LDV adds muscular T60 Max Plus to double-cab range
LDV South Africa has introduced the T60 Max Plus, slotting in among the more powerful derivatives in its class, above the T60 Pro and T60 Elite.
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What Is It?
The T60 Max Plus is a new addition to the T60 double cab family. It joins a busy run of recent LDV launches, including the T60 Utility Single Cab, T60 Utility Double Cab, G10+ panel van, Deliver 9 commercial van and the D90 Elite seven seat SUV. These sit alongside the existing T60 Elite Double Cab, T60 Pro Double Cab, D90 Flagship and Terron 9 in the local line up.
Interior:
The cabin focuses on comfort, convenience and connectivity. Features include dual 12.3-inch digital displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, leather trimmed seats, six way electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a heated multifunction steering wheel, climate control with rear air vents, and keyless entry with push button start.
Exterior:
The T60 Max Plus is fitted with 18-inch black alloy wheels, a gloss black front grille, black wheel arches and a black sports bar. Practical figures include an 830kg payload and 3 000kg braked towing capacity, with a load box measuring 1 485mm long, 1 510mm wide and 530mm high, four tie down hooks, a spray in tub liner and tailgate assist. The wheelbase measures 3 175mm.
Powertrain:
The T60 Max Plus, a new double cab 4x4 powered by a 2.0 litre bi turbo Euro V diesel engine producing 160kW and 500Nm of torque. Drive goes through an eight-speed automatic transmission with a selectable four-wheel drive system offering 2WD, 4WD High and 4WD Low modes, plus Eco and Sport driving modes
Price and warranty:
The LDV T60 Max Plus is priced from R699 000 and comes with a five year or 200 000km warranty.
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