The LDV TERRON 9 Elite – So Much Ute!
Hold onto your Swanndris, New Zealand, because LDV is unleashing a new beast upon your shores, and it’s aiming to be more Kiwi than a pavlova at a rugby match. Say “kia ora” to the LDV TERRON 9 Elite, a ute that’s “big, bold and ready for action” and probably ready to politely hold the […]
MAXing Out Value – LDV T60 MAX Plus Review
Few segments radiate with Kiwi new car buyers like Utes. Something to tow the boat, something for work, or something tough to transport your nearest and dearest, both of the human and animal fraternity, you really are spoiled for choice. It’s even more so these days with relative newcomers LDV joining the fray. LDV’s back […]
Delivering more than just stuff – LDV Deliver 7 Review
Be it intentionally or not, it seems I have become TarmacLife’s official van reviewer. While Matt’s out there with the new Golf R and Dave is enjoying the Mazda CX-80, I’m spending my week behind the wheel of the LDV Deliver 7. It’s honest work that someone’s gotta do, right? This time, that means a […]
Taking a Swing – LDV T60 MAX Plus review
Growing up in my home country, I always associated pickup trucks with the countryside and hard work. Back there, they are workhorses, built for practicality rather than comfort. But in New Zealand, the lines are far more blurred. Here, utes (I even had to learn to call them that) are a staple of the Kiwi […]
LTD LDV – T60 Traverse review
Step aside, un-unspec’d utes and say hello to the LDV T60 Traverse, a limited-edition truck that’s all about living life on the edge while still meeting everyday demands. This powerhouse draws inspiration from the adventurous North Island’s 42 Traverse track, seamlessly marrying style, power, and durability – well that’s what the brochure says. At its […]
Deep Space 9 – LDV MIFA 9 Review
The questions were always the same. “What is that?” or “Where does that come from?” were the usual go-to for casual observers. I responded by saying this was the MIFA 9, the latest all-electric luxo people mover from LDV. Maybe it was the colour, but people kept gawping. It could be the fact the LDV […]