Sold in Australia. This should go nicely with HHFP’s repower article because it runs much the same motor. 2.8 litre Euro-5 compliant turbo diesel creating 110 kW and 360 Nm. The latter is at a relatively high (to me) 1600 to 2800 rpm so take-offs wont be rapid. 8.8 litres per 100 km combined in the manual guise
LDV T50 Luxe is what you have here. There is a cheaper and less featured Pro version as well.
Launch price for the above with a six speed manual 4x4 transmission is AU$34,761 drive away. A smidge under US$28,000. By way of comparison, the equivalent Hilux or Ranger is closer to AU$50,000.
Here’s what you get (taken from GoAuto):
“Standard equipment includes a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, roof rails, power windows, air-conditioning, side steps, 17-inch alloy wheels, a full-sized spare, heated side mirrors, six-way electronically adjustable driver’s seat, six-speaker audio system and automatic height adjusting headlights.
Luxe versions also gain an Eaton rear differential locker, which can transfer up to 50 per cent of power from one wheel to other at speeds below 30km/h, as well as keyless entry and start, power-folding chrome side mirrors, chrome door handles, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather steering wheel and six-way electronically adjustable heated front seats.
All T60 variants come standard with blind-spot monitoring, six airbags, tyre pressure warning, hill descent control, electronic stability program, reversing camera and rear parking sensors.
Both versions feature a three tonne tow rating, as well as a five year/130,000km warranty with a 10 year body perforation rust warranty.”
The Luxe version has derated rear springs as well so it won’t be as bumpy around town. But it carries less (875 kg for the manual) compared to the Pro (1025 kg in the manual).
This thing is also larger than both the Hilux and the Ranger...
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