LDV D90 SUV price drop

Pricing for the LDV D90 large SUV has been cut by $1000 to $35,900, ensuring it retains the mantle of Australia's most affordable seven-seat large SUV.

Going up against the likes of similar ute-based large SUVs such as the Isuzu MU-X ($42,900) and Holden Trailblazer ($47,990), LDV has also rationalised the range from four models to two – Mode and Executive.

The entry-level LDV D90 2WD is pegged at $36,990 and is fitted as standard with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (165kW/350Nm) that offers a 2000kg towing capability. Most of its diesel rivals can tow significantly more, often 3000kg.

Based on the LDV T60 pick-up, the D90 offers rear- and all-wheel drive models, which are hooked up to a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption is claimed to be 10.2L/100km (2WD) and 10.9L/100km (4WD).

The base model runs 18-inch alloy wheels and features an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen system and a decent tech and safety array. We're talking adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, fatigue reminder, blind spot monitor, reversing camera plus front and rear parking sensors.

There are two ISOFIX and top-tether child seat anchorages in the second row, and the SUV was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating back in 2017.

Step up to the LDV D90 Executive, which is offered in rear- and all-wheel drive, and you get a super-sized 12-inch infotainment screen, 360-degree birds-eye-view parking cameras, 19-inch alloy wheels and artificial leather seats in all three rows.

The top-spec D90 Executive four-wheel drive model gets an electronic differential lock and a quick-switch multi-mode terrain system with rock, mud, sand and snow settings. All models are safe wading up to a depth of 550mm.

LDV provides a five-year, 130,000km warranty, and boot space for the D90 is rated at 2382 litres with the second and third row seats folded flat. Check out the LDV D90 specifications page for more detail.

"We’ve listened to the market, simplified our line-up and re-calibrated the LDV D90 for hard-working Australian families," said Dinesh Chinnappa, LDV Automotive Australia general manager.

"The D90 is a demonstration of the advanced technical and design capabilities of LDV. Nothing in its segment comes close, particularly the range-topping D90 Executive, in terms of value for money, space, equipment, comfort and safety."

LDV has been slowly carving out a small niche for itself in the Australian new car marketplace, with sales up by 10 per cent in a sluggish market that has seen most brands go backwards.

Sales for the first nine months of 2018 were 4403, and this year the figure is 4879, with the T60 dual-cab ute the mainstay of the fleet (2648), followed by the G10 commercial van (1044).

How much does the LDV D90 cost?
D90 2WD - $35,990
D90 Executive 2WD - $39,990
D90 Executive 4WD - $43,990

Option Metallic Paint: $500