LDV T60 Review - New Player Has Entered the Game

[@patshes1951]

Buy an Isuzu you will have it fore ever. No frills.

[@neilarmitage6632]

Agreed

[@mabuleonkars9706]

LDV is as equally as reliable

[@rudzaninyatheli9233]

"Kb" is my friend 🤝

[@yissibiiyte]

Buy a GWM. Will last forever WITH frills.

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

​@@yissibiiytedon't be silly 😂😂😂

[@TheSchalk1982]

A new Hilux 2.4 auto 4x 4 is under R600k What on earth could you be smoking to even think of buying this absolute kak.

[@ThabisoNdlovu07]

😂😂😂😂

[@ajvanwyk6218]

Single cab seker

[@Treyttt000]

Just for context, the top spec LDV is +/- R150k than the top GWM P-Series. I can already see them exiting the south african market before GTA VI arrives. If Big Dave is reading this, I would like to propose a video. CHINESE BAKKIES FACE OFF. A comparison test including a drag race and light off road and on road tests where you guys review all the chinese bakkies.

[@yissibiiyte]

With that logic the Hilux, Ranger, D-max etc would also leave the market because they're more expensive than the P-series. South Africans clearly are not interested in value.

[@lifeofentropy]

@@yissibiiyte Those other brands are well established and well known, a chinese value bakkie that is more expensive than the other chinese value bakkie isnt going to do well.

[@Theautography]

It's basically pricing itself out of the market

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

I was born in England, and I remember seeing many LDV vans there when I was a toddler, basically LDV is a British brand that was bought by the Chinese who have used the name since. I used to see LDV Convoys, and Pilots driving around the place, but they aren’t made in England anymore, they are made in China

[@AnitaHanjaabFR]

Ok

[@sbuwieguwie20]

Gues it's the same like MG

[@tatendak]

Shot themselves in the feet with that pricing. I am open to a Chinese bakkie and think their quality is acceptable for my needs , but at R750k, I’m getting a low mileage Hilux or Ranger.

[@See_the_world_throu_lence]

Damn low mileage not even new😂😂 this life is kak expensive

[@tatendak]

@@See_the_world_throu_lenceon Autotrader there is a demo Hilux 2.8 GD6 4x4 Raider with 1km (one) on the clock going for R747k…

[@rudzaninyatheli9233]

Nt just low milleague you can get new one .even brand new isuzu Vcross

[@khayelihlemngoma2393]

I would rather an Isuzu. This is madness.

[@sfjvariety582]

@@See_the_world_throu_lence Lol i think you can get a new Hilux Raider 2.4 But it is a bit more basic than the LDV

[@nokomalahlela7851]

You pay for the guarantee that no one will steal it. Haha

[@deano91062]

P Series for the win

[@dumiphama8811]

Just for comparison. We have a 2023 Hilux RS 4x4 auto Demo with 11000kms on our used showroom floor selling for R799995

[@pietermuller8378]

Presenter has a relaxed easy going presenting style - I guess it challenging to be unbiased especially when comparing against the more well-know brands...

[@giftysambo4238]

Good review because Good reviewer. Nice as always Jacob. I love the competition

[@MikaelCortez-gr8ny]

One of my favorite motoring journos, Mr Moshokoa 👏👏👏👏👏

[@mphomatumba6487]

Saw this bakkie in white, with black trims, at OR Tambo engine garage, beautiful and macho. Yep, beautiful and macho

[@danielngada8225]

We need to remembered the rules of the economy. The fewer the supply, the higher the price. In time these vans will be many, the price will be cheaper that time. It is not really competing with any bakkie. It is offering an alternative. We may regret it after 10 years when we realize that this van survived beyond the established brands. Rivals are tipping the scales at 1 million rands already. China is too far. It was not cheap to get this beauty here. Well done, incredible review.

[@johnbubb9908]

I like the way in which you do your reviews, straight to the point with no BS, keep it up, great job

[@Stevo299]

You must be off your rocker to pay 800k for this. Worth faaaakol in a few years time. You can buy a low mileage Hilux or Ranger for that price and get most of your money back on resale.

[@sfjvariety582]

It's madness i agree! SAIC always does this when coming to South Africa. The same thing happened with the MG products which were overpriced back in 2012 causing them to abandon ship in SA

[@davidashipala4181]

Thats why a toyota legend 45 will remain the best pickup ever made for me it represents the old versions and newer versions of pickup industry one of a kind pickup 💯

[@Under_Construction100]

My money's on the P Series. Thank you.

[@nareshbrijball8361]

The JAC T9 is a much better buy, in my opinion

[@lungelosikobi6980]

and cheaper

[@Likhona_sizwe27]

I’ve been wanting to see the bakkie finally 🙌

[@rudzaninyatheli9233]

For me ISUZU is the only way ,you dont have to look over your shoulders incase someone is following you .isuzu is safe not a high risk

[@danielngada8225]

You missed a storage space beneath the back seat and behind the back seat. That bakkie is very practical 🎉

[@zechssiguro7476]

I'm looking for a 1cthat has a sealed storage space for the spare tyre.... but have only seen it in the American only LHD Honda Ridgeline & Hyundai Santa Cruz.... alternative Bakkies, not for RHD Countries.... hoping these Chinese manufacturersBYD, LDV, JAC... can make a hybrid bakkie with such a feature... for NOT the price of even a slightly old Hilux...

[@christophersemenya9890]

A fair comparison and balanced analysis

[@Tony_Majola]

Should be priced Amongst JAC and P-Series

[@Dan-hl4lh]

In Australia they're $38,500. About 450,000R. I just bought one. They go good.

[@24granaathome75]

In Australia this brand was taken to court because of rust. Ldv said that it's not their problem because the customer used it near the sea too many times.

[@LiquidHigger]

This is a top spec bakkie from 6-8 yrs ago, not a bakkie in 2024. The pricing has adjusted but the design and spec hasn't. I had hope this was going to be a similar offering like the P-series since LDV have been in AUS for years. Oh well maybe in 3-4 yrs once they've learnt some lessons about our market and looked at their competitors.

[@lasanthanpillay2321]

Thanks for the honest review Jacob. The price point is definitely too loud. Engine sounds too loud as well. Doubt that they will get many sales.

[@mamosatentsandfabrics627]

I saw this bakkie on the road today. Appearance wise, it's modern and beautiful but i will stick to my wildtrack

[@MattLotter]

The intro jingle sounds like Futurama, nice!

[@thatom3684]

Thank you, Jacob. You lost me on the back door that does not lock. Are we in 19 Futsek with the Chain?

[@hopewellnzuza]

Yes we are a country that loves our bakkies but also cannot insult our intelligence with that price! Also the rear design is giving off a Friday after lunch vibe.

[@yissibiiyte]

Hilux sales already insult our intelligence. This is way better than that

[@hopewellnzuza]

I get your point but Hilux has earned it's title and reputation. Question is, when the dust settles which one would you have? This or Hilux?

[@yissibiiyte]

@@hopewellnzuza it earned it's title decades ago when it was actually well-priced for what it was. Nowadays it's lightyears behind the competition, yet is more expensive than them. Get into a Ranger after being in a Hilux and you feel like you've changed centuries; and they are pretty much equally priced. You cannot argue that the Hilux isn't EXTREMELY overpriced for what it is. Toyota sells on nothing but brand loyalty and the knowledge that it's customers will never even consider the competition. Toyota knows it can rob people blind and get away with it. Just look at a "new" (40-year old) LC 70-series that's more cheaply built than a Renault Kwid, yet costs R1mill.

[@hopewellnzuza]

​@@yissibiiyteI totally get you and to be fair the comparison is different as Hilux is still on an old generation platform compared to a ranger new generation there will be differences favoring the Ranger that I can agree on, but Hilux has never been quick to please with technology because technology moves on quick and interests fades fast with techy stuff in cars. Strong reliability, value holding and piece of mind is the trump card. Land cruiser is a different target market, one where all the fancy gismos isn't so much a priority, rarely you'll find Cruisers kept standard without purpose built customizations on them because reliability becomes top priority when you start injecting money customizing a Land Cruiser for individuals different needs.

[@yissibiiyte]

@@hopewellnzuza I'm not disagreeing that outdated cars like the Land Cruiser or even Hilux have their purpose. I'm just saying that they should not be the same price as brand new, tech-laden bakkies while being so much worse than them in most metrics. An outdated bakkie should be much cheaper than a new one, just look at the Mahindra Pik-up. It is old and outdated, but I have no problems with it because it is less than half the price of other bakkies. A 70-series is even more outdated than the Mahindra, yet costs 3× the price.

[@BeardedTracker]

😂😂😂Almost R800k for Chinese bakkie rather get toyota hilux Xtracab

[@greenie_687]

and have it stolen after 5 minutes of buying it

[@BeardedTracker]

@@greenie_687 every car in SA get stolen so I better buy Hulix than some Chinese bakkie with 2.0L engine that sounds like old Isuzu KB

[@stanleyrudzani1592]

​@@BeardedTrackermaybe but hilux are in the top list of being stolen soo why risk it while they're other better alternative...... the better bakkie to buy is Mitsubishi is more reliable and not that popular like ford and Toyota 🤷‍♂️but the warranty in those Chinese cars is very good to gamble on them lol

[@mzamomkhize8010]

its over priced, i rather go for popular brands

[@thatojohannes1358]

Fantastic Broo i couldn't agree more 👏

[@thembaallendlamini4777]

I was hoping you will share drivability such as ride quality (hard or soft) on the road COMPARED to other marques. Also, how is it in cornering, does it intill confidence, is rathling or wallowing. Comfort fearures such as music, aircon, etc, its new make boss! But good review overall. Pls do compare with other marquee

[@francoisrossouw1656]

The price tag is too high for a starter upper trying to secure market share agreed. Has it got low range / diff lock or did I miss it somewhere. Just don’t get stuck or take it to Melkbos 4x4 my cousin.😂

[@WPcxeWPcxe]

Where's the fuel consumption or did I miss it

[@xolanivanda185]

This is a bit disappointing presentation and I nearly tuned off, but wanted to see more and learn about the barkie features. Should have opened with what is outstanding about the car, features and engine options. Then go to the comparisons and price points. There was absolutely no reason to change the car to all wheel drive on a gravel road that even an i10 would have found to be an easy road.

[@andy2.026]

Yay a new bakkie in the sea of bakkies

[@bmw-loonetiek]

I am not a bakkie guy I love bmw but this one i like it it is simple an not so hype I love it one day maybe I'll buy it

[@hsmedsvik]

I must say, what is a bakkie review without an offroad test? And no, switching the 4x4 on at a gravel road for no good reason is not an offroad test :) I would appreciate if you added a load bay dust test to see how much dust or not gets into the load bays of different bakkies while driving on gravel roads. Will there be a JAC T9 review soon?

[@nkanyisomabaso2801]

I'd get a mid spec 4×4 P series and a Kwid, keep the change 👍

[@siphesihlesekeleni948]

When are you guys reviewing the Jac T9

[@travelmates1]

The Aussie's have had the T60 for years already, and the T60 have proven to be prone to rust and various reliability issues. Be warned...

[@k0m0sh1n]

Good video, but I would really appreciate adding the basic specs in all driving impression videos. I was waiting for fuel economy and no mention at all, even if only manufacturers claim.

[@gerriepretorius8978]

On the vehicle: Overpriced. On the presenter : This isn't TikTok. Pls bring back the old presenters. This used to be a good car review channel. Lately we have a bunch of influencers styled reviewers that offer little technical or automotive input. You are dropping the ball.

[@hbnation1159]

YES PLEASE

[@sihlemkhize]

Racism lures It head in a car review show thanks to GNU that racist like u have found a voice again

[@hbnation1159]

@@sihlemkhize never can take criticism without making it about something else more "convenient" hey...? Just read the comment without inferring anything. Nobody said anything about race

[@sihlemkhize]

@@hbnation1159 you agreed to the criticism purely because the guy is black, the people who are holding this country back from moving forward is people who don't want to see transformation

[@paulklavas668]

So the T60 was just upgraded in Australia. So we getting clearance stock

[@mshengakashawa6463]

No. Actually, we're getting the upgrade. The pre-facelift has different, bigger lights to this.

[@nosignal636]

New one just launched in Aus has a newer far nicer interior interior , overpriced , won't take any of GWM's customers....

[@sphamandlamazibuko3074]

It just cannot compete in the same price range with established brands, given consumers' brand loyalty...

[@rahvioli7660]

Have you guys not reviewed the gr hilux yet?

[@steven-qo9cs]

First question..are there parts including body parts available in case of a crash??..like a few other chinese brands.".15 working days from China " when i was involved with a panel shop..Ask those questions before signing.. Don't be seduced by the fancy specs and bells and whistles..this vehicle is completely overpriced..Would hsve liked to see Jacob do his Land Cruiser move on this on the same off road course ..i don't see this bakkie rocking the sales charts...

[@danielsteyn7464]

Agreed. Some other imports from the same country suffer from shortage of parts. And they're too expensive.

[@askermand123]

Didn't LDV make those 28 seater vans?

[@Gaoza100]

R790k? I would rather go for a 2023 toyota hilux 2.8 gd-6 4x4 gr-sport with 43 000km on the clock.

[@Confidence8595]

I am an absolute all American trucks die hard fan and Ford more especially.

[@MrMartinHattingh]

Why TF would you pay R790k for this when you can get a year-old demo Ranger Wildtrak with 15k on the clock for the same price?

[@bassaniobee]

besically when you swipe for it you must remember to pay the R 20 for their bank changes, that's is how the Chinese do business here in SA. At this price point the generally established brands are a better option. they must check in with Mahindra for an agricultural lifestyle and build from there.

[@Webcatchyou]

It's SUV derivative is MG Gloster here in India

[@madani7800]

Ill definitely take the P series over that

[@Mothercityguy]

Looks good nice color but i trust the longer brands more that have been in SA eg Ford, Toyota, Isuzu and Nissan a bakkie doesnt need paddleshift

[@njabulomoloi3799]

Reviews in Australia say people mustn't buy because it's trash

[@etienne6641]

This is the run out model. According to what I understand a brand new T60 will be released next year. Will be more in line with today's new models like Ford and VW.

[@Getouttahere78]

The Aussies are not very fond of them. Enough said

[@lutha1720]

Aussies dnt play with their bakkies so this bakkie must not be thar great despite all the tech wizardry

[@sammywairati637]

Despite the flaws, Chinese cars are taking over! but that should be a wake-up call for all the other manufacturers!

[@yaseennajam1759]

R750k?????? Jeeez I’d get a decently spec’d next gen Ranger Bi turbo XLT with all the features you could want

[@thatoditsele9192]

"We reviewing a chinese vehicle" .. Call Jacob . My bro just learn mandarin at this point thanks for the amazing vids

[@ferdinandalester]

No, just no. Send it back to China. I'm convinced that the okes who determined the pricing on the Ford Puma were fired, and LDV decided to hire them because the pricing on this is severely off 😂

[@tshepoboroko2920]

That price though😬😬...

[@King_Jerry]

That price Is ridiculous, would rather buy an older gen hilux,ford, Isuzu

[@lutha1720]

people are attracted to features and tech that's what makes these Chinese brands attractive for all that and the price, whereas the tried and tested brands charge an arm and a leg for the same features

[@stevens3174]

Crazy price

[@PeterCorigionale]

😂😂😂😂 good luck selling it at that price. The p-series sold and broke into the market because it came in at around R550k for the top of the range model.

[@bobmite9281]

Farm bakkies take a beating over time. Not sure this would last as long. I think this one will simply be for City folk who want a "bakkie"

[@DesignThinkingWithLungile]

This bakkie gets a thumbs down for me. When I first saw this vehicle , the price shocked me for a Chinese car that plans to compete with established brands. The growth of Havaal and Hyundai (at some point in time) shows that South Africans are price sensitive and as a car manufacturer you need to be careful with your pricing. The big German brands like BMW and Mercedes are starting to struggle because of the same fact.

[@malandvulamachawe6323]

There was no need 4H in that well maintained gravel road.

[@hantusmostert]

GWM P500 HEV is coming, let's see! Over 200KW but let's see real world fuel consumption. Izuzu is not keeping up with the times and pasting GR stickers on a Hilux, is not a Ford Ranger Raptor. GWM should maybe consider a plant in SA, nearby a reliable harbour for the rest of africa

[@kyleholloway3470]

It's funny watching this from the UK. Mitsubishi has completely pulled out of the market here, Isuzu's are a far rarer site on the roads, the Hilux is a lot less common place and the Ranger is WAY more popular. I've only seen one of these and it was electric (don't think they sell the diesel one here, especially given how much it has fallen out of favour ). Overall, vans here WAY outsell Bakkies.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@kyleholloway3470 Vans are more popular in the UK cause they have more space, it rains all the time, and people don't go off road really.

[@donnethompson3678]

I bought a 2021 GWM P series demo 9000km on the clock complained about a G Box shudder , clock gaines time , vibration through vehicle, G Box had a few hard re programs , was told its under warranty we will take care if it if persistent, diff whine at 36000km more or less , V O R for 2 days short of 2 months, replaced diff , did nothing to the G Box , after throwing my toys out the cot and finding metal particles in the G Box oil they replaced the G Box , shudder still present, now only 48000km other clock Coustomer Care say its fixed as far as they concerned case closed , they blocked my emails and don't return my calls , it dosen't help having no backup from manufacturer , China has a problem if they going to walk away from the Coustomer that wants to support them !

[@niravramdarie9898]

South african consumers have BLD (Brand loyalty disorder) so unless this brand sponsors the springboks or does something special, no one will pay it any mind.

[@lungelosikobi6980]

Thats true people are loyal, but come on that price point is just suicide. Also we aint that loyal, otherwise the P series and Jac would not be touched.

[@RealLaone]

Thought it was also going to die straight into the drink when he said he found gravel.

[@babyeats3883]

That’s an absurd amount for a brand we don’t know in the SA market

[@ntshembomashaba2937]

they could've brought in a half tonner and take over NP200 market.

[@Marcus_Govender]

This car market as been taken over by preowned (we buy cars) and also the chinese, therefore it is an unfair competition to all the other brands and thus this is difficult to all the consumers. Expensive and reputable brands are remaining expensive and only the rich can afford

[@Ash-so6qn]

Greed. This thing doesn’t even cost half the price to produce and ship

[@driftingcoffee1862]

Cool Bakkie, but way too expensive. Pricing itself out of the market. Should be more in line with p series pricing

[@yomblim2885]

Youu guys simply refuse to do a review of the new Land-cruiser prado.

[@shaunkorsten7581]

Only just launched to media last week. Will wait a few more weeks before the car is available to test and for us to review

[@ryanmeiss]

I would just like to know, is anyone truly going to buy this brand new over a P-series? 😢

[@thabangmhlanga3028]

It doesn't convince me I'll rather buy a wildtrak

[@junaidhaneker3888]

The price and the lack of a secure load bin is a disappointment.

[@nhlakaniphomnguni8261]

Not yet

[@paulsmith9497]

They will probably be out of the country before the 5 year warranty expires.

[@th-l8936]

BRING BACK CIRO

[@siphamandlafortune949]

Why if I may ask!?

[@fireandice-p6h]

MAXUS T60 ??? this pick up still exist !!

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

Those lower profile tyres tell me it’s not up to it

[@AsogrenNaidoo]

R790 k for a Chineese invention you got to be kidding.....good luck to them.....that bakkie should hit the 500k mark to get started

[@Siyabonga158]

The sales will be considerably worse than the Mercedes X-class bakkie

[@ghost_lukh]

Nothing really justifies the pricing of this bakkie

[@collinsmakgakge1241]

😅 come on guys give other brands chance to prove themselves 😊 but as for 750k? 🤔 I'm happy for a Ranger XLT turbocharger

[@bantuboxingworld607]

This new kid on the block needs to humble himself!!!

[@kholwanindlovu559]

You put 4wheel drive were not necessary you were supposed to give that bakkie touch terrain to off road then give is an insight to the engine transmission a detailed view give us is there diff lock or not give us the type of suspension you just rush to pricing no scrutiny in the product bad bad review

[@dafforandrew7391]

700k for this😢 I would still buy 2.4 gd6 instead

[@bobmite9281]

3000 redline? Eeeeeek!!!!!

[@Libra67jtc]

How many South Africans load cement in their bakkie. Most owners never go off-road. When you are comparing vehicles should you not show what you getting for the other vehicles.

[@pieterrossouw8596]

Who needs resale value? O wait... I do. we all do?