Bloody hell these bot comments and the profile pictures are out of control lol Edit: And now having watched the video I would love to see the Ram tested and maybe a towing test between the two! Great video as always Paul!
Was picked up from the airport by my brother in law in one of these mountainous beast when I visited Canada last year from SA. Made a double cab look like a Mr. Bean Mini Cooper. Getting inside it felt like was sitting in a spacious lounge. Its like a luxury bus. Fit for purpose in the farming province of Saskatchewan, pulling water bowsers, motor home, and car carrying trailers.
Please can you do an actual tow test. A 4T caravan or boat would be great!! You’re the only person who won’t bullshit!! Comparing the Ram coils springs would be good. Full payload with towing would be an actual real life test!!! 😊
4T is not a lot for a class 2B pickup. That would be about 3.25T below the conventional tow rating of the crew cab diesel. Gooseneck adds another 1225KG.
I own the 1500 version of this as well as a f250, the capability these vehicles offer our farming business is supreme no duelcab ute comes close. Only gripe with the chevy is they use waxed chassis ,its a black wax coating that attracts thick dust and requires maintenance to address surface rust in areas where the coating has been depleted. Can't use lanolin or petroleum based oils on it as it softens the factory coating. We put it over a hoist every 12 months and clean and re-coat with cosmoline and black oxide which is the closest product to the factory coating..
Yes, please do a tow test. Can you do one with the same trailer as the other big tow tests you've done and then another tow test with a 4.5T trailer? It can be the same video, that's fine. It would be good to compare it to some of the big wagons that can tow 3.5T. Cheers.
5th comment, ahead of the 4 bots 🤣🤣🤣 I don't think I've ever seen a ute/truck this size in Australia actually doing what it's intended for, and I'm in WA!
Great vid, would love to see a tow test 4.5 tonne van and tonne payload utilising the truck licence. Side by side with the Ram would be sick. Keep the vids coming!
Definitely would love to see this against the RAM 2500. And would love to see what you think between the 2. Also would love to get your feedback on top spec Ram 1500, Silverado 1500 and F150.
9:59 This is not a shot at you Paul, but to everyone using a ute or trailer please secure your load properly. I got knocked off my bike and ran over at 100kph on the Monash from a sheet of mdf and the driver had no idea or just didn't bother to stop.
Honestly I would love to drive one everyday as have used them in ski resorts in Canada they are amazing to drive climb mountains and hwy, as long as you can park not at shopping centre or 1980 spec car park sizing the are perfect. Fuel economy for the size is pretty good, an haul like nothing there. But with the price of a house deposit I’ll keep dreaming for now
We own 2022 model & tow 4 tonne caravan (ATM 4.4t), absolutely brilliant especially with the engine braking & towing mode features. Comparison to the RAM & tow review (with a substantial caravan/trailer) would be good to see
I’ve own a 2023 2500 and it got 21L/100km at 9T driving from Melbourne to Hervey Bay and not towing Hervey Bay 9.2L/100kms then return 17.2L/100kms at 7.7T
9,000 kg is above the tow rating for a crew cab 2500. The GM 2500HD diesel tops out at 8,480kg on a bed mounted hitch. At 20,000 lbs I would want a 3500.
@@ramajyello No no we're on seperate wavelengths here, i was saying the more button, screens and eletrical crap in cars means the more that can go wrong. I'll never argue that when I'm looking at a car, physical buttons and knobs are better than a touch screen.
Excellent Test, 1 navigate is how many people would flog their $200k vehicle over corrugation @ 90kph I would have thought back it off & the mirrors might be not as bad. But overall I enjoyed the knowledge & advise. Can't wait till end of August when mine arrives🤑
Sad we don’t get the capability like the US. The Duramax 2500 can tow up to 8400kgs or 18500lbs. Ours is half that from what I gathered. But then again you don’t need a truck licence in the US. But it makes sense for people here in Australia as 99% of the population haven’t even driven one let alone seen one.
@@bertskidmore5506 If u r referring to Tundra. 300 vehicles r currently with a specially selected group of people. These people have the Tundra on a special lease deal from Toyota. They have to report their thoughts etc on the vehicle They don’t get to keep the vehicle These Tundra r not necessarily how the final production vehicles will be. If all goes well, and if Toyota r happy etc, the Tundra will officially go ahead. Final decision from Toyota will b made by late 2024. Tundra will then b available to the public, next year. Unlikely Toyota will give any Tundra to motoring journalists etc, until at least, late this year
Thx for the review. We’re in the market for a HD style truck to be a towing tourer, be it ram or Chevy, with a possible Tundra depending on weight figures once released. Would love to see a tow test for the Chevy at 4t+. Would be great if you could manage that. You mention that you could only Tow 3.5t on NB1, and needed NB2 for above 3.5t are you sure about that?
Thx mate, thought as much, we’re thinking of starting at NB1 and see how we go. Might kick it to NB2 if we decide on a canopy. But a bit worried about the LR license and vehicle requirements. Very interested in a towing review, as I’ve heard the Chevy needs a suspension upgrade when towing heavy as it apparently suffers from pretty bad porpoising
Toyo doesn't compete in the HD truck segment. The Tundra competes with the lighter duty F150, Ram 1500, GM 1500. All of these are class 2A trucks. HDs start at class 2B.
The big issue is towing 3.5t or more is the payload at just over 700 kg is very restrictive. Remember if your van is 2.5t then you have to deduct about 250kg from your payload. 500 kg mean 2 people and not much weight in the tray, or 4 people and almost no further weight can be carried. Getting the car registered as nb2 is a lot cheaper than retro fitting it to that. So my advice is in almost all cases if you are towing 2.5 tonnes plus buy it as nb2 speced and you won’t have to worry about your weights again.
Paul, you needs to cover what's in the tray with a rear net or similar, it's illegal to drive a ute having stuff inside and not covered in some way to stop stuff flying out, you will get fined and lose license points if pulled over for this, Ask me how I know !!!
Love the look of them, glad the interior has been updated that poxy infotainment screen on the old model looked silly. Still have nothing on my new raptor in regards to interior
Paul - I'd really love if you could not refer these to being "converted" to RHD. It's not like the old days where they move the steering wheel over to the other side. The cars are re-engineered to the point of almost re-manufactured.Also, I'd really love companys like yours to seriously push the biog car builders to start making these factory RHD. They keep saying there is no market for them yet we seem to keep proviing there is but still we are gettting shafted on prices. Evene if you could just make comment in your videos on these stating to the companys that they need tp ull their fingers out and do RHD factory runs also.
Yup, Because the yanks don't use amber indicators at the rear they chuck the indicators in the factory reverse light spot and put in some auxilarly reverse lights to get through Aus compliance.
When those trucks are built theres no posi additive. Need to either add or GM rrp said add 2 bottles and do diff service with synthetic gear oil early. So once posi lube is in no more gripes on rear posi they work good
The conventional tow rating on this in the US is 16,000 lbs/7,250 kg. Gooseneck/fifth wheel tow rating is 18,700 lbs/8,480 kg. You wouldn't even notice a trailer that only weighed as much as the maximum towing capacity on a midsize. We don't really even consider the F150/Ram 1500/GM 1500 to be very good for towing.
I drove one of these when I went to America and it is so big and dumb. It is ridiculous how big and stupid it is, wallowing down the road. It had a 5.3L V8 and it felt so slow. however, I loved every second of it and I will hire one again when I go back.
If it had a 5.3, it wasn't a 2500HD. It would have been a 1500, which are sprung much softer. You won't get a lot of wallowing in a 2500HD. I haven't driven the 2500HD with the 6.6L gas engine, but the 6.6L diesel is no slouch. If you make it to Maryland you are welcome to try out my F450.
@@rich7447 It was an RST, 2022 model. That's all I can remember! Massive, red thing. Was very nice, just not great to drive, in my opinion. Like I said though, I loved it. I appreciate your offer, not sure if we'll make it to Maryland this time. furthest we ventured was Bar Harbor in ME rom Burlington, VT.
@@archechme Yep. The RST is a 1500. I think you would prefer the 2500HD crew cab short box. It's about the same length, has a stiffer suspension and the lowest power engine that they offer makes about 100hp more than the 5.3L. The diesel adds about another 60hp and doubles the torque of the 6.6 gas. Vermont is just around the corner! LOL.
I suppose a few people might actually need this thing. I tend to count the number of Mitsu or Isuzu utes you could buy with that money and still have change left. Let alone how big a fleet of GWM or LDV utes.
@@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7 Yes. The big US utes can tow a bigger load. Some people may need them for that. But for daily ute work the cheaper utes can do most things.
@@__PJ__ Walkinshaw began converting Silverado 2500 to RHD, back in 2018. And these Silverado were sold via HSV dealers at this time… GMSV did not yet exist. Walkinshaw have been converting Ram since 2013… Whichever way u slice / dice it etc, various company names r involved etc. But, the name on the factories is Walkinshaw. They should be clearly given acknowledgment for what they do, for various manufacturers etc Walkinshaw is the name that the general public relate to. Poor form of Paul not to acknowledge and mention Walkinshaw’s role in the remanufacture of Silverado to RHD, in Melbourne
In 2018, Walkinshaw opened a large brand new facility in Clayton South. Named “ Walkinshaw Park “ Not far from the original HSV premises in Clayton. At this facility they converted both Ram and Silverado. In late 2022, all Silverado conversion moved to a brand new facility that Walkinshaw built at Dandenong.
@@StephenFogarty2023 Mate I agree, I own a HSV ( and have owned 10+ V8 Holden's in the past ) and they need their flag flown as they are still doing good for the Aussie car industry !!!
Can you please review the little dual cab's V the bigger dual cab's V Y62 & L300 V the Isuzu/Fuzo/Iveco dual cab's while towing and rate the fuel and driving ability, thanks Craig
You forgot to do the wading test. That little side step at the front of the tub looks like it should fold up when not in use. It’s sticking out awkwardly. See video at 31:46
I will assume you are joking. If not I’ll assume you are a bully with nothing better to do than intimidate other drivers. Let’s hope it was a joke. I have a 4WD but my wife and I drive our Kia Picanto (second car) a lot and there are far too many menaces on the road who do what you have suggested - tailgate, threaten, bully and intimidate and it’s not only unsafe it’s also illegal. If people have such small 🍆 and 🎾🎾 that they need to do this - they deserve their licence taken from them and never allowed to drive again. Sorry - but I’m very passionate about road bullies - generally Ute driving Australian males.
Bigger wheel and tyre package Clearview towing mirrors Bigger roll bars will help . And yes would like to see you do a tow test with fully loaded cab etc , people and gear obeying all the rules around payload and GVM ,GCVM etc . Most of these trucks in the USA end up hauling a fifth wheel trailer/RV . They get stuck in sand and mud too easy and if these trucks are from the New York state rust belt ,that nice looking truck will only last 10 years but obviously they are cheaper in the states
Australia de-rates the towing capability on these vehicles to the point where you could fill every inch and still be able to tow at max Aussie tow rating. This truck is rated to tow 22,500lbs on a gooseneck in the US. We also tend to move to a 3500 for larger fifth wheels. Also, these are new trucks right off the production line that get sent to Australia for conversion.
Heres an observation: Next to no usb ports. No 12v. No sunglasses holder, Seats are cheap. Storage bins behind the seats open far too easy, so anything heavy will come out during braking. Tiny middle seat arm rest. Cheap plastic box under the back seat. You can easily lock yourself out. Mirrors are shite. HUD is blurred More alarms then the new ranger Ton of body roll. Honestly they missed an opportunity here, they did the exact stuff with the previous chev models here in aus. Just added a screen and a face lift. I do hope they added a key way to the crank, because thats gonna fail outside of the warranty. Decent driveline.tho.
@@rich7447 i perfer the larger bed as i currently have a long wheel base f250 late 70s model which i use for work and like to be able to fit as much as i can
Just one point, you mentioned things flying around in the tray and coming out and annoying other drivers. Pretty sure it’s illegal to drive with an unsecured load… at least in QLD 🤷♂️
Paul, the reason the Yanky trucks don't come with DAB is because America doesn't have DAB. The have gone down the satellite radio route (Sirus XM for example.).
A towing test. Yes please, but maybe at 3.5 tonnes, not loaded to the absolute Max as not many people will do that, also when towing, instead of driving like its a race, drive just like a normal user would and see how it goes. Watching test videos where the vehicle is flooded for an hour, then towels Max load at wide open throttle and tester says, "gee it likes a drink". Real world tests please
@rich7447 the current 150 & 1500 series are generally 760 to 850kg payload - sounds like 3/4 of a ton to me. Note also said WAS ORIGINALLY, it is now more of a class of vehicle than a rating.
@@nigelupton9030 I used to drive a friends in NSW. The trailer was about 6.2 tonne. He had to get me to drive it because he didnt have a truck licence. Is the ADR on the new ones?
Tow rating in the US is 16,000 lbs/7250kg conventional and 22,500/10,200kg for bed mounted hitch. Then you add the 7,800 lb/3,500kg weight of the truck to get GCM. So roughly 10.75T conventional and 13.7T bed for gooseneck/fifth wheel. Anyone using a 2500 for more than 16,000 lbs needs psychiatric help. I have run 14K on a Ram 2500 diesel many times with only one issue that was manageable, but would not have been with a lot more weight. I have an F450 now and keep the trailer weight to less than 26,000lbs even though my tow rating is 32,500 lbs.
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I need one for the school run. It’s every man for himself at the drop off
Entry the car comp.
If win ditch the raptor and take the personal carrier
😂
I hope you don't run over your own kids, because of the shear size and MASIVE blind spot up front.
Probably wrong to say, but it does have rifle storage under the back seat as backup ;)
They say in the US every short guys dream car 😂
Prices are $163,000. If that's too expensive you can buy a 2nd hand Kenworth.
Be a missive heap of shit for 160k haha😂
@audoinxr6372 I am an autoelec and work on US trucks, including Silverados. They are also massive pieces of shit for $160k hahaha
163,000USD or 163,000 Austrian dollars
@@aakankshpagadala AUD
Bloody hell these bot comments and the profile pictures are out of control lol
Edit: And now having watched the video I would love to see the Ram tested and maybe a towing test between the two! Great video as always Paul!
How can you tell a bot?
@@anthony-1357 the comments have since been deleted but yeah saucy profile pics and clearly generic comments
Was picked up from the airport by my brother in law in one of these mountainous beast when I visited Canada last year from SA. Made a double cab look like a Mr. Bean Mini Cooper. Getting inside it felt like was sitting in a spacious lounge. Its like a luxury bus. Fit for purpose in the farming province of Saskatchewan, pulling water bowsers, motor home, and car carrying trailers.
This would be awesome to tow the boat I don’t own up the mountain I don’t live near.
By this you don't need it hein 😂😅😅
😂😂
Additionally the boat you don’t own would be better in a lake or river than up that non-existent mountain lol
yes get the ram 2500 in a tow test with the chev 2500, loved the colour that you tested Paul, another great review
Please can you do an actual tow test. A 4T caravan or boat would be great!! You’re the only person who won’t bullshit!! Comparing the Ram coils springs would be good. Full payload with towing would be an actual real life test!!! 😊
4T is not a lot for a class 2B pickup. That would be about 3.25T below the conventional tow rating of the crew cab diesel. Gooseneck adds another 1225KG.
I can confirm that tow like a train
Waste of time doing a tow test when it very obvious that it has the power to handle anything in its towing range.
Yes, tow test please and compare to 2500 RAM. Great test as always Paul. Very interested in exhaust/engine breaking comparison when towing!
I love it when you use your adult voice after performing these childish performance shenanigans lol
Love the videos my man🤙🏾
A burnout for science...yes, that is what we all wanted!!
Awesome review (as usual), Was literally thinking if it would do a burnout and then you did one. Brilliant stuff.
Great review guys…we’ve been towing around Australia full time for a long time and just finished building our MY24 HD. It’s such an amazing truck 🙌🏼
I own the 1500 version of this as well as a f250, the capability these vehicles offer our farming business is supreme no duelcab ute comes close. Only gripe with the chevy is they use waxed chassis ,its a black wax coating that attracts thick dust and requires maintenance to address surface rust in areas where the coating has been depleted. Can't use lanolin or petroleum based oils on it as it softens the factory coating. We put it over a hoist every 12 months and clean and re-coat with cosmoline and black oxide which is the closest product to the factory coating..
I get rid of mine every 3 years so it’s not a problem.
any samples what they can do and other utes can't.tnx
@@23860
Carrying capacity, engine torque. Towing capacity.
@@23860 dig deep and buy one and find out.
No “duelcab” (spelling) Ute comes close? These ARE a dual cab Ute!!
Yes to a tow test and test the RAM as well.
Yes, please do a tow test. Can you do one with the same trailer as the other big tow tests you've done and then another tow test with a 4.5T trailer? It can be the same video, that's fine.
It would be good to compare it to some of the big wagons that can tow 3.5T.
Cheers.
5th comment, ahead of the 4 bots 🤣🤣🤣
I don't think I've ever seen a ute/truck this size in Australia actually doing what it's intended for, and I'm in WA!
Yes please do the tow test as this and the 2500 Ram are supposed to be the best rigs for the 3.5t caravaners
Love to see a tow test on this bad boy!
Thanks for review. Yes, please do a tow test with a least 4T caravan.
Can you even get a 4T caravan easily?
Tow rating on this truck for us is 7,256 kg.
Great vid, would love to see a tow test 4.5 tonne van and tonne payload utilising the truck licence. Side by side with the Ram would be sick. Keep the vids coming!
Definitely would love to see this against the RAM 2500. And would love to see what you think between the 2. Also would love to get your feedback on top spec Ram 1500, Silverado 1500 and F150.
Good to see GMSV ( HSV) doing a bang up job on the right hand drive mods !!
Yes tow test and payload test asap.
9:59 This is not a shot at you Paul, but to everyone using a ute or trailer please secure your load properly. I got knocked off my bike and ran over at 100kph on the Monash from a sheet of mdf and the driver had no idea or just didn't bother to stop.
Tell ya story walking.
Perfect example of the usefulness of an 8' bed.
Would love to see one of your towing test with one of these
Manlets rejoice, the 5'11 chariot is finally here
I know this might sound silly but do a tug of war between the Chevy and the RAM on a sealed surface. That would be interesting.
Yes, tow test. Does it have trailer reversing contro? Please also test the RAM HD, perhaps a side by side comparison.
Honestly I would love to drive one everyday as have used them in ski resorts in Canada they are amazing to drive climb mountains and hwy, as long as you can park not at shopping centre or 1980 spec car park sizing the are perfect. Fuel economy for the size is pretty good, an haul like nothing there. But with the price of a house deposit I’ll keep dreaming for now
We own 2022 model & tow 4 tonne caravan (ATM 4.4t), absolutely brilliant especially with the engine braking & towing mode features. Comparison to the RAM & tow review (with a substantial caravan/trailer) would be good to see
What's your average fuel consumption for that set up?
Didn’t even know you could Buy caravans that big? Or is it custom?
Love how popular these American trucks are now ❤️🇦🇺👍
I’ve own a 2023 2500 and it got 21L/100km at 9T driving from Melbourne to Hervey Bay and not towing Hervey Bay 9.2L/100kms then return 17.2L/100kms at 7.7T
9,000 kg is above the tow rating for a crew cab 2500. The GM 2500HD diesel tops out at 8,480kg on a bed mounted hitch. At 20,000 lbs I would want a 3500.
@@rich7447 thats gross weights
@@ourredaustralia3557 I quoted gross trailer weight rating. Are your numbers GCM?
@@rich7447 you do know that the Silverado is rated to 9T as long as the trailer has air brakes and the Silverado has it fitted as well
Litany. Paul’s new favourite word
Yes please. Tow test vs Ram 2500 and Ford F150.
This would compare to the F250.
Yes Test the ram 3500 please. Mine has inbuilt satnav and digital radio. Cheers
Test the RAM 2500, GMC Sierra 2500 and the Silverado 2500 together. Tow test them as well. That'll be a good video, Paul.
I have one I love it 🫡💯. Amazing towing and off-roading.
If I had that kind of money, I'd go for this over a Raptor coz it has the all so rare buttons, switches, and knobs.
More swotches, buttons and knobs means more that can go wrong
@@aarons6935 Meanwhile, your screen refuses to turn on, your car is bricked.
Switches, buttons, and knobs feel better, and that's why I prefer them.
@@ramajyello No no we're on seperate wavelengths here, i was saying the more button, screens and eletrical crap in cars means the more that can go wrong. I'll never argue that when I'm looking at a car, physical buttons and knobs are better than a touch screen.
@@aarons6935 Ohk 🙏
I really like those wheels.
Paul you need to do a current m5 test,love to see what your view will be on the new m5
Excellent Test, 1 navigate is how many people would flog their $200k vehicle over corrugation @ 90kph I would have thought back it off & the mirrors might be not as bad. But overall I enjoyed the knowledge & advise. Can't wait till end of August when mine arrives🤑
Loaded up tow test would also be interesting, BRING it on 🤣
Great review! Laughing at excess use of the word “litany “ though!! Hahahaha four times in the first 13 minutes….😂
oodles was nice to hear, plethora also Lol
Each time he says litany it sounds like lithium.
I have the same truck in America and it has many options that the Austin version does not have and drastically less expensive.
Perfect for your shopping at the iga
Sad we don’t get the capability like the US. The Duramax 2500 can tow up to 8400kgs or 18500lbs. Ours is half that from what I gathered. But then again you don’t need a truck licence in the US. But it makes sense for people here in Australia as 99% of the population haven’t even driven one let alone seen one.
Yes 100% a tow test please 🙏
Lets go Extreme F150 Vs Tundra vs Silverado, Vs the Ram :D
Tundra not yet available in Australia
Toyota still doing the R & D
And we don’t get F150 in an Extreme spec.
@@StephenFogarty2023 Seen a few on highway, time for them to step up and let one be tested.
@@bertskidmore5506
If u r referring to Tundra.
300 vehicles r currently with a specially selected group of people.
These people have the Tundra on a special lease deal from Toyota.
They have to report their thoughts etc on the vehicle
They don’t get to keep the vehicle
These Tundra r not necessarily how the final production vehicles will be.
If all goes well, and if Toyota r happy etc, the Tundra will officially go ahead.
Final decision from Toyota will b made by late 2024.
Tundra will then b available to the public, next year.
Unlikely Toyota will give any Tundra to motoring journalists etc, until at least, late this year
Thx for the review. We’re in the market for a HD style truck to be a towing tourer, be it ram or Chevy, with a possible Tundra depending on weight figures once released. Would love to see a tow test for the Chevy at 4t+. Would be great if you could manage that. You mention that you could only Tow 3.5t on NB1, and needed NB2 for above 3.5t are you sure about that?
Sorry if I said that! Can definitely tow 4500kg with the NB1.
Thx mate, thought as much, we’re thinking of starting at NB1 and see how we go. Might kick it to NB2 if we decide on a canopy. But a bit worried about the LR license and vehicle requirements.
Very interested in a towing review, as I’ve heard the Chevy needs a suspension upgrade when towing heavy as it apparently suffers from pretty bad porpoising
@@hsvme6508 Get an MR licence if your going to bother its the same test... HR what I have is the next step above that.
Toyo doesn't compete in the HD truck segment. The Tundra competes with the lighter duty F150, Ram 1500, GM 1500. All of these are class 2A trucks. HDs start at class 2B.
The big issue is towing 3.5t or more is the payload at just over 700 kg is very restrictive. Remember if your van is 2.5t then you have to deduct about 250kg from your payload. 500 kg mean 2 people and not much weight in the tray, or 4 people and almost no further weight can be carried. Getting the car registered as nb2 is a lot cheaper than retro fitting it to that. So my advice is in almost all cases if you are towing 2.5 tonnes plus buy it as nb2 speced and you won’t have to worry about your weights again.
Paul, you needs to cover what's in the tray with a rear net or similar, it's illegal to drive a ute having stuff inside and not covered in some way to stop stuff flying out, you will get fined and lose license points if pulled over for this, Ask me how I know !!!
Love the look of them, glad the interior has been updated that poxy infotainment screen on the old model looked silly. Still have nothing on my new raptor in regards to interior
Paul - I'd really love if you could not refer these to being "converted" to RHD. It's not like the old days where they move the steering wheel over to the other side. The cars are re-engineered to the point of almost re-manufactured.Also, I'd really love companys like yours to seriously push the biog car builders to start making these factory RHD. They keep saying there is no market for them yet we seem to keep proviing there is but still we are gettting shafted on prices. Evene if you could just make comment in your videos on these stating to the companys that they need tp ull their fingers out and do RHD factory runs also.
Thanks for sharing well done
I love it ❤
Are those white rectangles in the rear reverse lights? Paul kinda skipped past it
Yup, Because the yanks don't use amber indicators at the rear they chuck the indicators in the factory reverse light spot and put in some auxilarly reverse lights to get through Aus compliance.
I don't understand why the 1500's over the range can't also be upgraded to truck licence weights when they can easily pull them weights in "Murica"
Want one, but not at those prices :(.. Will wait until the used market hits $50k...
Could be waiting a while they’re holding their values because they’re popular.
what day you released video about the new isuzu dmax 2024 :)
This week!
It looked like you had way too much fun doing these tests lol
When those trucks are built theres no posi additive. Need to either add or GM rrp said add 2 bottles and do diff service with synthetic gear oil early. So once posi lube is in no more gripes on rear posi they work good
Hi Paul compare this against the RAM please.
Please do a tow test. Would be interesting to compare to the average ute
The conventional tow rating on this in the US is 16,000 lbs/7,250 kg. Gooseneck/fifth wheel tow rating is 18,700 lbs/8,480 kg. You wouldn't even notice a trailer that only weighed as much as the maximum towing capacity on a midsize.
We don't really even consider the F150/Ram 1500/GM 1500 to be very good for towing.
I drove one of these when I went to America and it is so big and dumb. It is ridiculous how big and stupid it is, wallowing down the road. It had a 5.3L V8 and it felt so slow. however, I loved every second of it and I will hire one again when I go back.
*wallowing
@@jerrymyahzcat Thanks for the correction my dude
If it had a 5.3, it wasn't a 2500HD. It would have been a 1500, which are sprung much softer. You won't get a lot of wallowing in a 2500HD. I haven't driven the 2500HD with the 6.6L gas engine, but the 6.6L diesel is no slouch.
If you make it to Maryland you are welcome to try out my F450.
@@rich7447 It was an RST, 2022 model. That's all I can remember! Massive, red thing. Was very nice, just not great to drive, in my opinion. Like I said though, I loved it.
I appreciate your offer, not sure if we'll make it to Maryland this time. furthest we ventured was Bar Harbor in ME rom Burlington, VT.
@@archechme Yep. The RST is a 1500. I think you would prefer the 2500HD crew cab short box. It's about the same length, has a stiffer suspension and the lowest power engine that they offer makes about 100hp more than the 5.3L. The diesel adds about another 60hp and doubles the torque of the 6.6 gas.
Vermont is just around the corner! LOL.
I'd like to know where Paul would park this when he talks about ducking into the city!
Ha ha. It fit in our work car park - it’s in a shopping centre.
@@CarExpertAus interesting. I don't think it would fit in any car park where I live.
They are not difficult to park. I drive an Isuzu NNR VanPack which is nearly 7m long. Easy as to park.
Bring the Ram an F350/250 lariat tremor we need more big boys on the road
tow test!
can we get a comparison between ram, ford, and silverado 2500's , on and offroad, towing and parts availability and reliability .
Can you do a beach test with a camper trailer, please.
yep, next car.
I suppose a few people might actually need this thing. I tend to count the number of Mitsu or Isuzu utes you could buy with that money and still have change left. Let alone how big a fleet of GWM or LDV utes.
But none of the utes you mentioned can do what this can
@@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7 Yes. The big US utes can tow a bigger load. Some people may need them for that. But for daily ute work the cheaper utes can do most things.
Why no mention of Walkinshaw, who do the remanufacture from LHD to RHD, for Ram, Chev & Toyota ?? 🤷🏻♂️
Its GMSV who does it which is the old HSV factory in VIC.. Walkinshaw is the overall company that owns it.
@@__PJ__
Walkinshaw began converting Silverado 2500 to RHD, back in 2018.
And these Silverado were sold via HSV dealers at this time…
GMSV did not yet exist.
Walkinshaw have been converting Ram since 2013…
Whichever way u slice / dice it etc, various company names r involved etc.
But, the name on the factories is Walkinshaw.
They should be clearly given acknowledgment for what they do, for various manufacturers etc
Walkinshaw is the name that the general public relate to.
Poor form of Paul not to acknowledge and mention Walkinshaw’s role in the remanufacture of Silverado to RHD, in Melbourne
In 2018, Walkinshaw opened a large brand new facility in Clayton South.
Named “ Walkinshaw Park “
Not far from the original HSV premises in Clayton.
At this facility they converted both Ram and Silverado.
In late 2022, all Silverado conversion moved to a brand new facility that Walkinshaw built at Dandenong.
@@StephenFogarty2023 Mate I agree, I own a HSV ( and have owned 10+ V8 Holden's in the past ) and they need their flag flown as they are still doing good for the Aussie car industry !!!
@@__PJ__
Yes
They certainly are
Glad u like your V8 &
Holden / HSV vehicles. 👍
Can you please review the little dual cab's V the bigger dual cab's V Y62 & L300 V the Isuzu/Fuzo/Iveco dual cab's while towing and rate the fuel and driving ability, thanks Craig
You forgot to do the wading test.
That little side step at the front of the tub looks like it should fold up when not in use. It’s sticking out awkwardly. See video at 31:46
The river has been dry for a while now, hoping it fills again soon.
Paul, why do you never show the engine bay and its features?
tow test please. good review.
What license is required in NSW , LR or MR .?
Just a regular car license for the NB1.
@@CarExpertAusthanks I was more interested in the NB2. A tow test would be interesting. Thank you.
@@phillip.9524 LR then, but do the MR test its the same one day test after you get your LR/MR L's test on the computer at service NSW...
the perfect car to tailgate a kia picanto on the highway
Lol I'm looking forward to being tailgated and flashed on the Hume Highway by these
I will assume you are joking. If not I’ll assume you are a bully with nothing better to do than intimidate other drivers. Let’s hope it was a joke.
I have a 4WD but my wife and I drive our Kia Picanto (second car) a lot and there are far too many menaces on the road who do what you have suggested - tailgate, threaten, bully and intimidate and it’s not only unsafe it’s also illegal.
If people have such small 🍆 and 🎾🎾 that they need to do this - they deserve their licence taken from them and never allowed to drive again. Sorry - but I’m very passionate about road bullies - generally Ute driving Australian males.
Can you do a city test with it?
Find a closed road and overload that thing and see how it tows. I’ll bet you the rated payload is extremely underrated.
8:20 shameless plug for the the drivers show podcast 😂
Blame Sean, his phone was connected and he is a big fan
i used to get 13.1lt per 100 in my 6.6 3500 dually....was tuned though.
Per 100 metres?! 😅
I get similar in my F450.
Bigger wheel and tyre package
Clearview towing mirrors
Bigger roll bars will help .
And yes would like to see you do a tow test with fully loaded cab etc , people and gear obeying all the rules around payload and GVM ,GCVM etc .
Most of these trucks in the USA end up hauling a fifth wheel trailer/RV .
They get stuck in sand and mud too easy and if these trucks are from the New York state rust belt ,that nice looking truck will only last 10 years but obviously they are cheaper in the states
Australia de-rates the towing capability on these vehicles to the point where you could fill every inch and still be able to tow at max Aussie tow rating. This truck is rated to tow 22,500lbs on a gooseneck in the US. We also tend to move to a 3500 for larger fifth wheels.
Also, these are new trucks right off the production line that get sent to Australia for conversion.
Heres an observation:
Next to no usb ports.
No 12v.
No sunglasses holder,
Seats are cheap.
Storage bins behind the seats open far too easy, so anything heavy will come out during braking.
Tiny middle seat arm rest.
Cheap plastic box under the back seat.
You can easily lock yourself out.
Mirrors are shite.
HUD is blurred
More alarms then the new ranger
Ton of body roll.
Honestly they missed an opportunity here, they did the exact stuff with the previous chev models here in aus. Just added a screen and a face lift.
I do hope they added a key way to the crank, because thats gonna fail outside of the warranty.
Decent driveline.tho.
Please curious to see a tow test and compair to ram 2500 too please . And could you also test ram 1500 long wheel base . Thank you
If you are looking at 1500s I wouldn't go with a bed shorter than the approximately 6.5 footers.
@@rich7447 i perfer the larger bed as i currently have a long wheel base f250 late 70s model which i use for work and like to be able to fit as much as i can
@@rebekahm4919 I prefer the longer beds too. Current truck has an 8'2" bed.
Just one point, you mentioned things flying around in the tray and coming out and annoying other drivers. Pretty sure it’s illegal to drive with an unsecured load… at least in QLD 🤷♂️
Sure is.
Paul, the reason the Yanky trucks don't come with DAB is because America doesn't have DAB. The have gone down the satellite radio route (Sirus XM for example.).
Please do the tow test
another review yep okay need to load it up with fuel stats thanks maatee
I don't know why but these are like mullets to me - I'm simultaneously repulsed and attracted to them.
How did he do the burnout?
If you're thinking about buying one of these I just want to say, maybe its not that small?... And if it is do you really need to tell everyone?
If you tell everyone you relate a persons vehicle choice to their genitalia then you're telling everyone just how low your IQ really is.
They are a much better choice than the 1500 class or mid-size/mini trucks.
@@rich7447 For the small penis thing?
Tow test please😊😊
A towing test. Yes please, but maybe at 3.5 tonnes, not loaded to the absolute Max as not many people will do that, also when towing, instead of driving like its a race, drive just like a normal user would and see how it goes.
Watching test videos where the vehicle is flooded for an hour, then towels Max load at wide open throttle and tester says, "gee it likes a drink".
Real world tests please
Those mirrors are $7000 each. Don't lose them.
Plz can you review the chery tiggo 8 pro max
Exhaust brake test? Never seen one in a passenger ute haha
What does the 2500 stand for?
Lbs in US, 1500lb 2500lb & 3500lb was originally their way of defining carry capacity
@@nigelupton9030 If this were correct the 1500 would have been a 3/4 ton, but is actually a half ton.
@rich7447 the current 150 & 1500 series are generally 760 to 850kg payload - sounds like 3/4 of a ton to me. Note also said WAS ORIGINALLY, it is now more of a class of vehicle than a rating.
@@nigelupton9030 Yep, but historically the 150/1500s did not have that much payload.
How much would it cost if it didn't have to be converted 🧐
130 to 140
About $85k USD.
I thought it could tow up to 12 ton GCM. I know it does in States. Perhaps that’s for fifth wheeler?
ADR derating applies
@@nigelupton9030 I used to drive a friends in NSW. The trailer was about 6.2 tonne. He had to get me to drive it because he didnt have a truck licence. Is the ADR on the new ones?
Tow rating in the US is 16,000 lbs/7250kg conventional and 22,500/10,200kg for bed mounted hitch. Then you add the 7,800 lb/3,500kg weight of the truck to get GCM. So roughly 10.75T conventional and 13.7T bed for gooseneck/fifth wheel.
Anyone using a 2500 for more than 16,000 lbs needs psychiatric help. I have run 14K on a Ram 2500 diesel many times with only one issue that was manageable, but would not have been with a lot more weight. I have an F450 now and keep the trailer weight to less than 26,000lbs even though my tow rating is 32,500 lbs.
@@rich7447 Thanks. Great info. Much appreciated.
Whats the Aus new emission laws ok this now ?
If its sold here at a dealer its legal....
G’day umm Paul 🤣