My family haven't had any issues with our Jolion, H6 and G10 Executive.

[@simranbanga5467]

You are the first one to review on ldv plus mate. Good on ya to stay up to date and good review as usual

[@dn059]

IV got a 2022 max with 40k KMs on it so far can't complain it does nothing special but it does everything fine aswell...for the price U can't go wrong really

[@carba8606]

Actually got 1 of them LDV T60...and I do love them....All you'll have to do is taken care of it...service...ect....she'll be fine believe me...and for much less money will do everything you need

[@bernardpeel7133]

Thanks Matt. Great review. All of the cheaper utes seem to be a case of compromise, and choosing one over the other can be as much about what you’re willing to put up with, or not have, as a result of choosing that ute. Features aside, the telling thing for the T60 will be the quality of the support, or lack thereof, which can really change overall ownership experience. Musso seems to be becoming the darling of the cheap ute segment, however you have to be willing and able to look at it every day 🤮. The Cannon X misses out on an extended tub version like the other two, but I think if they come out with the 2.4 diesel, and improve the way it manages the dpf/burn scenario, it will be an even more attractive contender. The Triton received consistent unflattering / disappointed reviews upon its release, so I’m not sure I’d consider it.

[@mvnorsel6354]

Take em all for a test.

[@willross7121]

I thing the rear of the musso may not be great but it looks super clean from the front

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Matt. The biggest problem I see and hear from several older tradies is the problems with removing all the switch gear into the touch screen and the sensitive haptic keys basically comes down to the DT’s. As after a few bears every night followed by early starts is it can be almost impossible to interact with the screen as easily as using buttons and dials that are hardwired into the brain. As sometimes touchscreens don’t always provide a positive feedback. You could also add this to the lawyer who’s driving say the latest generation 8.5 in their BMW’s post a night on the drink.

[@realjohnboxall]

Well said. That's one of the reasons I bought a new Subaru - buttons and dials for everything. Can adjust what I need while rolling along at 110 without looking away from the road .

[@BAH1981]

My Grandfather always told me you will buy crap twice, and he was right! Now in a dmax

[@gdude66]

Hi Matt - just bought one on your review to tow a van. I'll let you know how it goes over the next 12 months. At the moment - I love it. I can see the function over fluffiness. The power and torque over the Ssangyong and GWM as well as some competitors sold me. I am surprised a lot of the other models with less grunt have a higher tow and payload although I can see it is related to chassis.

[@Ka0sAssassin]

How does it tow

[@gdude66]

@ Hi mate - did a 1000 km trip with a 2.5 tonne van. Easily sat on 95km/h the whole way, didn’t miss a beat and didn’t struggle for power up hills. I will need to install airbags over the next 3 weeks but only for more tow height. Rear axle dropped around 40mm. 14.8L per 100km the whole way. Really happy with the Ute. About to start the big lap in a month.

[@Ka0sAssassin]

​@gdude66 hey thanks for the feedback , my van is only 1.8t so should be a cake walk then How is the car going overall are you happy with it do you think you should of went with something else

[@gdude66]

@ Hey mate - no way the vehicle is great - equivalently outfitted Ranger or HiLux would be 80K. i would rather have the 30 to 40K and still have a good car. No regrets yet

[@Ka0sAssassin]

Ok thanks cheers 🍻

[@302esky]

I drove this but I felt like I was enclosed in a cocoon, yea the cannon and muzzo was better and more open ..The info dash was a pain and that gear shift on the right hand side like a wiper stalk ..I bought the cannon and got it home yesterday and got the xsr

[@christianalvarez7799]

I wish the Chinese would make single cab utes

[@RK.7796]

they do. I still own an old Great Wall single cab ute.

[@si5vw]

They do make them they just don’t sell them here. The T60 was offered in single cab here few years back.

[@buncha5651]

Great review, Matt. This seems like a good ute, but I hate the crappy black plastic on the tub and also the tail gate. Of the Chinese Ute's, I like the GWM Cannon best. The Triton has lost its main advantage as the price is too high now.

[@bernardpeel7133]

Agree with all of that.

[@XXB4XX]

Exactly why I got a cannon

[@DasGav]

I'd rather have a dial or buttons for the gear selector. and have my headlight controls on a stalk than a slow wireless charging pad

[@JarrodVains-fl8ly]

Can you do a review with towing (up to 3T) to understand engine performance

[@CryptikStudios]

Love a load in the back, mate 👊🏼

[@davepax982]

How is having the headlight on/off functions buried within menus on the touchscreen even legal? Imagine having your wipers buried in submenus when all you want to do is wash the screen? It's a basic safety function that should be immediately accessible! ADR's aren't what they used to be...

[@ashcosmo3854]

Fuck ADR's. Australia's nanny rules is why all car manufacturers fucked off out of Australia.

[@dave40556]

have they fixed the rust issues or lack of any galv or rust prevention in the manufacture process? until that is resolved i wouldnt toch 1

[@johnhutchison2617]

Have 2022 model. Off road low range is excellent. Seems to lock torque converter for down hill slow going. Not a fan of electric hand brakes

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

All getting too expensive.

[@plugg4r]

Im really wanting to know how these stack up against the new Cannon Alpha model, bang for buck wise atleast.

[@joelopic]

JLC Polaris. Blancpain fifty fathoms. Glashutte original. All more expensive new and superior watches over a Rolex but all cheaper preowned. Really can't go wrong.

[@excel111lf]

Have they fixed the rust issue yet?

[@amador7stars29]

The touchscreen should have bottoms to control Its functions when driving. On the other hand, this pickup is too expensive compared to other China's pickups.

[@nathansmith6914]

Interesting. I'm curious why we're seeing hardly any reviews of the Cannon Alpha diesel version. All seems to be about the petrol hybrid. And is that new diesel going into the non Alpha Cannon too?

[@jamesw7224]

From what I have seen from China they have the Standard Cannon with the new 2.4l Diesel in it now think it was released a few months ago, it also got an interior update (nearly identical to the tank300 interior) and a slight facelift. If they keep it same price could be a massive upgrade for the company

[@bernardpeel7133]

@@jamesw7224totally agree!

[@bernardpeel7133]

You’re right about the alpha reviews. The reviewers got excited about it being the first hybrid ute, hence it has been the focus. However most comparison is better achieved by them looking at the diesel version. If that bigger diesel gets thrown into the X, it will be a compelling proposition, and probably a better buy than the T60.

[@jackacres3936]

I’ve driven the 2.4 Cannon Alpha diesel, it went well, but a very firm ride, that put me right off, and the bloody safety systems wouldn’t shut up, a nice voice telling me to keep my eyes on the road, even when pulling out of an intersection, still, it can be turned off.

[@bernardpeel7133]

@@jackacres3936 that’s very consistent with most reviews 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TravelThailand8]

Musso center screen is useless. Reverse camera so slow I park before it comes on. Left mirror camera never worked

[@ben4026]

Everything is getting to expensive, having these cheaper utes is what we need so some of us have the chance to buy a new car 40k is still a fair chunk of money

[@therightcar]

Yep, asking prices are high. But there are deals to be done.

[@The_Other_Dan]

My question is, during the transition period where I'm getting used to the indicators being on the other side, what happens if I accidentally flick the gear shifter while I'm driving down the road to change lanes? Am I suddenly going to throw the vehicle into reverse?

[@therightcar]

Nah mate, I did it and it just went to neutral.

[@The_Other_Dan]

@@therightcar Good to know! My current lease is up next year so I'm on the look out. This was the one slight reservation I had about this vehicle. I'm relieved to know I'm not gonna go to turn a corner and end up leaving the gearbox in the intersection =)

[@53glowe]

Ssangyong Musso for me Matt 🤔

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

Not a great infotainment system otherwise good.

[@bernardpeel7133]

@@allthegearnoideaoverlandagree, but I do think it’s f*ckin ugly from any angle other than the direct front profile.

[@TravelThailand8]

​@@bernardpeel7133 I like it's style it leaves people looking. Better than a bland flat surface like a ranger or hilox.

[@lockybroo]

I have a 2024 t60 plus and indicating around corners it turns my music off, it's so annoying!!! and I can't figure out how to stop it doing that plz help!

[@therightcar]

Did you ask the dealership?

[@therightcar]

Did you look in the owner’s manual?

[@craigharrop2756]

Excellent, detailed review, thanks. Triton or T60 Max Plus?

[@willross7121]

Musso

[@craigharrop2756]

@@willross7121 not unless hell freezes over.😄

[@Yohuan]

Triton

[@adventurecampexplore5496]

For that price, with that warranty, it’s absolutely insane and you’d be absolutely stupid to buy any other brand.

[@therightcar]

It makes a BIG case for itself, that’s for sure.

[@avghosh]

What is the use of all these features...when half of them don't work. My friend has one of these LDV cars...and it looks and feels good..but then things keep breaking...and when half of the things don't work, and you take it to the workshop, then they don't have the parts..and keep you car for weeks, while the parts arive. it's a fancy piece of crap..

[@AlexandraJerez-sm4oq]

Always wanted a Ute but the price make me think twice…the only one that fit in my budget is the LDV t60…saw lot of bad reviews especially about rust .. kinda worry now

[@therightcar]

Buy a GWM Cannon.

[@paulblasius8240]

Utes are way too expensive for what they are.

[@gauravsharma6]

Guys!! The front end of this Ute is a blatant copy of Hyundai Palisade. I am surprised nobody noticed & commented on this

[@thedarkninja5888]

Hi everyone i am looking to buy one of this car is this a good option to buy i am not sure. because they are new and i have old car i dont wanna spend alot of money for a hilux which they are over 55k

[@RedDog-e7v]

Get what you pay for.

[@jasonclairmonte8638]

Why does a biturbo have lag?

[@XXB4XX]

Probably not sequential

[@f.t.w1066]

Great review..👍👍👍

[@robertbruce2182]

Looks like someone put the Mitsubishi outlander front grille on triton

[@bnaccas76]

Looks like the Triton...I thought the LEV was released way before the Triton meaning that it looks like a t60

[@therightcar]

Haha this refresh is certainly more Triton-like.

[@primoyz5608]

It got given the hyundai palisade treatment

[@therightcar]

Very similar front-end design.

[@ljroberts83]

Just bought a 2nd hand Ranger Wildtrak over a new "butget" ute. Right decision? Who knows, but i'm happy.

[@ingwen]

Palisade Ute lookalike

[@daweigo6851]

Yes.....

[@AnarchistBogan]

Worst thing about this cheap shit. Everything is touch. No switch gear. Doesn’t even have a headlight switch ffs.

[@mwkoppe64]

I think I’ll stick to my 2017 Holden Colorado LTZ

[@bnaccas76]

Haha...you made it sound like the tail gate weighs 100kgs! Ya need to get in the Gym!

[@therightcar]

Hey don’t tease my puny biceps 😂

[@MountinDoctor]

Not interested until they do a V8, with real leather, and walnut grain trim.

[@therightcar]

YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED UNTIL…. NEVER?

[@stephentaege6255]

Greetings from QLD Cobas 🤠I'm pretty sure that tail gate will rust with that black plastic a guy told me it has over 50screws holding it on apart from that it looks well finished but I'm set in my ways I'll only buy a ute with a LandCruiser or Hilux badge 🤠👍👍🦘🐨 cheers ✌️🏁

[@djizzah]

None of the reviewers like the triton so im worried

[@bernardpeel7133]

I think the reviewers are disappointed that it didn’t match the expectations they had. Probably a bit like the Alpha.

[@willross7121]

Get a ssangyong folks

[@WesleyMamie-p8k]

Thomas Paul Thomas Margaret Gonzalez Ronald

[@electricdiesel1993]

Rather push a DAF diesel truck than hop in an LDV T60

[@thomasdight1267]

No thanks 🤢🤮🤮🤮

[@morningsideable]

Id rather support the south koreans with the Musso than the Chinese.

[@therightcar]

Go on then! They need the support

[@julesmarwell8023]

IF YOU BUY one of these YOU ARE INVESTING IN THE CHINESE MILITARY.