Nissan Navara vs LDV T60 MAX

The Nissan Navara starts from $42,990 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 $6,000.

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 $47,289 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV T60 MAX packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Nissan Navara.

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

The Nissan Navara features a 8-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 Nissan Navara uses a Diesel producing 140kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.9 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 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV T60 MAX is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Navara measures 5,260mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the LDV T60 MAX at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV T60 MAX 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara and $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Nissan Navara) vs $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX). The Nissan Navara saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX). The LDV T60 MAX has longer coverage.