2020 LDV T60 Pro Auto - MY Opinion After 5000km
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Just did a road trip of about 3500km and thought I would share my opinion.
Should mention that others have had overheating issues but I never experienced any over heating.
Any question please comment and I'll get back to you
never go to a dealer for a service
If it's still under warranty, you have to.
Thanks for watching. You can have your LDV serviced through a licensed mechanic as long as the mechanic uses LDV genuine parts and approved oil and fluids. I had my first service through Ultra Tune as LDV needed 4 weeks notice for a service.... I was not prepared to have my car off the road for 4 weeks waiting for a dealership to get me in (I tried 3 dealers within 100k of me...) I had Ultra Tune follow LDV's directions and provide receipt evidence of parts used and had logbook stamped. Under Australian consumer law you can choose the non dealer option and according to LDV I won't have any warrantee issues because of it.
The down side is if the vehicle needs software updates they are only available through LDV dealers.
Cheers
@@rickdono64 Cheers mate! I reckon you're probably out cruisin' in your new T60 at the moment but can we just take the car to the dealer for software updates and do they charge for it? Thanks matey and enjoy the new beast!
@@rickdono64 Awesome - good luck with it and enjoy it!
@@rickdono64 Awesome, good luck with it and enjoy the car!
Thanks for that mate...Looking at a used 2019 Luxe today with 12k and all the options fitted tonneau, tow bar etc can't wait see what it's like!. Interesting on the forums that some people get their 1st 5000k(odd number normally a free after 1000 for most manufacturers)free and others paying up to $500 for essentially an oil change..All the best and keep up the good work
Thanks mate. What did you think of the Luxe you were looking at? When I bought mine in August the dealer said free servicing is a promotion LDV offer every now and then, the current offer I got was free nudge bar, tow bar and light bar. Service at Ultratune was $360 and the guys there said because it was the first service there were alot of checks to be done as well as oil and filter. He gave the car a clean bill of health though so I'm really happy so far.
Love the ute mate I'm saving up for a t60 max pro myself can't wait🥰 how you liking it & fuel economy wise?
Hey matey, just ticked over 30,000k and no faults - still loving it. As for fuel economy, I'm one of those that just fill it up and drive so really don't have an opinion on that. Cheers!
Hey Jacko! I own a 2020 Lux T60. Rapped. Few pesky entertainment unit things but once you get used to it, no dramas. Just had my 5k service. They actually have a run in oil for the engine and front and rear diff. So all need to be changed. Such a comfy and massive beast. Is an awesome 4WD Performer too. Great review mate. Happy driving. MJ
That's awesome matey. Got 12k on mine now and still lovin' it. Cheers!
ldv say about you having to use a genuine oil filter is BS , you must use a filter that meets Australian industry standards and all filters sold over the counter in Australia meet these standards , good luck to ldv repeating that line in court , as a mechanic I’ve been there and won against far bigger than ldv on behalf of a customer .
Good info, thanks heaps!
Thanks for the review, recently looked at the T60, Musso and Triton. For the money the T60 ticks all the boxes and I will be getting one in the new year, I can’t comprehend going for a hilux or ranger at nearly double the price.
All good matey and I agree 100%. Be careful if you're looking at a Ssangyong Musso as they have just filed for bankruptcy. You'll love the T60 - lot of car for the money.
No offence but you came from a navara, the most troubled ute in this country. Give your ldv a few years and you'll wanna get rid of it.
Thanks car Guru guy, I'm much wiser now.....
A good honest review, I don’t like buying Chinese, but if the other manufactures keep putting their prices up on cars sold here, because our market base is small, then they will lose out.
Which is why I’m looking at tow vehicles like the LDV T60.
Thanks mate, I agree but if I don't buy Chinese then I pay heaps more for something made in Thailand (Hilux, D-Max, Triton), Argentina (VW Amarok), etc. that use electronics & components that are made in China. Would love to support Australian owned or made but it's not possible. I get the whole China "machine" thing but that horse has already bolted and I doubt we can bring it back... Thanks again,
@@mongreljack
Very true 👍🏻
How are your headlights, I've had mine about 2 weeks now and I get flashed a lot driving to work in the mornings they seem really bright?
I've heard that alot. Mine are fine but am told the problem I think you're having is that they are pointed too high. Maybe check some of the Facebook groups for fixes or take it to the dealer - it's an easy fix from what I hear. Cheers for watching and I hope you enjoy your ute!
I took my Hyundai in for a service and the same thing happened, I had to wait a month. It's not a normal thing because I usually get in for a service within a few days to a week so I can tell you it's more of a COVID thing right now than a LDV delay
Hi
We have a 2018 T60 lux that has just over 30k on the clock. Haven't had any issues with it and yes the stereo is a bit tempremental until next time you stop and restart the car. Fitted an I drive a couple of months ago - $200 well spent. Uses no oil and tows my campervan well. Very happy 😄
That's awesome! Trying to decide if I want the idrive, probably will get one at some point. Cheers.
Good review cheers, loved the lady at the start in the car next to you 😂
Yeah she wound the window up - must have thought I was a weirdo... Cheers for the feedback!
Hey mate I’m looking at this or a navara . Going to put a tray and tool box on the back a every now and then I will tow a 1 tonne excavator. How the performance compared to the navara. I know there not as powerful but is there to much of a difference
My Navara was 12 years old and this thing has heaps more grunt and is a pleasure to tow my 1000kg van with all my gear in the back of the ute. As for the new Navara, I only test drove the base model with no weight in it and it was too long ago for me to give an honest opinion. Cheers mate.
Go the Navara. At least they aren't owned by the Chinese Communist Party like this company. New Navara is a beast.
Great vid
Just wondering if you could tell me how much petrol at uses when towing ?
I couldn't tell you mate, I just put fuel in and drive it - I'm not a stats guy sorry.
Cheers!
You might want to get rid of it before it rusts to pieces. QLD Courts have excoriated LDV for their shoddy manufacturing and materials. Recent court case findings at Auto Expert tv with John Codogan.
They come with a written 10 year rust warranty. Maybe the earlier ones had problems but I doubt they would back the current vehicles with that warranty if they have known problems. I've never kept a car for more than 10 years so no issue for me - I love my LDV! Cheers!
How about now, is there any issue with the vehicle? Cause I'm thinking of getting a T60 soon
Still lovin' it mate. 8k on it now.
Thanks for making this video mate, been hard to find owner reviews on these. I'm thinking about getting either the Luxe or Trailrider 2 model at the end of this year and was just wondering about engine performance and noise. How's the noise in the cabin while driving? And how does the engine perform with everyday driving compared to others in the class? Thanks again mate and have a good one!
Thanks mate. I had a D22 Navara 5 speed manual before this so this is a bullet to me.... It's definately not as powerful as others in the class but is more than what I need. Heaps of people install the idrive or s-drive to improve the lag but I haven't tried and like I said its more than enough power for me. As for cabin noise, I don't think its bad at all. Go and have a test drive, I think you'll be impressed. In my view its a lot of truck for the money.
Sounds good, thanks for replying mate.
My wife have a Triton , very noisy ....
@@speedstar892 0
did you have to get rid of the sports bar in order to fit the ute lid?
I never had a sports bar on mate, only that little rack that sits behind the back window and I got rid of that. Cheers.
Looks like you got yourself a bargain. Ignore the trolls not worth engaging with them.
Too true. Thanks mate, yeah I'm still lovin' my T60!
Are you still happy with it mate?
Yes mate, 19000k now and hasn't missed a beat.
Cheers!
Hey does the tray fit a standard pallet? I heard some Chinese Utes are not wide enough especially the Great Wall. Is this the case for LDVs?
Not 100% sure mate but would say no cause of the wheel tubs. Cheers.
@@mongreljack Thank you, will do some more research on this.
The issue with the volume, maybe the dealer could update software or something?
Same for the seatbelt alarm. I’m trying to convince my son to get something like this instead of a ranger/Colorado with 150000kms for the same money! Thx for the review.
All good mate, yeah thats why I went this way - could buy 2 of these for the price of a new Hilux or Ranger and have some change. And yes the latest software update fixes the radio problem.
Cheers!
seatbelt alarms are standard in pretty much every modern cars now.
though it's loud, it's done for a reason so that you won't just drive without your seatbelts on since in a lot of places it's illegal to not wear seatbelts
I also had a D22 mate, it was slow and cramped but a tough old girl. How’s the fuel consumption been?Been thinking about one of these so thanks for the review. Good deal on the Auto Pro model at the moment 28k drive away, very tempting.
7000 k on it now and still happy. The economy for the 4k road trip was 8.9 from memory and that was a mix of city and highway driving and not using economy mode (using it disables cruise control). I'm not a facts and figures person, I just drive it. Cheers
Oh and I did love my D22 as well - never let me down, it was just time for me to go for an auto....
Hi mate, great review thanks for that. Just wondering how it’s running now and how many KMs you have clocked? Has there been any issues at all? Or have too heard of anyone else having issues?
Deff thinking of getting one of these soon for a work Ute.
Thanks mate
Baden
Thanks matey, I've had no issues at all and have 11000k on it now - still love it. Seems some of the earlier ones had overheating issues and some models have headlight adjustments needed because passing cars think the high beam is on but it's just the lights pointed up to high. I'm not one to "sell" something because I have it, but based on my experience with the T60 I would happily buy another. Cheers!
@@mongreljack thanks for the reply mate, yeah I read about the overheating, some say it’s a bit bouncy or bumpy but besides that the reviews I have seen have been more of the positive than the negative so, looks good to me I think!
Cheers legend 👍🏼👍🏼
@@badenknight3240 Haha, I had a D22 Navara before this so the T60 is a limo! You should go and have a test drive, I reckon you'll be impressed. Cheers.
Looks like a carbon copy of a Tacoma with Tundra taillights (exterior look). Change your headunit to and aftermarket Androidnunit and the seatbelt beeper would be disabled 🤔
IM on Facebook LDV t60 group ,most problems people posted T60 had it ,like Misubishi Triton never had it .
But Japanese ute r way too expensive , how much a used Japanese popular Ute sell in Australia ? Let s say 150000kms AUTO
Maybe around $25000 to $38000? Fuck me ,I can use this money to get a brand new Chinese greatwall or T60 .
I'm thinking about buying a LTD t60 pro. I'm hoping they can do a special order as i want the locking diff. But don't the keyless start or the leather seats of the lux version. Hoping to save up a bit more coin and in a few months get one. I am also going to check out the great wall cannon, the ssangyong musso and the Suzuki jimmny. But at this stage im leaning towards the t60 as i just like how simple it is. Well the bass pro model anyway. No AEB or stuff like that.
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Thanks for the insight buddy. You're wisdom is mighty impressive, just like your grammar... Ever owned one? Ever driven one? Ever had anything to do with LDV? Didn't think so.... BTW I still love mine! See ya!
good looking ute.
Thanks matey - I reckon they are!
That service part would be the thing to hold me back from getting one
Good review. Have you taken it off road? Do you know what its 4x4 capabilities are like?
Thanks mate. Not as yet, not a hardcore off roader myself and it's still dent free at this point. Cheers
I have, it’s fantastic off road. Very quiet too and can hardly feel the bumps. Haven’t tried extremely hardcore but a very very very steep dirt hill and all was good :)
People will always say ryco filters are approved , as u mention must use genuine filter
Thanks for posting this review mate, going for a test drive this week
Thanks mate. I've got 12k on it now and still love it - zero issues. Hope the test drive works out for you. Cheers!
Awesome! I'm already sold 👌
Just paid my deposit and ordered mate pumped, thanks again for your review it really helped me make my mind up!
@@amorepizzaco8798 That's awesome matey! Hope you love it as much as I love mine. And thanks for the feedback.
They're nice utes. Like you said, alot of space inside. I owned one for about a year. Sadly i have to sale it and get me a bt50. It struggled to tow my boat. Especially going up hill.
That's a shame mate. I haven't had any trouble towing my van and the back of the ute loaded with gear. Maybe was an issue with the early ones?
@@mongreljack yea mine was 2018
How heavy was the boat u were towing? I have a 4.95m alloy quintrex. Do you think the t60 would pull this fine?
Any updates???
Good review, thanks.
Buying the T60 Lux.
Thanks buddy - hope you love your LDV as much as I do!
Got a link to that hard lid on ebay mate, Cheers.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/324235191062
The mob was called A1 Roof racks.
Cheers mate!
Price of parts is beyond outrageous . Headlights $3000 each Bonnet $3200 . I'd hate to have to fix one out of warranty .
Hey mate! Great Video! Looking at getting the Luxe version myself! The issues you have mentioned in the video, How are they going now? resolved or still just living with it?
Thanks mate, I don't reckon they're issues just bugs. The radio volume is fixed with a software update from the dealer. 9k on it now and still lovin' it. Cheers!
@@mongreljack taken it off road yet?
@@dom0 No matey - not yet...
Please write a script before you start to make it flow better.
Mate, I'm just Jim down the road not a Hollywood movie producer - maybe go to the cinema if you want professional content. See ya!
@@mongreljack Best answer I have heard all day!
@@Silvolde Thanks matey!
5000 ks, early days mate but looks and sounds a very good options for all the reasons you mention. I remember the bad reviews Hyundai had 20 years ago but what a great cheap reliable little car it turned out to be..... This Chinese alternative in this class , we are not all weekend warriors in Frazer island but I would like to do the odd weekend with a 4WD ute on tracks and beaches.
Thanks mate, 18,000 on it now and 2 x 4,000km road trips and still a pleasure to jump in and drive. I've done a couple of update vids if you're interested. Cheers.