Dude left alot on the TANK 500 so he needs to be neutral next time and not be supporting a particular brand because probably they get kick backs in some way.
Same here I sat in the new Tank and the new Prado... The Tank is like a bentley in real life, I was shocked how tank and even haval h9 have stepped up there game. Toyota and lexus need to up there interiors and pricing... Because GVM have set the bar high
Impressed with what the Tank can do. Maybe in a few years to come or less, we can drive all the way to Nairobi without worrying about where to source parts for the tank.
Dude has this thing of looking down on other countries. This is SA in Africa and some of the countries here do have GWM. All he waned was to point out a negative imagine on these Chinese Brands because they are here definitely to outsmart the so-called premium brands.
I took my wife's Haval H6 (old spec 1.5T) on a long distance fishing trip to the South Cape last weekend. We had it loaded from corner to corner with rods, bags, gear and had 3 people in it. There is nothing another car could have done on that trip that the Haval didnt do. Great long distance drive. Comfortable. Reasonably light on fuel. Went everywhere we needed it to go with its big wheels. Considering that a similarly specced car in any established brand would have cost my wife at least R200 000 more than she paid for the Haval new back in 2019, these cars are a steal and should always be worth a look when you are looking to upgrade to an SUV or 4x4. My next car WILL BE either a P series 4x4 Double Cab, or the H9 4x4. Too much value in those offerings to not consider it.
@@NgolaNalane Why? It makes no difference. Even when they build here we pay the same as overseas. Look at how overpriced a Polo is. And a Ranger. And an X3. Absolutely no difference. Unless VW, Ford and BMW is just greedy and don't offer us the benefit of producing here but take the difference for themselves. I no longer support Western brands.
An entertaining review but: 1. The Tank warranty is way better and try telling a Toyota owner facing a huge out of warranty repair bill after 3 years that it doesn't matter. Toyotas are reliable but not perfect. 2. Any uphill/downhill traction related test without the same tires is pretty pointless. Even so, the Tank did tremendously despite being in the wrong mode - I didn't see any rocks. Were the Tanks front lockers ignored on purpose because the Prado doesn't have them? 3. Only the Prado ran out of ground clearance despite your expert assuming that it would be better (no bias there). What you completely failed to mention was that the steel underbody protection of the Tank is massively stronger than the plastic fitted to the Prado, which matches its plastic dash. Did you even look under the cars? 4. I would expect a motoring Jounalist to be aware that Toyota has recently announced it will be discontinuing production of this diesel engine and replacing it with a 2.0 four cylinder turbo petrol engine with hybrid options in the future. Careful Toyota, you might be accused of copying China. 5. Last but not least, the point about not getting Tank spares north of the border. Well at least you will make it to the border without getting hijacked.
I live in China (brit expat) The toyobox prado costs 590k rmb Tank 700 with an interior more plush and better built than a merc gls costs 480k Those vehicles are incredibly toug. You would be amazed how much abuse they can take in, and its off road potential Why would anyone buy a prado with its early 2000s technology is beyond me Personally im waiting for the fengchengbao 8
Good review, TANK500 is extremely impressive. Every 4 cars you see on the streets a Chinese car is part of those. I always said there is nothing a Toyota can do which a GWM cannot do. It's a matter of being open minded and not being biased. Overall two great cars and good spec.
@ishaqthkr you are too late buddy, many of our GWMs are well over a decade. Start accepting that the chinese are not playing games anymor. Times have changed
Loved this review, particularly with the 4x4 testing. Have seen it on carwow and CarExpert, but refreshing to see our own cars evaluated from a South African perspective. Great edit of the video too!
Thank you so much! This means a lot to us as we really do put in a huge amount of time and effort to make this content. We're very glad you enjoyed it.
6:56 "Have you ever been taken for a ride..." 😂😂 Francois is a legend! Bring this man on the channel more! Mare Jacob is about as good as Ciro at car reviews! 🙌
The moral of the story. Tank allows those who want a vehicle in this segment to now afford one. China is building a huge client base in ZAF and the only issue with verkramte South Africans is that they are reluctant to change their brand loyalty to products like Toyota. Even if they can't afford it they will still buy it so they can look cool in the neighborhood. Many South Africans always want to be "ONE UP" on their friends and family. The only issue I have is that you guys should not be comparing a higher spec Toyota to a lower spec tank. Toyota took years to get their after sales repair stations in Southern Africa so give GWM time since they the new kids on the block.
Good Review. Can I maybe suggest you add headlights to your reviews. I drive often at night on long distance roads, and good headlights are just as important to me.
In defense of the Tank 500 (which I think its justifiable). The price difference between these two is around a whooping R300k. For the sake of fairness, you should have gone for the entry level Prado which is more/less the same price range as the top spec Tank 500. 🙃 Overall, Great Presentation.👏👏👏
Well I'm so impressed with the new kid in the block Tank,but I really liked the vibe between the presenters they need a show together, I will definitely watch!
I am from Asia. Both are new and old established companies from Asia but I do enjoy your video. Here in Asia, Toyota is still winning in SUVs but China's march is unstoppable too.
What a lekkir video.... Love the host😂 He's a hoot. Just shows the true colours of our beeeeyadiful Country. Cudos to the video peeps as well. True professionalism. Very impressed 👏👏👏😊😊😊👍🏼🍻
I work with a lot of Chinese brand's & trust me GWM is very serious about their products quality & market feedback👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Everytime I get out of a Tank 500 & get into a Land Cruiser believe me you feel like every gadget accessory disappeared😅😅😅 Just my opinion, bcuz Toyota & Lexus are also part of our multi brand fleet
Excellent review, thank you. One thing I’m keen to see is how the Tank 500 will withstand 1,000s of kms of rough, corrugated tracks, like we have in the Australian Outback.
Seeing as there are hours and kms of videos showing tank 300 and 500 and 700 competing against other brands and still beating them on the most trigger off road takes is and competitions there is plenty enough proof that it can handle Australia. I think many are unaware or uneducated on how rough and how rugged some of the terrain throughout China is. It’s a massive country with many different types of terrain.
@ That’s a good point. I actually watched a video yesterday of the 500 and 300 demolishing other vehicles in rough hill climbs and a mud pit, and it was genuinely impressive!
@@tzeshenlim My question is whether it'll withstand 1,000s of kms of rough corrugated tracks. In other words, I'm interested to see a review where the vehicle has survived that kind of environment. I haven't seen one like that, yet. If you have, please share a link.
Love the flat floor in front of the middle seats, not like the Prado with the plastic shroud over the transmission hump which is already looking very second hand. Tank 500 has an overall, superior interior design in my opinion.
Love the energy Jacob, thank you! 👌 At 2.4 tons on the GWM it will ask for a lot of juice to be moved around hey. The Prado has a beautiful front, cannot say the same about the rear. 🤨
There are many things missing from this review like the underbody protection off the tank, The terrible warranty of the Toyota and the fact that the Tank feels more powerfull also reviewing the car without off road tires is a bit unfair and in spite of that it performed 95% as well as the Toyota. Also the interior isn't as plasticy as you make it sound. But I enjoyed the review❤
It's a good review yes, only thing that will need testing is the suspension, frame of the tank, durability..all those things that make a 4x4 tick Toyota has mastered the traction control setup, it's suspension and undercarriage works at any speed and weight...that is where the true value of a 4x4 comes in. How does it handle when you are loaded
This is a great review, well done Jacob! My opinion, it seems like this Tank 500 should be compared with Landcruiser 300, the big dog. And I think the Landcruiser Prado (250) should be compared with the Tank 300. 🤷♂
GWM Tank an impressive car in the moment, and certainly looks very capable. However, it is yet to prove its long-term resilience. Something the toyota has done very, very successfully over the years.. Great video, thank you. 😊
This comparison is more like comparing a Samsung S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi Ultras. Specs are on point for the GWM but Toyota are on point on the refinement and experience. But for the pricing, GWM are doing well 😊
The camera in the Toyota looks 10 years older. And the tank did amazing with lower profile road biased tyres. You can see the tank is even more comfortable inside. And the Toyota has more hard plastics than the Tank. I laughed when he said better finishing in the Toyota. I sat in both and the Toyota uses more plastics and doesn't feel as solid.
Thanks Jacob, that was a great review! You know, I think for reliability and peace of mind I’ll definitely take the Toyota, because it may not say “TANK” on it but I know it definitely is one!! The car will be far less likely to breakdown and give issues. I think the GWM is a car for status. For someone who likes a Rangie but can’t afford one. For the family man who wants to head to Kruger but also likes his nice fancy things and perhaps wears a suit or formal casual to work. I must say though, I’m quite impressed with the GWM
Great review! Prado no surprises,Tank pleasantly surprised. And with the Tank 500 PHEV coming out, I can get 80-100km EV range, free powered from my rooftop solar. Capetown to Cairo, Prado no-brainer. Q: how do you get through Sudan? In countries with GWM support close by, Tank 500.
In a way GWM can be considered the “Toyota” of Chinese brands in South Africa. They have been here the longest, and consistently so, with a good range of decent quality vehicles at reasonable prices. The Tank 500 is impressive in many areas but I have my doubts about the longevity of that hard-working 2L petrol motor. I would buy a Prado with 300k km on with confidence, but the Tank would have me steering well clear, justified or not… By the way, a 28 degree side slope angle is plenty, it would feel highly unnerving to the uninitiated! Theoretically it’s still perfectly safe however, most vehicles are stable up to about 35 to 40 degrees of side angle, some can even manage 45 or slightly more. In practice though it’s risky to traverse terrain with a side slope of more than 20 degrees. A typical loose off road surface would have the vehicle sliding sideways at not much more than that, which can get risky fast and may even be the catalyst to a major rollover. Unless of course you’re on sand, where any amount of side slope angle is best avoided if you don’t have considerable sand driving experience and you know what to do 😉
As a lifestyle / the odd offroading the tank is for sure the way to go. However for commercial use, and frequent gravel and off road driving the Toyota for sure is the more long term durable platform.
Looked like a L/C Prado vs Land Cruiser 200 Series...... Value Depreciation, Re-sale Value, Service Level and Off Road Modification...Joined the Conversation. ( Imagine a Breakdown in a Tank in Kenya...😉 )
@@BongelaMnguniat that price point it has a long way to go to impress South African buyers. We dont go to China Town to pay more for something...we also dont expect it to last
New cars are attractive and very splendid in design. Toyota is a versatile and more research ingrained technology over the years. How many years of research and development had the GW TANK gone through? That's the reason why some of these new cars will have to be subjected to the rigorous and very tough test with US auto standards. I've known Toyota to pass a lot of Safari and Siberian terrain test.
How many of these actually go off-road? The most difficult terrain for most is the kerb at the side of the road. Tank 500 for its modern looks, Prado for the diehards. But which one is more likely to be stolen? That's a point that needs addressing in any review!
Toyota because of parts are available everywhere 😂 I would like to see a video were you compare a jeep grand cherokee with these cars. My 2012 model had most of the bells an whistels in these new 2024 cars.
I'm taking the Tank 500.. you didn't mention performance of the cars?! We know the tank is faster, but it would be nice to mention it. The tank front seats have a massage function.. 😊
@@ozzi4627 it's not a determining factor for you.. but I want to know, this it is for me and probably others. It's good to put everything on the table not half baked. not even towing was mentioned...
the prado has "Swaybar disconnect" feature to increase suspension articulation which unfortunately unmentioned in the video. I would imagine the prado will do better in rougher terrains. I think the GWM price point is winning it. in my country, the prado is twice the price of a GWM.
The tank is the good looker in and out a very capable off roader like the Toyota it is a surprise that is up there with the big boys, only thing left is reliability and resale value. After 5/10 years will the tech and machine work like Toyota Prado which has over 20/30 years of reliability.
Market today dont care about how long a brand has been around...they wamt bang for buck...I think we have about 8 years left as deciders for the resale of these chinese cars,by then cars like the Jolion and P series etc will show its worth(or not) compared to the established brands of the same year models.
@@ozzi4627anyone dropping a million plus into any vehicle is worried about resale value or longevit, stop lying to yourself because the Tank fails miserably in both departments.
The fact that a new kid competes with a pro is a Yes for me. Well done Tank well done!!!
R😂😂😂rubbish
Ntate Moshokoa's presentation skills are on another level... Week in and week out.. Kudos Morena! 💯😄
Indeed, he's good!
Everyday he gets better and better. He is on another level
Dude left alot on the TANK 500 so he needs to be neutral next time and not be supporting a particular brand because probably they get kick backs in some way.
@@romeorametsehis been around actually from the days of ignition TV
Please do the same review after 4 years with the same vehicles...
Subscribed from Australia, good to see a straight shooter break through the algorithm here well put together.
Great video and the expert guest was a fantastic addition! Looking forward to future 4x4 reviews
I set in on T500 at the dealership and so impressive it is. Quality is no longer a question now. I really want one
Same here I sat in the new Tank and the new Prado... The Tank is like a bentley in real life, I was shocked how tank and even haval h9 have stepped up there game. Toyota and lexus need to up there interiors and pricing... Because GVM have set the bar high
Very impressive video, Jacob. Great presentation and good onscreen chemistry with your guest.
Much improved over the years
Like the chemistry between the two gentlemen... Nice...
The fact that this is the Tanks first iteration is what’s exciting
Impressed with what the Tank can do. Maybe in a few years to come or less, we can drive all the way to Nairobi without worrying about where to source parts for the tank.
Keep on dreaming, sir
😂😂@@tungstencarbide7255
You can with a Land Bruiser 🤪
Dude has this thing of looking down on other countries. This is SA in Africa and some of the countries here do have GWM. All he waned was to point out a negative imagine on these Chinese Brands because they are here definitely to outsmart the so-called premium brands.
@@elroypaballopablo7472 which dude?
I took my wife's Haval H6 (old spec 1.5T) on a long distance fishing trip to the South Cape last weekend. We had it loaded from corner to corner with rods, bags, gear and had 3 people in it. There is nothing another car could have done on that trip that the Haval didnt do. Great long distance drive. Comfortable. Reasonably light on fuel. Went everywhere we needed it to go with its big wheels. Considering that a similarly specced car in any established brand would have cost my wife at least R200 000 more than she paid for the Haval new back in 2019, these cars are a steal and should always be worth a look when you are looking to upgrade to an SUV or 4x4. My next car WILL BE either a P series 4x4 Double Cab, or the H9 4x4. Too much value in those offerings to not consider it.
Tank for the win !….I’ve had my Tank 300 for about 2 months now and loving it!,👍🏻
The Tank is a monster. I'm also getting myself one soon.
whats the resale, on Chinese truck LOL
The GWM Tank 500 would probably most likely be way cheaper than the Prado if we didn't have such high import taxes 🙈
It's more luxurious and tech filled yet still costs less. But I get you. It could've even been way less.
They must build here then.
@@NgolaNalane Why? It makes no difference. Even when they build here we pay the same as overseas. Look at how overpriced a Polo is. And a Ranger. And an X3. Absolutely no difference. Unless VW, Ford and BMW is just greedy and don't offer us the benefit of producing here but take the difference for themselves. I no longer support Western brands.
@@SDav21 Seen a lot of American expats taking Chinese brands when living in SA
@@SDav21 And in some cases, they are cheaper in other countries 😂 no price benefit at all to be made here.
GWM TANK500 is KING... REST REST PRADO... im so buying the TANK500... It is VERYYYYYYYYY awesome in EVERYTHING
Good choice, bro. I concur with you💯.
An entertaining review but:
1. The Tank warranty is way better and try telling a Toyota owner facing a huge out of warranty repair bill after 3 years that it doesn't matter. Toyotas are reliable but not perfect.
2. Any uphill/downhill traction related test without the same tires is pretty pointless. Even so, the Tank did tremendously despite being in the wrong mode - I didn't see any rocks. Were the Tanks front lockers ignored on purpose because the Prado doesn't have them?
3. Only the Prado ran out of ground clearance despite your expert assuming that it would be better (no bias there). What you completely failed to mention was that the steel underbody protection of the Tank is massively stronger than the plastic fitted to the Prado, which matches its plastic dash. Did you even look under the cars?
4. I would expect a motoring Jounalist to be aware that Toyota has recently announced it will be discontinuing production of this diesel engine and replacing it with a 2.0 four cylinder turbo petrol engine with hybrid options in the future. Careful Toyota, you might be accused of copying China.
5. Last but not least, the point about not getting Tank spares north of the border. Well at least you will make it to the border without getting hijacked.
You nailed it. That's all facts there.
Without being hijacked😂😂😂😂, that’s funny
I live in China (brit expat)
The toyobox prado costs 590k rmb
Tank 700 with an interior more plush and better built than a merc gls costs 480k
Those vehicles are incredibly toug. You would be amazed how much abuse they can take in, and its off road potential
Why would anyone buy a prado with its early 2000s technology is beyond me
Personally im waiting for the fengchengbao 8
Not getting hijacked is the seller for me
I don't want to get hijacked, so I'm going for the GWM Tank 500❤. The Prado is way overrated and dated too👎🏽.
The Tank 500 is the best choice in it's class
Good review, TANK500 is extremely impressive. Every 4 cars you see on the streets a Chinese car is part of those. I always said there is nothing a Toyota can do which a GWM cannot do. It's a matter of being open minded and not being biased. Overall two great cars and good spec.
Come back when Tank has lasted 10 years without major issues, i doubt it.
@ishaqthkr you are too late buddy, many of our GWMs are well over a decade. Start accepting that the chinese are not playing games anymor. Times have changed
@@nokocambelngoasheng9279 I'm specifically talking about this Tank
Which he said is GWM. Tank is GWM. GWM(TANK, ORA, P -Series, HAVAL & WEY)
@@elroypaballopablo7472 you all are just living in denial. Continue
Dude is barefoot, clearly he is legit!
He is afrikaner
Man, that guy is an off-road enthusiast.
Loved this review, particularly with the 4x4 testing. Have seen it on carwow and CarExpert, but refreshing to see our own cars evaluated from a South African perspective.
Great edit of the video too!
Thank you so much! This means a lot to us as we really do put in a huge amount of time and effort to make this content. We're very glad you enjoyed it.
The chemistry between these two🤣 I am thoroughly entertained
Wow! What a review! Just brilliant! Thank you for this!
6:56 "Have you ever been taken for a ride..." 😂😂 Francois is a legend! Bring this man on the channel more! Mare Jacob is about as good as Ciro at car reviews! 🙌
Francois (The 4x4 Expert) is very much likeable❤️. I like his demeanour and energy.
Love the presentation style. Fun and detailed.
Tank 500 and P500 is the most beautiful suv/bakkie I've ever seen...😍😍
Great review my brother👌❤love the sense of humor from the 4x4 expert. Love your energy! Keep doing God's work🙏
Man that Prado looks cool
I’m gonna take a gamble and give a 👍🏻 before watching.
Edit: Good gamble. 🙌🏼
the combo i was not expecting . perfect
The moral of the story. Tank allows those who want a vehicle in this segment to now afford one. China is building a huge client base in ZAF and the only issue with verkramte South Africans is that they are reluctant to change their brand loyalty to products like Toyota. Even if they can't afford it they will still buy it so they can look cool in the neighborhood. Many South Africans always want to be "ONE UP" on their friends and family. The only issue I have is that you guys should not be comparing a higher spec Toyota to a lower spec tank. Toyota took years to get their after sales repair stations in Southern Africa so give GWM time since they the new kids on the block.
your reviews are great man, love them so much🤓
Good Review. Can I maybe suggest you add headlights to your reviews. I drive often at night on long distance roads, and good headlights are just as important to me.
3:42 Hello Ciro 🤘🏻🤘🏻… we see you 🧍♂️
Well spotted
Miss Cirro 😢
In defense of the Tank 500 (which I think its justifiable). The price difference between these two is around a whooping R300k. For the sake of fairness, you should have gone for the entry level Prado which is more/less the same price range as the top spec Tank 500. 🙃
Overall, Great Presentation.👏👏👏
Well I'm so impressed with the new kid in the block Tank,but I really liked the vibe between the presenters they need a show together, I will definitely watch!
We need him as a regular on the show!
I am from Asia. Both are new and old established companies from Asia but I do enjoy your video. Here in Asia, Toyota is still winning in SUVs but China's march is unstoppable too.
This is the main reason people buy 4x4 amazing comparisons and review 🎉
What a lekkir video.... Love the host😂 He's a hoot. Just shows the true colours of our beeeeyadiful Country.
Cudos to the video peeps as well. True professionalism.
Very impressed 👏👏👏😊😊😊👍🏼🍻
I work with a lot of Chinese brand's & trust me GWM is very serious about their products quality & market feedback👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Everytime I get out of a Tank 500 & get into a Land Cruiser believe me you feel like every gadget accessory disappeared😅😅😅
Just my opinion, bcuz Toyota & Lexus are also part of our multi brand fleet
Excellent review, thank you. One thing I’m keen to see is how the Tank 500 will withstand 1,000s of kms of rough, corrugated tracks, like we have in the Australian Outback.
Seeing as there are hours and kms of videos showing tank 300 and 500 and 700 competing against other brands and still beating them on the most trigger off road takes is and competitions there is plenty enough proof that it can handle Australia.
I think many are unaware or uneducated on how rough and how rugged some of the terrain throughout China is. It’s a massive country with many different types of terrain.
@ That’s a good point. I actually watched a video yesterday of the 500 and 300 demolishing other vehicles in rough hill climbs and a mud pit, and it was genuinely impressive!
Australia is rougher then china Russia or south Africa🤔
@@tzeshenlim My question is whether it'll withstand 1,000s of kms of rough corrugated tracks. In other words, I'm interested to see a review where the vehicle has survived that kind of environment. I haven't seen one like that, yet. If you have, please share a link.
@@tzeshenlimI doubt that very much.
I'm taking the Tank 500 broer. Massive tech in that thing and better priced than the other guys
Love the flat floor in front of the middle seats, not like the Prado with the plastic shroud over the transmission hump which is already looking very second hand. Tank 500 has an overall, superior interior design in my opinion.
Both vehicles are pretty awesome
we miss you Ciro
Impressive performance by both vehicles .love creature comforts. Cape to Cairo , I will go for the Prado. Toyota fan
Francois is such a Coool ballie, great combination guys.
He's a legend! We'll be doing more work with him this year, stay tuned
Love the energy Jacob, thank you! 👌 At 2.4 tons on the GWM it will ask for a lot of juice to be moved around hey. The Prado has a beautiful front, cannot say the same about the rear. 🤨
How often do you need to drive from Cape to Cairo?...or even just from Joburg to Lusaka? So maybe the Tank is enough car after all
The Tank is a very reliable car, bro.
💯
Excellent review. Very entertaining thank you. I see some FJ Cruiser in the new Prado. Nice ✅
I agree - a lot of FJ cruiser DNA has come across to this, its a grown up FJ cruiser, the first car I might trade in my FJ for
The face on the mud flap section is really funny and we want Ciro to show as much as Jacob we have no preference we like both please
Besides being a competent 4x4 in the rough, it is refined and luxurious
There are many things missing from this review like the underbody protection off the tank, The terrible warranty of the Toyota and the fact that the Tank feels more powerfull also reviewing the car without off road tires is a bit unfair and in spite of that it performed 95% as well as the Toyota. Also the interior isn't as plasticy as you make it sound. But I enjoyed the review❤
Thank you for watching, and we really appreciate the feedback 😊
The Tank is Impressive, hands down🙌🏿🙌🏿
I'll definitely opt for the more trusted Prado
GWM has a great future ahead, refine the power train then we are good to go, we need a 3.0L diesel to tow
It's a good review yes, only thing that will need testing is the suspension, frame of the tank, durability..all those things that make a 4x4 tick
Toyota has mastered the traction control setup, it's suspension and undercarriage works at any speed and weight...that is where the true value of a 4x4 comes in. How does it handle when you are loaded
This is a great review, well done Jacob! My opinion, it seems like this Tank 500 should be compared with Landcruiser 300, the big dog. And I think the Landcruiser Prado (250) should be compared with the Tank 300. 🤷♂
GWM Tank an impressive car in the moment, and certainly looks very capable. However, it is yet to prove its long-term resilience. Something the toyota has done very, very successfully over the years.. Great video, thank you. 😊
Great Wall Motor has been verified in many countries, especially Russia, which has a large number of customers.
This comparison is more like comparing a Samsung S24 Ultra vs Xiaomi Ultras. Specs are on point for the GWM but Toyota are on point on the refinement and experience. But for the pricing, GWM are doing well 😊
Best comment!
The camera in the Toyota looks 10 years older. And the tank did amazing with lower profile road biased tyres. You can see the tank is even more comfortable inside. And the Toyota has more hard plastics than the Tank. I laughed when he said better finishing in the Toyota. I sat in both and the Toyota uses more plastics and doesn't feel as solid.
Sure you got him there. I was also laughing like crazy. My manager ended also watching the review and laugh his lungs out.
The Tank 500 is levels above the Prado. The Prado is very dated.
Plastic can be 100% recycled, leather cannot. So Toyota is more environmentally friendly, to save the earth, everyone should buy more plastic Toyota.
Awesome video Jacob again 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Jacob, that was a great review! You know, I think for reliability and peace of mind I’ll definitely take the Toyota, because it may not say “TANK” on it but I know it definitely is one!!
The car will be far less likely to breakdown and give issues.
I think the GWM is a car for status. For someone who likes a Rangie but can’t afford one. For the family man who wants to head to Kruger but also likes his nice fancy things and perhaps wears a suit or formal casual to work.
I must say though, I’m quite impressed with the GWM
Great review! Prado no surprises,Tank pleasantly surprised. And with the Tank 500 PHEV coming out, I can get 80-100km EV range, free powered from my rooftop solar.
Capetown to Cairo, Prado no-brainer. Q: how do you get through Sudan?
In countries with GWM support close by, Tank 500.
Your one of my fav Presenteds Jacob but am Glad they didnt let you go on this 4x4 test on your own😂😂😂hint hint nudge nudge😂😂
In a way GWM can be considered the “Toyota” of Chinese brands in South Africa. They have been here the longest, and consistently so, with a good range of decent quality vehicles at reasonable prices.
The Tank 500 is impressive in many areas but I have my doubts about the longevity of that hard-working 2L petrol motor. I would buy a Prado with 300k km on with confidence, but the Tank would have me steering well clear, justified or not…
By the way, a 28 degree side slope angle is plenty, it would feel highly unnerving to the uninitiated!
Theoretically it’s still perfectly safe however, most vehicles are stable up to about 35 to 40 degrees of side angle, some can even manage 45 or slightly more.
In practice though it’s risky to traverse terrain with a side slope of more than 20 degrees. A typical loose off road surface would have the vehicle sliding sideways at not much more than that, which can get risky fast and may even be the catalyst to a major rollover.
Unless of course you’re on sand, where any amount of side slope angle is best avoided if you don’t have considerable sand driving experience and you know what to do 😉
Great Review Jacob.
Great video🎉
Your reviews are getting better. Keep it up
As a lifestyle / the odd offroading the tank is for sure the way to go. However for commercial use, and frequent gravel and off road driving the Toyota for sure is the more long term durable platform.
Looked like a L/C Prado vs Land Cruiser 200 Series......
Value Depreciation, Re-sale Value, Service Level and Off Road Modification...Joined the Conversation. ( Imagine a Breakdown in a Tank in Kenya...😉 )
Brilliant review
As nice/good as what the tank is, i will ALWAYS buy the Toyota.
I like the dark interior of the Prado and buttons for everything the disappearance of buttons in Cars is a tragedy.
I own a Yaris and a RAV4 so I’m a Toyota fan
My girlfriend own a Yaris and I own a 5th generation Rav4! I am also a Toyota fan🤝
@ wow bro nice one it’ll last forever
Cape to Cairo: Toyota Prado will suffice 🙌🏽.
A lovely comparison
In Russia tank is 3mil and prado 250 is 7mil. Happy New Year for the last time. But prado is great for work. Tank is for city lights lifestyle.
The front look of tank 500 for me reminds me of dodge ram
Great channel
The Tank is really capable, very impressive
I cant believe someone out there spent their R2.3M on a cheap Chinese plastic when there is so much more to offer on the Japanese market
@@BongelaMnguniat that price point it has a long way to go to impress South African buyers.
We dont go to China Town to pay more for something...we also dont expect it to last
@BongelaMnguni Price is R1222900 not that R2.3m you speak of. Probably that will get you the P500 and the TANK 500.
When are you bringing us the GWM P500?🙏
New cars are attractive and very splendid in design. Toyota is a versatile and more research ingrained technology over the years. How many years of research and development had the GW TANK gone through? That's the reason why some of these new cars will have to be subjected to the rigorous and very tough test with US auto standards. I've known Toyota to pass a lot of Safari and Siberian terrain test.
How many of these actually go off-road? The most difficult terrain for most is the kerb at the side of the road. Tank 500 for its modern looks, Prado for the diehards. But which one is more likely to be stolen? That's a point that needs addressing in any review!
The Tank makes more sense security wise
I dont think you know Prado drivers😂
The Tank 500 wins this hands down❤.
Watch Savage Tech Australia, he owns T500 and damn that car is really good
Having three diff-locks in the Tank is mega
How does it compare after a year of hard off road work?
Francois should be regular here❤😅
If I had the money, I'd buy the Prado, it will still be running even after 10 years and the resell value will still be reasonable
So you are poor.😂
Toyota because of parts are available everywhere 😂
I would like to see a video were you compare a jeep grand cherokee with these cars. My 2012 model had most of the bells an whistels in these new 2024 cars.
I'm taking the Tank 500.. you didn't mention performance of the cars?! We know the tank is faster, but it would be nice to mention it. The tank front seats have a massage function.. 😊
Speed isnt mentioned as its not a determining factor for purchase...neither are performance vehicles....weight,power figures,towing ability are enough
Buy the Rav4 hybrid. It'll out launch all of these cars if you worried about speed. Bettee get a GTi
@@ozzi4627 it's not a determining factor for you.. but I want to know, this it is for me and probably others. It's good to put everything on the table not half baked. not even towing was mentioned...
@@TheYORK21 coincidentally I already have a GTI... Thus it's good to tell the whole story
Speed is no no against tank500 for prado🤫
so basically ill put my money on land cruiser, and i did, 4 days a go i got my prado and its amazing
Gmw tank 500 ❤❤❤ best car 🚗
Eish 🙄
I'm TEAM PRADO all the way 🔥.
New Prato all the way. Keen to see what the new Fortuner is going to look like. Will it follow the new 4Runnner design.
the prado has "Swaybar disconnect" feature to increase suspension articulation which unfortunately unmentioned in the video. I would imagine the prado will do better in rougher terrains.
I think the GWM price point is winning it. in my country, the prado is twice the price of a GWM.
Jacob I am writing tomorrow please, I was about to study
It's a joke now but won't be tomorrow and in your future...
@@memeguyTMhahaha last thing he expected was his mom replying on a car video 😂
Good one mom, gotta keep your hand on these kids
@@biafo4541 absolutely 😂 when he read it he got chills up his backside and went back to studying 😭
I hope your test went well!
@@memeguyTM 😂😂😂😂🤣
I think the new Prado just looks better especially compared to the previous generation. Plus Toyota's reliability, I'd take the Toyota any day 😅😂
the tank is great, but I'm probably using the Land cruiser to go through Africa
The GWM is AMAZING & very impressive. Would I buy one? Absolutely NOT‼️
12.5L is way more than we get in the tank 500. Not sure how u for so high but I’m sure you will love the new phev tank 500 that has been launched .
This engine is quite quite, i think its just an issue with the ones manufactured in SA. The models imported here from other countries are quite quiet.
The tank is the good looker in and out a very capable off roader like the Toyota it is a surprise that is up there with the big boys, only thing left is reliability and resale value. After 5/10 years will the tech and machine work like Toyota Prado which has over 20/30 years of reliability.
Market today dont care about how long a brand has been around...they wamt bang for buck...I think we have about 8 years left as deciders for the resale of these chinese cars,by then cars like the Jolion and P series etc will show its worth(or not) compared to the established brands of the same year models.
@@ozzi4627anyone dropping a million plus into any vehicle is worried about resale value or longevit, stop lying to yourself because the Tank fails miserably in both departments.
@TheYORK21 In ten years' time, the tank will have literally fallen apart, while the Prado will be just broken in.