2027 LDV T60 Price Cut: From $37,990 for ABN Holders

The 2027 LDV T60 has just become one of the cheapest ways into a new dual-cab 4x4 diesel ute in Australia. LDV has cut the price, fitted a bigger 2.5-litre turbo-diesel and given the cabin a new dashboard, all at once. The MY27 range starts from $37,990 drive-away for ABN holders and $39,989 drive-away for private buyers.

That is a rare combination. Most mid-life updates add equipment and push the price up. This one gives buyers more engine and more tech for less money, and it lands in showrooms this October.

The 2027 LDV T60 Price Cut, in Real Numbers

The range is now just two variants, both dual-cab 4x4 automatics. Here is what LDV lists as drive-away pricing:

- T60 Pro: $37,990 for ABN holders, $39,989 for private buyers - T60 Luxe: $42,990 for ABN holders, $45,253 for private buyers

For context, the outgoing entry-level Max Pro started at $42,990 for ABN holders and $45,253 for private buyers. So the new base model is $5000 cheaper for business buyers and $5264 cheaper for everyone else.

Put another way, the new Luxe now costs exactly what the old entry model did. You get the top grade for base-model money.

White is the only no-cost paint. Metal Black, Concrete Grey and Vivid Red each add $500, so factor that in before you compare quotes.

ABN Price or Private Price: Know Which One You Are Quoted

LDV advertises its ABN price first, and that is the number most buyers will see in ads. If you are buying privately, your drive-away figure is roughly $2000 higher on the Pro and about $2260 higher on the Luxe.

That gap matters when you walk into a dealership. Make sure every quote you collect states which price applies to you, and compare like with like.

A Bigger Engine Doing the Same Job With Less Effort

The old 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel is gone. In its place is the 2.5-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel already used in the larger LDV Terron 9.

It makes 163kW at 3800rpm and 520Nm from 1500 to 2500rpm. That is up 3kW and 20Nm on the outgoing engine, so the gain on paper is modest.

The real benefit is how the engine feels. A larger engine making similar power usually works less hard when towing or carrying a load, and that is exactly what ute owners do every day.

It is paired with an eight-speed automatic and a part-time 4x4 system with 2H, 4H and 4L modes. Claimed fuel use is 8.0L/100km for the Pro and 8.2L/100km for the Luxe.

Work Numbers That Still Stack Up

Braked towing capacity stays at 3500kg, the same headline figure buyers expect from mainstream rivals. Payload is 1040kg for the Pro and 980kg for the Luxe, which comes with a tow bar fitted.

LDV has also kept the existing tub. That means trays, canopies, liners and other accessories made for the outgoing T60 will still fit, which is handy if you are upgrading from an older one.

Pro or Luxe: Where Your Extra $5000 Goes

The Pro is the work-focused choice. It gets LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, leaf-spring rear suspension, a rear diff lock, cloth seats, a spray-in tub liner, a damped tailgate, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.

The Luxe swaps to multi-link rear suspension and 18-inch wheels with a wider track. It adds front and rear diff locks, synthetic leather trim, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, a sports bar and a tow bar kit.

If you mostly carry gear and work the ute hard, the Pro is the value pick. If the ute doubles as the family car, the Luxe's rear suspension and cabin upgrades are where the extra money earns its keep.

Inside, the Cabin Finally Catches Up

Both grades get a redesigned dashboard with a 12.8-inch touchscreen and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work both wired and wirelessly.

The gear selector has moved from the steering column to the centre console. The indicator stalk now sits on the right side of the steering column, so expect a few wiper flicks at roundabouts in the first week.

What the Lower Price Does Not Change

The T60's ANCAP rating expired in December 2024, and the MY27 model does not yet have a current rating. Safety-conscious buyers should weigh that against the price, even though LDV lists AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, driver fatigue monitoring and six airbags as standard.

The core of the vehicle is also not new. The T60 first arrived here in 2017, and this update changes the engine, the nose and the dash rather than the whole truck. LDV says it has sold more than 46,000 T60s in Australia.

The electric eT60 and the long-tray Mega Tub versions have been dropped from the range.

Ownership Costs Look Better Too

Service intervals have stretched to 12 months or 20,000km, up from 15,000km. For high-kilometre owners, that means fewer workshop visits each year.

The seven-year, 200,000km warranty carries over unchanged.

Watch for Run-Out Deals on the Old Model

With the MY27 T60 arriving, dealers will want to clear any remaining 2.0-litre stock. Some will lead with a big discount on the old model and hope you do not ask about the new one.

Do the maths before you sign. A discounted outgoing ute needs to be well under the new $37,990 or $39,989 entry price to make sense, because the new model brings the bigger engine, the new cabin and longer service intervals.

The budget ute market is under pressure across the board. We have already seen Kia slash Tasman prices, and LDV's sharper pricing will put more heat on established names like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

Is the Terron 9 Still Worth the Step Up?

The bigger LDV Terron 9 continues alongside, from $47,990 drive-away for ABN holders and $50,674 for private buyers. It uses the same engine but is a larger and newer ute.

With the T60 now sharing that powertrain at a much lower price, the Terron 9 has to justify its premium on size and refinement alone. Buyers who simply want a capable dual-cab for work and weekends now have an easier decision. LDV's plug-in plans are covered in our look at the LDV T70 and Terron 9 PHEV.

Paying for It Without Overpaying on Finance

At under $40,000 drive-away, the T60 Pro sits in the price bracket where many buyers finance rather than pay cash. That is often where a good car deal gets undone by an average finance deal at the dealership.

Loanseekers compares more than 70 lenders, so you can check what your repayments on a new T60 should look like before the business manager slides an offer across the desk. Sorting finance first also means you negotiate on the drive-away price, not the weekly repayment.

How Can Carseekers Help?

A price cut this big tends to bring buyers in quickly, and dealer stock can move fast in the first few months. Carseekers lets dealers compete for your business on the exact LDV T60 variant and colour you want.

Instead of ringing around and chasing quotes, you get competing offers in one place and can see who is genuinely sharp on price. Whether you want the Pro for work or the Luxe for the family, Carseekers helps make sure the price you pay reflects the new, lower starting point.