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ALL NEW LDV T60 LUX PLUS LIMITED EDITION:
Key crash-avoidance safety technology has been added to the 2024 LDV T60 ute, alongside an all-new interior with two BMW-style screens, revised styling, and new coil-sprung rear suspension replacing leaf springs. Other new safety features for automatic variants of the T60 Max Plus include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, which works between 8 and 130km/h, and lane-keep assist above 60km/h. Significant upgrades for the Plus are offered inside, where there is an all-new dashboard with twin 12.3-inch screens – reminiscent of the displays in new BMWs, Hyundais and Kia's. The screens run new software, with Apple CarPlay now available wirelessly, as well as through a wired connection – and the inclusion of Android Auto for the first time, either wireless or wired. The gear selector has moved to a stalk on the steering column, creating space in the centre console for a wireless smartphone charging pad. The parking brake is now electrically operated. Other new features include front parking sensors, as well as an extra USB port, for a total of three. The Plus variant wears the restyled front fascia offered on the T60 . There is a new front bumper with a larger gloss black grille, a black finish for the door handles, side trim and rear bumper, as well as new black side mirrors with auto folding and heating. The tailgate is now lockable, with a spray-in tub liner, and payloads of 840kg for the manual, 830kg for the regular automatic, and 800kg for the Mega Tub auto. These figures are higher than the 750kg quoted by the Luxe manual and auto, and 730kg of the Luxe Mega Tub auto, but down on the 925-935kg of the base Pro. The Plus model is 60kg to 80kg heavier than the Luxe. LDV has replaced the regular model's rear leaf springs with multi-link rear suspension that uses coil springs, which is claimed to deliver an "increase in payload capability" – as shown in the numbers – and "a better ride over a range of surfaces". This layout still uses a commercial-focused solid rear axle, but coil springs are relatively rare among utes give a better ride and road handeling. The Biturbo diesel engine puts out 160kw and 500nm paired with an 8 Speed ZF gearbox.