This is literally a Ford Bronco Sport, and they are not hiding it…… Which is good! Because this is a overall better car and Ford should learn a thing or two from it.
You should check the cost of importing it and if you can find a place for maintenance. If both is ok, I personally would go for it. 35k USD for 660 hp + 32mpg is just nuts. find out how much importing would cost on top of that. I live in the USA, I have zero chance of getting this.
Only hard core Toyota fan boys and girls would even bother paying the Toyota Tax to buy the Prado/landcruiser 250. If you have no bias you'd buy this in preference.
This car still has to prove itself, in quality and off-road. The BYD shark 6 with the same drive train gets stuck (cuts power) when the ground gets muddy.
This is interesting: the Chery Jetour Traveller and the Leopard 5 use exactly the same cabin and platform. They differ in the mechanics and equipment, but they are indeed the same vehicle. Take a close look at the sides, the dashboard, and the identical dimensions.
@@superflo807 Since the Tank 300 is exactly the same chassis and cabin of the Jeep Liberty KK, I'm asking myself on which other vehicle those L5 and JT are based on.
I think you're thinking of san choy bao, which is absurd because the Chinese would not name a serious 4WD after a lettuce bun, the BBQ bun version is more likely but definitely not the lettuce bun.
Nice review! It certainly looks good. Will look forward to seeing one in Australia and test driving. Its the only PHEV from China that remotely interests me ATM
@@CompletecarIe This is interesting: the Chery Jetour Traveller and the Leopard 5 use exactly the same cabin and platform. They differ in the mechanics and equipment, but they are indeed the same vehicle. Take a close look at the sides, the dashboard, and the identical dimensions.
This is the EV I've been looking for to make the jump from our beloved Jeep Grand Cherokee. It may not have the 780l (seats up) boot capacity of the Jeep, but it looks like it won't be far off that. Something that's PHEV with 100+km pure electric range, and also has some off road toes for the odd beach driving & camping getaways. PLEASE bring this to Australia. The BYD Sealion 6 is getting closer to convincing the change to EV, but no where near the off road chops or cargo capacity of this beast!
Sits rather low, Center of the wheel hub is still above the low point of the body, to be a proper off road car, center wheel hub should line up below the lowest point of the body line .
Normally I'd agree but please point me to what it is an imitation of as I'm not seeing anything out there, other than its big brother that is anything like this in configuration or performance.
There's nothing that can be termed imitational in this car. Not even close. BYD are also so far ahead in battery tech development - 100km plus on pure electric is a deal changer. And 600+ HP in a compact vehicle like this is honestly insane. Well done BYD. Now, we need this vehicle in RHD.
Jeep wrangler? Seriously? Even Land cruisers or Lexus LX or G wagons don't have the features the FangCheBao leopard 5 has.
When is it RHD for Australia ?
2nd half of 2025
Looks to me like a Land Cruiser from the outside :D. However with way more crazy power :D
Nice walkaround :)
It does! That new Land Cruiser is SOOOOO cool
This is literally a Ford Bronco Sport, and they are not hiding it…… Which is good! Because this is a overall better car and Ford should learn a thing or two from it.
Great review. Is this car going to be on sale in Ireland? If so, any indication of prices?
Thank you! There are currently no plans to bring the Fangchengbao brand to Europe, but that doesn't mean it might not happen in the near future.
You should check the cost of importing it and if you can find a place for maintenance. If both is ok, I personally would go for it. 35k USD for 660 hp + 32mpg is just nuts. find out how much importing would cost on top of that. I live in the USA, I have zero chance of getting this.
What about in Australia?
This color is nice
Looks and equipped very decent.
But how it drives on and off road?
Way more technologically advanced than a Bronco or Wrangler.
Only hard core Toyota fan boys and girls would even bother paying the Toyota Tax to buy the Prado/landcruiser 250. If you have no bias you'd buy this in preference.
This car still has to prove itself, in quality and off-road. The BYD shark 6 with the same drive train gets stuck (cuts power) when the ground gets muddy.
@ the Shark has an entirely different drivetrain to the Leopard 5.
Think it’s not just a frig, it can also be a warmer. Boa means leopard in Chinese. This car shares many features and tech with YangWang U8.
I hope this comes to the Uk
There’s a reasonable chance that it could in a few years.
This is interesting: the Chery Jetour Traveller and the Leopard 5 use exactly the same cabin and platform. They differ in the mechanics and equipment, but they are indeed the same vehicle. Take a close look at the sides, the dashboard, and the identical dimensions.
i prefer this one, the interior is sick
@@superflo807 Since the Tank 300 is exactly the same chassis and cabin of the Jeep Liberty KK, I'm asking myself on which other vehicle those L5 and JT are based on.
Isn’t that mince wrapped up in a lettuce leaf? If so I love that!
That's a funny way of putting it! 😂
I think you're thinking of san choy bao, which is absurd because the Chinese would not name a serious 4WD after a lettuce bun, the BBQ bun version is more likely but definitely not the lettuce bun.
when in europe? will be insta buy
No immediate plans to bring this car to Europe just yet.
The highest trim sold in China is about USD 50,000
Nice review! It certainly looks good. Will look forward to seeing one in Australia and test driving. Its the only PHEV from China that remotely interests me ATM
Hope you get to drive one soon
@@CompletecarIe This is interesting: the Chery Jetour Traveller and the Leopard 5 use exactly the same cabin and platform. They differ in the mechanics and equipment, but they are indeed the same vehicle. Take a close look at the sides, the dashboard, and the identical dimensions.
When is this launching in Ireland and what would be the price?
No official launch date yet for this car or the brand.
Looks the same as BYD Leopard 5, that may be how it sells in Europe
Price in Canadian Dollars?
The headliner as trim should be black.
有黑的版本
This is the EV I've been looking for to make the jump from our beloved Jeep Grand Cherokee.
It may not have the 780l (seats up) boot capacity of the Jeep, but it looks like it won't be far off that.
Something that's PHEV with 100+km pure electric range, and also has some off road toes for the odd beach driving & camping getaways.
PLEASE bring this to Australia. The BYD Sealion 6 is getting closer to convincing the change to EV, but no where near the off road chops or cargo capacity of this beast!
I think you now have BYD shark
Rival for GWM Tank 300 and Baic Bj40 phev
Correct!
You've got X as well and Y as well then you have Z as well and this and that as well.
: )
Its coming to Australia.. more EVs please..more sales and competition now..
Sits rather low, Center of the wheel hub is still above the low point of the body, to be a proper off road car, center wheel hub should line up below the lowest point of the body line .
No more western brands whi high price . Now is the time to buy performance not just brand image only
So anybody knows whether theyd fix the chasis or not
that BAO 5 is the same as Leopard 5?
It looks Similar to Baojun Yep Plus
Do you like the word "chunky 😅
i get it i get it , its Chuncky!!
😂😂😂
Shame about its excessively heavy weight.
Bronco... lol Ford looks liike a cheap toy comparing to this one
Would make for an interesting twin test
Imitators not innovators. Automotive tofu dreg 👎🏼
Normally I'd agree but please point me to what it is an imitation of as I'm not seeing anything out there, other than its big brother that is anything like this in configuration or performance.
There's nothing that can be termed imitational in this car. Not even close. BYD are also so far ahead in battery tech development - 100km plus on pure electric is a deal changer. And 600+ HP in a compact vehicle like this is honestly insane. Well done BYD. Now, we need this vehicle in RHD.
Cool but... When you thought Chinese carmakers can't come up with a sillier name 🫠😁
The name isn’t so silly in their native language