The LDV D90 large SUV has reintroduced turbo-diesel grunt in Australia after an absence of two years, with the seven-seat SUV receiving a more powerful engine, an expanded five-model range and a new top-spec model. Diesel power was dropped from the D90 lineup two years ago, leaving it exclusively petrol-powered, but LDV says customer demand has forced its return.

However, rather than simply using the previous diesel engine, LDV has fitted its newer 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit, which is also used in the Terron 9 and updated T60 ute. It produces 163kW of power and 520Nm of torque, compared with 160kW and 480Nm from the old model’s 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, and is paired with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

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The new D90 diesel’s fuel consumption is rated at 8.1L/100km – 1L/100km less than the previous diesel engine – while its braked towing capacity rises to 3500kg, which is 500kg more than the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol D90’s maximum.

The existing 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine remains available, producing 184kW and 410Nm. Petrol models are available in either rear- or four-wheel-drive, with claimed consumption of 9.1L/100km and 9.4L/100km respectively.

LDV Australia has also expanded the D90 range with five variants, including a new flagship Luxe model that’s only available in diesel form. Above the mid-spec Executive, the Luxe adds a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, JBL audio, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, 20-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres, front and rear differential locks and a hands-free power tailgate.

Standard equipment elsewhere in the range includes twin 12.3-inch displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and roof-mounted air vents for the second and third rows.

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“Customers have been asking for the return of diesel power to the LDV D90 ever since it was paused from our line-up two years ago,” said LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa. “With the revised LDV D90 range we are offering a wider range of price points and giving customers the choice of petrol or diesel power.”

2026 LDV D90 pricing (driveaway):

  • Mode petrol 2WD: $43,674 ($41,490 for ABN holders)
  • Executive petrol 2WD: $47,884 ($45,490 for ABN holders)
  • Executive petrol 4WD: $51,568 ($48,990 for ABN holders)
  • Executive diesel 4WD: $54,200 ($51,490 for ABN holders)
  • Luxe diesel 4WD: $58,937 ($55,990 for ABN holders)

As part of a launch offer, the D90 range – including the new diesel models – is also available with $4500 off the manufacturer’s recommended drive-away price until 31 October 2026.

The updated LDV D90 range is now available in local LDV dealerships, with deliveries due to commence soon.