The 2025 LDV T60 utility vehicle has undergone a significant transformation, primarily focused on enhancing its safety features to comply with upcoming Australian regulations. This strategic update ensures the Chinese automaker's continued presence in the competitive budget-friendly ute market, particularly against established rivals like the Ford Ranger. However, these improvements are accompanied by a restructuring of the model range and a corresponding increase in pricing.
The most notable change is the simplification of the T60 lineup. The previous eight-variant structure has been condensed to just three, streamlining the customer's selection process. This reduction is directly linked to the implementation of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as a standard feature across all models. The inclusion of AEB is crucial for meeting the impending Australian Design Rules (ADR) 98/00, a regulatory shift that has already prompted the discontinuation of several models from other manufacturers, including the Mazda 6, and Mitsubishi's ASX, Eclipse Cross, and Pajero Sport.
Beyond AEB, the entry-level T60 Max Pro now benefits from a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems. These additions include lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, features previously exclusive to the top-tier T60 Max Plus. Further enhancements to the base model include a high-definition reversing camera, digital radio, a more refined microfibre steering wheel, and practical black roof rails. A significant upgrade to the T60 Max Pro is the substantial 500kg increase in braked towing capacity, now reaching an impressive 3500kg.
With the discontinuation of manual transmission options, the automatic T60 Max Pro now serves as the entry point to the lineup. This upgrade and feature enhancement comes with a price adjustment, resulting in a $2105 increase, bringing the drive-away price for private customers to $45,253. For Australian Business Number (ABN) holders, the 2025 LDV T60 Max Pro is available at a slightly reduced price of $42,990.
The flagship T60 Max Plus has also seen a price rise, albeit a more modest one. Private buyers will now pay $52,095 for the standard wheelbase model and $53,674 for the long wheelbase Mega Tub, representing an increase of $1579. The comparatively smaller price hike is attributed to the more limited upgrades for this model, which include a digital radio, a high-definition surround-view monitor, and the previously mentioned towing capacity improvement. For ABN holders, the T60 Max Plus is priced at $49,490 for the standard version and $50,990 for the Mega Tub.
The mid-tier Luxe grades have been phased out as part of the range simplification. Under the hood, all T60 models retain the proven 2.0-litre twin-turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, delivering 160kW of power and 500Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Visually, the T60 Max Plus distinguishes itself with a unique blacked-out grille and a sailplane, replacing the chrome front fascia and sports bar found on the Pro model. The 2025 LDV T60 is set to arrive in Australian dealerships this month, offering consumers an updated and safer option in the budget ute segment.