LDV D90 family SUV review: Best seven-seater on a budget?

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The LDV D90 is hardly a household name - but if your household is on a budget, maybe it should be.
That's because this is the largest seven-seater SUV for buyers on a budget in Australia. It has more space than plenty of the big name rivals, and costs far less than most -- at least for the base model petrol versions.
There's also a diesel, which is the one I drove, but honestly you probably don't need to spend the thousands extra to get it.
There's a long list of standard equipment, and while it mightn't be perfect, it makes some other rivals like the Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Ford Everest look like they're a bit tight on space in the back!
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Is it the right price?
02:05 What are the best alternatives?
03:23 Is it the right size?
05:11 Interior
10:10 Under the bonnet
10:46 Driving
13:32 Efficiency
14:28 Is it safe?
15:08 Ownership
15:50 Verdict
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@nanda2080 9 дней назад

Great review. Very helpful and hardly missed anything. Thanks Matt

@indermahal9880 10 месяцев назад

Great Car .. I bought one in 2021 almost 2years not a single problem at all. And Great review 👍

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks mate! Glad you’re having a good experience.

@mansisuneja3700 5 месяцев назад

i also bought it yesterday but i don't know why i am so nervous

@Miss.kittty 27 дней назад

@@mansisuneja3700 Just enjoy it.

@mattydownunder4438 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Matt, you helped me to buy my new D90 diesel. I pick it up next week and I'm pretty excited. Love the videos across the range.

@therightcar 5 месяцев назад

Thanks mate! Hope you're happy with it! :D

@mattydownunder4438 5 месяцев назад

@therightcar I got the D90 on Monday this week, I must say it's a lot of car for the price. Best thing is it's a company car too. I had a Jeep grand cherokee and it was a great car but the D90 Executive diesel is a step up in every way.. did you ever manage to try "sports 4 wheel driving" (that was so funny the way you said that, in a great way). If I ever try it, I'll let you know. You think it's a good car?

@Ishaan2122 Месяц назад

@mattydownunder4438 hey mate, how is the car now after 4 months? Any problems or still going strong?

@WeR-yq9od 4 месяца назад

Thank you...car sounds great and safety features are great too, what you fail to mention is the baby seat latch anchors

@squidjames7735 2 месяца назад

Great review.

@georgieselway7174 10 месяцев назад

Great review, just bought this model and love it.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Great! Glad you’re happy

@Miss.kittty 27 дней назад

Are you still happy with your car?

@RadRoadAdventures 9 месяцев назад

I have owned my D90 for over 2.5yrs now and done a couple of owner reviews myself. All initial issues I had were long ago now, I think us first customers were the testers 😅 Also I would have said the T60 was based on the D90, not the other way around 🤔 I have the EliteDrive Power Module and Throttle controller which made a positive difference!

@brakgosi6271 10 месяцев назад

Nice balanced review. We don't get it here in SA but I'm sure you brought it to the attention of potential buyers. Hopefully your review will encourage people to at least test drive it before deciding which 7 seated to buy.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@modernspartan98 9 месяцев назад

Top quality mate, if I meet you in Ballina there’s a beer waiting for you

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Beauty!

@michaelongteckkong1854 Месяц назад

Thanks Matt❤❤❤❤❤❤

@tonymillar5342 10 месяцев назад

Great Review As Always Matt. Thank You ! Bang for buck, you'd have to be interested. However, the comments by other viewers about previous rust issues are concerning. As are the comments about Ateco. Anyhow, Orange is a great place to do a review ! #therightcar

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Tony! Glad you liked it.

@archietect4924 4 месяца назад

Good review - thanks. Not the perfect vehicle but as bang for your buck goes - good value. If you can get a 7 year warranty then its a great buy for the price.

@scottshipley6373 10 месяцев назад

Another good review. Thanks👍 So, the third row seating is like sitting behind yourself while sitting behind yourself while driving🤔😄 Umm.. of course it’s easy to park while driving around Orange😂😂

@nodrogneil 8 месяцев назад

I have owned the diesel for 2 years, no problems plenty of power, best tow vehicle i have owned and regularly get 7.7 l/100 on long runs and 8.2 l/100 in outer suburbs. Cannot fault for the money.

@gazzachampas8058 5 месяцев назад

How was towing your caravan. We will tow our jayco Westport 2.2t

@nodrogneil 5 месяцев назад

@@gazzachampas8058 our van is 2t jayco D90 has now problem towing this in fact tows better than my 4jj1 3 litre Isuzu ute.

@user-bg6gr6yn1m 10 месяцев назад

Just bought a 2022 executive diesel, so far it is great, what a huge car compared to my other Koleos in the garage...

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment! Haha, yep, it makes the Koleos look tiny, I bet.

@stendecstretcher5678 10 месяцев назад

Great review once again. Thinking of trading our 5 year old problematic (electrical issues) Santa Fe Highlander. I would certainly consider the diesel executive version.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

No worries! Thanks for the feedback.

@henrytoussaint7 10 месяцев назад

Do be aware these are prone to the AEB phantom braking, various infotainment bugs/phones disconecting, etc. I would suggest you check out a Rexton first!

@jay-uo2bi 9 месяцев назад

5 years is too young to be having major electrical issues that aren't relatively cheap to fix.

@jesamuit7479 2 месяца назад

With the features it's not bad for the price. We're getting it in 2weeks time .

@shahg25 7 месяцев назад

Hey what happened to the rear differential lock? Do they not fit them in these anymore?

@Drakesy 6 месяцев назад

Yep, they've de-speccd them since 2020/1

@geoflewis204 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Matt .. Very roomy, third row is better than some second row .. 😧 .. Any insight on when Ssangyong will rebrand in Aus , if they do at all, Musso/Rexton sales have been quite solid of late, perhaps a name change would throw a spanner in the works as the brand starts gaining momentum .. Cheers

@iEnofadov 10 месяцев назад

I'm with you! I think any potential name change would be disastrous for the brand here, especially since SsangYongs have been selling in record numbers here over the past 2 years.

@iEnofadov 10 месяцев назад

Nice review mate! I actually prefer the look of the LDV D90 over the SsangYong Rexton, but I think I'd like the interior more in the Rexton. I believe there is a facelifted D90 waiting in the wings, which has given the D90 a more rugged look! It definitely should be short listed if anyone is in the market for a cheap 7 seat family SUV.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks mate. I hope the new-look D90 is tougher!

@russallchin5552 10 месяцев назад

Ssangyong rexton better finish and drives better in my opinion. Good review 👍

@jasleenkaur9327 4 месяца назад

Rexton don't have airbags in the last row.

@verocious266 5 месяцев назад

Had the 2020 model for a hire car, noticed that the eco drive mode would turn off everytime you turn the engine off. If it wasn't for that it would be a serious option par the higher priced large SUVS.

@therightcar 5 месяцев назад

If that’s your biggest concern with it, then it sounds like a good deal!

@warren7565 Месяц назад

Well if you ran it not in ECO mode for 10 years, the extra cost in fuel would still not equal the difference in price. So it's still a good deal, and it would be more responsive to drive. Win win

@kevinbunter977 10 месяцев назад

I will be very interested in how you find it compared to the Rexton, I’m in Jeep grand Cherokee at the moment but missing the flexibility of the 7 seats but I don’t want to go back to something as narrow as the Isuzu or Mitsubishi

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

I won’t spoil the party here - but the Rexton is a great choice. The LDV is very spacious if third row accommodation is vital. But it’s not quite as polished as the Rexton.

@kevinbunter977 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar thanks for that, I had a Ssangyong when they were more well known for being the ugliest car but I drove mine for nearly 300000km and while not the most refined it was definitely dependable. I would have got the rexton back in 2019 when the newer model was first released but the dealer network or specifically the dealer I had to deal with lost it, so the Jeep got the nod. Different circumstances now I don’t need the biggest tow machine out there but central Queensland roads make a it a necessity to have an SUV that is capable. Thanks for all your reviews they provide thoughtful information that certainly helps when trying to find the next right car, please keep it up 👍🏻

@dlpereira 9 месяцев назад

Problem with the rexton is that it has no 3rd row airbags.

@kevinbunter977 9 месяцев назад

@@dlpereira a fair call if using it as a regular 6 or 7 seater it is definitely a significant consideration and I would start looking elsewhere as well 👍🏻

@Drakesy 9 месяцев назад

Have a 2019 (manufactured 2017) petrol luxe/executive 4wd. Leather interior, Heated/ventilated Seats, Side Steps, 19 inch Alloys, Carplay, Active Cruise Control, Panoramic Sunroof, Electric Boot, Massaging drivers Seat, Rear Differential Locker, 360 cameras, Keyless entry... Note that they removed a fair few of these features in 2020 (2019's are a bit like the holy grail). Best value for money 4WD out there, love it, 8-9L/100k on the highway 11-12 in the city. Purposely bought a petrol to avoid the diesel EGR/DPF issues that killed my last car (an Audi).

@therightcar 8 месяцев назад

Nice work - you got a great one!

@dwaynemiller7216 9 месяцев назад

Loved the review but it does take some time to adjust to the quirks and thing that are not noticed on test drives

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Thanks mate.

@walfootrot7005 10 месяцев назад

I've put a deposit on one of these (the executive diesel model) and was impressed with the test drive. What I really liked overall about the D90 is that it felt solid which the Rexton I auditioned didn't. SAIC, who make the D90 have been around since 1955. The engine is made by a reputable Italian company, the transmission is borrowed from VW I believe and the electronics come from a variety of sources. With the 10 year warranty and roadside assist which I paid a little bit extra for I feel that I'm well covered. I looked at the Prado equivalent (according to features) and it's over double the price.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Wow! Was that 10 year warranty a dealer option? factory-backed?

@kevinbunter977 9 месяцев назад

@@therightcar yes would be very interesting to know🤔

@forrykook 8 месяцев назад

10 year warranty? I call shenanigans.

@jinsei1202 5 месяцев назад

Rexton eats this shitbox alive

@pastorofmuppets8834 10 месяцев назад

What DPF does the diesel have? And what type of gear box? I.e. dct, tc, and brand?

@gazzachampas8058 5 месяцев назад

What is ATECO? They will replace rusted cars without question. We are thinking of buying the 2023/4 d90 diesel. I’m going to put it to the test with towing our 2.3t caravan. We have test driven the Musso, Rexton. Pajero sport. The only other car I would like to test drive is a second hand 2020 model diesel Toyota landcruiser prado with 220000 ks for around the same price as the new d90 Your thoughts.

@therightcar 5 месяцев назад

Ateco is a distributor. So, they import and sell the vehicles through dealerships under licence. Other brands have their own headquarters and their systems are factory run. OK, why not a Rexton, Musso or Pajero Sport? If it was me, I'd buy a Rexton if the money isn't an issue.

@gazzachampas8058 5 месяцев назад

@@therightcar Hi Matt. Musso was a nice car to drive. By the time I add a canopy will be up there in price. Pajero sport is small on interior space unlike the ldv d90. I am going to buy second hand on a late model 2021 onwards. There are not a lot of ssangyong rexton out there. Trying to stay under 45k. Thanks heaps Gary

@leizaharpur9899 3 месяца назад

The are great vehicles, the only real drawback is LDV don't send enough parts into Australia to maintain the vehicles they've sold. I work in an LDV licenced workshop & this is a major headache Otherwise they are all round great vehicles

@darylyatestransportblogs 7 месяцев назад

Find it interesting that it’s badged as an LDV when it’s not a van or got anything to do with Leyland DAF which is what we know LDV as in the UK with the current models known as Maxus, named after the van LDV offered before SAIC took over.

@therightcar 7 месяцев назад

Yep, it's a weird thing. Other markets have this marketed as an MG, or Maxus!

@buncha5651 10 месяцев назад

Great review Matt. But LDV not for me or any 7 seater for that mater. I would buy a the Tank 300 actually looking forward to you testing a Tank 300 hybrid in the future.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks mate. Hopefully I get a hybrid Tank soon!

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks mate. Hopefully Tank 300 hybrid soon.

@morekegsmorelegs 10 месяцев назад

Interesting to think that an SUV this size has the same engine size as some VW Polo's

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Yep. That’s progress…?

@shahg25 Месяц назад

It doesn’t have 4L?

@dwaynemiller7216 9 месяцев назад

This vehicle has near identical dimensions and space inside as a 200 series land cruiser except the 3rd row LDV smashes it out of the park

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

The back row is more accommodating than many other seven seaters, that’s for sure!

@onaddosama 10 месяцев назад

They should bring the diesel version to the Philippines.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Just petrol there?

@onaddosama 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar Sorry, apparently they did bring the the diesel here some year ago. Unfortunately, they messed up with their pricing, putting it on par with the likes of the big 5.🙂

@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8 6 месяцев назад

I like it ,good for the price but if Ihad the extra money I would buy the MUX..

@therightcar 6 месяцев назад

Fair enough!

@351tgv 10 месяцев назад

Buy the KC Mobility Rexton instead if this is your budget levels, if budget can stretch get the Pajero Sport. Not saying the D90 is bad, its just not that good, again there is a reason why car dealerships are full of them as used vehicles well within warranty and low km's, that pretty much tells you that these vehicles re not worth the trouble.

@terrybonney6905 9 месяцев назад

Just brought one totally happy grest car so far the apple car play is a bit difficult to use at first and service cost seem high ,but having said that lam totally satisfied with the vehicle and would recommend anyone to check it out and be surprised .

@therightcar 8 месяцев назад

Glad you are totally satisfied.

@violetfekete1635 3 дня назад

Have you “brought” one, or you bought one? There is a difference in those words.

@jamaicasysbm2580 10 месяцев назад

We need this in Jamaica 🇯🇲 urgently

@mindfreeze0838 10 месяцев назад

They dont have a dealer for LDV in Jamaica last I checked so you would have to import it yourself. But why go for this when you can get a Mitsubishi Xpander Cross or Suzuki XL7 in Jamaica for way less and get a decent 3rd row albeit with less tech. Otherwise you are looking at 8 figures for the other 7 seat SUV options.

@jamaicasysbm2580 10 месяцев назад

@@mindfreeze0838 nope sooner or later LDV will be in Jamaica 🇯🇲 just like BYD and GWM

@mindfreeze0838 10 месяцев назад

@@jamaicasysbm2580 dont hold your breath, from what I understand all the major new car dealers already have partnerships with the brands you mentioned, the motherships will probably never land. Ive heard some of the used car dealers are trying to get a piece of the pie by bringing in BIAC but not in great numbers. If I was in the gambling business I would put money on Changan getting a foothold as they have had some success in other Caribbean markets. Regardless though, if youre in Jamaica and you absolutely need a new 7 seater, look at the options I gave you if you dont have 10mil to spend.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Wow - I’m amazed that you saw this all the way from Jamaica. Love RU-vid! The fact I can publish something and have people literally all over the world watch it is so damned rewarding!

@jamaicasysbm2580 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar I appreciate the content

@GlowingTube 10 месяцев назад

I would not touch LDV in Australia as it is distributed by ATECO. If. LDV decides to go direct then id take another look. The T60 rust debacle also does not fill me with confidence either.

@Drakesy 9 месяцев назад

Pretty sure saic took over the distribution after getting pissed off by ateco

@GlowingTube 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info… I’ll look into it.

@dlpereira 9 месяцев назад

They are still imported and warrantied by Ateco. I would have considered an LDV if it weren't for them.

@GlowingTube 9 месяцев назад

@@dlpereiraI checked too and it is a distributor ATECO still. That is a deal killer right there.

@dwaynemiller7216 9 месяцев назад

I know people like to rubbish them but as a 2020 LDV D90 Executive Diesel owner. The 2 minor issues faced so far fuel filter sender unit and 2 lots of puddle lamps the the local dealer have been great and very accomodating. However I new what I was getting myself into with the short history in Aus but most things are made in china anyway!!! Mitsubishi, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, Great Wall etc had the same public opinion/perception when they came to Aus

@maso882 8 месяцев назад

A ssanyong might drive well when it's not at the dealership for repairs and being the best friend of a mechanic

@waynehobbs5175 7 месяцев назад

Apple smartphone 35% of market Android 55% and LDV puts in the Apple, go figure. Does the LDV have an AWD mode like Everest and Pajero Sport?

@therightcar 7 месяцев назад

It has auto 4x4 yes.

@Drakesy 6 месяцев назад

Apple is dominant in western countries like Australia and the US (60% usage) I got around it with a CP to AA wireless adapter, $50 off aliexpress

@tkgaming3388 10 месяцев назад

Is this mg gloster ?

@iEnofadov 10 месяцев назад

Yep, in India, the (Maxus) LDV D90 is sold as the MG Gloster!

@mindfreeze0838 10 месяцев назад

@@iEnofadovi knew that grill looked familiar!

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Yep!!

@dlpereira 10 месяцев назад

Just wish it wasnt sold by Ateco... 😢

@daweigo6851 10 месяцев назад

Why?

@dlpereira 10 месяцев назад

@@daweigo6851 Poor track record. Always complaints of no spare parts in stock. Allot of complaints from LDV van owners.

@romeoguitar 10 месяцев назад

kia sorento for tech or wait for New Santa Fe

@daweigo6851 10 месяцев назад

Your missing the point as the Korean cars much more expensive 😮

@s4214988 10 месяцев назад

just get the pajero sport for not much more if you are heading for the top level one..... much less headache and better resale value

@robertmason2076 10 месяцев назад

Too small in second and third row.

@alrhodes5011 5 месяцев назад

@@robertmason2076 what about the original Pajero then?

@p2p104 9 месяцев назад

Wish they sell these in Europe, all we got is Rexton so far

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with a Rexton!

@mindfreeze0838 10 месяцев назад

So as far as bad Chineese packaging goes this SUV is a good 7 seater with a decent 3rd row comprable to some Japaneese MPV's that arent in the market because they are too cheap, reliable and have no ADAS. Only downside is no 360 degree camera for the large unit.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your thoughts mate. Love the Japanese cars that are too cheap and too reliable! 😅

@YUMYUMINMYTUMTUM 10 месяцев назад

This is exactly the same car which is marketed as MG Gloster in India lol

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Correct!

@ColdSplash 10 месяцев назад

Still feeling a bit in doubt about LDV after that rust saga 2 years ago. So a no for me for now.

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Fair enough.

@Drakesy 9 месяцев назад

10 year rust warranty on the frame is pretty reassuring. And that case was a guy who worked at a surf club and more than likely took the car on or around the beach daily

@edjones6160 9 месяцев назад

@@Drakesyproblem is the judgment transcript states that one of the issues was underlying poor quality materials.

@gavin047 10 месяцев назад

I would choose rexton..d90 is good but reliability isn't there. Nor ateco

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Fair call mate. Each to their own.

@gavin047 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar I really like the D90 the interior space and looks is great but owners reviews are enough to put me off. I'm personally looking forward to the Tank 500..

@dlpereira 10 месяцев назад

Rexton lacks 3rd row airbags

@kevinbunter977 9 месяцев назад

@@gavin047 yes it looks like a great option the size, power and better overall finish, instead of having trade offs like the others in the price range

@aswinhari9951 10 месяцев назад

Seems like MG gloster

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

It’s the same thing. Just sold as a LDV here.

@ciaranwatt5490 10 месяцев назад

Rexton

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

You’re a fan?

@santoshn8450 10 месяцев назад

same design like MG gloster

@mrz1281 10 месяцев назад

the body looks too big for the wheels or is it just me?

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

It is a bit of a common theme with Chinese SUVs. See the MG ZS or Haval Jolion for reference.

@mrz1281 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar yer its not a good look but its even more obvious on this car :/

@tl8584 8 месяцев назад

The indicator noise is obnoxiously loud. I've driven a variety of makes and models and the indicator noise is stupidly loud for no reason. I cant stand it. It's also so slow to take off from a stopped position like at a red light. I thought my D-Max was a bit slow, but this is noticeabley slower, and i have the petrol executive so i don't know what the deal is. If i didn't have to drive it for work I wouldn't. My other gripe is connecting phones. If you have an android forget about it. The car wants you do download an app that Samsung won't download because it doesn't trust it so it's bluetooth only. It sucks that Apple car play has to be connected via a cord to work unlinke other car brands.

@therightcar 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like you've got some understandable grievances, there.

@Pyjamarama11 3 месяца назад

Driving the diesel around right now If you want a large, affordable SUV with all the bling (half of which you'll switch off) then this is the car for you (Provided you don't mind the noisy engine that delivers it's power in all the wrong places and whose constant drone will tire you, a gearbox that doesn't know what it's doing, complete lack of engine braking, noisy running gear, slooowwww steering, wallowing suspension)

@therightcar 3 месяца назад

You can’t expect everything for nothing.