{"id":2339,"date":"2025-07-26T09:58:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T23:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2339"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:27:19","slug":"review-2025-ldv-g10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-ldv-g10\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 LDV G10+"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\"><strong>2025 LDV G10+<\/strong><\/a> lands in Australia with a sharper snout, a bigger 12.3\u2011inch touchscreen and, at long last, autonomous emergency braking. It is still the most affordable one\u2011tonne work van on the market, yet it no longer feels like a time capsule from 2015. This <strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"314\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">2025\u202fLDV\u202fG10+<\/a> review<\/strong> looks at real\u2011world strengths and foibles rather than marketing fluff, using first\u2011drive impressions gathered around suburban Melbourne and one hectic run up the Calder Highway.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"513\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"524\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"601\">Bargain driveway price that undercuts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\">HiAce<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-transit_custom\"><strong>Transit<\/strong><\/a> by five figures.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"731\">Punchy 2.0\u2011litre turbo\u2011diesel (119 kW\/375 Nm) hauls a tonne of tools without complaint.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"879\">Cabin finally gets car\u2011like tech: 12.3\u2011inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and a calming new dash design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"891\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"891\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"982\">Still only two airbags and no ANCAP score yet, so safety ratings trail the class best.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1065\">Rear\u2011wheel drive plus an empty cargo bay equals lively wet\u2011weather wheel\u2011spin.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1145\">Three\u2011year\/100,000\u202fkm warranty looks stingy beside Hyundai\u2019s five\u2011year cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1513\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1889\">Drive\u2011away pricing now starts at <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1558\">$38,937<\/strong> for the six\u2011speed manual and <strong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1599\">$39,463<\/strong> for the eight\u2011speed auto after a modest $1,579 lift. That is roughly <strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1723\">$10,000 cheaper than a base <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\">Toyota HiAce<\/a> ($48,886)<\/strong> and nearly <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1790\">$17,000 below a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-transit_custom\">Ford\u202fTransit\u202fCustom Trend<\/a> ($55,990)<\/strong>, leaving the LDV plenty of margin for shelves and signage.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1918\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2427\">Standard kit covers LED running lights, power windows, keyless entry, and that new infotainment display with DAB+ radio. The <strong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">LDV\u202fG10+<\/a> interior<\/strong> remains hard\u2011wearing rather than plush, yet the seats are wider and better bolstered than before, and there are now two USB\u2011C ports so both you and the apprentice can keep phones topped up. A one\u2011tonne payload plus dual sliding doors still make loading a breeze, and the 5,167\u202fmm length slips into most city parking bays.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2441\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2820\">The headline upgrade is autonomous emergency braking, backed by lane\u2011keeping assist, stability control, rear sensors and a camera. These changes ensure the van meets the 2026 ADR mandate. Official <strong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2666\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">LDV\u202fG10+<\/a> safety ratings<\/strong> remain \u201cTBC\u201d at ANCAP, but the extra tech lifts confidence and should move the scoreboard in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2841\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3298\">Combined\u2011cycle economy is quoted at <strong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2898\">7.9-8.2\u202fL\/100\u202fkm<\/strong> for diesel autos, edging ahead of the old model and matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\"><strong>HiAce<\/strong><\/a> on paper. In mixed metro driving we saw an indicated 8.6\u202fL\/100\u202fkm, aided by the eight\u2011speed\u2019s tall cruising ratio. Service intervals are 12\u202fmonths\/10,000\u202fkm and the capped\u2011price plan totals about $3,600 over five years, so the <strong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3221\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">LDV\u202fG10+<\/a> fuel efficiency<\/strong> story is respectable if not stellar.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3335\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\">Toyota HiAce<\/a>:<\/strong> Strong resale and a five\u2011star ANCAP score, but at least $10,000 dearer and only a six\u2011speed auto.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3520\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-transit_custom\">Ford Transit Custom<\/a>:<\/strong> New PHEV from $67,590 before on\u2011roads brings EV\u2011only running, yet even the cheapest diesel Trend is well over $55\u202f,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3704\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-staria\">Hyundai Staria Load<\/a>:<\/strong> Funky looks, five\u2011year warranty, but higher purchase price and less dealer coverage in regional areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3952\">Against that backdrop the <strong data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3869\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">2025\u202fLDV\u202fG10+<\/a> specifications<\/strong> focus on value. You miss some polish, yet you save enough for a pallet of drywall.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3970\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4404\">The <strong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4005\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">2025 LDV G10+<\/a> release date<\/strong> of April\u202f2025 brings the van in line with modern safety expectations without spoiling its budget\u2011friendly DNA. For sole traders and fleet buyers who measure ROI in dollars, not bragging rights, the updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\"><strong>G10+<\/strong><\/a> is an honest tool that finally feels 2020s\u2011ready. It will not win pub arguments about brand cachet, yet it will get you, your gear and your invoices where they need to be at minimum cost.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4428\">Rating: 7.5\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4683\">Rock\u2011bottom pricing and generous equipment earn big points, while ride comfort and fuel use are solid rather than stellar. The short warranty and still\u2011basic air\u2011bag count keep it from the eights. In short, terrific value for trades who prize dollars\u2011and\u2011sense over showroom swagger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 LDV G10+ lands in Australia with a sharper snout, a bigger 12.3\u2011inch touchscreen and, at long last, autonomous emergency braking. It is still the most affordable one\u2011tonne work van on the market, yet it no longer feels like a time capsule from 2015. 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