LDV Ute: T60, Terron 9 & eT60 Prices Compared

If you're searching "LDV ute" you're after LDV's dual-cab pickups, and right now there are three families to know: the value-focused T60 MAX from $36,990 before on-road costs, the newer and more modern Terron 9 from $50,990 before on-road costs, and the electric eT60 at $99,990 before on-road costs. All three tow, all three seat five in dual-cab form, and the diesel pair both pull the full 3500kg. Below I'll break down every LDV ute variant we've got in the database, what you actually get for the money, and how they compare to the HiLux, Ranger, Tasman, Cannon and the other value-brand utes buyers cross-shop them against.

LDV (owned by SAIC, one of the biggest carmakers in China) has built its ute reputation on undercutting the Japanese and Thai-built dual-cabs on price while still giving you a 3500kg tow rating and a proper 4WD system. The T60 has been the cheap-and-cheerful play for years. The Terron 9 is the newer, bigger, five-star ANCAP effort meant to feel a step up. Here's the whole lineup.

The LDV T60 MAX range: the cheap tow-rated dual-cab

The T60 MAX is where the value story starts, and it's genuinely one of the cheapest 4WD dual-cab utes on sale that still tows 3500kg.

• LDV T60 MAX Pro Auto at $36,990 before on-road costs is the entry point. Diesel, 160kW, 4WD, five seats, tows 3500kg. That power figure is actually the strongest of any diesel ute on this whole list, which is a nice surprise at this price.
• LDV T60 MAX Plus Auto at $42,990 before on-road costs steps up the equipment while keeping the same 160kW driveline and 3500kg tow rating.
• LDV T60 MAX Mega Tub Plus Auto at $43,990 before on-road costs adds the longer "Mega Tub" for people who need more tray. Same 160kW, same 3500kg tow.

The T60's pitch is simple: you get the numbers that matter (3500kg braked tow, 4WD, decent grunt) for HiLux WorkMate money. For comparison, a Toyota HiLux WorkMate 4x4 Single Cab Auto is $45,990 before on-road costs and it's a two-seat single cab that makes 150kW. The T60 Pro is nearly nine grand cheaper, seats five, and makes more power. That's the whole reason LDV sells utes.

The trade-off is that the T60 is the older platform in LDV's own range now. It rides and drives like a budget ute, the interior tech is basic, and it doesn't carry the fresh five-star ANCAP rating the Terron 9 does. If you want a workhorse and price is king, it's brilliant value. If you want the newer feel, keep reading.

The LDV Terron 9: the grown-up LDV ute

The Terron 9 is LDV moving upmarket. It's bigger, more modern inside, and importantly it carries an ANCAP 5 rating, which the T60 range doesn't.

• LDV Terron 9 Origin at $50,990 before on-road costs. Diesel, 163kW, 4WD, five seats, 3500kg tow, five-star ANCAP.
• LDV Terron 9 Evolve at $55,990 before on-road costs. Same 163kW driveline and 3500kg tow, more kit, still five-star ANCAP.

At 163kW the Terron 9 is a touch stronger than the T60 on paper, and it's pitched at a completely different part of the market. Fifty-one grand before on-roads is right in the thick of the mainstream mid-spec dual-cabs. A Kia Tasman S 4x4 is $42,990 before on-road costs, a GWM Cannon Ultra is $44,490 before on-road costs, and a Ford Ranger XL 4x2 Hi-Rider is $43,530 before on-road costs. The Terron 9 asks more than all of those, so LDV needs the extra size and equipment to justify it. If you're set on LDV and want the safest, most current one, the Terron 9 is the pick. If your budget is tight, the T60 does the same tow job for a lot less.

The LDV eT60: the electric ute for a specific buyer

• LDV eT60 Dual Cab at $99,990 before on-road costs. Electric, 130kW, RWD, five seats, 330km EV range, tows 1000kg.

Let me be honest here: the eT60 is a hard sell as a work ute. At $99,990 before on-road costs it's more than double the cheapest T60, it only tows 1000kg (versus 3500kg for the diesels), it's rear-wheel drive not 4WD, and 330km of range drops fast once you load a tray or hitch anything. It exists for fleets and businesses chasing zero tailpipe emissions on short urban runs, and for those buyers it makes sense. For a tradie or tow-heavy family, the diesel T60 or Terron 9 is the far more sensible LDV ute. If you specifically want an electric LDV, the eDeliver 7 van at $67,358 before on-road costs is a better-value EV proposition than the eT60 for a lot of commercial users.

How the LDV utes compare to the rivals

The whole reason people search LDV is price, so here's where they land against the utes buyers actually cross-shop:

• Cheapest tow-rated dual-cab: the T60 MAX Pro at $36,990 before on-road costs undercuts nearly everything with five seats and 3500kg towing. The Foton Tunland V7-C 4x2 is $39,990, the GWM Cannon Premium is $39,490 (but only tows 3200kg), and the KGM Musso ELX is $40,500. The T60 wins on price.
• Value 4WD alternatives: if you want a fresh five-star ANCAP 4WD dual-cab around low-to-mid forties, cross-shop the Kia Tasman S 4x4 at $42,990, the JAC T9 Oasis 4x4 at $42,662, the Foton Tunland V7-C 4x4 at $42,990 and the GWM Cannon Lux at $41,490. Several of those carry ANCAP 5, which the T60 doesn't.
• The mainstream benchmarks: the Ford Ranger XL, Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x2, Mazda BT-50 XT and the HiLux WorkMates set the resale and dealer-network standard. They cost more than the T60 and hold value better, which matters if you plan to sell in three years.

How to choose your LDV ute

Start with the honest question: is this a tool or a lifestyle buy? If it's a work truck, the T60 MAX Pro at $36,990 before on-road costs is the value champion of the whole LDV range and arguably the segment. You get 160kW (the strongest diesel figure on this list), 4WD and 3500kg towing for less than most rivals' entry price. Spend the money you saved on a canopy, a bull bar and a decent service plan.

Step up to the T60 MAX Plus or Mega Tub Plus only if you want the extra equipment or the longer tub. The driveline and tow rating don't change, so you're paying purely for creature comforts and tray length.

If safety and a more modern cabin matter (say this is a family dual-cab that does school runs and weekend camping), the Terron 9 Origin at $50,990 before on-road costs is the LDV to look at. The ANCAP 5 rating is the real differentiator, and 163kW plus 3500kg towing means it does the hard yakka too. Just know that at this price you're now shopping against Ford, Kia and GWM's better-known nameplates, so drive them back to back before you sign.

The eT60 is only for a buyer who genuinely needs an electric ute for short, light-duty urban work and values zero tailpipe emissions over towing and range. Everyone else, skip it.

On running costs, the diesel LDVs are cheap to buy but you should budget properly for servicing and think hard about resale. Value-brand utes typically depreciate faster than a HiLux or Ranger, so the money you save at purchase can partly come back out of your pocket at trade-in time. If you keep vehicles a long time and rack up the kays, that matters less. If you churn cars every three years, factor it in. Also check the warranty and capped-price servicing terms with the dealer, since that's where LDV often claws back some appeal against the Japanese brands.

Bottom line: for pure value the T60 MAX Pro is the LDV ute to buy, for a newer and safer package it's the Terron 9 Origin, and the eT60 is a niche EV play. Cross-shop the Tasman, Cannon, Tunland and JAC before you commit, because the value-ute space is more crowded than it's ever been.