Kia Tasman vs LDV T60 MAX

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the LDV T60 MAX opens at $36,990. That makes the LDV T60 MAX the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,889 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Tasman by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Kia Tasman holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV T60 MAX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Tasman and 6 in the LDV T60 MAX.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the LDV T60 MAX gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Tasman stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and power tailgate that you will not find on the LDV T60 MAX. The LDV T60 MAX counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX responds with a Diesel Turbo making 160kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 154kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV T60 MAX is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 45mm longer than the LDV T60 MAX at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV T60 MAX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX). Both match on warranty length.