LDV

LDV stands for Leyland DAF Vans, which was a van manufacturer based in Birmingham and part of the wider Rover Group, later becoming part of the GAZ Group until its sale to SAIC Motor in 2010.

In spite of the dubious reputation of Chinese manufacturers, there is nothing to suggest that LDV commercial vehicles are less reliable than their manufacturers. In fact, a study from Commercial Fleet found that LDV vans actually had one of the lowest rates of breakdowns. 

LDV has scaled up their production rates alongside increases in R&D in materials, engine technologies and quality control, which has increased their reliability for both commercial vehicles and their SUV range.

LDV uses a number of different engines for their vehicle lineup, with the D90 SUV receiving a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine, while the T60 ute is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. 

The LDV Deliver 9 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, while the G10 van has a choice of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

LDV uses a number of different engines for their vehicle lineup, with the D90 SUV receiving a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine, while the T60 ute is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. 

The LDV Deliver 9 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, while the G10 van has a choice of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

LDV vehicles come from their manufacturing parent, SAIC Motor Corporation under the Maxus name in China, and imported into Australia by Ateco, a company that also imports Maserati, Renault and RAM vehicles.

LDV and GWM are two separate manufacturers that, in a number of cases, focus their attention on different segments of the market. LDV, for example, produces a number of commercial vehicles for the Australian market, whereas GWM under its subsidiary Haval has a number of compact and midsize SUVs. 

Both manufacturers, do however, compete in the ute and SUV segment, where the differences are less noticeable when it comes to equipment lists, engines and list prices.