Sorry for multiple uploads - firstly to correct the video and then a fault on TH-cam’s end. If you already watched, thanks for sticking with it! Reward yourself with that free sticker…
Good test Tom. I might give this vehicle a chance in 2 model cycles. in the rental business, if it’s not a Hilux or Ranger, it sits unloved on the lot.
its made in chayna. they cant even make a decent childs toy. how do you expect them to make a decent car.. its shyt its rubbish its junk. its like investing the military of the ccp. remember that when they start throwing missiles at us;
@@chuckmaddison2924 you would like to know that they have a car industry that employs people and make millions for the world with world class automation and logistics while our government decided to cheapen out on the car manufacturing sector in Australia and doomed us to purchase foreign imports…
I can't believe how far GWM has come. Absolutely perfect beautiful car! We've taken ours everywhere! Towing our caravan around Australia! Towed on beaches. Heaps of 4x4ing. Love it! ❤️
One thing you seriously missed is the fact that it does have 4 high mode. Press and hold the traction button to activate it. I wish any of the reviews i have seen would have read the manual.
Its good to see some of the cheaper brands getting some form of exposure, especially because of how much it does for the market, and maybe will show the bigger names in the industry and they can calm down on their price tiering, especially when there's companies charges $5000 to put a screen in which costs them a hundred dollars to produce and install
Great review! Bought my X 3 months ago, just did 5,000kms service and added on roll cover and some other accessories. My wife and two kids love it! Of course me too!
Great conclusion. Hopefully this will bring some downwards price competition to the ute market, instead of the race to see who can get away with the highest prices we have seen so far.
If you think Utes/Cars are expensive today you should look into how expensive care were back in the 80's 90's relative to the average wage. Had cars been more expensive than they are today you will be happy to own 2nd hand, happy to repair (since the cost of replacement is much much higher) and the world will be better environmentally since people are willing to repair more. Having these Chinese cars are not only making the pursuit of "NEW cars" the norm but also feeding the "Disposable mentality and life style" we now have. There is a reason why the Disposable mentality is ingrained, that is because cheaper and cheaper replacement products are feeding that upbringing. Point is if things are expensive they will be of higher quality, serviced, repaired, bought back to life and reused. The military (Governments) never believed in the disposable mentality (refurbishing and retrofitting decades old planes, tanks etc not throwing and buying every 4-10 years) so should we.
@@crxdelsolsir plus we don't know anything about the quality of said vehicle. That remains to be seen in the 2 years after the warranty has expired. Most enginering is concise enough to deliberately fail main components and anything not covered can also be much shorter lived. This affects resale value.. and the cost of upgrading for those consumable oriented people. But more suckers will be along for the next generation to keep the cycle going for sure..
@@crxdelsolsir Oooh really? 🧐To purchase items in the 1980’s was definitely NOT expensive..compared how expensive it was in the the Middle Ages! All those consumers complaining about prices from the 1980’s to now, have made vehicles more affordable for YOU today. So let them complain.
Hi Tom...I've been following you and Chasing Cars from the get go. This is the most honest and direct languaged review I've seen you do...and I find that incredibly refreshing. Well done mate...damn good job 👏 👍
That was one of your best reviews- objective with balance of pros and cons and relevant factual commentary on the current ute market- well done- my favourite review channel.
I disagree. I accidentally saw this. But his review is terrible. I wouldn't watch any of them. Absolutely no time to check the vehicle!! I found problems in 2 mins. It's Chinese cheap for a reason.
Nice review Tom! I've actually bought one. Bought the X about 3 months ago and love it :) also glad you guys tracked down an X to review! No one else seems to have been able to!
@@malcaithness9889 I don't really care where a car is made. If it's reliable, does what I want it to without complaining and is the right price, I'll like it.
I agree 100 percent. I remember in the early 2000s I saw some greatwall pickup trucks in Jamaica and I'm still seeing some of them on the roads today. I think the brand didn't take off in Jamaica because of the lack of after sales service.
My father owns a GWM steed 5. Its been holding up for 4 years on the farm and road there are horrific. No major issues with it. I personally prefer my Navara.
@@brucehart4627 My dad had a Navara with 420 000 km mine has 300 000 a lot of the members in the Navara community has 500 000+ with no issues . Why do you think nissan went back to the D40 2.5 engine. Because of it's "piss poor engine". So some research dipshit. Go buy your shity chinese pickup pleaaaase dude.
Great review. The GWM Ute might not be perfect but it’s pushes the expectations of what you can get for the price. Like you said, the established manufacturers who sell less equiped vehicles for much higher prices should take note. On the servicing intervals, perhaps this is a policy to ensure as these utes age they will be more frequently maintained giving people a sense of reliability despite the low entry price? The ZF gearbox, as found in the Amarok is excellent at engine breaking. Good choice GWM.
@@tonys8243 not really under licence. Many of these euro suppliers like Magna/ZF, Bosch, Valeo et al have set up shop in China, to provide for clients like the German brands who are growing increasingly dependent on China (and are building their cars there of course). The truth is that everyone who's anyone in the global car industry is in China trying to get a slice of that huge market and the synergies generated by that production ecosystem are part of what makes GWM capable of selling at these price points.
Here in Tunisia our climate is similar to your in Australia and we have the desert in the south where any 4x4 is put to its limits. The hilux is waaay overpriced!
This will set the cat among the pigeons. Most utes are grossly overpriced because they know they are popular. If they iron out most of the bugs in the next upgrade, I'm in.
@@nicholaskemp2451 what point is your comment supposed to make? That I should worship Chinese goods? The volume of Chinese made goods in the household concerns me. Why does China practically have a monopoly on production? I thought free market economics was meant to remove monopolies. Now we don't have much choice but to buy from China. It's very much our own governments fault that this has happened. To answer your comment more personally, I order and own mostly things made in other countries even if they are more than double the price of Chinese goods. I decided to choose this lifestyle due to constant frustrations with Chinese products either breaking prematurely, being poorly designed or being a downright scam because it didn't work at all. I would be a fool to continue buying from there after so many times being a fool. Dont get me wrong, some products from China are top notch, but I have been spoiled by proper quality goods from Japan, Germany and even from Romania! Its about time the rest of the world got our spending money, not just China.
The reliability of a Triton ,the flexibility of motor, robust body and good overall dependability means I'm not looking for an alternative.......Mitsubishi quality is real.......and worth every penny
two weeks before the review, GWM announced an ECU retune service campaign to address the common complaint about a touchy throttle and power coming out fully too fast instead of linear with the accelerator pad depth. actually some people would add a throttle controller to achieve this "sensitive throttle". so all depends on your driving habit. however GWM is listening, very good.
This segment of the market is so expensive because of the instant Tax write-offs available to business users. So its a distortion. Your conclusion was spot-on. Its a workhorse, not a luxury vehicle. And on that front I think you would be silly to spend more than 40K in this segment now this exists. Reminds me of what Mahindra is doing in the 4WD segment. Back to basics. Although this GWM doesn't look so basic. A friend of mine bought one of these and came over in it. I didn't look at it closely enough and assumed it was a Toyota somthing. Nice Ute.
@@johnmichaels1413 Yes for me. I think it really depends on what you need the ute for. If you are a tradesman always having very heavy load, you might need more powerful ute. It is 2L diesel. I buy this ute because I need real 4X4 to go out for hunting sometimes. I also use it for normal daily drive. It’s powerful enough for me. It’s like driving normal car not a track. It has plenty USB port, even one power point. Cruise control is able to slow down or speed up to set speed automatically to keep the distance from the vehicle at the front. I am happy with this ute. I wish you choose the right ute for your situation. Good luck.
Hi great review Did you mention the diff lock at that price point I’ve owned triton hilux and rodeo The GWM cabin is incredible I cant believe the mid range one is $35k drive away
Its unbelievable and untrue. $38,990 for mid spec was quoted at 2 mins in. Just over $4k cheaper than my new GLX-R Triton will roll out of the showroom. :-)
That’s not the list price of Triton - we don’t take into account negotiation. Equally, you could potentially negotiate a further chunk off the GWM. That’s why we make our price comparisons fair.
I can. The 2 owners of GWM Cannons I have spoken to both have had constant issues, with electronics especially. The warranty is apparently quite good. At least. Anyone who is not looking to buy a bucket of problems should avoid all GWM products like the plague.
I just bought Cannon x, can't wait to pick it up in a week. Just seen your review, it was very in depth compared to the other reviewers. Good, fair review. Thank you.
As a QA Engineer for the last 30+ years I have seen the Chinese products improve to the point that they look very very good. The perception of Quality and finesse is now addressed and most people will not be able to tell the difference between established brands and a Chinese made Ute. What people don’t see is what goes into buildings these cars. Who provides the parts, how the rejects are treated what they do with them? Are they disposed ethically with the regulations? What are the workers been payed and the list goes on. Perhaps the worst problem about any Chinese product is that what they say is usually not what will happen and what will they do, as it has been proven with anything else that comes out of China. Good review as always.
Great review, I think the service intervals are not weird. The first service is after the vehicle has been run in, change the oil great idea. As for the 12 month 10,000k service is better than 15000k service ask any diesel mechanic and most say 10,000 is a better interval. I used to do that with the Ranger that I had. The Chinese will eventually make a very good ute as good or better that the more expensive ones time will tell. This ute seems to be pretty good for the money, warranty is very good. Just one thing what was the GCM of the ute?
I am a HILUX man, The GWM has a great price, 7 year warranty is good, I think you just have to buy the right truck for the job you want it to do. You can buy two GWM for the price of a Hilux that does make me think when Iam looking at the bank account. Graet Video.
I really like the look and size of this ute but would be hesitant to buy one purely based on quality, reliability and durability. Would be great to see long term reviews of the same vehicle especially since buyers are keeping their vehicles for longer and are far more dependent on the reliability and durability…
I presume the the resale loss will be similar at most to big brands the amount i mean as those command a lot higher pruce initially, but you paid a lot less in the first place The story is like the korean cars when they first. Appear years ago
@@hambo76 It definitely will help as GWM who is growing so quickly is more likely to honour it than poor old Ssangyong. What has your experience with customer service been so far? Have you had any niggling issues and if so, how have they been dealt with?
I just bought one (Cannon X 2022) and signed contract literally 5 mins ago.. Went with it because it's just way cheaper than the big 3. Was originally going for the Hilux SR5 but a saving of 15K will allow me to mod the the Cannon X to my liking.. Hopefully this wasn't a mistake or I'll have you to blame for the very convincing review 😁
I've had my Cannon X for just over 3 months now and I honestly can't fault it at all. When considering value-for-money, it's truly at the top. Not even the LDV can beat it. I really appreciate this review as it seems like the most honest and balanced one out of all the publications so far. Also, I'm surprised that they gave you a top-spec Cannon X for your review when everyone else got the mid-spec Cannon L. I think someone at GWM made a mistake there. But seriously, if you're in the market for a new 4x4 dual-cab ute, take a look at the Cannon X as it's definitely worth considering.
@@Wonka_Tonka Yep it's got more power, better safety, better fuel economy, better quality parts (transmission from ZF, 4x4 system from Borg Warner, safety systems from Bosch) and it isn't prone to overheating (unlike the LDV).
I echo your comments such that I purchased a Cannon X after taking a look at and test drove an LDV T60 Luxe model. I paid a bit more but it was so worth it. That 7 year warranty with unlimited kms and 5 years roadside assist cinched the deal for me. I'm looking forward to picking it up soon.
@John Winzil Please.... What's your vehicle channel so we can watch the review you did of the Cannon X and see your supporting evidence for your comment? .......... Pffssst!!!
@John Winzil Yeah.... We're smart enough to know your just a pissed off Ranger Raptor owner who, after watching this video, realised he paid too much for it.
For the LACK of investment the specs look pretty good Tom!🤣 A good mate of mine bought the new D-Max late last year. First thing I noticed was the lack of room in the back of it. I’m just on 6’ & my knees were up against the back of the driving seat. My mates only 5’9”. That’s a plus straight away for the GWM. Good review & honest.😎👍🏼
Great review mate. I’ve had my cannon L for a few months now and put 4,000kms on it. Absolutely love it, looks great, drives great and is perfect for my job (tradie). 👌🏼👍🏼
@My Email main reason I went for L is price and I also like the analog dials on the speedo and rev gauge. But I do like the diamond stitch interior in the x. Awesome Ute either way 👍🏼
Very true, objective, unbiased and fair analysis. I'll give this overall analysis 10 x "likes" if I can. Being made in China with a low price tag does not necessarily mean that it is of poor quality. Anyone owns one of these will definitely agree with me.
We are happy to buy iphones and Teslas made in China. Decent car at fair price. The have come a long way. It is time to let the Toyotas of this world know they are not infallible
Good point but those products are designed, engineered and administered by western companies that use western manufacturing techniques and simply manufacture in China for cheap labour and relaxed environmental restrictions. The build is 100% overseen, governed and directed by the western company whereas when left to their own devices the Chinese way of doing things can be terribly sub par.
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt It cheap labour and relaxed environment regulation is the way to be successful, why India and SE Asian countries cannot compete with China? They have much lower wages and similar environmental policies. By the way, the Chinese labour cost is higher than Latin America, I am not sure if you are aware of that.
The best review I have seen in a long time, great work 👍 I don’t get the attraction to these vehicles unless your a tradie and need a work vehicle that doubles as a family car. They are so compromised and not even that practical. These days we don’t have a lot of choice though as you just can’t buy car based falcon and Holden utes anymore which we’re cheaper, preformed better and had better passive safety. I think Ford Australia missed a massive opportunity to build a dual cab based on the territory. It would have had car like handling and safety while meeting the tradie brief. The cost of dual cabs is insane, some climbing over $80k!
Loading up with bikes hanging over the tailgate, trips to Bunnings, hard tonneau with roof rails, canopy with sliding cabinets, they're flexible vehicles if you actually use them for more than a trip to Coles.
Hay, l like the looks and specs of the soon to be release tank 300 from a subdivision of GWM and it's a hybrid to boot! Lets see how it preforms on and off road?
@George G Yep, and i believe in 10 years most countries will have huge tariffs on china due to their policies. Getting parts and support for chinese cars will be hard.
@@2157AF due to their policies? You sure it’s not us that aggravated China by sending warships yo their backyard and interfering in their internal affairs
I don't think I'm a badge snob -- I currently own a Kia and a Hyundai, but have gone through the usual suspects as Mazda, Ford, Holden, Jeep, etc. I also thought Toyota's are boring but after 12 months of waiting, I'm soon going to be a RAV4 owner. Having said all that, I honestly didn't think I'd be interested in a Chinese brand but your review has completely changed my mind. I can totally see the value proposition in this truck. You're the first reviewer to mention that safety equipment are from the same suppliers as other brands -- that was my main concern and you've definitely addressed it. Well done! 👏🍻👍
The early Great Walls ran a Triton powertrain but it was made under license but Great Wall and was complete junk. I’ve seen wheel bearings, transmissions, head gaskets & rubber components like hoses & belts fail in under 2 years/50,000k
@@alanOHALAN true, but the warranty doesn’t cover perishables like belts, hoses, bearings & clutches. At least it didn’t last time. The head gasket & gearbox were covered but the ute sat at the dealer for 2 months waiting for parts.
@@ashdivakaran9664 oh i see, but even BMW and Mercedes are using cheap plastics. it is a common problem. waiting for parts for 2 months because of the pandemic?
@@alanOHALAN Nah, this was in 2016, the previous generation ute. Plastics wasn’t the issue, all the rubber parts perished. BMW & Mercedes build junk too but different market and different uses for them. You won’t see a BMW on a construction site
This is my first Ute and I made the logical choice and went with the GWM because yeah like you said.. I just couldn’t justify the difference in such a price hike.. and it was all wise tales of Hilux etc..
Great review Tom! Not a big issue, but I think from a marketing point of view, GWM would be better to just drop the 'Ute' tag and go with Cannon, so as in a GWM Cannon ute. I've heard a few people refer to these as just Cannons anyway, so I don't think the 'Cannon' name would be too much of an issue for the Australian market. Not that I'm a ute guy and probably would never buy one, unless Ford Australia decides to bring in the Maverick, or Renault brings in the Duster Oroch, I'd have no problem buying one of these.
@@tsv83rotors - Actually, in Australia it's official name is GWM Ute, Cannon is used as a trim level/spec name, which is mentioned at the beginning of this clip. There is the GWM Ute Cannon, the GWM Ute Cannon-L and the GWM Ute Cannon-X. I just think GWM should drop the 'Ute' tag from it's official name in Australia and just call it the GWM Cannon. People call them utes here regardless.
I will be interested to see what ANCAP rating they get when they finally get around to testing it... If it gets 5 stars it could really shake things up a bit. I will also be interested to see how we go with long term reliability but we wont know that for 5 years or so.
To be honest, the ANCAP standard is not as strong as China's domestic industrial standard. That means the manufacturer must have full ability to get a 5-start rating, the problem is whether they achieved it for sure.
Great review cheers but the car you were reviewing is actually the top spec X as that spec is the only one with telescopic steering mount, wireless phone charger & the cheq design on the doors. I’m going to get a new ute the end of this year and your review helps so thanks mate
Went with a Dmax for reliability, most recently updated and safety. Am I thrilled with it? No. Being my first dual cab ute after nothing but wagons it'll be my last.
I was never really interested in one as a ute, mainly because of the price and being Chinese. I was given one for a few days as a loan car. Im impressed and would seriously consider one when i replace my existing car.
I have had my cannon ute in New Zealand for the last month It is a great vehicle but we seem to get a few less things then you guys in Australia we don't get the wireless charger and we don't get the quilted Seats & we only get 5 years warranty It is a bit annoying that it does a DPF burn off around every 450 kmeters so almost 2 × each tank fill
Those 18” wheels just look totally inadequate on a truck that big. So hard to judge these vehicles when they’re unloaded but appreciate the difficulties with lockdown. Mind you Bunnings was open:) I’d also like to see how they hold up for rust, but certainly it’s cheap. Very good review.
I've got an X like the one reviewed here and personally I think the interior is easily the best looking of all the competitors. Especially at the price point. Lacks a little refinement like was said but honestly none of them make the car a pain to live with daily. It has nothing that I find particularly annoying. Mayyyybe I wish the stereo packed a little more punch but nothing a speaker swap won't fix.
Mitsubishi triton used to be the best value Ute on the market, back to 8 years ago I only paid 38k for my brand new dual cab triton. Now all the Ute is overpriced include Triton. Work hose can not be that expensive like 65 to 70k ...
I am eagerly waiting on my new Triton to arrive. In GLX-R spec its $43,250- on the road. Still good value I reckon. And certainly not "double" the cost of this Chinese contender.
Excellent video and analysis, buy the GWM Ute, visit with it to the south of Chile, Nahuelbuta National Park, winter season, I walked mud roads that covered the wheels, it is a beast and very agile, it has no comparison is much better interior or exterior than the other brands, the road to the park is aggressive in curves, water and mud perches, the truck managed to board obstacles that I didn't think I would achieve, it wasn't necessary to press the 4L button, this machine it will be a headache for ford, nissan, chevrolet and other brands.
Great review mate! Top spec Bakkies (utes) are also very expensive in South Africa especially the ones aimed at the leisure market... The value that is on offer here from GWM cannot be ignored...It is time for the bakkie/ute market to be shaken up and this ute is doing it....If GWM do some further fine tuning and refinement of various areas as mentioned by you and other credible reviewers, I forsee a major sh@t storming brewing for the other big names in the industry... Cheers!
Have owned 3 Twin cabs Hilux, Rodeo,& currently driveing a 2011 spanish assembled Navara. You have my attention on that revue. Must say though all the Nissan's we have had have not let us down. Pathfinder, Bluebird, 2 XTrails ,Pulsar. So i am kinda fixed .But Bang fo Buck just Sayin!!!
Great Wall utes are a perfect example of 'you get what you pay for'. They are 'mutton dressed as lamb'. You can't pay 33% less (than competitors) and not compromise quality and performance.
I saw one in heavy traffic a month ago. His automatic transmission went on him. As I slowly passed he was trying to move the stick up and back. Nothing.
there must be something about this vehicle because i live in regional NSW and seeing lots of them on the road, not a mention of the best sold cars lists though. Great review Tom.
The gist of the review: It's really not that good at all, if you compare it to these other utes twice the price it's not that, hmm, it's actually on par with some of them, and if you compare this (insert feature) it's better than most. His biggest complaint was based upon the display not being intuitive enough, so basically he didn't take the time to know how to use it properly.
I have one the only problem is the software. Look under it it has a borg Warner transmission a ZF gearbox and an air to air oil cooler for towing they are not rubbish they are under powered , there chassis is very strong. I love it ,it needs a better dealer network
Sorry for multiple uploads - firstly to correct the video and then a fault on TH-cam’s end. If you already watched, thanks for sticking with it! Reward yourself with that free sticker…
STICKERS!
Good test Tom. I might give this vehicle a chance in 2 model cycles. in the rental business, if it’s not a Hilux or Ranger, it sits unloved on the lot.
@Todd m Driven one then?
its made in chayna. they cant even make a decent childs toy. how do you expect them to make a decent car.. its shyt its rubbish its junk. its like investing the military of the ccp. remember that when they start throwing missiles at us;
So its not that the GWM ute is cheap, its that the others are overpriced.
Exactly. If you are going to work on a mine site buy a Hiace but for your suburban tradie one of these is more than adequate.
The Great wall is overpriced. Considering what the slaves get paid to build it .
@@chuckmaddison2924 Still more than Australian autoworkers.
@@chuckmaddison2924 you would like to know that they have a car industry that employs people and make millions for the world with world class automation and logistics while our government decided to cheapen out on the car manufacturing sector in Australia and doomed us to purchase foreign imports…
@@macca2342 The lot I work for employ more managers to handle customer experience. They believe people that fix the problems are not really necessary.
I can't believe how far GWM has come. Absolutely perfect beautiful car!
We've taken ours everywhere! Towing our caravan around Australia!
Towed on beaches. Heaps of 4x4ing. Love it! ❤️
You get your 50c cadre
@@drphilgee6430 what does this mean? Lol
@wheelsbytheocean , watched your show on TH-cam, it's great!
@rowin1986 thanks mate, cheers for watching! Glad ya love it
One thing you seriously missed is the fact that it does have 4 high mode. Press and hold the traction button to activate it. I wish any of the reviews i have seen would have read the manual.
Cross Country Expert mode isn't in the manual.
As Hambo said...it isn't in the manual. I discovered that feature in forums and confirmed by a dealer😐
The Cannon does come with a 4H option. If you hold down Traction control button for 5 sec you enter Expert Cross Country Mode which is dedicated 4H.
That's right, all the reviews don't mention this.
@@lindonjo That's because GWM neglected to both mention it in the manual, and to reviewers!
That's the self destruct button there first like e of defence you silly little boy
@David Squibular shouldn't use proper 4h on hard surfaces, just use the normal mode which I believe is a 4h constant or on demand 4wd
@@lindonjo no one reads the owners manual!!! 🙂
Brought eight canon for my company fleet, save $240000+ if we go for Toyota or Nissan
Beautiful Ute, !!! I took one for a spin at the dealership and straight away bought one. It’s a reasonable vehicle.
Its good to see some of the cheaper brands getting some form of exposure, especially because of how much it does for the market, and maybe will show the bigger names in the industry and they can calm down on their price tiering, especially when there's companies charges $5000 to put a screen in which costs them a hundred dollars to produce and install
Totally agree. Here in Tunisia they charge 1000 Eur for a shitty screen in a peugeot? For what? it is a gimmick anyway.
Great review! Bought my X 3 months ago, just did 5,000kms service and added on roll cover and some other accessories. My wife and two kids love it! Of course me too!
Great conclusion. Hopefully this will bring some downwards price competition to the ute market, instead of the race to see who can get away with the highest prices we have seen so far.
Thanks! And yes, I agree.
If you think Utes/Cars are expensive today you should look into how expensive care were back in the 80's 90's relative to the average wage.
Had cars been more expensive than they are today you will be happy to own 2nd hand, happy to repair (since the cost of replacement is much much higher) and the world will be better environmentally since people are willing to repair more.
Having these Chinese cars are not only making the pursuit of "NEW cars" the norm but also feeding the "Disposable mentality and life style" we now have.
There is a reason why the Disposable mentality is ingrained, that is because cheaper and cheaper replacement products are feeding that upbringing.
Point is if things are expensive they will be of higher quality, serviced, repaired, bought back to life and reused.
The military (Governments) never believed in the disposable mentality (refurbishing and retrofitting decades old planes, tanks etc not throwing and buying every 4-10 years) so should we.
@@crxdelsolsir plus we don't know anything about the quality of said vehicle. That remains to be seen in the 2 years after the warranty has expired.
Most enginering is concise enough to deliberately fail main components and anything not covered can also be much shorter lived.
This affects resale value.. and the cost of upgrading for those consumable oriented people. But more suckers will be along for the next generation to keep the cycle going for sure..
@@crxdelsolsir Oooh really? 🧐To purchase items in the 1980’s was definitely NOT expensive..compared how expensive it was in the the Middle Ages!
All those consumers complaining about prices from the 1980’s to now, have made vehicles more affordable for YOU today. So let them complain.
How many has these sold so far in 2021 YTD ?
Hi Tom...I've been following you and Chasing Cars from the get go. This is the most honest and direct languaged review I've seen you do...and I find that incredibly refreshing. Well done mate...damn good job 👏 👍
That was one of your best reviews- objective with balance of pros and cons and relevant factual commentary on the current ute market- well done- my favourite review channel.
I disagree. I accidentally saw this. But his review is terrible. I wouldn't watch any of them. Absolutely no time to check the vehicle!!
I found problems in 2 mins. It's Chinese cheap for a reason.
@@ty4289 yeah, people are really going to listen to you with comments like that.
@@ty4289jealousy.
Nice review Tom! I've actually bought one. Bought the X about 3 months ago and love it :) also glad you guys tracked down an X to review! No one else seems to have been able to!
Weirdly, GWM told me it was the L! But there you go … the X.
@@chasingcars That's because the fuckers don't know their arse from their elbow.
The communists that want to destroy your country are most grateful. Your ancestors would be appalled.
Ditto all the dissenters comments. You aren't Australian if you buy or support CCP funded manufacturing. Go down a long hall of mirrors ...
@@malcaithness9889 I don't really care where a car is made. If it's reliable, does what I want it to without complaining and is the right price, I'll like it.
I agree GWM Ute does what a Ute is suppose to do a simple agricultural vehicle we really need this in Jamaica 🇯🇲
I agree 100 percent. I remember in the early 2000s I saw some greatwall pickup trucks in Jamaica and I'm still seeing some of them on the roads today. I think the brand didn't take off in Jamaica because of the lack of after sales service.
My father owns a GWM steed 5. Its been holding up for 4 years on the farm and road there are horrific. No major issues with it. I personally prefer my Navara.
I think this cannon is leagues ahead of the Steed.
Navara have a s*** engine in the D40 and their ride is piss poor
@@brucehart4627 My dad had a Navara with 420 000 km mine has 300 000 a lot of the members in the Navara community has 500 000+ with no issues . Why do you think nissan went back to the D40 2.5 engine. Because of it's "piss poor engine". So some research dipshit. Go buy your shity chinese pickup pleaaaase dude.
@@munchiesgaming3067 how many diffs and clutches in 500k ?
love how people get so upset because they just spent 55,000 on a ute that does the same job
well our work were gret wall cars and they were all nearly dead after 8 years on the road buckets of shit id spend the extra
Reliability..is key good luck you get what you paid for
@@reapervills9011 I mean nobody knows how to tow a gwm ute because they never had to, that's a good sign.
Great review. Very informative. Just test drove the L variant and I was very impressed for the price point. So much so, I've decided to buy one.
great review, i have this ute for two weeks, it is so much pleasure to drive and so much enjoyable the interior, great ute in the great price.
@ chasing cars, It has 4H , press and hold traction control button to activate , its called cross country expert mode.
How interesting!
Great review. The GWM Ute might not be perfect but it’s pushes the expectations of what you can get for the price. Like you said, the established manufacturers who sell less equiped vehicles for much higher prices should take note. On the servicing intervals, perhaps this is a policy to ensure as these utes age they will be more frequently maintained giving people a sense of reliability despite the low entry price? The ZF gearbox, as found in the Amarok is excellent at engine breaking. Good choice GWM.
Just designed to keep the b*stards honest!
How does the gearbox break the engine? Surely "brake"?
You will find no mater what brand they put on major engine and driveline parts it's all made in China under license.
@@tonys8243 not really under licence. Many of these euro suppliers like Magna/ZF, Bosch, Valeo et al have set up shop in China, to provide for clients like the German brands who are growing increasingly dependent on China (and are building their cars there of course). The truth is that everyone who's anyone in the global car industry is in China trying to get a slice of that huge market and the synergies generated by that production ecosystem are part of what makes GWM capable of selling at these price points.
Here in Tunisia our climate is similar to your in Australia and we have the desert in the south where any 4x4 is put to its limits. The hilux is waaay overpriced!
I hope this puts a rocket up the established players in this segment
It will not, Hilux and D-Max are the benchmarks.
@John Winzil As distinct from the well healed persons shit box?
Brilliant review. Good to see someone actually being unbiased.
This will set the cat among the pigeons. Most utes are grossly overpriced because they know they are popular. If they iron out most of the bugs in the next upgrade, I'm in.
Thanks for supporting Xi and his military.
@@sofascialistadankulamegado1781 Mate...do you even know or care about how much stuff you own is made in China?
@@nicholaskemp2451 what point is your comment supposed to make? That I should worship Chinese goods?
The volume of Chinese made goods in the household concerns me. Why does China practically have a monopoly on production? I thought free market economics was meant to remove monopolies. Now we don't have much choice but to buy from China. It's very much our own governments fault that this has happened.
To answer your comment more personally, I order and own mostly things made in other countries even if they are more than double the price of Chinese goods. I decided to choose this lifestyle due to constant frustrations with Chinese products either breaking prematurely, being poorly designed or being a downright scam because it didn't work at all. I would be a fool to continue buying from there after so many times being a fool. Dont get me wrong, some products from China are top notch, but I have been spoiled by proper quality goods from Japan, Germany and even from Romania!
Its about time the rest of the world got our spending money, not just China.
@@sofascialistadankulamegado1781 I'm on the verge of buying me one, I can feel the +10 000 Social Credits flowing through my veins
@@Nothing-rq6ze 😂🤣
It makes a lot of sense indeed.
The reliability of a Triton ,the flexibility of motor, robust body and good overall dependability means I'm not looking for an alternative.......Mitsubishi quality is real.......and worth every penny
two weeks before the review, GWM announced an ECU retune service campaign to address the common complaint about a touchy throttle and power coming out fully too fast instead of linear with the accelerator pad depth. actually some people would add a throttle controller to achieve this "sensitive throttle". so all depends on your driving habit. however GWM is listening, very good.
I like my power coming out fully
This segment of the market is so expensive because of the instant Tax write-offs available to business users. So its a distortion. Your conclusion was spot-on. Its a workhorse, not a luxury vehicle. And on that front I think you would be silly to spend more than 40K in this segment now this exists. Reminds me of what Mahindra is doing in the 4WD segment. Back to basics. Although this GWM doesn't look so basic. A friend of mine bought one of these and came over in it. I didn't look at it closely enough and assumed it was a Toyota somthing. Nice Ute.
The Foton Ute is more basic. Maybe less to go wrong, but all really unproven yet on the market.
I bought Cannon L in May. It's better than I expected. Love it!
Worth getting then? I’m seriously thinking about it
@@johnmichaels1413 Yes for me. I think it really depends on what you need the ute for. If you are a tradesman always having very heavy load, you might need more powerful ute. It is 2L diesel. I buy this ute because I need real 4X4 to go out for hunting sometimes. I also use it for normal daily drive. It’s powerful enough for me. It’s like driving normal car not a track. It has plenty USB port, even one power point. Cruise control is able to slow down or speed up to set speed automatically to keep the distance from the vehicle at the front. I am happy with this ute. I wish you choose the right ute for your situation. Good luck.
@@peterzhou6046 thanks for that appreciate it 👍👍
I bought an X end of Apr and it's fabulous ute
Hi great review
Did you mention the diff lock at that price point
I’ve owned triton hilux and rodeo
The GWM cabin is incredible
I cant believe the mid range one is $35k drive away
Its unbelievable and untrue. $38,990 for mid spec was quoted at 2 mins in. Just over $4k cheaper than my new GLX-R Triton will roll out of the showroom. :-)
That’s not the list price of Triton - we don’t take into account negotiation. Equally, you could potentially negotiate a further chunk off the GWM. That’s why we make our price comparisons fair.
I can. The 2 owners of GWM Cannons I have spoken to both have had constant issues, with electronics especially. The warranty is apparently quite good. At least. Anyone who is not looking to buy a bucket of problems should avoid all GWM products like the plague.
Pricing of utes is getting stupid in AU. This is probably in my price range but my primary use is off-roading, not as a workhorse.
You should wait to see if mahindra 300 or tank (keep copy) comes to oz They’ll be around $25k.
This ute is great* bought one had its first service drives a dream extremely happy*****
Glad you're happy with it.
50 cents army
CCP bot!
Dude, its only had its first service, lets see how it goes getting to 200k
@@jacobcuntington2540 Dude Deanne is a CCP bot learn about their cunnning online rackets.
I just bought Cannon x, can't wait to pick it up in a week. Just seen your review, it was very in depth compared to the other reviewers.
Good, fair review.
Thank you.
Good review mate.
Thanks Max.
As a QA Engineer for the last 30+ years I have seen the Chinese products improve to the point that they look very very good. The perception of Quality and finesse is now addressed and most people will not be able to tell the difference between established brands and a Chinese made Ute. What people don’t see is what goes into buildings these cars. Who provides the parts, how the rejects are treated what they do with them? Are they disposed ethically with the regulations? What are the workers been payed and the list goes on. Perhaps the worst problem about any Chinese product is that what they say is usually not what will happen and what will they do, as it has been proven with anything else that comes out of China. Good review as always.
Why support their economy?
@@twinshock175 good question, people need to see and make a decision when they purchase products what is it that has priority.
Great review, I think the service intervals are not weird. The first service is after the vehicle has been run in, change the oil great idea. As for the 12 month 10,000k service is better than 15000k service ask any diesel mechanic and most say 10,000 is a better interval. I used to do that with the Ranger that I had. The Chinese will eventually make a very good ute as good or better that the more expensive ones time will tell. This ute seems to be pretty good for the money, warranty is very good. Just one thing what was the GCM of the ute?
I am a HILUX man, The GWM has a great price, 7 year warranty is good, I think you just have to buy the right truck for the job you want it to do. You can buy two GWM for the price of a Hilux that does make me think when Iam looking at the bank account. Graet Video.
I really like the look and size of this ute but would be hesitant to buy one purely based on quality, reliability and durability.
Would be great to see long term reviews of the same vehicle especially since buyers are keeping their vehicles for longer and are far more dependent on the reliability and durability…
I agree with your summation. However, my biggest concern would be the gamble on resale value. Time will tell if the gamble pays off or not....
7 year warranty. The way GMW is going, reputation and price will only go up.
I presume the the resale loss will be similar at most to big brands the amount i mean as those command a lot higher pruce initially, but you paid a lot less in the first place
The story is like the korean cars when they first. Appear years ago
@@billcatopodis9176 I imagine it would command a reasonable resale in 5 years time if it has 2 years of warranty left for the next owner!
@@hambo76 It definitely will help as GWM who is growing so quickly is more likely to honour it than poor old Ssangyong. What has your experience with customer service been so far? Have you had any niggling issues and if so, how have they been dealt with?
I just bought one (Cannon X 2022) and signed contract literally 5 mins ago.. Went with it because it's just way cheaper than the big 3. Was originally going for the Hilux SR5 but a saving of 15K will allow me to mod the the Cannon X to my liking.. Hopefully this wasn't a mistake or I'll have you to blame for the very convincing review 😁
You’re cheap 😂 you should have got the hilux like 99% of aussies would do
Personally I dislike the huge chrome front grill.
For me it’s the hideous large circle in it.
Easy to fix with some carbon tape.
Yeah me to, sorta looks like a really big plastic tonka-toy.
Thanks for the review. Put a deposit down on one today, picking it up on Friday. Really looking forward to it, the test drive was fantastic.
Great review Tom. ( again )
I've had my Cannon X for just over 3 months now and I honestly can't fault it at all. When considering value-for-money, it's truly at the top. Not even the LDV can beat it. I really appreciate this review as it seems like the most honest and balanced one out of all the publications so far. Also, I'm surprised that they gave you a top-spec Cannon X for your review when everyone else got the mid-spec Cannon L. I think someone at GWM made a mistake there. But seriously, if you're in the market for a new 4x4 dual-cab ute, take a look at the Cannon X as it's definitely worth considering.
how does it compare to the LDV ? look like it has more power
@@Wonka_Tonka Yep it's got more power, better safety, better fuel economy, better quality parts (transmission from ZF, 4x4 system from Borg Warner, safety systems from Bosch) and it isn't prone to overheating (unlike the LDV).
I echo your comments such that I purchased a Cannon X after taking a look at and test drove an LDV T60 Luxe model. I paid a bit more but it was so worth it. That 7 year warranty with unlimited kms and 5 years roadside assist cinched the deal for me. I'm looking forward to picking it up soon.
@John Winzil Please.... What's your vehicle channel so we can watch the review you did of the Cannon X and see your supporting evidence for your comment? .......... Pffssst!!!
@John Winzil Yeah.... We're smart enough to know your just a pissed off Ranger Raptor owner who, after watching this video, realised he paid too much for it.
For the LACK of investment the specs look pretty good Tom!🤣 A good mate of mine bought the new D-Max late last year. First thing I noticed was the lack of room in the back of it. I’m just on 6’ & my knees were up against the back of the driving seat. My mates only 5’9”. That’s a plus straight away for the GWM. Good review & honest.😎👍🏼
Great review mate. I’m buying one 👍
Great review mate. I’ve had my cannon L for a few months now and put 4,000kms on it. Absolutely love it, looks great, drives great and is perfect for my job (tradie). 👌🏼👍🏼
@My Email main reason I went for L is price and I also like the analog dials on the speedo and rev gauge. But I do like the diamond stitch interior in the x. Awesome Ute either way 👍🏼
Excellent in-depth review. 10/10..
Difficult to overlook the GWM vehicle range.. Price $$.. Quality features…Finish.. !?
Thanks Murray.
Love this. Thank you. This has answered a lot of our questions and We have since purchased a 2021 cannon x thanks to your review.
I watched this model being tested in South Africa. It was pit against the lowest model double cab Ford. Did you pick up any rattle?
Very true, objective, unbiased and fair analysis. I'll give this overall analysis 10 x "likes" if I can. Being made in China with a low price tag does not necessarily mean that it is of poor quality. Anyone owns one of these will definitely agree with me.
They're actually made in Thailand like all the others. But Chinese designed. I own one and love it
We are happy to buy iphones and Teslas made in China. Decent car at fair price. The have come a long way. It is time to let the Toyotas of this world know they are not infallible
Good point but those products are designed, engineered and administered by western companies that use western manufacturing techniques and simply manufacture in China for cheap labour and relaxed environmental restrictions. The build is 100% overseen, governed and directed by the western company whereas when left to their own devices the Chinese way of doing things can be terribly sub par.
@@confuzsays7196 You're being kind with 'fall way short'. I have more expletive descriptions of it.
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt cannot will not
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt It cheap labour and relaxed environment regulation is the way to be successful, why India and SE Asian countries cannot compete with China? They have much lower wages and similar environmental policies. By the way, the Chinese labour cost is higher than Latin America, I am not sure if you are aware of that.
A iPhone doesn't speed you down a motorway at 110kph.
The best review I have seen in a long time, great work 👍 I don’t get the attraction to these vehicles unless your a tradie and need a work vehicle that doubles as a family car. They are so compromised and not even that practical. These days we don’t have a lot of choice though as you just can’t buy car based falcon and Holden utes anymore which we’re cheaper, preformed better and had better passive safety. I think Ford Australia missed a massive opportunity to build a dual cab based on the territory. It would have had car like handling and safety while meeting the tradie brief. The cost of dual cabs is insane, some climbing over $80k!
Loading up with bikes hanging over the tailgate, trips to Bunnings, hard tonneau with roof rails, canopy with sliding cabinets, they're flexible vehicles if you actually use them for more than a trip to Coles.
They make more sense when you consider their genuine off road ability .
Compromised OR the best of both worlds?
Hay, l like the looks and specs of the soon to be release tank 300 from a subdivision of GWM and it's a hybrid to boot! Lets see how it preforms on and off road?
$65 grand for a new Hilux is just theft!
@George G Yep, and i believe in 10 years most countries will have huge tariffs on china due to their policies. Getting parts and support for chinese cars will be hard.
Hilux is taking the piss out of people !!
@@2157AF due to their policies? You sure it’s not us that aggravated China by sending warships yo their backyard and interfering in their internal affairs
@George G if you want to get there, get a Great Wall, if you want to come back, get a Toyota 👍
@@2157AF Google the term "wumao" , you won't take all these too seriously.
Good sound advice put across very well,
No mention of there being no ancap rating and that gwm have generally been woeful in safety tests…
The Cannon ute is going through the final rounds of ANCAP testing, confirmed by ANCAP themselves.
5 star ANCAP Safety rating.. lol best in its class
@@cooperodonnell6704 where did it get 5?
I don't think I'm a badge snob -- I currently own a Kia and a Hyundai, but have gone through the usual suspects as Mazda, Ford, Holden, Jeep, etc. I also thought Toyota's are boring but after 12 months of waiting, I'm soon going to be a RAV4 owner. Having said all that, I honestly didn't think I'd be interested in a Chinese brand but your review has completely changed my mind. I can totally see the value proposition in this truck. You're the first reviewer to mention that safety equipment are from the same suppliers as other brands -- that was my main concern and you've definitely addressed it. Well done! 👏🍻👍
How long before it starts to rust, it will be long gone before my Hilux.
Great review you have made up my mind in choosing the cannon x
One of my friends has one and loves it
Thanks chasing cars
When you gonna test drive the HAVAL H6? looking forward to it
There is one in the garage at the moment.
@@chasingcars is haval h6 ultra awd?
Great review, one of the best I've seen.
The early Great Walls ran a Triton powertrain but it was made under license but Great Wall and was complete junk.
I’ve seen wheel bearings, transmissions, head gaskets & rubber components like hoses & belts fail in under 2 years/50,000k
thats why it is giving 7 years warranty
@@alanOHALAN true, but the warranty doesn’t cover perishables like belts, hoses, bearings & clutches. At least it didn’t last time.
The head gasket & gearbox were covered but the ute sat at the dealer for 2 months waiting for parts.
@@ashdivakaran9664 oh i see, but even BMW and Mercedes are using cheap plastics. it is a common problem. waiting for parts for 2 months because of the pandemic?
@@alanOHALAN Nah, this was in 2016, the previous generation ute.
Plastics wasn’t the issue, all the rubber parts perished. BMW & Mercedes build junk too but different market and different uses for them. You won’t see a BMW on a construction site
my v200 tdi has run like a dream for 4+years over 80k on the clock and i definitely treat it harder than i should i.e work and play..
Do they still have asbestos brakes?
No, good comment genius
This is my first Ute and I made the logical choice and went with the GWM because yeah like you said.. I just couldn’t justify the difference in such a price hike.. and it was all wise tales of Hilux etc..
Oh dear, sold out to support the Chinese economy.
Great, unbiased review. Thank you
Great review Tom! Not a big issue, but I think from a marketing point of view, GWM would be better to just drop the 'Ute' tag and go with Cannon, so as in a GWM Cannon ute. I've heard a few people refer to these as just Cannons anyway, so I don't think the 'Cannon' name would be too much of an issue for the Australian market.
Not that I'm a ute guy and probably would never buy one, unless Ford Australia decides to bring in the Maverick, or Renault brings in the Duster Oroch, I'd have no problem buying one of these.
it is just called the gwm cannon it's aussies that have thrown the word "ute" into the name
@@tsv83rotors - Actually, in Australia it's official name is GWM Ute, Cannon is used as a trim level/spec name, which is mentioned at the beginning of this clip. There is the GWM Ute Cannon, the GWM Ute Cannon-L and the GWM Ute Cannon-X.
I just think GWM should drop the 'Ute' tag from it's official name in Australia and just call it the GWM Cannon. People call them utes here regardless.
You didn't mention which model you would recommend???....
So what is the recommendation out of the three????
I will be interested to see what ANCAP rating they get when they finally get around to testing it... If it gets 5 stars it could really shake things up a bit. I will also be interested to see how we go with long term reliability but we wont know that for 5 years or so.
To be honest, the ANCAP standard is not as strong as China's domestic industrial standard. That means the manufacturer must have full ability to get a 5-start rating, the problem is whether they achieved it for sure.
...agree with both comments 👍
Not that it's sold in my country, but it'll be a proper threat it was 5 starish, here in euroasia.
I would need to have this confidence before a put my family in one.
@@twinshock175 Its not just that, lots of fleet cars will not buy anything other than 5 star for workplace compensation reasons
I’ve narrowed my choices down to an Amarok Walkinshaw or a Jeep gladiator rubicon. What would you choose?
From your choices, Amarok if you spend most of your time on road, Gladiator if you spend most of your time off it
Your purchase is your only vote. Buying Chinese products is your choice. But just think it over.
I am pretty sure I get to vote in elections too.
Great review cheers but the car you were reviewing is actually the top spec X as that spec is the only one with telescopic steering mount, wireless phone charger & the cheq design on the doors. I’m going to get a new ute the end of this year and your review helps so thanks mate
Yep, it’s the X! Sorry if any references to L remained in.
Went with a Dmax for reliability, most recently updated and safety.
Am I thrilled with it? No. Being my first dual cab ute after nothing but wagons it'll be my last.
What did you come out of?
What was wrong with the dmax? Interested why you dislike it over the wagon
@@chasingcars Range Rover L405 SDV8, LX570, Grand Cherokee Overland, Nissan Patrol.
@@tonkaturbodiesel sounds to me that you aren't used to leaf springs, perhaps you should have bought a Navara.
After a grandcherokee I struggle driving much else also
I was never really interested in one as a ute, mainly because of the price and being Chinese. I was given one for a few days as a loan car. Im impressed and would seriously consider one when i replace my existing car.
I have had my cannon ute in New Zealand for the last month It is a great vehicle but we seem to get a few less things then you guys in Australia we don't get the wireless charger and we don't get the quilted Seats & we only get 5 years warranty It is a bit annoying that it does a DPF burn off around every 450 kmeters so almost 2 × each tank fill
NZ dealer took that off for their profit margins
Those 18” wheels just look totally inadequate on a truck that big. So hard to judge these vehicles when they’re unloaded but appreciate the difficulties with lockdown. Mind you Bunnings was open:) I’d also like to see how they hold up for rust, but certainly it’s cheap. Very good review.
Great review 👍
Thanks!
Does it come in cab over chassis? I'd rather put a canopy on it.
I've got an X like the one reviewed here and personally I think the interior is easily the best looking of all the competitors. Especially at the price point. Lacks a little refinement like was said but honestly none of them make the car a pain to live with daily. It has nothing that I find particularly annoying. Mayyyybe I wish the stereo packed a little more punch but nothing a speaker swap won't fix.
Can the engine be tuned to increase the power/torque?
I think so, but may cause warranty issues.
Mitsubishi triton used to be the best value Ute on the market, back to 8 years ago I only paid 38k for my brand new dual cab triton. Now all the Ute is overpriced include Triton. Work hose can not be that expensive like 65 to 70k ...
I am eagerly waiting on my new Triton to arrive. In GLX-R spec its $43,250- on the road. Still good value I reckon. And certainly not "double" the cost of this Chinese contender.
@@grassy72 Mine did 8 years without any issue. Good working horse. Well, new one must be better than my old school ute.
rear drum brakes too, all for $65 big ones.
Loving your reviews 👍👍👍👍👍
Excellent video and analysis, buy the GWM Ute, visit with it to the south of Chile, Nahuelbuta National Park, winter season, I walked mud roads that covered the wheels, it is a beast and very agile, it has no comparison is much better interior or exterior than the other brands,
the road to the park is aggressive in curves, water and mud perches, the truck managed to board obstacles that I didn't think I would achieve, it wasn't necessary to press the 4L button, this machine it will be a headache for ford, nissan, chevrolet and other brands.
You obviously have never had a decent vehicle most of the others are much better 😄
Great review mate! Top spec Bakkies (utes) are also very expensive in South Africa especially the ones aimed at the leisure market... The value that is on offer here from GWM cannot be ignored...It is time for the bakkie/ute market to be shaken up and this ute is doing it....If GWM do some further fine tuning and refinement of various areas as mentioned by you and other credible reviewers, I forsee a major sh@t storming brewing for the other big names in the industry... Cheers!
I have a GWM I love it
hola, tu camioneta tiene estacionamiento asistido? (Hello, does your van have assisted parking?)
Brought one love it end of story :)
Have owned 3 Twin cabs Hilux, Rodeo,& currently driveing a 2011 spanish assembled Navara. You have my attention on that revue. Must say though all the Nissan's we have had have not let us down. Pathfinder, Bluebird, 2 XTrails ,Pulsar. So i am kinda fixed .But Bang fo Buck just Sayin!!!
Great Wall utes are a perfect example of 'you get what you pay for'. They are 'mutton dressed as lamb'.
You can't pay 33% less (than competitors) and not compromise quality and performance.
Haha Toyota employee right here
@@zealman79 lol, my first thought
@@zealman79 you seriously think they are just as good as Toyota or other decent brands? 😂 idiot
I saw one in heavy traffic a month ago. His automatic transmission went on him. As I slowly passed he was trying to move the stick up and back. Nothing.
Go back to your toyota channel.
They sell it here in Tunisia too and people love it.
Black looks really nice on this, all you have to do is blackout the chrome trims and smoke the head lights then it'll look absolutely gorgeous
Great review. I’d certainly buy one if I were buying a vehicle in this segment of the market.
there must be something about this vehicle because i live in regional NSW and seeing lots of them on the road, not a mention of the best sold cars lists though. Great review Tom.
Is it not 12 months at 15000klms as claimed in other revuews?
Can’t wait for Tank 300 to arrive in Australia, factory 3 locking differential,with ladder frame chassis.
no diesel though even in China.
not so great in touring and overlanding unless you mount a long range tank on it
Driving a 4x4 called a tank - yuck
@@josephmmeade sure a Hummer sound sexy isn’t right?
@@yucynthia5210 Hummer comes from its military background - HMMWV, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
@@2157AF do you know why they called it TANK , it’s short for Technically Advanced Networks Knowledge.
The gist of the review: It's really not that good at all, if you compare it to these other utes twice the price it's not that, hmm, it's actually on par with some of them, and if you compare this (insert feature) it's better than most. His biggest complaint was based upon the display not being intuitive enough, so basically he didn't take the time to know how to use it properly.
I like how he goes the steering wheel moves its good to see its in 2021
Meanwhile my 93 vp commo does the same thing,
Steering wheels move up and down, but that's the first time I've seen a wheel move in and out.
@@shanevillis4079 maybe this is the car for you. 😂
@@hashh6924 yeah naa, we all buy enough chinese crap, don't need another bit.
thanks for the review tom um actually lookn at buying one cos of the price rang
Looks good for the price. I guess time will tell in regards to its longevity.
I have one the only problem is the software. Look under it it has a borg Warner transmission a ZF gearbox and an air to air oil cooler for towing they are not rubbish they are under powered , there chassis is very strong. I love it ,it needs a better dealer network
I appreciate the bells and whistles. However, I’d prefer my triton.
Lol ,Same thing mate, the great wall utes were tritons , Mitsubishi engines and all, not sure about this thing though.....
Was hoping to see some towing and your thoughts on capability.
I’ve read plenty of reviews on the Cannon FB pages. Everyday tradies towing 2-2.5t and caravanners at 2.8t. No complaints at all.