The LDV D90 diesel is back in Australia after almost two years away, giving the seven-seat SUV a new powertrain and a more upmarket flagship grade. The diesel is available in the Executive and new Luxe variants, both with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The timing is significant in Australia, where diesel remains popular among buyers looking for a large SUV that can tow and travel beyond sealed roads.
The new engine is a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel producing 164kW and 520Nm, sourced from the LDV Terron 9 ute. That is an increase over the previous D90 diesel’s 160kW and 480Nm. Fuel consumption is also claimed at 8.1L/100km, down by 1.0L/100km compared with the previous diesel model.
More importantly for buyers using a D90 as a tow vehicle, its maximum braked towing capacity rises from 3100kg to 3500kg. Both diesel versions get four-wheel drive, crawl control and a rear differential lock as standard. The Executive uses all-terrain tyres, while the higher-grade Luxe gets Continental road tyres.
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New D90 Luxe brings more equipment
The new D90 Luxe sits at the top of the range and is offered exclusively with the diesel engine. It starts at $51,490 drive-away for ABN holders and $54,437 drive-away for private buyers, with those prices including LDV’s October promotional discount. For that money, the Luxe adds 20-inch alloy wheels, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, a 360-degree camera and a powered tailgate with a kick sensor.
It also gets front and rear differential locks and a larger panoramic sunroof. The mid-spec Executive remains the more affordable route into the diesel D90, priced from $46,990 drive-away for ABN holders or $49,700 for private buyers during the October offer. The Executive also includes features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, synthetic leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a sunroof.
D90 prices rise after October
The D90’s revised range is currently being supported by a $4500 discount across all variants until October 31, 2026. Once that offer ends, standard pricing will apply, with increases of up to $1000 for ABN buyers and $526 for private buyers compared with the previous model.
The petrol range starts at $36,990 drive-away for ABN holders and $39,174 for private buyers during the October promotion. That makes the D90 one of the more affordable ways into a new seven-seat SUV in Australia, although the cheapest versions use a petrol engine and front-wheel drive.
The diesel D90 therefore sits in a different part of the market. Its pricing puts it against established seven-seat diesel SUVs such as the KGM Rexton, while the Mahindra Scorpio remains cheaper among diesel seven-seaters.
Can diesel lift D90 sales?
LDV is hoping the return of diesel will attract buyers who have largely overlooked the D90 compared with better-established rivals. September 2026 sales data shows the D90 recorded 211 sales, compared with 830 for the Isuzu MU-X, 1713 for the Ford Everest and 2006 for the Toyota Prado.
The new diesel engine, higher towing capacity and better-equipped Luxe grade give the D90 a stronger proposition for Australian families who need seven seats and regularly tow. Whether that is enough to significantly close the gap with the established players remains to be seen, but the return of diesel gives the D90 a specification more closely aligned with what many Australian large-SUV buyers expect.
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