Back seat cushions can be removed for car camping. I do it all the time with my FJ Cruiser. Remove the seat cushions, use space to store water and such, place cushions on top then pillows and you ha e 1.8-1.9m bed space for a double mattress 😊😊😊😊
Great practical advice, thank you! I'm not a very serious camper yet, so just assessing for a short over-night stay somewhere, where a foldable mattress and window covers would be probably enough. Any other advice much appreciated though! ;)
@ValueCarsAU no foldable matress, use a self inflate one. Depending on brand/price they can deflate and be rolled up to take up barely any space. For passenger footwell space after removing the seat cushions I have water containers or cooler boxes which serve as a solid base for the cushions that will serve as your pillows or pillow support. When I first started out I used a yoga mat as a mattress, then just worked my way up to something more comfortable. Eventually I made a platform that lay across the cooler boxes to get rid of the middle sag so the kid and I didn't headbutt each other if we rolled into the middle. But if it's just for a night, just get something in the footwell area to level out the platform (if the overall length of the sleeping area is not long enough with seat cushions in) and use an air mattress with pillows and your good 👍
Hey mate, cant wait for my delivery. 4 more weeks approximately. Toyota at Salamander bay will let you take the car for a day if you want. I took it straight into deep sand and no dramas at all on stock tyres. They are ppl in Vic and Qld already modifying these cars and they look great and they will be very capable for hardcore off road. Instead of 100k+ Prado I'll buy two of these any day. :) I have also picked the orange colour as it stands out a little and I like that. Combination orange and more black will be cool. Once you get yours, lets meet on the beach somewhere.. :) Good luck and thanks for your videos...
@@ValueCarsAU yep, the Toyota dealership at Salamander bay and that's how I came across this car. I drove past and there it was. Took it for test drive and paid deposit for one that day.
Hi Dimitri Thank you for your Channel. I really enjoy your honest opinion. Keep up the good work Do you find driving the tank 300 in normal mode 9:34 perky enough or do you need to put it in sports mode to get enough power?
Hello Dmitri. I would like to thank you for the many reviews on China-made cars such as this GWM Tank 300. I had tested driving this twice. First, I was overwhelmed with the many technologies especially too many things on the infotainment. So, I went for the second time and tested the issues people have been having such as yourself regarding the indicator as well as the Start Stop system. Indicator I had accepted needing to train my brain muscle to get used to it. Start Stop system I deliberately turn on at traffic light, then press the accelerator when green light with no issues. I love this car very much, just my only worry is where I am, if the car needs repair, there might not be parts available. I am getting one. Btw, a Toyota user here and my family had only ever driven Toyotas.
Hello mate, appreciate your comment. Toyotas are unbeatable on the network of dealerships, support and reliability. But value for money - they are losing to Chinese year over year (just look at the national sales data for 2023). I'd like Toyota to become more competitive in terms of electronics and pricing of their vehicles, but then - why would they, if they still have plenty of people who would pay $150k for a Land Cruiser that they'll use for what Tank 500 would offer them at half this price? 🤷♀️
Congratulations on your new perches (if you bye it.) Hope to see some camping vids with your wontabe jeep wrangler 😅. I have a 2015 jk jeep wrangler I've been looking at the tank but I just don't know if I wood swap please if you do buy it take it somewhere it's meant to be driven. Love the video keep them coming 👍
Great video. I would love a video on the buying process and financial aspects, including selling or trading in the H6. It would add something new to your informative channel.
you'd be surprised how much unique and informative content I've added to my channel that majority of my subscribers didn't give two hoots about.... 🙄😉 Yeah I'll cover buying process as part of my next vehicle resale.
Hard to comment on your video as you have come back to the sensible approach. Tank makes tonnes more sense as an Urban Explorer as opposed to a blinged up tradie truck. You won't regret it.
Hey Dimitri. I've been watching a few Russian off road videos about the Tank 300 that are so good. This one in particular. Can you tell me where on earth they were driving to as scenery is spectacular but I can't understand a word they were saying, being an Aussie. th-cam.com/video/cqQleY2pB94/w-d-xo.html
Hey Dimitri, how would you compare the petrol vs the hybrid version like is it worth and long term verdict? I heard from a lot of people that hybrid requires specialist if it breaks down which is the annoying bits
I am not a fan of my new H6 hybrid, especially due to its poor visibility. How does T300 compare to the H6 in terms of driving comfort (I understand its a body on frame)? (My wife will be the primary driver.). H6 beep drive me nuts.Thank you
Well firstly mate, if the car is mainly for your wife, then who cares about the beep etc - as long as she doesn't mind? 🤷♀️😉 Two completely different vehicles with similar electronics. ELK is similar but tuned better (it seems), so if your problem is with electronics, safety, beeps, bongs etc, it's safe to assume Tank 300 will be similar. It just looks and drives very differently.
You will have to take out the backseat in order to be able to sleep in the tank 300. This current setup wouldn’t allow a normal person to sleep in it coz it isn’t long enough to fit anyone taller than 170cm unless you modify the backseat and get it out
I don't disagree, but if the size of my H6 is anything to go by, moving the passenger seat forward leaves though room for a 175 cm to fit length wise at the back
@@ValueCarsAU it won’t work. I have seen videos of it. You need to remove the sitting part in order to make more room. People have modified the seat to include a quick release to temporarily remove the backseat and put it back when you need it.
@@ValueCarsAU it won’t work. I have seen videos of it. You need to remove the sitting part in order to make more room. People have modified the seat to include a quick release to temporarily remove the backseat and put it back when you need it.
Hello Dimitri Have you seen the Tank 400 ? It is supposed to be in competition with the Prado($62k) so could be coming to Australia? rumours are starting at $56k
Thanks. Could you remove those rear seat bottem pillows from the car. Obviously you need to disconnect the seat heating plugs. Is that possible without messing up the computer systems? Maybe you know ? Thanks
Read a story of a guy who did disconnect the seat heating plug got a malfunction warning for his steering wheel airbag. Was a 3 year old post so wasn’t a Tank. He didn’t mention the car brand.
I have no idea why the blinkers are a thing, this is literally how every BMW and now Subaru operates and it isn't ever brought up. One touch lane change, and full press to keep them on. Turn them off by turning the wheel or full press IN THE SAME DIRECTION and they stop.
Why? What makes PHEV so good that you think it's worth the wait? Have you calculated the amount of time you'd need to make up for a higher purchase price with cheaper running costs?
@@ValueCarsAU I don't think the price diff will be that much if you check its price diff in China. If PHEV can run 100 kilometers purely on battery and be hybrid over the weekend for the weekend escape. That just perfectly match for our needs.
Nice to drive , way better than anything else haval makes, suspension and transmission/ power train actually work well but its a bit boring and the tech is all over the joint. Unless you drive off-road frequently its a pass from me.
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Get it Dmitry! I picked mine up last week from GWM Blacktown, love it!
Need to sell my H6 first, wanna buy or got some friends who need one? 🤣
Back seat cushions can be removed for car camping. I do it all the time with my FJ Cruiser. Remove the seat cushions, use space to store water and such, place cushions on top then pillows and you ha e 1.8-1.9m bed space for a double mattress 😊😊😊😊
Great practical advice, thank you! I'm not a very serious camper yet, so just assessing for a short over-night stay somewhere, where a foldable mattress and window covers would be probably enough. Any other advice much appreciated though! ;)
@ValueCarsAU no foldable matress, use a self inflate one. Depending on brand/price they can deflate and be rolled up to take up barely any space. For passenger footwell space after removing the seat cushions I have water containers or cooler boxes which serve as a solid base for the cushions that will serve as your pillows or pillow support.
When I first started out I used a yoga mat as a mattress, then just worked my way up to something more comfortable. Eventually I made a platform that lay across the cooler boxes to get rid of the middle sag so the kid and I didn't headbutt each other if we rolled into the middle.
But if it's just for a night, just get something in the footwell area to level out the platform (if the overall length of the sleeping area is not long enough with seat cushions in) and use an air mattress with pillows and your good 👍
What was that Mazda 3😅 1:51
Running an orange light 😂
Mate it's one of my favourite dash cam vids from my old Jeep... Some drivers are fken crazy man 🤷♀️🤣
Hey mate, cant wait for my delivery. 4 more weeks approximately. Toyota at Salamander bay will let you take the car for a day if you want. I took it straight into deep sand and no dramas at all on stock tyres. They are ppl in Vic and Qld already modifying these cars and they look great and they will be very capable for hardcore off road. Instead of 100k+ Prado I'll buy two of these any day. :) I have also picked the orange colour as it stands out a little and I like that. Combination orange and more black will be cool. Once you get yours, lets meet on the beach somewhere.. :) Good luck and thanks for your videos...
Orange looks great mate, it's just not my style... Are you saying, Toyota is selling Tank 300? That's the weirdest thing I heard in a while.
@@ValueCarsAU yep, the Toyota dealership at Salamander bay and that's how I came across this car. I drove past and there it was. Took it for test drive and paid deposit for one that day.
Hi Dimitri
Thank you for your Channel. I really enjoy your honest opinion. Keep up the good work
Do you find driving the tank 300 in normal mode 9:34 perky enough or do you
need to put it in sports mode to get enough power?
Its plenty perky. Though i wouldnt be a lead foot with it, gets thirsty with a petrol turbo.
No issues at all mate, but I didn't load it up or push it hard enough (e.g. on a highway) to notice
Hello Dmitri. I would like to thank you for the many reviews on China-made cars such as this GWM Tank 300. I had tested driving this twice. First, I was overwhelmed with the many technologies especially too many things on the infotainment. So, I went for the second time and tested the issues people have been having such as yourself regarding the indicator as well as the Start Stop system. Indicator I had accepted needing to train my brain muscle to get used to it. Start Stop system I deliberately turn on at traffic light, then press the accelerator when green light with no issues. I love this car very much, just my only worry is where I am, if the car needs repair, there might not be parts available. I am getting one. Btw, a Toyota user here and my family had only ever driven Toyotas.
Hello mate, appreciate your comment. Toyotas are unbeatable on the network of dealerships, support and reliability. But value for money - they are losing to Chinese year over year (just look at the national sales data for 2023). I'd like Toyota to become more competitive in terms of electronics and pricing of their vehicles, but then - why would they, if they still have plenty of people who would pay $150k for a Land Cruiser that they'll use for what Tank 500 would offer them at half this price? 🤷♀️
Ordered our yesterday! We got Dusk Orange as we couldn't do a black car again. Thinking of wrapping the top half black for the two tone look.
Sounds awesome mate, I'm jealous
@@ValueCarsAU your reviews helped with my decision! I’ve subbed.
Dimitri,I finally see you test tank300, good video think you！
Yep, quite happy with how it drove!
Hey Dimitri, great review! I'm now interested at looking at the Tank 300 hybrid 👍👍✌️
I always encourage people to go check their local dealerships and see if the car is right for them. I'm glad you found my video helpful.
Dimitri, I'm waiting (with baited breath) for a "ownership" video from you of the Tank 300!
Lol me too!
Anyone noticed the mazda car turn right from a left line 😂😂
Yeah man some people drive like they are popping some kind of illegal pills, seriously 🤣
Congratulations on your new perches (if you bye it.) Hope to see some camping vids with your wontabe jeep wrangler 😅. I have a 2015 jk jeep wrangler I've been looking at the tank but I just don't know if I wood swap please if you do buy it take it somewhere it's meant to be driven. Love the video keep them coming 👍
Well, Tank 300 is good for both on and off-road, which makes it great and arguably better (certainly nicer and easier to drive) than a Jeep Wrangler
great review，love it
Glad you liked it!
Great video.
I would love a video on the buying process and financial aspects, including selling or trading in the H6.
It would add something new to your informative channel.
you'd be surprised how much unique and informative content I've added to my channel that majority of my subscribers didn't give two hoots about.... 🙄😉 Yeah I'll cover buying process as part of my next vehicle resale.
Hard to comment on your video as you have come back to the sensible approach. Tank makes tonnes more sense as an Urban Explorer as opposed to a blinged up tradie truck. You won't regret it.
Sometimes the journey to a certain decision is as enjoyable as the destination mate! 😉
Tank 300 looks good please advise if there’s engine or tyre noises in cabin when travelling say 60kph
Nothing out of what you'd consider normal road noise inside any car
Holy sh%t !!! , I thought you were definitely getting the ute 😮 I'm shocked.
Too big for the city mate, I thought very long and hard about it.
Hey Dimitri. I've been watching a few Russian off road videos about the Tank 300 that are so good. This one in particular. Can you tell me where on earth they were driving to as scenery is spectacular but I can't understand a word they were saying, being an Aussie. th-cam.com/video/cqQleY2pB94/w-d-xo.html
Hey Dimitri, how would you compare the petrol vs the hybrid version like is it worth and long term verdict? I heard from a lot of people that hybrid requires specialist if it breaks down which is the annoying bits
I haven't had a chance to drive (or even see) the hybrid Tank 300 on our roads, so unfortunately don't have a view on that.
I am not a fan of my new H6 hybrid, especially due to its poor visibility. How does T300 compare to the H6 in terms of driving comfort (I understand its a body on frame)? (My wife will be the primary driver.). H6 beep drive me nuts.Thank you
Well firstly mate, if the car is mainly for your wife, then who cares about the beep etc - as long as she doesn't mind? 🤷♀️😉 Two completely different vehicles with similar electronics. ELK is similar but tuned better (it seems), so if your problem is with electronics, safety, beeps, bongs etc, it's safe to assume Tank 300 will be similar. It just looks and drives very differently.
Any update from GWM on when the HEV is coming? The delay seems to be a bit ominous, as if they are having problems with the design.
It's not like they update me on their plans mate! 🤷♀️😉
You will have to take out the backseat in order to be able to sleep in the tank 300. This current setup wouldn’t allow a normal person to sleep in it coz it isn’t long enough to fit anyone taller than 170cm unless you modify the backseat and get it out
I don't disagree, but if the size of my H6 is anything to go by, moving the passenger seat forward leaves though room for a 175 cm to fit length wise at the back
@@ValueCarsAU it won’t work. I have seen videos of it. You need to remove the sitting part in order to make more room. People have modified the seat to include a quick release to temporarily remove the backseat and put it back when you need it.
@@ValueCarsAU it won’t work. I have seen videos of it. You need to remove the sitting part in order to make more room. People have modified the seat to include a quick release to temporarily remove the backseat and put it back when you need it.
Hello Dimitri
Have you seen the Tank 400 ?
It is supposed to be in competition with the Prado($62k) so could be coming to Australia? rumours are starting at $56k
Didn't know 400 existed to be honest
Tank 400 is just released in China few days ago. The price is not revealed yet. It’s using tank 500 power train but smaller and could be cheaper.
Really enjoyed your review of the Tank . It seemed very quiet while you were driving, where usually you get a lot of road noise on off-roaders?
It's rather quiet, not louder than a normal SUV would have on the road, I'd say
It's front windows are double glazed help with noise reduction
Thanks.
Could you remove those rear seat bottem pillows from the car. Obviously you need to disconnect the seat heating plugs.
Is that possible without messing up the computer systems?
Maybe you know ?
Thanks
I've (obviously) no idea mate, I'm just looking at the car as a potential buyer, same as you.
Read a story of a guy who did disconnect the seat heating plug got a malfunction warning for his steering wheel airbag. Was a 3 year old post so wasn’t a Tank.
He didn’t mention the car brand.
I have no idea why the blinkers are a thing, this is literally how every BMW and now Subaru operates and it isn't ever brought up. One touch lane change, and full press to keep them on. Turn them off by turning the wheel or full press IN THE SAME DIRECTION and they stop.
Because I'm not used to this kind of operation and so are non-BMW and non-Subaru drivers.
Btw in china i've seen a guy remove that back seat and replace the pin with a removable pin
What pin?
What's the fuel economy like?
No idea mate (and not that I care. My Jeep had 16l/100 kms with air con, so anything lower than that is great)
@@ValueCarsAU My tank 300 is around 12-3L/100 kms with no off-roading
Now you need a Lux v Ultra video 😂
I take any opportunity that comes my way and that I'm interested in! 😉
I got the black one !
One of the 2 real choices out there mate, good choice!
good pick. I see a lot of tank 300 around Chinese road. black is the coolest.
I will get one once the PHEV version is available in Australia
Why? What makes PHEV so good that you think it's worth the wait? Have you calculated the amount of time you'd need to make up for a higher purchase price with cheaper running costs?
@@ValueCarsAU I don't think the price diff will be that much if you check its price diff in China. If PHEV can run 100 kilometers purely on battery and be hybrid over the weekend for the weekend escape. That just perfectly match for our needs.
Is it better than hilux?
Very different vehicle, and the question is - "better FOR WHAT?"
Nice to drive , way better than anything else haval makes, suspension and transmission/ power train actually work well but its a bit boring and the tech is all over the joint. Unless you drive off-road frequently its a pass from me.
I agree that if you're not an off-roader or a bit crazy like me about boxy "Jeep-like" cars, there's no particular need to get a T300
Ok, it’s Dimitri approved
you can say that