@@andy2906 Poor Australia is about to become the 51st state of the United States, and we Australians are still there with ideology to criticize the Communist Party, I can only say that you have been brainwashed into idiots by the Murdoch media
@@andy2906 Poor Australia is about to become the 51st state of the United States, and we Australians are still there with ideology to criticize the Communist Party, I can only say that you have been brainwashed into idiots by the Murdoch media
As a Tradie I have owned 2 Great Walls, done hundred of thousands of ks in them, never laid a spanner on either except for servicing. For me the Ranger IS NOT a 20k better car. GWM all the way for me......especially from my experience they are bullet proof
Have you got one of these new models? I want to know if the small engine at 120kw, (unsure of torque) has enough power to satisfy me. Coming from someone that has a 3.2 ranger. Kinda skeptical, but it is good that there is now affordable competition.
@@sylerknight7280 I don't have the new model, but I would have no hesitation in buying another Great Wall, Steed, whatever they are calling them now. This new model looks as though it has all the power you will need, what with the nanny states we all live in now speeding fines will send us broke. I can tell you the older model I had (2018) could cruise at 120ks with ease so the new GWM will do it easier. The secret to all modern diesel engines is change your oil and filter every 5k, they want you to go to service intervals of 15k because they know the motor will wear out twice as fast so they can sell you parts......Good Luck on your new purchase and saving 25k
@@ojfbahf As a tradie I used mine every day, did about 60k each year, never an issue. After 3 years I traded in for another one, did another 195k in 3 years and retired...... My only expenses was oil and filter every 5k, fuel and air filter every 25k and change oil on both diffs and gearbox every 50k
Cant see the logic of testing the 3.2L Ranger against the 2.0 L of the GWM The 2.2L Ranger has less power and torque than the GWM why not the 2.0L single turbo Ranger would have been closer. A bit weird the engine choice
Talk about biased. Ford hasn’t made a car in Australia for a long time. Stop saying the Ranger is an Aussie car. It’s made in a foreign country and sold all over the world. Do some research on GWM and you will see the big names that back the company. The only people who put down the Cannon are those that spent similar money on a used Hilux and ranger with no warranty and 200k kms on the clock. The GWM is a game changer and will cause the used 4x4 market to tank.
Hey FORK IT, just to clarify, Bruce said "The Ranger's been developed for Australian conditions and it shows" that doesn't insinuate that it has been built here in any way. It simply means the Ranger has been tested and refined on Australian roads prior to production. Thanks
@David D what? Plenty of phones are not made in China. What a stupid comment. You better stop using petrol in your non Chinese vehicle as most oil comes from Arab countries. You want a list of atrocities they commit?
I drove one of those today. It’s far better than other expensive uts in the market. Overall it took my heart. I love it. The canon x was great. Unfortunately there is no gwm canon x in stock atm.
@@karmadeva7691 yeah china cars are abouslty getting improved driving experince and rebliebilty would be middel grade but whats even more crazy is that despite the increase of populairy there have been no reports of recalls for these cars
@@james6969 They usually release them a year or two earlier domestically or in other countries. They can usually iron everything out. The biggest issue I've heard of so far is LDV's hit and miss infotainment system but it's only software related and they just got a new update that fixes everything.
617 sales April 2021 averaging around 30% growth per month, largely because many happy owners are natural sales people, so chat to a gwm Ute owner for the facts of how good they are
Just Bought a Brand New GWM - Metalic Black here in Lower Hutt, Wellington. It is a beast guys... loving it everyday !!! It has lots of features which this guy has missed. e.g. It runs on 3 modes, ECO, NORMAL and SPORT. I loved SPORT.... 0 Kms to 60 Kms within few seconds ... unbelievable power for a 2000 CC engine.
with the $20,000 difference for the GWM you can spend a bit more and get the top spec GWM Cannon X and it has even more features including adjustable Steering sensitivity and remote start with the remote. I noticed you didn't mention the Warranty - 7 years for the GWM in Australia with Unlimited Kilometres domestic and 150,000km Commercial. Compared to Rangers only 5 year warranty..
For the price, I will choose GWM, it’s time for other ute makers dropping their price, as I think it’s over price for most of the ute selling in the market, reason for it people still keep buying it, let’s see what happens if people choose the cheaper price ute.
Reason for the price difference is obvious. Check out the difference in build quality, materials, after market accessories etc etc. the only reason you buy a China vehicle is because you can’t afford a reliable brand name vehicle. Nissan, Ford, isuzu, etc. that’s my opinion and the opinion of thousands of other people. We can’t all be wrong. Also i don’t think the price difference will affect anything. People want quality also ford & Toyota are still number 1 sellers in AUSTRALIA and has been like this for years. 👍👍👍
The GWM ute is actually bigger, longer and heavier. That's why GWM is 13.4L & ranger is 12.5L per 100 kms. If they were the same size, the GWM should be more efficient.
Can someone please explain how that average fuel consumption of the GWM came to 13.4l/100km??? I own the South African P-Series LT 4x4 model (this is the top spec model in South Africa) and my average for all sorts of driving conditions is MUCH lower. Also - please do a comparison with the Ford 2.0 SINGLE turbo version rather than the 3.2 option for a more accurate comparison. The GWM will crush it (guess why the used the 3.2 in order to avoid Ford to look bad here). Lastly, the GWM's ZF auto box is the best in the world, as found in many other prestigious brands. For is notorious for their auto box failures and issues. While I appreciate the effort for the comparison, I do agree with some others here that it was shallow, and biased. Even if - for some reason - Ford is "marginally" better (which I strongly disagree with) - the word "marginally" certainly does not justify the huge price difference.
well said Leon 💯💯💯💯 ...I must say this is the worst review I've seen from a presenter... this shows that some ford guys find it hard to accept that the GWM outclasses their "well known brand"
They used the 3.2L because you can't get the 2L BiTurbo on the XLS Ranger. If they used an XLT with the BiTurbo it would have been abiut $65000 which is almost double the price of the Great Wall ute.
@@kentaylor2950 Umm, Ford has a 2 litre single turbo model as well, don't they? (at least, here is a single turbo model in South Africa). But I understand your answer. Just proves yet again how overpriced the "established" brands are in comparison to the GWM.
@@LeonSteyn55 Here in SA we have a 2.2L single-turbo Ford with zero of the nice to haves tech in this review for about the same price as the GWM Top spec. You go buy your Ford Rangers, I will get the GWM with all the gear, rock sliders, sports bars, and off-road wheels and tires for less. Let's compare that... I have almost 5000Kms on my GWM and fuel consumption hovers around 10.3 L/100km with a heavy right foot. I just love this thing.
This is pretty biased. Just going over the amount of features the GWM has can take more than 6 minutes. Pandering to bogans will only mean the rest of the population could miss out on great deals
why is features relevant in a 4wd lol, the most relevant thing for a 4wd ute is its off road capabilities, its tow capacity, bed size and engine power and torque figures, of which the Ranger does all better and does it while giving back better fuel economy from a larger engine, its game over when the next gen Ranger drops in partnership with VW and its twin Amarok, V6 diesel in both 190kw 560nm of torque and probably more tech then the GWM
@@GreendragonDMX if you tow 3,500kg in the ranger, you only have 220ish kilos in payload. So if you're 100kg, have a full tank of fuel, and a 40kg dog, you're at your GCM. Don't buy the hype mate, you'll never tow 3500kg with anything more than a bag of bickies on board
Every ute I see reviewed has the magic test of ‘can a pallet fit between the wheel arches?’ and none can. Its what flat beds are for. Stop trying to fit pallets in tub utes. No one cares and no one is going to buy one to load with a forklift ever.
" The new challenger from China swings a massive blow at the Aussie Ford Ranger ? " You mean the Thailand built Ford Ranger. No motor vehicles are currently built in Australia. Stop talking shit.
Interested in your comments. I’ve owned one for 6 years. It’s been flogged relentlessly. Done the lap of Aus, shit tonnes of off-roading, farm work, mums taxi etc. It’s been cheap as chips to run. Average $300 a service over 150000 klm’s. I threw the standard tyres away at 30,000 after a sidewall went bang and put on Falken AT’s. grips well in the wet. Not one issue. Never owned a Ford before this. Probably won’t again as they nothing that suits what I need now. What was your experience?
Very interesting review although I don't think your views were completely neutral. The 4WD assessment I believe could have been explored more than being glanced over. You didn't really go into the quality running gear or ZF 8 speed auto, reliability of such. Auto hunting for gears used to an issue on the Ford. Didn't really go into fit and finish, paint, or warranty. How you mentioned Ford is a more refined car - no its not it might have slightly better ride and power. Didn't mention Eaton rear dif lock. How could you say reliability and serive is unknown. It's been tried and tested components. Previous revision of the engine was in the Steed and other vehicles. Agree resale is unknown but you don't need to pay an extra 20K to start with. No I don't own a Cannon or Ranger. Yes I'm in the market to buy something. Maybe a rating scale on interior, paint, etc could help.
I just bought a Cannon-X. Laid down my $42000 for one with metalic paint and a towbar. I drove every single ute. I found something wrong with every single one. But the Cannon-X did everything the others did, looked Okay doing it, and being that they've made over 200,000 of these cars so far (Australia is LATE to the party on this car) I couldn't see there being any issue with reliability. Being that I'll keep the car for at LEAST 10 years, depreciation isn't an issue. They all look similar - they all drive the same - they all have similar equipment, made by similar companies.... It's all same, same, same. Any of the 'opinions' given by the various muppets claiming to be journalists are just that. Their opinions.
Talking about reliability, GWM is not proven reliable in Australia, but they are proven to be reliable in China. So many offroad clubs and gmw drivers are testing their car in the most harsh desert and Tibet trips. Its like difficult version of Aussie Cape York trips. Ford ranger is proven to be unreliable.
beside the fact that compare the 3.2L Ranger is no sense when the lower power Ranger is on the market as well, compare the 2.2L would be more realistic.... but beside that, it's normal for a 20k dollar more expensive vehicle be better, the point is, the difference in quality is 20k $? in my opinion no, the GWM is very close to the Ranger, or hilux, and the difference in price is massive
“Aussie” Ford Ranger, let’s put that into perspective, it’s built in Thailand like most other dual cab utes except for the Hilux which is still built in Japan. The Ranger is sold basically the same as here all over the Asia Pacific region, South Africa and lots of other places. The only thing Ford Australia did was fine tune the suspension for our conditions. GWM has finalised the purchase of GM’s Thailand plant and will be building the Ute there as well as their Chinese plant with Asia Pacific ones coming out of Thailand eventually. For the money, I’ll be putting my hard earned money on the Cannon X and spec it up to suit my needs and pocket the $10-15k I’ll save on buying an end of lifespan Ranger.
the Ford Ranger is Australian designed and engineered right here in Melbourne at Broadmeadows in fact....it is being build in Thailand, south Africa, and the US....that is the facts..simple..
Iv got myself a little 2011 K2 4x4 GW UTE . ugly front end the 2011 but its a little weapon . strong mitsubishi 4g69 motor . drives smooth and plenty of poke for the little motor it has. im planning on buying the 2022 cannon x after seeing even how my little daily K2 goes . i would rather spend the 20k difference on mods for the GWM. side note . RPW make a turbo kit for the petrol motors . got yourself an EVO Ute making 250rwkw + for 7k hehehe
I need to know as well, every time I turn off lane assist it keeps turning back on when I start the car next time??? How do we turn it off permanently ???
@David D anyway,im happy with my purchase,7 year warranty,5 years on road assist.years to come people will revert back to china materials,aslong as it makes you feel good to be an aussie,good for you mate
@David D china made you,are you having chinese for dinner,boom,i bet ur kids will love chinese too.gotta admit,there food is yum.ofcourse im Aussie dkhead,i just like variety,you cant win.
You could put a little bit of that initial twenty grand saving towards a 2 inch lift and some better quality suspension components and the Great Wall would probably ride as well as if not better than the Ranger; I haven't driven either but based on what I've seen in other reviews it is only the Great Wall's lack of ground clearance that holds it back (a little) off road. And if your thinking about one as a family vehicle, apparently the Great Wall has the most leg and head room in the back seat of any of the dual cabs (short of a RAM or the F150 of course) for sale in Australia at the moment. Rear a/c vents too.
I was hoping to get a Mahindra Thar later this year but the imports have been blocked . I went to price a Jeep Wrangler and almost died of a heart attack, so bloody expensive, no wonder our Chinese utes are a big hit here.. How is it possible for one country to over price and another country to discount vehicles?
Oah - So I tested the GLX-R against the L. The GLX-R had no diff-lock. And for that - it was 4.5K more expensive. So The L had AWD - it's always in 4x4 mode. To get that, you have to buy the GLS or GSR - so now the price differential is 22K. The other side of the equation - the Mitsubishi has that engine. ...
Base model duelcab hilux, bare basics approx 48000, compare that to gwm x model, then you can see the amazing value, even base model at 34000 still kills every other base model with tech and safety
You guys must review cars from Maxus, lynk&co, Geely, and Cherry! These chinese companies are killing it with their tech and affordability. They are all partners with big car companies. Geely even owns Volvo, Lotus and Mercedes.
Most Aussie caravans are 2.5 ton minimum. You want to leave something in reserve. Boats and caravans and ability to use the toys for work and tax is the only reason I will bought a fuel guzzling 4WD.
If I was in the market I couldn't see myself paying the extra 25k for the Ranger,for what they are way to expensive,the ones I see appear to have never been off the road,the only damage on them is from Mum knocking over shopping trolleys as Coles and Woolworths
Wasn’t it Paul Keating from the ALP who said we are Asia? Hence we have no car industry and we pay top dollar across the board for what should be a relative cheap car regardless of brand. Let’s look at other products such as New Zealand brand Fischer and paykel, they stopped manufacturing in Australia and sent their production to China , but walk into any white good store and your still paying top dollar despite production costs being heavily reduced. Then there’s the US range of utes, completely out of reach in price and almost triple in cost compared to the US market, why? Is it our government in general applying taxes to keep 4x4 vehicles off the road and limited in numbers to certain buyers? Why won’t US vehicles land already converted, especially as it drives up the cost to the end user?
We pay a lot in Australia for trademark law allowing company's to set prices, yes off course they don't. But service and distribution costs are sky high as well.
because the GWM is half a generation newer, the next generation of LDV ute is still a couple of years away. but when they finally come, it is almost certain to dwarf the GWM by a fair margin. the least to say should include a 160kw diesel option for higher-spec models, which is currently already available in D90. you can google "Maxxus T80" (LDV's brand name in Chinese market) to have a peek of its concept design. In China it is rumored to have T60, T70 & T80 from low to high end
@@Auzzzie82 If you sell a Hilux for 40k it means you have practically written it off. A milage appropriate aged Hilux will outperform your GWM in resell value. If you think otherwise you are wrong. You can disagree, but you are still wrong.
lets remind people the GWM is also only just coming upto the level of the Ranger thats now a 10 year old platform, come the next gen Ranger the GWm even with the lower price tag wont hold a candle to it, esp if it gets VW V6 engine like its rumoured, Ranger has better build quality, better engine, better fuel economy, can tow more, and has the bigger bed, tech isnt for 4WDs, Ranger is still king
A car in a pretty big purchase like I don’t understand people that buy a Great Wall cars unless you need a cheap run about fleet car you don’t really care about but if you want a keep the car for more then 7 years buy the ranger, if you can’t afford the ranger get a triton or go second hand with a decent brand. There is a reason you don’t see great walls out on the 4wd tracks/touring
Don't know about that. They've made about 200,000 of these utes so far, in 8 different market segments, in the year that the vehicle has been on sale. The engine is a known quantity, being around since 2010 in the previous guise, the electronics are all made by Bosch, pneumatic systems all Continential, trans ZF... I think it's showing that Ford, Nissan, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi are over-charging for the equipment. And we've all forgotten about the Ranger's habit of catching fire - right?
@@tcpnetworks I've seen way too many problems on the Steeds. Engine issues, tranny issues I've never seen a GWM ute last long. Not sure what you mean about catching fire, that was the Kuga's problem not the Ranger and they had transmission issues which were mostly fixed by 2015. I'll stick with Toyota and Isuzu if I want proven reliability.
@@batmanlives6456 im just arguing with a fool here,haha sorry mate,they gunna take roads by storm,see that makita drill you use,china,yea thats right bud,see that flash truck i drive ,china,yea china,do your research,you can make fun all you want at china products,im sure once or twice in your life you will buy China,i hope your not really hating china over a measly flu,anyway i rest my case.Go ChinA,i could go on all day here.
@@bobyazdani4885 You do you, Bob. You do you. There's a Hilux for sale on Carsales - 10 years old, 200,000Ks and they want 40K for it. But you know - a ute made by a Japanese company, in Thailand, using mainly Thai, or Chinese-made parts is better...
What a joke report I’m guessing this report was GWM funded. Before you buy one remember GWM cars like their stable mates Haval, LDV, Chery, MG and the like are divisions of SAIC which is a state company and are imported into Australia in small numbers. None of these brands have a big dealer network, customer service or parts backup. You may also want to think about why GWM was rebranded from Great Wall for a start.
How is it GWM funded? Regardless of after sales support the vehicle itself if fantastic for the price. Also the brands you listed are not part of SAIC appart from MG and LDV. GWM is a seperate thing.
I'd buy second hand before I'd buy GWM. I've heard too many things go wrong with them. Look past the cheap chrome and useless electronics and I know which one I'd go for if I was a tradie after a ute.
Wrong wrong and wrong. You hold a stigma because white Australia was racist against the Chinese brands. I worked for Ford in their marketing team for 10 years in a senior role. We were so worried people would realize the advantage GWM would have when they come out. And now we faced a 20% dip in sales since this GWM ute has come out. People know the GWM car is going to be superior. That's also why our marketing team has halved in size and our bidding options are slimming. There is also works in process for our price drops in 8 years time.
@@kimolock I watched an interesting video the other day. It spoke of how China was once a great proud nation that built great buildings and structures to last hundreds of years due to their morality and beliefs. That all changed around 100 years ago when the CCP took over and made the people worship a corrupt and unfair government instead. Their morals changed and now they have new buildings crumbling within 3 years. Basically, they wouldn't design their cars to last 20 or 30 years. They are flat out designing them to out last the warranty. Add to it rumours of forced labour I think they would care more about money in their pockets than having any pride in their vehicles. I wouldn't be surprised if forums are filled with fake accounts. I cannot trust anything that comes out of China that has not been influenced by an outside non Chinese based company. China is more interested in how it can control and dominate the world than it is in its own peoples welfare and it will cut corners and undercut where ever it can to do so through shiny chrome and lights on the surface to hide the sickening smog of workmanship and pride that is lacking beneath.
@@Michael467012 aaaaaw haven't been in one have you, build quality and drive train are amazing, and thanks for history lesson, but it's a Ute for gods sake you muppet
Pay close attention to the rear wheels of the GWM......notice the inward lean with that 650kg payload? Yeah. The wheels will fall off on a long load carry l suspect.
Just bought GWM Cannon-L about 3 weeks ago & I'm simply in love with its looks, feel and performance of this beast.
Communist
So? Are you brainwashed into a fool by the Murdoch media?
@@andy2906 So? Are you brainwashed into a fool by the Murdoch media?
@@andy2906 Poor Australia is about to become the 51st state of the United States, and we Australians are still there with ideology to criticize the Communist Party, I can only say that you have been brainwashed into idiots by the Murdoch media
@@andy2906 Poor Australia is about to become the 51st state of the United States, and we Australians are still there with ideology to criticize the Communist Party, I can only say that you have been brainwashed into idiots by the Murdoch media
As a Tradie I have owned 2 Great Walls, done hundred of thousands of ks in them, never laid a spanner on either except for servicing. For me the Ranger IS NOT a 20k better car. GWM all the way for me......especially from my experience they are bullet proof
Going to buy mine soon still a bit skeptical though what are some of the disadvantages youve experienced with it
Have you got one of these new models? I want to know if the small engine at 120kw, (unsure of torque) has enough power to satisfy me. Coming from someone that has a 3.2 ranger. Kinda skeptical, but it is good that there is now affordable competition.
@@sylerknight7280
I don't have the new model, but I would have no hesitation in buying another Great Wall, Steed, whatever they are calling them now. This new model looks as though it has all the power you will need, what with the nanny states we all live in now speeding fines will send us broke. I can tell you the older model I had (2018) could cruise at 120ks with ease so the new GWM will do it easier. The secret to all modern diesel engines is change your oil and filter every 5k, they want you to go to service intervals of 15k because they know the motor will wear out twice as fast so they can sell you parts......Good Luck on your new purchase and saving 25k
@@ojfbahf
As a tradie I used mine every day, did about 60k each year, never an issue. After 3 years I traded in for another one, did another 195k in 3 years and retired...... My only expenses was oil and filter every 5k, fuel and air filter every 25k and change oil on both diffs and gearbox every 50k
Hey mate, im planning of buying the Gwm cannon x, do you reckon I should go for it?
Cant see the logic of testing the 3.2L Ranger against the 2.0 L of the GWM
The 2.2L Ranger has less power and torque than the GWM why not the 2.0L single turbo Ranger would have been closer.
A bit weird the engine choice
Talk about biased. Ford hasn’t made a car in Australia for a long time. Stop saying the Ranger is an Aussie car. It’s made in a foreign country and sold all over the world. Do some research on GWM and you will see the big names that back the company. The only people who put down the Cannon are those that spent similar money on a used Hilux and ranger with no warranty and 200k kms on the clock. The GWM is a game changer and will cause the used 4x4 market to tank.
Hey FORK IT, just to clarify, Bruce said "The Ranger's been developed for Australian conditions and it shows" that doesn't insinuate that it has been built here in any way. It simply means the Ranger has been tested and refined on Australian roads prior to production. Thanks
@David D but still can buy iPhone..
@David D same thoughts why to not buy a jeep
@David D what? Plenty of phones are not made in China. What a stupid comment. You better stop using petrol in your non Chinese vehicle as most oil comes from Arab countries. You want a list of atrocities they commit?
The PX series Ranger was designed here for local and world wide use. He never said it was built here.
I drove one of those today. It’s far better than other expensive uts in the market. Overall it took my heart. I love it. The canon x was great. Unfortunately there is no gwm canon x in stock atm.
you talking the gwm ute?
@@james6969 yes mate. Sorry I forgot to mention it earlier
@@karmadeva7691 yeah china cars are abouslty getting improved driving experince and rebliebilty would be middel grade but whats even more crazy is that despite the increase of populairy there have been no reports of recalls for these cars
Well I'm not surprised. They really surprised everyone that they can make high end utes with just that bit more budget to work with.
@@james6969 They usually release them a year or two earlier domestically or in other countries. They can usually iron everything out.
The biggest issue I've heard of so far is LDV's hit and miss infotainment system but it's only software related and they just got a new update that fixes everything.
Forgot to mention gwm has remote start also on keyfob .
Even on base model
617 sales April 2021 averaging around 30% growth per month, largely because many happy owners are natural sales people, so chat to a gwm Ute owner for the facts of how good they are
Just Bought a Brand New GWM - Metalic Black here in Lower Hutt, Wellington. It is a beast guys... loving it everyday !!! It has lots of features which this guy has missed. e.g. It runs on 3 modes, ECO, NORMAL and SPORT. I loved SPORT.... 0 Kms to 60 Kms within few seconds ... unbelievable power for a 2000 CC engine.
@John Holmes if its a cannon x according to people its the best in the range
@John Holmes No. You just hate it because it's Chinese.
@@james6969 I bought GWM UTE CANNON L - Great Value for money.
@@james6969 we don't have the X just the L in New Zealand.
Congratulations you are now part of the communist party of china
The fact that you compare this canon with ford MEANS the ford had lost already ,everything is judged by PRICE PRICE PRICE
with the $20,000 difference for the GWM you can spend a bit more and get the top spec GWM Cannon X and it has even more features including adjustable Steering sensitivity and remote start with the remote. I noticed you didn't mention the Warranty - 7 years for the GWM in Australia with Unlimited Kilometres domestic and 150,000km Commercial. Compared to Rangers only 5 year warranty..
It was a buyast video.
Did you mean 'Biased'?
@@carsales I do believe Rooser Cockburn was attempting to talk like a pirate. If you squint when you read, it gives that impression.
Didn't mention reach adjust was available, while pulling on gwm steering wheel lol
@@kimolock Reach is on the X. With my wife loving the 'far far away' approach to steering - it was important to have.
For the price, I will choose GWM, it’s time for other ute makers dropping their price, as I think it’s over price for most of the ute selling in the market, reason for it people still keep buying it, let’s see what happens if people choose the cheaper price ute.
Reason for the price difference is obvious. Check out the difference in build quality, materials, after market accessories etc etc. the only reason you buy a China vehicle is because you can’t afford a reliable brand name vehicle. Nissan, Ford, isuzu, etc. that’s my opinion and the opinion of thousands of other people. We can’t all be wrong. Also i don’t think the price difference will affect anything. People want quality also ford & Toyota are still number 1 sellers in AUSTRALIA and has been like this for years. 👍👍👍
Saw one today and Holly smoke it looks really good and I mean really good and big
The GWM ute is actually bigger, longer and heavier. That's why GWM is 13.4L & ranger is 12.5L per 100 kms. If they were the same size, the GWM should be more efficient.
theres absolutely no way the GWM is 13.4/100km !!!! Mine has averaged 7.2 for the last 7000km
Exterior and interior wise the GWM looks much nicer and more premium.
Would be good to see musso , t60 , triton and gwm go up against each other. They are similar in price segment.
exactly, maybe musso v t60 v gwm then winner v triton
Triton are good utes.
@@scottandchels6813 what?
@@johnsambar2658 good utes 😆
@@scottandchels6813 Hahaha agreed!
Can someone please explain how that average fuel consumption of the GWM came to 13.4l/100km??? I own the South African P-Series LT 4x4 model (this is the top spec model in South Africa) and my average for all sorts of driving conditions is MUCH lower. Also - please do a comparison with the Ford 2.0 SINGLE turbo version rather than the 3.2 option for a more accurate comparison. The GWM will crush it (guess why the used the 3.2 in order to avoid Ford to look bad here). Lastly, the GWM's ZF auto box is the best in the world, as found in many other prestigious brands. For is notorious for their auto box failures and issues. While I appreciate the effort for the comparison, I do agree with some others here that it was shallow, and biased. Even if - for some reason - Ford is "marginally" better (which I strongly disagree with) - the word "marginally" certainly does not justify the huge price difference.
well said Leon 💯💯💯💯 ...I must say this is the worst review I've seen from a presenter... this shows that some ford guys find it hard to accept that the GWM outclasses their "well known brand"
@@nokocambelngoasheng9279 I wouldn't say the worst. It is nice camera work and the idea of the review is good.
They used the 3.2L because you can't get the 2L BiTurbo on the XLS Ranger. If they used an XLT with the BiTurbo it would have been abiut $65000 which is almost double the price of the Great Wall ute.
@@kentaylor2950 Umm, Ford has a 2 litre single turbo model as well, don't they? (at least, here is a single turbo model in South Africa). But I understand your answer. Just proves yet again how overpriced the "established" brands are in comparison to the GWM.
@@LeonSteyn55 Here in SA we have a 2.2L single-turbo Ford with zero of the nice to haves tech in this review for about the same price as the GWM Top spec. You go buy your Ford Rangers, I will get the GWM with all the gear, rock sliders, sports bars, and off-road wheels and tires for less. Let's compare that...
I have almost 5000Kms on my GWM and fuel consumption hovers around 10.3 L/100km with a heavy right foot. I just love this thing.
Throw 10k into some upgrade for the GWM and it will be better than the ranger and you will save 10k
I think gw will take over all other utes as they are very over priced
Absolutely 💯 GWM Poer Is the best 👉
This is pretty biased. Just going over the amount of features the GWM has can take more than 6 minutes.
Pandering to bogans will only mean the rest of the population could miss out on great deals
And you can be out token communist
why is features relevant in a 4wd lol, the most relevant thing for a 4wd ute is its off road capabilities, its tow capacity, bed size and engine power and torque figures, of which the Ranger does all better and does it while giving back better fuel economy from a larger engine, its game over when the next gen Ranger drops in partnership with VW and its twin Amarok, V6 diesel in both 190kw 560nm of torque and probably more tech then the GWM
@@GreendragonDMX if you tow 3,500kg in the ranger, you only have 220ish kilos in payload. So if you're 100kg, have a full tank of fuel, and a 40kg dog, you're at your GCM. Don't buy the hype mate, you'll never tow 3500kg with anything more than a bag of bickies on board
Forgot to mention the flappy paddle gear shift , the tray is longer than Ranger and this Chinese beast comes with 7-year unlimited warranty
SEVEN!!! 😳
And 5 year on road
And a miserable future in Australia if you help the Chinese
@@andy2906 can it get more miserable here
@@jackhart2369 absolutely could if you help China. You don't realise the freedom we have in a democracy
Cant understand why the reporter constantly says the words "China's Great Wall VS Australia's Ranger, the ranger is also Asian made - Thailand
No mention that GWM cannon come with L2 driving assistant.
And free communism
@@andy2906 moron their built in Thailand ya muppet!
@@andy2906 yaaaay free
@@andy2906 CHINA NUMBA WUN
I’m thinking to get one of gw canon
Every ute I see reviewed has the magic test of ‘can a pallet fit between the wheel arches?’ and none can. Its what flat beds are for. Stop trying to fit pallets in tub utes. No one cares and no one is going to buy one to load with a forklift ever.
You are right and you are wrong lol. The vw Amarok can.
You’re right. Who buys one of these to pick up a pallet of bricks or cement? That shit gets delivered by proper trucks.
Yea mate if i want shift a pallet a job for TNL….
Pretty short comparison. Feels like a lot of footage were left on the cutting floor.
That gorgeous Sapphire Blue on the GWM 🤗
" The new challenger from China swings a massive blow at the Aussie Ford Ranger ? " You mean the Thailand built Ford Ranger. No motor vehicles are currently built in Australia. Stop talking shit.
The one question you didn't ask was would you give the keys to your $50k ute to the apprentice?
Kia and hyandai were laughed at once. So it will be interesting to see how this GWM goes. Perhaps Mazda might get in to bed with them????
They have their utes on the way soon, so goes the rumours
How was the ranger in the wet?
Service costs?
Having owned a ranger I wouldn’t touch one of the pieces of shit ever again!
Interested in your comments. I’ve owned one for 6 years. It’s been flogged relentlessly. Done the lap of Aus, shit tonnes of off-roading, farm work, mums taxi etc. It’s been cheap as chips to run. Average $300 a service over 150000 klm’s. I threw the standard tyres away at 30,000 after a sidewall went bang and put on Falken AT’s. grips well in the wet. Not one issue. Never owned a Ford before this. Probably won’t again as they nothing that suits what I need now. What was your experience?
After Ford closing down all local factories, can you still call it an Aussie Ford Ranger?
well it is designed and devloped here in aus so yeah its aussie but not aussie built
Shame Ranger didn’t included the Falcon petrol L6 cylinder just dated Thai made smokey diesel L5 cylinder.
Very interesting review although I don't think your views were completely neutral. The 4WD assessment I believe could have been explored more than being glanced over. You didn't really go into the quality running gear or ZF 8 speed auto, reliability of such. Auto hunting for gears used to an issue on the Ford. Didn't really go into fit and finish, paint, or warranty. How you mentioned Ford is a more refined car - no its not it might have slightly better ride and power. Didn't mention Eaton rear dif lock. How could you say reliability and serive is unknown. It's been tried and tested components. Previous revision of the engine was in the Steed and other vehicles. Agree resale is unknown but you don't need to pay an extra 20K to start with. No I don't own a Cannon or Ranger. Yes I'm in the market to buy something. Maybe a rating scale on interior, paint, etc could help.
Selling very well
you are correct!!! I find his review very subjective...I also disagree that the Ranger is more refined
I just bought a Cannon-X. Laid down my $42000 for one with metalic paint and a towbar. I drove every single ute. I found something wrong with every single one. But the Cannon-X did everything the others did, looked Okay doing it, and being that they've made over 200,000 of these cars so far (Australia is LATE to the party on this car) I couldn't see there being any issue with reliability. Being that I'll keep the car for at LEAST 10 years, depreciation isn't an issue.
They all look similar - they all drive the same - they all have similar equipment, made by similar companies.... It's all same, same, same. Any of the 'opinions' given by the various muppets claiming to be journalists are just that. Their opinions.
Yeah very subjective review.... Gwm has loads more tech than than ranger. Reliability probably is better too. Oh well.
Resale value is poor, but I'm hearing good reports from owners. The second hand value is even better than new.
Talking about reliability, GWM is not proven reliable in Australia, but they are proven to be reliable in China. So many offroad clubs and gmw drivers are testing their car in the most harsh desert and Tibet trips. Its like difficult version of Aussie Cape York trips. Ford ranger is proven to be unreliable.
ايهما افضل الفورد اسكايب ٢٠٢١ او نيسان اكستريل ٢٠٢١ من الناحية الاقتصادية وسعر الادوات الاحتياطية...وسهولة الصيانة والتصليخ.. واعادة البيع
GWM X Winner
beside the fact that compare the 3.2L Ranger is no sense when the lower power Ranger is on the market as well, compare the 2.2L would be more realistic.... but beside that, it's normal for a 20k dollar more expensive vehicle be better, the point is, the difference in quality is 20k $? in my opinion no, the GWM is very close to the Ranger, or hilux, and the difference in price is massive
“Aussie” Ford Ranger, let’s put that into perspective, it’s built in Thailand like most other dual cab utes except for the Hilux which is still built in Japan.
The Ranger is sold basically the same as here all over the Asia Pacific region, South Africa and lots of other places.
The only thing Ford Australia did was fine tune the suspension for our conditions.
GWM has finalised the purchase of GM’s Thailand plant and will be building the Ute there as well as their Chinese plant with Asia Pacific ones coming out of Thailand eventually.
For the money, I’ll be putting my hard earned money on the Cannon X and spec it up to suit my needs and pocket the $10-15k I’ll save on buying an end of lifespan Ranger.
thought the hilux's where built in Thailand since like 2013?
Hilux is built is Thailand mate
@@Auzzzie82 mine was built in Thailand
And it’s been faultless
@@batmanlives6456 same with my L too mate
the Ford Ranger is Australian designed and engineered right here in Melbourne at Broadmeadows in fact....it is being build in Thailand, south Africa, and the US....that is the facts..simple..
I brought the L last Saturday 👌
I bought one last week....
...engine issues after 1 week...
...Complete Rubbish
@@drphilgee6430 absolute bs
@@drphilgee6430 did u really mate?
Im ford always but $20k dif, im buying the cannon. The 4x2 will suit me fine for suburbia living😀
Iv got myself a little 2011 K2 4x4 GW UTE . ugly front end the 2011 but its a little weapon . strong mitsubishi 4g69 motor . drives smooth and plenty of poke for the little motor it has. im planning on buying the 2022 cannon x after seeing even how my little daily K2 goes . i would rather spend the 20k difference on mods for the GWM.
side note . RPW make a turbo kit for the petrol motors . got yourself an EVO Ute making 250rwkw + for 7k hehehe
Just bought the GWM Ute. Unbelievable value. Love it. But how do you turn off the lane assist permanently. Does anyone know???
Drink less beer. :-)
I need to know as well, every time I turn off lane assist it keeps turning back on when I start the car next time??? How do we turn it off permanently ???
Let me knwo if you figure it out please!!!
Best Canon review I've seen cheers
Bought one a month ago,its awsome ,german engineered motor,gwm will take off,smooth drive,suckers
@David D love the china mate,lifes too short to sweat shit like that,doesnt effect me,i work hard i spend hard,greeny.
@David D nope,drive proud,have a black one ,looks awsome,has all the tech,i like to buy budget smart,oh i bet ur shirt is made in china bud
@David D anyway,im happy with my purchase,7 year warranty,5 years on road assist.years to come people will revert back to china materials,aslong as it makes you feel good to be an aussie,good for you mate
@David D china made you,are you having chinese for dinner,boom,i bet ur kids will love chinese too.gotta admit,there food is yum.ofcourse im Aussie dkhead,i just like variety,you cant win.
You live in Australia,enjoy it,no communism here.and you clearly didnt understand t-Shirt anology.
You could put a little bit of that initial twenty grand saving towards a 2 inch lift and some better quality suspension components and the Great Wall would probably ride as well as if not better than the Ranger; I haven't driven either but based on what I've seen in other reviews it is only the Great Wall's lack of ground clearance that holds it back (a little) off road.
And if your thinking about one as a family vehicle, apparently the Great Wall has the most leg and head room in the back seat of any of the dual cabs (short of a RAM or the F150 of course) for sale in Australia at the moment. Rear a/c vents too.
Waiting for the GWM Mk2 coming up, will be much better and suitable for Aus road
Not a dealer, actually applied to be salesman, but didn't get the job, very impressed with how well engineered these Ute's are
The gwm looks like it has exactly the same engine as the Ssangyong Musso ute.
I was hoping to get a Mahindra Thar later this year but the imports have been blocked . I went to price a Jeep Wrangler and almost died of a heart attack, so bloody expensive, no wonder our Chinese utes are a big hit here.. How is it possible for one country to over price and another country to discount vehicles?
If you want a SUV. I suggest wait a few month. HAVAL H6 HYBRID is coming. HAVAL H6 sale much more than RV4 and CRV in China.
Dont buy Chinese cars people
@@andy2906 most vw audi parts are made in china. even you see the lable "made in germany"
@@andy2906 btw, even ford's production line is made in china😅
@@akltom but not owned by china
@@akltom gwm is OWNED by China german brands just get some parts from China
any idea when the specs for the 2022 Gwm come out ? also dows the 120kw makes any difference to the 140kw in other utes ? cheers
What do you mean by the GWM having rough edges? Are there noticeable irregularities up close?
Why not compare the Great Wall Ute to something of similar value? Bring out the GLX triton!
They couldn't find an 87 model Triton to compare it with.👍
Oah - So I tested the GLX-R against the L. The GLX-R had no diff-lock. And for that - it was 4.5K more expensive. So The L had AWD - it's always in 4x4 mode. To get that, you have to buy the GLS or GSR - so now the price differential is 22K.
The other side of the equation - the Mitsubishi has that engine. ...
Base model duelcab hilux, bare basics approx 48000, compare that to gwm x model, then you can see the amazing value, even base model at 34000 still kills every other base model with tech and safety
You guys must review cars from Maxus, lynk&co, Geely, and Cherry! These chinese companies are killing it with their tech and affordability. They are all partners with big car companies. Geely even owns Volvo, Lotus and Mercedes.
....and BYD. Can't wait.
Communist trash. Watch them rust away.
@@taffy4672 😂 which cave do you live in?
@@taffy4672 by the way, for you info, China is a Socialist country!
@@dannyrao3850 ccp = capitalist communist country.
GWM consider the vehicle resale after 5 years rekiability and parts and service availability in the bush ?
Who is better? Poer ?
I'd want more ground clearance. What's the biggest ATR or muddie that will fit on those wheels without slapping the guard?
Off the topic but does anyone know what soundtracks are playing in the background? Sounded pretty great.
Who the flick in their right mind will tow any more than 3 ton with either?
Exactly mate. That's why I have a Chevy truck here in aus for my heavy loads. Nobody accurately tows over 3t daily or weekly with these utes.
Most Aussie caravans are 2.5 ton minimum. You want to leave something in reserve. Boats and caravans and ability to use the toys for work and tax is the only reason I will bought a fuel guzzling 4WD.
Lol Ford Australia it’s built in Thailand.
If I was in the market I couldn't see myself paying the extra 25k for the Ranger,for what they are way to expensive,the ones I see appear to have never been off the road,the only damage on them is from Mum knocking over shopping trolleys as Coles and Woolworths
Wasn’t it Paul Keating from the ALP who said we are Asia? Hence we have no car industry and we pay top dollar across the board for what should be a relative cheap car regardless of brand. Let’s look at other products such as New Zealand brand Fischer and paykel, they stopped manufacturing in Australia and sent their production to China , but walk into any white good store and your still paying top dollar despite production costs being heavily reduced. Then there’s the US range of utes, completely out of reach in price and almost triple in cost compared to the US market, why? Is it our government in general applying taxes to keep 4x4 vehicles off the road and limited in numbers to certain buyers? Why won’t US vehicles land already converted, especially as it drives up the cost to the end user?
We pay a lot in Australia for trademark law allowing company's to set prices, yes off course they don't. But service and distribution costs are sky high as well.
Gwm is full time 4wd.
You can't underestimate that. We have it in our Mitsi Pajero and it has literally been a lifesaver in the wet on some bad coopers tyres.
Can we put a 140% tariff on Chinese cars please like they did to Australia
Exactly. Or cut political/economic ties altogether. Australia was and can return to self sufficiency.
we should put the "national security" tax on like we did to huawei, boom 1 million percent tax - BANNED!
Blame our own government for this !
20k different. Gwm kills it in value and looks, warranty, features.
GWM looks more decent and pretty
why does everyone want sat nav?
Hey sir people Ute like gwm or Ford me I love like Ford big fan of Ford /dodge/Chrysler
All I will say, give GWM time, they will match up with all other 4 x 4s
mmm GWM 2.0 lt 5 cylinder?????
Wheres the LDV at!
because the GWM is half a generation newer, the next generation of LDV ute is still a couple of years away. but when they finally come, it is almost certain to dwarf the GWM by a fair margin. the least to say should include a 160kw diesel option for higher-spec models, which is currently already available in D90. you can google "Maxxus T80" (LDV's brand name in Chinese market) to have a peek of its concept design. In China it is rumored to have T60, T70 & T80 from low to high end
Of course GWM better, but it’s new in the market, need time to proof it’s value
How much you getting for that GWM when you want to resell 3/4/5 years later?
You would lose more on a hilax or ranger!
@@Auzzzie82 Proof?
@@Rustie_za common sense! If you pay 70k for a hilux n resell it for 40k you lose 30k !
@@Auzzzie82 If you sell a Hilux for 40k it means you have practically written it off. A milage appropriate aged Hilux will outperform your GWM in resell value. If you think otherwise you are wrong. You can disagree, but you are still wrong.
@@Rustie_za no clown , you can buy a 2017 hilux for 40k
Aussie Ford Ranger. Lol Built in Thailand and American Car Manufacturer. Yeah it’s as Aussie as I’m German.
The front grille looks like a Google Maps pin drop or a chrome QAnon logo.....
Haha thanks funny!
Wait till you see musso update grill and ldv t60 grill jeez
lets remind people the GWM is also only just coming upto the level of the Ranger thats now a 10 year old platform, come the next gen Ranger the GWm even with the lower price tag wont hold a candle to it, esp if it gets VW V6 engine like its rumoured, Ranger has better build quality, better engine, better fuel economy, can tow more, and has the bigger bed, tech isnt for 4WDs, Ranger is still king
The GWM front look similar to Toyota HiLux
A car in a pretty big purchase like I don’t understand people that buy a Great Wall cars unless you need a cheap run about fleet car you don’t really care about but if you want a keep the car for more then 7 years buy the ranger, if you can’t afford the ranger get a triton or go second hand with a decent brand. There is a reason you don’t see great walls out on the 4wd tracks/touring
Maybe because there new ?
I can’t believe GWM is not making this model with two seaters cabin and aluminium trays. They are losing a lot of money there.
GWM Cannon 💪
After seeing how reliability on GWMs are in general I would not touch on this at all
Don't know about that. They've made about 200,000 of these utes so far, in 8 different market segments, in the year that the vehicle has been on sale. The engine is a known quantity, being around since 2010 in the previous guise, the electronics are all made by Bosch, pneumatic systems all Continential, trans ZF... I think it's showing that Ford, Nissan, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi are over-charging for the equipment.
And we've all forgotten about the Ranger's habit of catching fire - right?
@@tcpnetworks I've seen way too many problems on the Steeds. Engine issues, tranny issues I've never seen a GWM ute last long. Not sure what you mean about catching fire, that was the Kuga's problem not the Ranger and they had transmission issues which were mostly fixed by 2015. I'll stick with Toyota and Isuzu if I want proven reliability.
@@vanderz1012 dpf
@@vanderz1012 his a simp don't worry
@@reapervills9011 lol noice bruh. To be honest the wife also hates gwm she's a Toyota/Jeep/Ford girl 😎😂😂😂😂😂😂
This video is like comparing diarrhea to a floater; they're comparing two turds to see which one stinks less.
The savings on buying the Chinese ute is tempting, but would you lose your friends buying Chinese?
Haha... you’ll never hear the end of it
@@Cashewnutter112 Im just over this hate China , then we buy all their products. Your money, your choice.
Shallow friends not needed buy as you wish without school yard type attitude
Wow so friends dictate your choices
@@kimolock Chinese ute or friends its a tough call. I'm smart enough not to bargain with my cat.
If it's 20.000dollars cheaper is worth it .
only if it works
If it’s Chinese ,,, good luck mate !!!
Hilux is Australians fave ute
You talking about Ranger?
@@hotrod7603 can you read
That version is 45k
Ela vai comprar a fábrica da Ford Camaçari .
Ranger, no rear fog, no safety triangle as standard.
Probably because it won’t be needed
But a necessity on gwm
The music is terrible OMG! Spoils the review....
Good luck getting parts for the GWM outside of a major city
Easy
7 year for guess what?
@@daniellecarvalho9494 what?
@@jackhart2369 SFA fool
@@batmanlives6456 im just arguing with a fool here,haha sorry mate,they gunna take roads by storm,see that makita drill you use,china,yea thats right bud,see that flash truck i drive ,china,yea china,do your research,you can make fun all you want at china products,im sure once or twice in your life you will buy China,i hope your not really hating china over a measly flu,anyway i rest my case.Go ChinA,i could go on all day here.
Big differents in price you only get what you pay for
Get to know your local tow truck driver when you buy a Chinese Ute. Haha as if ya would buy one.
Literally a Chinese Ranger
Try to sell that shit
Bob just spent $35k on a used hilux with no warranty. Would you like a tissue Bob?
You may like chinese junk, i rather have a used hilux
@@bobyazdani4885 You do you, Bob. You do you. There's a Hilux for sale on Carsales - 10 years old, 200,000Ks and they want 40K for it. But you know - a ute made by a Japanese company, in Thailand, using mainly Thai, or Chinese-made parts is better...
2nd best selling Ute in April over 1600 sold
Made in CHINA is why i would never by one of these Ugly Utes .And the Dealer might chip in a virus for free.
Red China keeps Australian living standards high by buying coal and iron ore. If it wasn't for them we would be all living like Victoria = broke.
What a joke report I’m guessing this report was GWM funded. Before you buy one remember GWM cars like their stable mates Haval, LDV, Chery, MG and the like are divisions of SAIC which is a state company and are imported into Australia in small numbers. None of these brands have a big dealer network, customer service or parts backup. You may also want to think about why GWM was rebranded from Great Wall for a start.
How is it GWM funded? Regardless of after sales support the vehicle itself if fantastic for the price.
Also the brands you listed are not part of SAIC appart from MG and LDV. GWM is a seperate thing.
I'd buy second hand before I'd buy GWM. I've heard too many things go wrong with them. Look past the cheap chrome and useless electronics and I know which one I'd go for if I was a tradie after a ute.
Like all Chinese product 5 minutes into ownership you will regret your choice
Just rubbish
You get what you pay for!
200,000 sales world wide, belong to gwm forum, and 99% love them and they are reliable, many coming over from other brands and very happy they did
Wrong wrong and wrong. You hold a stigma because white Australia was racist against the Chinese brands.
I worked for Ford in their marketing team for 10 years in a senior role. We were so worried people would realize the advantage GWM would have when they come out. And now we faced a 20% dip in sales since this GWM ute has come out. People know the GWM car is going to be superior. That's also why our marketing team has halved in size and our bidding options are slimming.
There is also works in process for our price drops in 8 years time.
@@kimolock I watched an interesting video the other day. It spoke of how China was once a great proud nation that built great buildings and structures to last hundreds of years due to their morality and beliefs. That all changed around 100 years ago when the CCP took over and made the people worship a corrupt and unfair government instead. Their morals changed and now they have new buildings crumbling within 3 years. Basically, they wouldn't design their cars to last 20 or 30 years. They are flat out designing them to out last the warranty. Add to it rumours of forced labour I think they would care more about money in their pockets than having any pride in their vehicles. I wouldn't be surprised if forums are filled with fake accounts. I cannot trust anything that comes out of China that has not been influenced by an outside non Chinese based company. China is more interested in how it can control and dominate the world than it is in its own peoples welfare and it will cut corners and undercut where ever it can to do so through shiny chrome and lights on the surface to hide the sickening smog of workmanship and pride that is lacking beneath.
@@Michael467012 aaaaaw haven't been in one have you, build quality and drive train are amazing, and thanks for history lesson, but it's a Ute for gods sake you muppet
Ha ha ha ha
GWM
Pay close attention to the rear wheels of the GWM......notice the inward lean with that 650kg payload? Yeah. The wheels will fall off on a long load carry l suspect.