Hey everyone, just confirming GWM has updated the torque figure for the Tank 300 Hybrid. It's now 648Nm - this update supersedes the figure we used in our video.
Test drove this car today and it performed excellently. No problems at all, and the speed was impressive. I disabled all the extra safety features, naturally. While it's easy to find flaws in anything, I suggest taking it for a test drive if you're interested. It's best to experience it for yourself rather than just taking someone else's word. Also the parking features blew my mind - very cool!
Hey mate, i was waiting for the gwm alpha to drop in June with the twin turbo v6 petrol but from all accounts that matter, we are pnly get the 2.4L diesel and this 2L phev. How long does the electric motor stay active for under full throttle? Trying to get info is like drawing blood from a stone. I might have to test drive the phev tank and judge based off the weight difference.
Some of us don't have the ability to test drive and that's why we watch videos to gain insight. Why would you watch this video then test drive it again?
@@FxckTheSystem1987 Varies mate - 20-30km ... but depends how much gas u give it - but downhill - its 100% EV - so good. 30km trip downhill all EV - plus you dont need to brake due to the reg braking.
@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 I test drove the HEV and petrol 2x each - had the petrol on for a weekend drove 300km - as second guessed my HEV purchase. HEV is better so kept it.
From Montréal, Canada here. I love this channel. Your review format is great, useful, entertaining and thorough. It's also fun to me because there are many similarities, but also differences between our car markets, so it's nice to compare. I especially love these reviews of vehicles we don't get, like these ones from Chinese brands. Keep it up!
@@mvnorsel6354 true! And here a very base model Corolla (as an example) comes standard with heated seats, and more and more even heated steering wheel.
As a Chinese, I dare say that the GWM tank 300 and tank 500 are wonderful. Because of these new products of GWM, similar products that used to be best-selling Japanese brands have been forced to cut prices sharply but still have poor sales.
My standard tank is awesome, orange and I love the colour. I hope people test drive one because they are amazing value and quality. Less talk more action
@@paddypath9548 This car has been sold in China for several years, the biggest criticism of the owner is the fuel consumption of 13/100km, but as an off-road vehicle, considering his power and price, this car is already very friendly in the same class, you can't want an off-road vehicle and at the same time want him to have the fuel consumption of a sedan, this is unfair, in general in China this car has a very good reputation, of course you can choose a more expensive car with a better experience
Hey mate, Thanks for the review. I am now the proud owner of a Lux Hybrid. I ordered a red one back in April, by the time it got to me it had turned grey. I have also test driven the Ultra petrol model, so have a few points that may be of interest to you and your subscribers. AWD + 4L vs. 2H + 4H + 4L It was not until I picked my hybrid up that I found out that the traditional 2H (rear wheels) + 4H (presumably without a front/rear diff) for offroad only + 4L selection was, in fact, only 2 options of AWD + 4L. Something that could be elaborated upon. Still working out how the hybrid drive works in AWD mode. I find that when sitting at a stop with the engine running and then punch it to get across a lane of traffic, it responds with the speed of the base model. On the other hand, if the engine stops while waiting and I floor it, the electric kicks in instantly and I'm propelled through the intersection with no lag. Flooring the petrol only model gives you a decent half-second of lag between flooring and response. Often, when softly accelerating from a stop, like in traffic, the display shows only the rear wheels being driven by the electric motor. So maybe the electric motor is only coupled to the rear axel?? No Michelin tyres on the Lux Hybrid. Previous reviews have specifically mentioned the fact that they came with Michelins from factory, which is odd for a Chinese made car. Well, mine came with Hankook tyres, but your Ultra Hydrid has Michelins?? Odd. Thanks! Anthony
@@7ish4m The body roll is quite noticeable, even at speeds around 70km/h, and there is an appreciable lag in acceleration when flooring it (as the computer figures out what to do with the Petrol and Electric motors). Cheers
Some good insight from your ownership viewpoint - thanks . Ive test driven x 2 hybrids - and love the things overall Power is really great - especially in sport . they may have some lag at times , but mostly i found the power effortless in most condition s Im picking up a new Lux this week 😊
Everyone complaining about the payload here’s a simple solution.Don’t buy this car if you want to tow and carry the family.This suits people not towing and a bit of fun 4 wheel driving here and there .
I have the Petrol Turbo Ultra with 2 inch lift and aggressive AT tyres. Taken it through Bunyip in the wet and it's an absolute weapon. Created a stir with the other users on the tracks...mainly Patrols and Cruisers. Not that they wanted it as they are brand loyal, but definite respect. They were all very impressed watching what it could do and were coming up asking lots of questions.
I personally think the rear suspension can be firmer and may resolve some of the corning and breaking issues - most Aus suspension tuning are like that.
IN THAILAND I HAVE A TANK 500 HEV, THE BIG BROTHER OF THE 300. IT IS AN EXCELLENT CAR: BIG, HEAVY AND VERY COMFORTABLE WITH BAGS OF POWER BUT QUIET AND PEACEFUL. I GET 30-45 MILES PER ENGLISH GALLON DEPENDENT ON HOW I DRIVE. LET IT ROLL GENTLY, 90-100K AND IT'S LIKE A LOUNGE ON WHEELS. I'VE HAD MANY, MANY CARS OVER 60 YEARS AND THIS IS THE BEST - LOVE IT..
@yanjiangli-lq9pg doubt it. The cannon alha was supposed to get the tt v6, not approved for Australian market. Climate change greenies are killing this country.
I believe this version is for the performance not for saving fuel. When you driving a v8, you want the performance not saving fuel right? Latest technology gives you that but not cost you an arm and leg.
Do hybrids like this ever give you full power from both engines? Do you ever actually get 260kw and 615Nm or do the electronics manage the combo of engines so that there is a broader (but lower) torque curve? Say max combined torque of 450Nm but spread across a wide rev range as a varying combo of petrol/electric? Would be interesting to get a hybrid like this on the dyno vs the non hybrid with the same petrol engine.
I get that they use both, but do you get the max output of both engines at the same time? I drive a Tuscon hybrid for work. Came out of a Mondeo. Both 6spd, similar weight, power should technically favour the Tuscon (170 vs 150kw) and torque is lineball. However, other than off the line, seat of the pants would hand the Mondeo any performance award. Once off the line the Tuscon feels allot more like it's 130kw/ 265 than 170/350. It isn't slow exactly, but I was surprised that it does not feel like the headline numbers.
Im with you , I would go the non hybrid and do a mild tune. Plenty of power for offroad. The hybris also has more weight and the battery only charging when breaking is a deal breaker. I would rather tune a 4 cyl and have consistent power. Great video
Given the Tank doesn't have a massive fuel payload like a Prado, I was hoping they'd use the hybrid to give it economy ajnd cruising range. Ideally I was hoping it could get a 1000+km range like the H6 hybrid. I'm not sure what I'd do with the power and torque if it's not fit to tow or has a small 350kg payload. No need to race it and GWM suspension is all too soft on most of their cars.
seriously considering buying one of these in Mexico currently. such an amazing car that meets my needs at a better cost with a significantly better interior and features than any other options
I just looked at the ANCAP website, specifically the GWM Tank, how is it possible for a car to obtain a ANCAP 5 Star rating when it is unable to retain all 4 tyres on the ground during heavy breaking. For me that just does not pass the pub test.
ANCAP doesn't do brake testing. They test how the vehicle protects occupants, vunrable road users, and how the safety assist systems function. Same as EuroNCAP and the NHTSA/IIHS (except they don't have any pedestrian testing).
The battery doesn't only charge when you brake, it charges when only the engine is running and also when you roll without braking. There is a power management on the dash that you see when you get power output and input into the hybrid battery.
In the two different demo's I drove both had a massive problem with them when accelerating away from a stop while turning (for example turning right at an intersection) and they took off under electric power but halfway through the turn they engaged the petrol engine with a huge shunt that violently surged through the vehicle. It's as though the electric engine was spinning the drivetrain at the equivalent petrol engine speed of about 3000 rpm and then suddenly decided it didn't have enough grunt to continue and tried to engage the petrol engine from 0 to 3000 rpm instantly. Certainly not smooth and could reproduce it on both cars, multiple times.
None of these reviews takes a look at actual city, start and stop driving with the hybrid - where it should offer an advantage. It seems that it would deliver much lower operating costs. You don't want a hybrid just for highway or off-road driving.
I have a lux hybrid - done 8 k thus far Pretty awesome offroad and comfy onroad for a vehicle of its type The only things ill be adding to mine would be some more aggressive off road higher profile tyre ( stuff the lift kit - suspension is nice as is ,) and some decent flared wind gards on the drivers / passenger sides
Would you buy the hybrid for 5 grand more? We're currently tossing up between the two and they have an end of year sale on which has halved that extra 10 grand difference.
Hi Paul, can you please do a full review of the new Jimny xl and if possible do some comparison video on off-road capability with Tank 300 or ScorpioN which are very closely priced SUVs in the market? Thanks in advance, Big fan of yours!!
likely not with the big heavy battery in the boot. lol. I respect the Tank, it fills a lot of the gaps left by the overpriced Wrangler and barebones Jimmy, but the breaks are just awful and the Hybrid isnt worth the price increase imho.
It seems like a really good car for the price but like all these new cars from these newer brands I think people like myself would feel a lot more comfortable purchasing them if they had guaranteed buy back prices. I’m just worried that in 3 years time it could be worth bugger all and you’d be never be able to trade it in or sell it for a reasonable price. Great review as always Paul. Cheers Pat
There’s no resale value on Chinese vehicles you just gotta accept what you can get, most dealer won’t accept them as trades either. Buying cheap always ends up more expensive
@@ev0wat yea true same here in india .. tons of chinese motorcycle brand but non buyers ...car brand like byd ..aand mg they have sales here but no resale value ...folks would buy fortuner over mg gloster
@@wcrash9361how’s the rust going? There’s TH-cam videos showing all these new Chinese vehicles are rusted under the doors etc from brand new. A guy had a minor accident in one and had to removed the door, upon doing that he was angry the amount of rust he uncovered 😂😂 look it up online “Chinese cars prematurely rust” so before you act all cocky with your resale go and do your research and find out why nobody wants Chinese vehicles only dorks like you who think they’re clever saving money, you actually lose more on the back end
@@ev0wat You serious with that shit logic ? "Chinese cars rust".. you kidding ? Literally google Toyota Hilux rust then come back here. All 4x4's rust.. Show me 10 pages of Chinese rust and I'll show you 10 pages of Japanese cars rusting.
@@OlyMar83 as such big power petro hybrid car, 12.5L is very good. I had Prado 2.8 diesel and lc200 4.5 diesel, they very thirsty like 12L and 15L per 100km
Hello Paul, I'm sorry to bother you. Well, I'm going to buy a new car, but the two models I'm looking at are Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 and GWM Tank300 Ultra. Which car do you think is good? Which one do you like?
Can you load up a Tank with 5 passengers, perhaps some luggage for a day trip and run it on the scales? It can't legally carry what it is designed to hold with it's piddly payload rating of 397-420kg. 5 average adults would put it on the limit. You'd think this would be a pretty important piece of information to bring up as many families not knowing any better will just load it up and be overweight.
Yeah, because all adults weigh the same hey? haha. It has to be on th ebuyer to do their own research, everyone wants others to give them all the answers.
@yanjiangli-lq9pg whats the 330... is it still a petrol/ hybrid/ phev.. or is it a diesel hybrid/ phev or is it hydrogen/ hybrid/phev or is it full electric .... I can't find anything on the 330 🤣
tank330 will be launched in China in 2024. The current news is that it will be equipped with a 3.0TT gasoline engine and there will also be a tank300 PHEV version.@@thatdudethatsezshiz7706
@@thatdudethatsezshiz7706330 is the v6 edition of tank 300，it's being tested in china now， not sure it would be taken to Australia，but we have no 300 phev in china，that's weird🤣
Looks OK.. but offroad credentials?? How many cross country competitions , Dakar championships does it wins..? I hardly recall any from Chinese brands..
BYD's latest model, the Leopard 5, will be the best choice, with stronger power, stronger off-road capabilities, more fuel-efficient, and more luxurious interiors.
YOU DID NOT ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BE FULL. WITH THE ICE AND THE BATTERY SYNERGY THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. IT DOES IN MY TANK 500 THAT IS MUCH THE SAME AS THE 300.
There is currently no hybrid version of the Tank 300 released in China, so the United States and Europe have to experience the Tank 300hev earlier than China.
Since this was a hybrid review, I expected to have more information on the details of the hybrid system. Details of the charging, usage and function of the car when the batteries are used would have been more helpful than a rehash of the orange car review. Info like when does the battery kick in, is it manually controlled and is the care a pull in or not would have been better. Real world day to day usage of the car could also been shown.
I’d rather buy the base model and increase the power out put, and keep the weight low, kinda useless model imo being a hybrid and not being able to save petrol
Looked at a brand new one at a 4wd show and the leather was all cracked and the salesmen said 'oh you get that sometimes with genuine leather'. What?! after 0 kms?
1:47. When I saw the warped plastic bumper, I stopped watching any further. Security and durability are two big things for me in a car. That's why I still have some reservations about Chinese cars.
GWM wanted it to be a G-class alternative but it turned out to be a Jimny competitor 😅 It'd be in a different league if the just added a damn plug but they missed an opportunity.
The fact you had to let GWM know that the wheels left the ground under breaking really tells you how little development/testing these cars go through before they hit the market. The customer really is the tester for modern vehicles.
Despite the tank300 has been on the market for good 3 years, tested and got thrown into the toughest road condition you could find in China. Never heard of a single case of brakeing issue. Unless you plan to go offroading with ZERO payloads in the back, i don't see why people so fussing over the rear wheel thing.
@@lcy2004vip Never heard of a single braking issue ? Did you literally not watch the video ? The point isn't being made about braking off-road it's about emergency braking on road. If you were to slam your breaks on in a corner and the back wheels leave the ground you're going to spin or roll the vehicle. The fact that this wasn't picked up shows how little R&D goes into these vehicles.
@@ashcosmo3854 Did watch the video, and I was speaking of a good three years of record that zero brake failure occurred with 280,000+ tank300 sold and millions miles travelled. The data is much more convincible than a homemade test. Have you actually compared the braking distance of a tank 300? Does it below average level? Does the rear wheel lifting really affecting the safety at all?
@@ashcosmo3854 and if you are about to slamming the brake at a high speed corner and risk rolling the car, Tank's rear wheel is the least you need to worry about, but to think of why you are driving like a maniac
@lcy2004vip Shit logic. If a child runs out on a road it's because I'm driving like a maniac ? What if a car pulls out on you ? Really bad logic. Thanks for proving my point right.
Approx 400- 440kg payload is CRIMINAL by this carmaker. Two adults, towbar, 250kg towball mass AND IT IS ILLEGAL and you cannot even fill the fuel tank! Its about time journalists focussed on this sort of pathetic design and called them out instead of drooling all over it. Very disappointed that this design flaw is not front and centre of every report to force the maker/dealerships to modify this vehicle from new. Or seriously refuse to report on this vehicle.
@shanea9613 One has a turbo v6 and the other has a 4 cylinder + electric motor. You can't just read the same power figure and expect the same performance. Look at the powerband of both cars. They're completely different vehicles, all the way down to their drive train systems.
@shanea9613 Totally different powerplants will put it out power differently. A car that makes 260kw and max torque at 2500RPM will smash a car that makes 260kw at 4000RPM
Hey everyone, just confirming GWM has updated the torque figure for the Tank 300 Hybrid. It's now 648Nm - this update supersedes the figure we used in our video.
Surely the max torque is only there momentarily until the battery gets flat.
Lol
@@doneB830clearly you do not know how the battery works in this hybrid system
A friend of mine bought one in Australia and honestly that car has changed my view on Chinese cars. Great car
These are junk, use more fuel than a 15 year old V8 falcon
Test drove this car today and it performed excellently. No problems at all, and the speed was impressive. I disabled all the extra safety features, naturally. While it's easy to find flaws in anything, I suggest taking it for a test drive if you're interested. It's best to experience it for yourself rather than just taking someone else's word. Also the parking features blew my mind - very cool!
Hey mate, i was waiting for the gwm alpha to drop in June with the twin turbo v6 petrol but from all accounts that matter, we are pnly get the 2.4L diesel and this 2L phev. How long does the electric motor stay active for under full throttle? Trying to get info is like drawing blood from a stone. I might have to test drive the phev tank and judge based off the weight difference.
Some of us don't have the ability to test drive and that's why we watch videos to gain insight. Why would you watch this video then test drive it again?
@@FxckTheSystem1987 Varies mate - 20-30km ... but depends how much gas u give it - but downhill - its 100% EV - so good. 30km trip downhill all EV - plus you dont need to brake due to the reg braking.
@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 I test drove the HEV and petrol 2x each - had the petrol on for a weekend drove 300km - as second guessed my HEV purchase. HEV is better so kept it.
How was the turning circle ?
From Montréal, Canada here. I love this channel. Your review format is great, useful, entertaining and thorough. It's also fun to me because there are many similarities, but also differences between our car markets, so it's nice to compare. I especially love these reviews of vehicles we don't get, like these ones from Chinese brands.
Keep it up!
In Australia we never mention the ' heater ' in a car test.😅
@@mvnorsel6354 true! And here a very base model Corolla (as an example) comes standard with heated seats, and more and more even heated steering wheel.
As a Chinese I can tell you that the Tank 300 is an absolutely shit.
作为一个中国人我可以告诉你，坦克300绝对让人满意
As a Chinese, I dare say that the GWM tank 300 and tank 500 are wonderful.
Because of these new products of GWM, similar products that used to be best-selling Japanese brands have been forced to cut prices sharply but still have poor sales.
My standard tank is awesome, orange and I love the colour. I hope people test drive one because they are amazing value and quality.
Less talk more action
5,000km in bloody happy
@@paddypath9548 This car has been sold in China for several years, the biggest criticism of the owner is the fuel consumption of 13/100km, but as an off-road vehicle, considering his power and price, this car is already very friendly in the same class, you can't want an off-road vehicle and at the same time want him to have the fuel consumption of a sedan, this is unfair, in general in China this car has a very good reputation, of course you can choose a more expensive car with a better experience
Not hybrid? Has it got enough go??
Hey mate, Thanks for the review.
I am now the proud owner of a Lux Hybrid. I ordered a red one back in April, by the time it got to me it had turned grey.
I have also test driven the Ultra petrol model, so have a few points that may be of interest to you and your subscribers.
AWD + 4L vs. 2H + 4H + 4L
It was not until I picked my hybrid up that I found out that the traditional 2H (rear wheels) + 4H (presumably without a front/rear diff) for offroad only + 4L selection was, in fact, only 2 options of AWD + 4L. Something that could be elaborated upon.
Still working out how the hybrid drive works in AWD mode. I find that when sitting at a stop with the engine running and then punch it to get across a lane of traffic, it responds with the speed of the base model. On the other hand, if the engine stops while waiting and I floor it, the electric kicks in instantly and I'm propelled through the intersection with no lag. Flooring the petrol only model gives you a decent half-second of lag between flooring and response.
Often, when softly accelerating from a stop, like in traffic, the display shows only the rear wheels being driven by the electric motor. So maybe the electric motor is only coupled to the rear axel??
No Michelin tyres on the Lux Hybrid. Previous reviews have specifically mentioned the fact that they came with Michelins from factory, which is odd for a Chinese made car. Well, mine came with Hankook tyres, but your Ultra Hydrid has Michelins?? Odd.
Thanks! Anthony
How do you find the car so far in driving?
@@7ish4m The body roll is quite noticeable, even at speeds around 70km/h, and there is an appreciable lag in acceleration when flooring it (as the computer figures out what to do with the Petrol and Electric motors). Cheers
Some good insight from your ownership viewpoint - thanks .
Ive test driven x 2 hybrids - and love the things overall
Power is really great - especially in sport . they may have some lag at times , but mostly i found the power effortless in most condition s
Im picking up a new Lux this week 😊
@@johnrenehan7406 congratulations my man. Greetings from Dubai 🥂
TANK 300 is the best selling sport SUV in China.
Everyone complaining about the payload here’s a simple solution.Don’t buy this car if you want to tow and carry the family.This suits people not towing and a bit of fun 4 wheel driving here and there .
Nah but we want the rest of the car and at this price, just with a higher towing capacity. 😊
@@mattross83😂😂😂
Hi Paul. 😊 The motors specs have been updated for the hybrid ultra I own one. Power 255kw and 648nm see page 8 of latest gwm brochure cheers
lol
I have the Petrol Turbo Ultra with 2 inch lift and aggressive AT tyres. Taken it through Bunyip in the wet and it's an absolute weapon. Created a stir with the other users on the tracks...mainly Patrols and Cruisers. Not that they wanted it as they are brand loyal, but definite respect. They were all very impressed watching what it could do and were coming up asking lots of questions.
You glad you didn’t get the hybrid? How’s it go up long steep roads - enough torque or is it stuck in the slow lane! Thanks for any info
Best Tank Review I've seen today. Great job Thank you.
I personally think the rear suspension can be firmer and may resolve some of the corning and breaking issues - most Aus suspension tuning are like that.
Thanks for that
Was curious about the hybrid for a while now
I do fancy the hybrid though😊
IN THAILAND I HAVE A TANK 500 HEV, THE BIG BROTHER OF THE 300. IT IS AN EXCELLENT CAR: BIG, HEAVY AND VERY COMFORTABLE WITH BAGS OF POWER BUT QUIET AND PEACEFUL. I GET 30-45 MILES PER ENGLISH GALLON DEPENDENT ON HOW I DRIVE. LET IT ROLL GENTLY, 90-100K AND IT'S LIKE A LOUNGE ON WHEELS. I'VE HAD MANY, MANY CARS OVER 60 YEARS AND THIS IS THE BEST - LOVE IT..
I like the Tank 300. I had high hopes for the hybrid but $10,000 extra is rediculas. I'd get the top range non hybrid version.
Soon, the Tank 330 will appear, equipped with a 3.0TT engine. There is also a PHEV version available, so I believe you will have more choices.
Hybrid has lower using cost.
@yanjiangli-lq9pg doubt it. The cannon alha was supposed to get the tt v6, not approved for Australian market. Climate change greenies are killing this country.
Yes agree , but now in mid 24 , you can get good deals on both hybrid versions - which bring the cost much closer to the stock petrol prices
Here in The UAE we got the full option hev .
Cost 23k$
U guys have unbelievable prices
Please can you do a towing test(real world) ? I'm curious how hybrid systems cope.
I believe this version is for the performance not for saving fuel. When you driving a v8, you want the performance not saving fuel right? Latest technology gives you that but not cost you an arm and leg.
Do hybrids like this ever give you full power from both engines? Do you ever actually get 260kw and 615Nm or do the electronics manage the combo of engines so that there is a broader (but lower) torque curve? Say max combined torque of 450Nm but spread across a wide rev range as a varying combo of petrol/electric?
Would be interesting to get a hybrid like this on the dyno vs the non hybrid with the same petrol engine.
Plenty of hybrids engage both engines when you floor them.
I get that they use both, but do you get the max output of both engines at the same time? I drive a Tuscon hybrid for work. Came out of a Mondeo. Both 6spd, similar weight, power should technically favour the Tuscon (170 vs 150kw) and torque is lineball. However, other than off the line, seat of the pants would hand the Mondeo any performance award. Once off the line the Tuscon feels allot more like it's 130kw/ 265 than 170/350. It isn't slow exactly, but I was surprised that it does not feel like the headline numbers.
Im with you , I would go the non hybrid and do a mild tune. Plenty of power for offroad. The hybris also has more weight and the battery only charging when breaking is a deal breaker. I would rather tune a 4 cyl and have consistent power. Great video
The tank looks nice
About to buy the Tank Ultra, one more week to wait!!
nice! How are you finding it so far?
Regards
Given the Tank doesn't have a massive fuel payload like a Prado, I was hoping they'd use the hybrid to give it economy ajnd cruising range. Ideally I was hoping it could get a 1000+km range like the H6 hybrid. I'm not sure what I'd do with the power and torque if it's not fit to tow or has a small 350kg payload. No need to race it and GWM suspension is all too soft on most of their cars.
Well , i can tell you a few good things to do with all the extra power it offers - most of them best done on unpoliced roads though 😂
seriously considering buying one of these in Mexico currently. such an amazing car that meets my needs at a better cost with a significantly better interior and features than any other options
I just looked at the ANCAP website, specifically the GWM Tank, how is it possible for a car to obtain a ANCAP 5 Star rating when it is unable to retain all 4 tyres on the ground during heavy breaking.
For me that just does not pass the pub test.
Because ANCAP is an organisation desperate for relevance after the end of local car manufacturing.
ANCAP also award stars to crap assistance technology that is actually dangerous and you can't keep it turned off.
ANCAP doesn't do brake testing. They test how the vehicle protects occupants, vunrable road users, and how the safety assist systems function. Same as EuroNCAP and the NHTSA/IIHS (except they don't have any pedestrian testing).
@@CarExpertAus This comment has just discredited you as a journalism site. How about giving the actual facts about how Ancap gave it 5 stars. WOW!
@@Monkeybrains90 you must be ANCAP
You're the best Paul, great review.
Can't believe you missed driving the 5-door Jimny XL!
The battery doesn't only charge when you brake, it charges when only the engine is running and also when you roll without braking.
There is a power management on the dash that you see when you get power output and input into the hybrid battery.
In the two different demo's I drove both had a massive problem with them when accelerating away from a stop while turning (for example turning right at an intersection) and they took off under electric power but halfway through the turn they engaged the petrol engine with a huge shunt that violently surged through the vehicle. It's as though the electric engine was spinning the drivetrain at the equivalent petrol engine speed of about 3000 rpm and then suddenly decided it didn't have enough grunt to continue and tried to engage the petrol engine from 0 to 3000 rpm instantly. Certainly not smooth and could reproduce it on both cars, multiple times.
I saw one on the road
They look really cool in metal
None of these reviews takes a look at actual city, start and stop driving with the hybrid - where it should offer an advantage. It seems that it would deliver much lower operating costs. You don't want a hybrid just for highway or off-road driving.
Urban driving (light foot hyper miling) should achieve between 7-8L/100km.
Look man this doesn't look like a city car
I have a lux hybrid - done 8 k thus far
Pretty awesome offroad and comfy onroad for a vehicle of its type
The only things ill be adding to mine would be some more aggressive off road higher profile tyre ( stuff the lift kit - suspension is nice as is ,) and some decent flared wind gards on the drivers / passenger sides
What is the app on your phone giving you 0 to 100 times? Plz :)
Could be the Race box, two models need a phone app to report the results. While the higher end model has a display.
Would you buy the hybrid for 5 grand more? We're currently tossing up between the two and they have an end of year sale on which has halved that extra 10 grand difference.
Strange to see one with the rear wheels on the ground😅.
Would love to buy the non hybrid model. But we don't have a GWM dealership in our country. 😐
Which country is that?
Lucky you!
Great review Paul
Unfortunately in the Philippines, the petrol version is no longer affordable luxury.
Great review. Keep them coming 😊
Hi Paul, have you thought of making a mogul, but on a relatively steep hill, to add an extra challenge to off road testing.
If it failed the mogul it could push the sidestep up into the doors - if they even have a sidestep.
Can we please see an in-depth off road review?
Tank should have diesel hybrid
Hi Paul, can you please do a full review of the new Jimny xl and if possible do some comparison video on off-road capability with Tank 300 or ScorpioN which are very closely priced SUVs in the market? Thanks in advance, Big fan of yours!!
If the battery only recharges under braking, how long does it take to recharge fully once depleted?
does it still go up on 2 wheels when breaking hard?
likely not with the big heavy battery in the boot. lol.
I respect the Tank, it fills a lot of the gaps left by the overpriced Wrangler and barebones Jimmy, but the breaks are just awful and the Hybrid isnt worth the price increase imho.
Not many SUV's can transform into a motorcycle.😅
Suspension could be tuned better or firmer at the rear, but most Chinese cars have softer ride.
It seems like a really good car for the price but like all these new cars from these newer brands I think people like myself would feel a lot more comfortable purchasing them if they had guaranteed buy back prices. I’m just worried that in 3 years time it could be worth bugger all and you’d be never be able to trade it in or sell it for a reasonable price.
Great review as always Paul.
Cheers Pat
There’s no resale value on Chinese vehicles you just gotta accept what you can get, most dealer won’t accept them as trades either. Buying cheap always ends up more expensive
@@ev0wat yea true same here in india .. tons of chinese motorcycle brand but non buyers ...car brand like byd ..aand mg they have sales here but no resale value ...folks would buy fortuner over mg gloster
But don’t forget the price you paid for it , so you would have to assume the resale value to be a lot lower .
@@wcrash9361how’s the rust going? There’s TH-cam videos showing all these new Chinese vehicles are rusted under the doors etc from brand new. A guy had a minor accident in one and had to removed the door, upon doing that he was angry the amount of rust he uncovered 😂😂 look it up online “Chinese cars prematurely rust” so before you act all cocky with your resale go and do your research and find out why nobody wants Chinese vehicles only dorks like you who think they’re clever saving money, you actually lose more on the back end
@@ev0wat You serious with that shit logic ? "Chinese cars rust".. you kidding ? Literally google Toyota Hilux rust then come back here. All 4x4's rust.. Show me 10 pages of Chinese rust and I'll show you 10 pages of Japanese cars rusting.
Hello pual, I was just wondering if you could/can you please review the tank 500 ultra hybrid please.
Perhaps use the downhill descent control next time and use the off road cruise on the bumpy stuff?
Or even put it "rock" mode.
12.5L per 100km for a hybrid?
You not a car guy, are u? Prado which has a wayyy less power and even diesel engine, it costs 11-12L per 100km.
@@ericfisher8923 sorry not understanding your point.
@@OlyMar83 as such big power petro hybrid car, 12.5L is very good. I had Prado 2.8 diesel and lc200 4.5 diesel, they very thirsty like 12L and 15L per 100km
BYD Seal any time soon?
December 20 😁
@@CarExpertAusI can't wait! I got Tank 300 and next year I'll be getting Seal to replace the second car at home.
@thearlongpark similar plans too 😅
@@CarExpertAus sensational.
Any idea when Cannon Alpha is coming onshore??😂😂😂😂@@CarExpertAus
Hello Paul, I'm sorry to bother you. Well, I'm going to buy a new car, but the two models I'm looking at are Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 and GWM Tank300 Ultra. Which car do you think is good? Which one do you like?
Hey Paul
When are you doing byd seal review.
Cheers
I'm interested in the tank but I'll wait until a real hybrid version is made. One that is comparable to the RAV 4 hybrid.
rav4 is just a urban SUV. tank is a proper off-roader😅
Great review
Can you load up a Tank with 5 passengers, perhaps some luggage for a day trip and run it on the scales? It can't legally carry what it is designed to hold with it's piddly payload rating of 397-420kg. 5 average adults would put it on the limit.
You'd think this would be a pretty important piece of information to bring up as many families not knowing any better will just load it up and be overweight.
Yeah, because all adults weigh the same hey? haha. It has to be on th ebuyer to do their own research, everyone wants others to give them all the answers.
Waiting for the phev variant... then i will make my choice.... hoping the phev brings the fuel economy to a better combined figure 🍻
It will be mass-produced in 2024, and there will also be Tank 330. You will have more choices by then.
@yanjiangli-lq9pg whats the 330... is it still a petrol/ hybrid/ phev.. or is it a diesel hybrid/ phev or is it hydrogen/ hybrid/phev or is it full electric .... I can't find anything on the 330 🤣
tank330 will be launched in China in 2024. The current news is that it will be equipped with a 3.0TT gasoline engine and there will also be a tank300 PHEV version.@@thatdudethatsezshiz7706
@@thatdudethatsezshiz7706330 is the v6 edition of tank 300，it's being tested in china now， not sure it would be taken to Australia，but we have no 300 phev in china，that's weird🤣
@@thatdudethatsezshiz7706 tank 300 3.0tV6
How's the breaks ?
Doughy and 💩
Them’s the breaks…..
Breaks or brakes?. Brakes don't perform too well, leading to a greater chance of breaking.
Can you drive electric only around town? Or is it just combined?
Up to 40km ie around a parking lot after you just start it - but engine will start soon enough.
@@mickspecialthanks. What a waste!
Looks OK.. but offroad credentials?? How many cross country competitions , Dakar championships does it wins..? I hardly recall any from Chinese brands..
Bro, Do you drive on bush, desert,mud road every day???? BWM, Bentley, Honda,Mazda
Did they win Dakar championship???
Did you say if it was plug in hybrid,
No
top tier at this price range fr
actually， considering the price it’s way better than Prado which has no power at all and the tech is 20 years old
Have you guys driven the outlander phev?
Yes, we have a review of it on the channel.
It does look Gangster 😎 Fo' Shizzle
BYD's latest model, the Leopard 5, will be the best choice, with stronger power, stronger off-road capabilities, more fuel-efficient, and more luxurious interiors.
Hi Paul, isn't this the car whose rear lifted up on the braking test you did? I should think this car is even unlawful to sell, let alone review lol.
awaiting in Europe for this car
61k for a Chinese non-plug in hybrid is craaaazy
12L per 100?????
YOU DID NOT ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BE FULL. WITH THE ICE AND THE BATTERY SYNERGY THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. IT DOES IN MY TANK 500 THAT IS MUCH THE SAME AS THE 300.
There is currently no hybrid version of the Tank 300 released in China, so the United States and Europe have to experience the Tank 300hev earlier than China.
我们国家很多政策原因，并不能弄HEV的东西，而PHEV要等到福特烈马发布 才能推出，因为中国国内车企竞争太激烈了。
0:08 , Paul , are you sure we all have been 'hustling' you for this?!😅
I would imagine the drivetrain is very similar to the one in the new GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid ute that should be on sale soon.
😎🇦🇺👍
is the 300 hev an AWD?
black color looks cool.
It looks a bit like a Lada Niva from the front.
Cool, When review BYD Dolphin coming
No grab handles on the A pillars?
there is, 1 on each side
No drivers grab handle .. instead stupid camera that screams at you
Looks real good. Is there a PHEV version as well?
There is a Tank 500 being tested and will be released soon is Aus is PHEV
I’m not fan of Chinese cars but this tank 300 looks awesome car . Better than sangyong
Since this was a hybrid review, I expected to have more information on the details of the hybrid system. Details of the charging, usage and function of the car when the batteries are used would have been more helpful than a rehash of the orange car review. Info like when does the battery kick in, is it manually controlled and is the care a pull in or not would have been better. Real world day to day usage of the car could also been shown.
I’d rather buy the base model and increase the power out put, and keep the weight low, kinda useless model imo being a hybrid and not being able to save petrol
Tank 300 is a little bit dangerous. I'll stick to the Tank 300 hybrid.
We want ineos grenadier review
Looked at a brand new one at a 4wd show and the leather was all cracked and the salesmen said 'oh you get that sometimes with genuine leather'. What?! after 0 kms?
1:47. When I saw the warped plastic bumper, I stopped watching any further. Security and durability are two big things for me in a car. That's why I still have some reservations about Chinese cars.
300Nm to 600Nm?
Classic car
Isn't the rear camera issue the same with the jeep.?
If you cannot afford a Bronco in Australia, buy a GWM Tank
Why can't we get these things in the United States
After seeing what happened to Huawei😂you know why
You can, but the autonomous drive only takes you to the Chinese Embassy
The Key is a mini Tank :)
For the mini peasant 😅
Kindly review the new 5 and 7 series.
tank 300 is good enough...... hybric maybe not much differences
Hii Paul
GWM wanted it to be a G-class alternative but it turned out to be a Jimny competitor 😅
It'd be in a different league if the just added a damn plug but they missed an opportunity.
Terrible fuel economy even with hybrid.
exterior Kinda mix of Jeep and bronco, interior G class?. Designer must be very good at playing lego
Tank 300 released in 2020 and Ford Bronco in 2021. Bronco copied Tank300 🤣🤣🤣
The fact you had to let GWM know that the wheels left the ground under breaking really tells you how little development/testing these cars go through before they hit the market. The customer really is the tester for modern vehicles.
Despite the tank300 has been on the market for good 3 years, tested and got thrown into the toughest road condition you could find in China. Never heard of a single case of brakeing issue. Unless you plan to go offroading with ZERO payloads in the back, i don't see why people so fussing over the rear wheel thing.
@@lcy2004vip Never heard of a single braking issue ? Did you literally not watch the video ? The point isn't being made about braking off-road it's about emergency braking on road. If you were to slam your breaks on in a corner and the back wheels leave the ground you're going to spin or roll the vehicle. The fact that this wasn't picked up shows how little R&D goes into these vehicles.
@@ashcosmo3854 Did watch the video, and I was speaking of a good three years of record that zero brake failure occurred with 280,000+ tank300 sold and millions miles travelled. The data is much more convincible than a homemade test. Have you actually compared the braking distance of a tank 300? Does it below average level? Does the rear wheel lifting really affecting the safety at all?
@@ashcosmo3854 and if you are about to slamming the brake at a high speed corner and risk rolling the car, Tank's rear wheel is the least you need to worry about, but to think of why you are driving like a maniac
@lcy2004vip Shit logic. If a child runs out on a road it's because I'm driving like a maniac ? What if a car pulls out on you ? Really bad logic. Thanks for proving my point right.
I get 12l in my ram!
على الاكثر في المستقبل المنظور ستسيطر السيارات الصينية على سوق المبيعات العالمي للسيارات
Approx 400- 440kg payload is CRIMINAL by this carmaker. Two adults, towbar, 250kg towball mass AND IT IS ILLEGAL and you cannot even fill the fuel tank! Its about time journalists focussed on this sort of pathetic design and called them out instead of drooling all over it. Very disappointed that this design flaw is not front and centre of every report to force the maker/dealerships to modify this vehicle from new. Or seriously refuse to report on this vehicle.
90kg less than a jeep.
Braking performance also needs a look. Roads littered with SUVs and utes that can’t stop from 100 in less than c45m.
😂
Look for John Cadogan, best Aussie automotive reporter.
Spot on mate but these so called car experts will not bite the hand
0-100 in 7.38s? Lol. Where's all the torque? Nearly 260kws and that's all it does, not amazing. Should be in th 5s
Please learn what power/weight ratio's are.
@@ashcosmo3854 tank has more power and torque than an Audi sq5 only weighs 10 % more and is a lot slower.
@shanea9613 One has a turbo v6 and the other has a 4 cylinder + electric motor. You can't just read the same power figure and expect the same performance. Look at the powerband of both cars. They're completely different vehicles, all the way down to their drive train systems.
@@ashcosmo3854 why not. My point is. It is slow. For those figures it should be faster.
@shanea9613 Totally different powerplants will put it out power differently. A car that makes 260kw and max torque at 2500RPM will smash a car that makes 260kw at 4000RPM