LDV has updated its T60 double-cab ute with a more powerful diesel engine, a redesigned cabin and a simplified two-model range that gives fleet buyers a choice between load-carrying capability and additional comfort.
The MY27 T60 adopts the same 2.5-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine as the larger LDV Terron 9, producing 163kW and 520Nm. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive with 2WD, 4H and 4L modes.
The update also brings new bodywork from the windscreen forward, with a front-end design that follows the styling introduced on the Terron 9.
Both utes will continue to be sold alongside each other, providing different options for fleets assessing vehicle size, capability and acquisition cost.
Two models with different fleet applications
LDV has reduced the T60 range from three variants to two: PRO and LUXE.
The PRO retains leaf-spring rear suspension and offers a payload of 1,040kg. The LUXE uses multi-link rear suspension and has a quoted payload of 980kg, including its standard tow bar.
Dinesh Chinnappa, General Manager of LDV Australia, said the simplified range reflected the equipment available across both models.
“The PRO version equipped with leaf-spring rear suspension is designed to appeal to customers with an emphasis on load-carrying,” he said.
Chinnappa said the LUXE’s multi-link rear suspension delivered “a more rounded driving experience”, while retaining substantial payload capacity.
For fleet managers, the distinction creates a practical starting point for vehicle selection: the PRO for applications prioritising carrying capacity, and the LUXE for roles where additional comfort and equipment are part of the requirement.
Redesigned cabin brings everyday improvements
Inside, the MY27 T60 receives a redesigned dashboard with a 12.8-inch infotainment screen and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster.
Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with front and rear USB-A and USB-C charging ports.
The gear selector moves to the centre console, while the indicator stalk is now positioned on the right of the steering column. The steering wheel offers height and reach adjustment, illuminated controls and transmission paddle shifters.
Rear air vents and a rear seat that can be folded upwards provide additional flexibility for crews carrying equipment inside the cabin.
The PRO includes cloth upholstery, while the LUXE adds artificial-leather seats, electric front-seat adjustment and heated front seats.
Work equipment included across the range
Both variants receive a spray-in bed liner, damped tailgate and foot recesses in the rear bumper to assist access to the tub.
A standard Black Pack adds black finishes to the grille, bumpers, door handles, roof rails, side steps and mirror covers.
The PRO runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and includes a rear differential lock, rear-view camera and rear parking sensors.
The LUXE adds 18-inch wheels, front and rear differential locks, a wider track, fender flares and greater ground clearance: 220mm compared with the PRO’s 185mm.
It also includes a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, a sports bar, lockable tailgate and a tow bar kit with wiring harness and 50mm tow ball.
LDV says the rear pick-up bodywork carries over from the previous model, allowing existing T60 tub accessories to fit the updated vehicle. That compatibility may help fleets planning to transfer suitable accessories when replacing vehicles.
Payload and towing need to be assessed together
Both variants have a gross vehicle mass of 3,150kg, a gross combination mass of 6,250kg and a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg.
As with any fleet ute, those limits need to be considered together. Passengers, accessories, cargo and tow ball load contribute to the vehicle’s operating weight, so the headline payload and maximum towing figures cannot simply be added together.
LDV quotes combined fuel consumption of 8.0L/100km for the PRO and 8.2L/100km for the LUXE under ADR 81/02 testing. Actual fleet consumption will depend on operating conditions, loads and towing duties.
Driver assistance supports fleet use
Standard safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, a driver fatigue monitor and tyre pressure monitoring.
Both models also have six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes, stability control and hill descent control in four-wheel-drive mode.
The LUXE’s additional cameras and front parking sensors may be useful for drivers regularly manoeuvring around worksites or confined parking areas.
More than 46,000 T60s have been sold in Australia since this generation arrived in late 2017, according to VFACTS figures cited by LDV.
For fleet buyers, the MY27 update brings a revised powertrain and cabin while preserving the familiar tub. The key procurement decision remains matching suspension, usable payload and equipment to the work each vehicle needs to perform.
