The options that Chinese users usually modify include: raising the suspension by 1-2 inches (the maximum should not exceed 2 inches), replacing shock absorbers, replacing off-road tires, installing winches, installing chassis guards, roof brackets or roof tents . Add a radio dialogue device in the car...can be used as a reference
Looking forward to seeing the capabilities with just a set of muddies and a lift. I'm actually impressed with its stock capabilities. Thanks for the honest review Dave. Cheers.
And with this capability, it comes with such luxury interior with even seat massage, very comfortable and quiet city driving, 7 years warranty and a price of 51k drive away, this is insane if you think about what you have to pay for the Japanese ones
Here in WA, I spotted the hybrid version of Tank 300 on the Lancelin dunes, and the sandy track to Wedge Island. It went very well, for a smallish 4WD that weighs over two tons. It was covered in that black and white camo pattern that prototype cars on test programs typically have, to prevent identification by media or industry snoops?
Here in S.A. I have to daily drive on 4km of bad gravel/mud road to reach the main tar road . This section gets pretty cut up after rain and is poorly maintained. I know its not off road but this vehicle looks like a good compromise for my conditions.
Pretty impressive for stock standard, once the Dash Off-road and 4x4 DNA upgrade happens, this Tank will most likely be a good option for those looking for something that’s not a Y62 or LC 300/200. Good honest feedback David.
Traction modes don’t function when locked anyway - they can’t as your axles are locked no traction control can work unless it operates on both sides at the same time and that would be detrimental.
This little Tank is as impressive as I hoped it would be, very cool, would love to see this thing in the sticky mud and see how it compares to its peers ??
Just got back from the Suzhou GT Exhibition. Hundreds of built out TANK300's there. What was exciting was the amount of GVM upgrades - none of these will be strictly speaking legal in China (after 6 years it won't pass its inspection), but nearly all of them were looking to export internationally. Crawl is the button on the center console under the modes. Downhill descent is to the driver side door under the AC vent, along with some light controls - stupid location makes no sense. Tank Turn needs 4L
No bother, thanks for making these vids... been a long time coming with no English language TANK videos and me trying to decipher Chinese stuff on weird channels. Really look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Nice work Dave. Looks and sounds promising. I think that a towing test will be a defining assessment for many potential buyers. Look forward to your additional reviews. Cheers.
Very impressive, I think with slightly larger tyres with All-terrain or mud terrain tread will be even better , maybe won’t hold up to 20 years of weekly 4wding like a landcruiser but for the average family that goes twice a year this would be a great alternative , nice video .
20 years 😂😅I heard another joker say 30 years, I think 🤔 some people need to stop smoking or drinking that cool aid. The reviews about Tank 300s reliability from its origin are very good 😊
@@wozzach2540 I’ve seen and service many landcruisers from the 90s and early 2000s that are running perfectly well with 3-400,000km on them with all original engine and trans , how can you not agree landcruisers don’t last 20-30 years with good maintenance, I won’t comment on 300 series as it’s new but the others yes .
Mate it’s a great car! And I don’t want to be a TH-cam troll , but read the manual and test it before you put it on camera. You seem be a nice guy and wish you all the best .
I have seen Tank 300 in intense action and use on difficult terrains when I was in China and have to say, as a FJ Cruiser owner I am impressed and best of all it comes with front locker unlike FJ Cruiser or Prado.
Funny, how I always thought how ridiculous it is for car companies to be asking a good part of $100k to have a decent 4WD straight out of the box, and now my prayers are answered.
The only reason they are so cheap, apart from cheaply and poorly put together, is they actively steal other companies IP so they don't have to pay R&D costs that then have to be passed on in the price of a car. Every Chinese manufacture steals, hacks and bribes ! That is the Chinese/CCP way !
I'm looking out for a future demo model, which should be savings of thousands, with still the full 7/7 warranty, or a near new used example in the next year or eighteen months or so. More savings still. Even more, I'm holding out for the diesel/hybrid option, that they have in Chi-na, and are looking to export.
Had my tank for a year now, I have been all over the South African trails , never let me down. Can literally climb the side of a house once you fully understand how to use it.
The thing I find amazing is that the hybrid and this unit show up to the task the same, they seem to be just as good as one another ... I think I may get the hybrid only because I do some serious highway kms and the EV side may drive down that /100km numbers
At this moment it’s not a plugin hybrid and it can’t run on the electric motor only. The hybrid model has more torque and saves a bit of fuel when crawling. But that’s pretty much it.
GWM has launched Tank 300 and 500 both Petrol and hybrid, tank 400 and 700 are on the way, available soon in China this year. The plan is they will have Tank from 100 to Tank 900. So Tank 300 petrol is just a tiny step out of the process, can’t imagine if 700 and 900 coming to Australia as 300 is already such capable and affordable.
If they could dumb it down to 2 buttons for lockers, and a gearbox that did what you asked it'd be great. I hope they simplify it for the next generation.
Do the various off road modes employ a Brake-based Traction control system or they automatically engage diff lockers, seems vehicles relies more on diff lockers.
The kicker with this will be the warranty experiance and durability after a few months ownership. If anything breaks or comes loose how easy will it be to get fixed. Looks good though.
It certainly have the power, but lacked of smart features for it to determine what road condition it was in. Hence the manually turning on different mode for it to tackle the obstacle ahead. Overall, pretty impressive for a brand i've never heard about.
In China, they have mods on quick release mechanism for cushions of rear seats, then you can remove cushions and get a 2-metre long space. Otherwise, you can only get around 1.7 metres.
2.0 litre 4 pot petrol is pretty good apparently but surely the $9k more for the hybrid makes a hell of lot of sense, much, much more power and better range/economy plus more glitz and comfort! I keep thinking this is the new Bronco!
Seems like a worthy competitor to that other new kid on the block, the Grenadier, though I'd bet the Tank would win hands down on price! It's, of course, too early to evaluate reliability and durability but that will be interesting to see in time.
I am really surprised by this SUV and it's capabilities. It also brings back that 'cheap but new' fun aspect to four-wheeling. Whilst some aspects of Chinese strategy worldwide cause me concern, sharpening up the Australian 4WD mark is not one of them. Toyota and other makers have long way overpriced stuff for Aussies. I am looking at replacing my Amarok as I am sick of replacing door locks and other things which should last more than ten years. I would love to put one of these through the breaks at D'Aguilar and see how they go. Great video, answered some questions I had.
I love that you triggered so many people on FB by posting that you bought one of these. This is gonna shut a lot of them up
Hook line and sinker 🎣
All this with stock road tires? That’s actually impressive.
They are shitty cooper HTs as well. They really do suck on the dirt. So the fact that it did that well is really impressive
Thought they were Michelin Tyres.
Yeah totally agree, I’m glad he did it with stock tires as it completely gives credit where it’s due, this is not a bad off road vehicle at all!
@@worthy_escapespround owner of Discovery AT3, and M+S. The AT3 handle Mud great, and the M+S just plow through snow like walking in park.
The off road capabilities are quite impressive for the price tag. One of the best videos on Tank 300
It is actually very capable for off roading as an stock setup.... very impressive
Yes indeed
Wow didn’t expect it to be this good !!!!
I am impressed. A capable off road machine, with a relatively luxurious interior, at a very compelling price point. GWM has a winner here.
Extremely impressive.
Makes me feel so much better about my purchase - thank you!
i bought mine today its looks feels amazing better then my f150 that i sold my friends got multiple tanks
The options that Chinese users usually modify include: raising the suspension by 1-2 inches (the maximum should not exceed 2 inches), replacing shock absorbers, replacing off-road tires, installing winches, installing chassis guards, roof brackets or roof tents . Add a radio dialogue device in the car...can be used as a reference
Need to be careful with the crummy payload. Just shy of 400kg.
This is seriously good for something that drives so well on the pavement.
Genuinely supprised and impressed. 👍👍
Bruh... unbelievably awesome
That was impressive
solid offroader
Great video! Thanks,! It is surprising to see such an honest and realistic review of a motor vehicle on TH-cam. Cheers!
That was the plan, thank you for watching 🙌
All these 300 vids made me hit the sub and bell notification. LETS GO!!!!
Impressive! Thinking 🤔 of buying a tank!
Impressive especially with those tyres!
Very impressive to be honest.
Tank 300 is a very popular off-road vehicle in China with powerful performance and low price.
Interesting content mate. Cant wait for the mods!
Great review. The more i see of this Tank the better i like it. The only way i would do what you did is in one that i don't own.😊
😅🤣👌
Impressive for something totally stock. Be interested to see how this progresses 👍
You wont be able to even smuggle that into America.
Chinese brands are really proving doubters wrong. Esp gwm.
The yanks probably gonna put GMW on the sanction list next after watching this video 😅
It's only a brand most of the technologies / mechanicals are foreign.
@@sunnyyong660就是，就连汽车也是国外发明的吧
@@sunnyyong660傻B
Looking forward to seeing the capabilities with just a set of muddies and a lift. I'm actually impressed with its stock capabilities. Thanks for the honest review Dave. Cheers.
Awesome stuff! I was looking forward to this test, and it seemed very positive. Thanks!
Absolutely loved the video, you tried and did all the obstacles without actually massively damaging the car. Good luck for the future adventures ❤
And with this capability, it comes with such luxury interior with even seat massage, very comfortable and quiet city driving, 7 years warranty and a price of 51k drive away, this is insane if you think about what you have to pay for the Japanese ones
Agree, I love it 😍
The main point resale value and experience in the market
@@amanbali7088
Brand bias will not stop tank 300 if this 4wd has proven quality and service.
and you are on stock tyres.....
Picking mine up this evening :), amazing off road vid.
Pretty impressive on stock tyres
👍🏽💪🏽thanks for this wonderful review, now I’m confident to get one of this SUV✌🏽
Here in WA, I spotted the hybrid version of Tank 300 on the Lancelin dunes, and the sandy track to Wedge Island. It went very well, for a smallish 4WD that weighs over two tons. It was covered in that black and white camo pattern that prototype cars on test programs typically have, to prevent identification by media or industry snoops?
Very interesting 🤔
Nice, did you get any photos?
Here in S.A. I have to daily drive on 4km of bad gravel/mud road to reach the main tar road . This section gets pretty cut up after rain and is poorly maintained. I know its not off road but this vehicle looks like a good compromise for my conditions.
他是越野车😅
Pretty impressive for stock standard, once the Dash Off-road and 4x4 DNA upgrade happens, this Tank will most likely be a good option for those looking for something that’s not a Y62 or LC 300/200. Good honest feedback David.
It is more in the jimny category due to its gvm I think.
Not even in the same league as a Y62, LC 200/300. For a start it cant pull the skin off a banana
@@chaquisa1 🤣😂
@@chaquisa1 It isn't the same league, it shits all over them. And it can pull the stupid out of a Westoid, it's that impressive.
Those traction control modes seem really redundant in a twin locked vehicle to me. I'm impressed with how that went.
Agree 👌
Maybe but in the pionerrung LR system it changes aspects such as throttle sensitivity.
@@ericjohnson6802they do in the tank too
Traction modes don’t function when locked anyway - they can’t as your axles are locked no traction control can work unless it operates on both sides at the same time and that would be detrimental.
Top clip deff put it through its stock form paces! following for the mods!
This little Tank is as impressive as I hoped it would be, very cool, would love to see this thing in the sticky mud and see how it compares to its peers ??
Great vid 👍if the TANK ,proves to be reliable,,time will tell,, if so wow ,, a slight lift & tyres will be impressive
Mate, are you going to wait 10 years to see if it is reliable 😢😢😢
@@holgermuller2987 yep,with
my pop corn 🍿😄
Just got back from the Suzhou GT Exhibition. Hundreds of built out TANK300's there. What was exciting was the amount of GVM upgrades - none of these will be strictly speaking legal in China (after 6 years it won't pass its inspection), but nearly all of them were looking to export internationally.
Crawl is the button on the center console under the modes.
Downhill descent is to the driver side door under the AC vent, along with some light controls - stupid location makes no sense.
Tank Turn needs 4L
Many thanks, it wasn’t clear in the manual. Much appreciated 🙌
No bother, thanks for making these vids... been a long time coming with no English language TANK videos and me trying to decipher Chinese stuff on weird channels. Really look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Nice work Dave. Looks and sounds promising. I think that a towing test will be a defining assessment for many potential buyers. Look forward to your additional reviews. Cheers.
Very impressive, I think with slightly larger tyres with All-terrain or mud terrain tread will be even better , maybe won’t hold up to 20 years of weekly 4wding like a landcruiser but for the average family that goes twice a year this would be a great alternative , nice video .
And that a land cruiser can skid through mud and driftwood for 20 years? Don't tell myths, people might believe.
20 years landcruiser is BS
20 years 😂😅I heard another joker say 30 years, I think 🤔 some people need to stop smoking or drinking that cool aid. The reviews about Tank 300s reliability from its origin are very good 😊
@@wozzach2540 I’ve seen and service many landcruisers from the 90s and early 2000s that are running perfectly well with 3-400,000km on them with all original engine and trans , how can you not agree landcruisers don’t last 20-30 years with good maintenance, I won’t comment on 300 series as it’s new but the others yes .
Mate it’s a great car! And I don’t want to be a TH-cam troll , but read the manual and test it before you put it on camera.
You seem be a nice guy and wish you all the best .
I have seen Tank 300 in intense action and use on difficult terrains when I was in China and have to say, as a FJ Cruiser owner I am impressed and best of all it comes with front locker unlike FJ Cruiser or Prado.
You have nice skill,great off-road player
Great driving, Great vehicle, remember GWM is just starting out, watch out Japan
Funny, how I always thought how ridiculous it is for car companies to be asking a good part of $100k to have a decent 4WD straight out of the box, and now my prayers are answered.
The only reason they are so cheap, apart from cheaply and poorly put together, is they actively steal other companies IP so they don't have to pay R&D costs that then have to be passed on in the price of a car. Every Chinese manufacture steals, hacks and bribes ! That is the Chinese/CCP way !
Mate look at TATA…
I'm looking out for a future demo model, which should be savings of thousands, with still the full 7/7 warranty, or a near new used example in the next year or eighteen months or so. More savings still. Even more, I'm holding out for the diesel/hybrid option, that they have in Chi-na, and are looking to export.
@@carrisasteveinnes1596why do you write "chi-na" like that, are you trying to imitate Trump? LOL
Had my tank for a year now, I have been all over the South African trails , never let me down. Can literally climb the side of a house once you fully understand how to use it.
Great driving review. Impressive ride.
The thing I find amazing is that the hybrid and this unit show up to the task the same, they seem to be just as good as one another ... I think I may get the hybrid only because I do some serious highway kms and the EV side may drive down that /100km numbers
Hybrids are much more efficient at city driving in stop start traffic
At this moment it’s not a plugin hybrid and it can’t run on the electric motor only. The hybrid model has more torque and saves a bit of fuel when crawling. But that’s pretty much it.
Twin diff locks can make any car good offroad. This car might get others to pick up there game.What is the low range ratio?
It’s pretty low, it has x8 gears
Hey mate...great review, love the honesty in your comments
Much appreciated, it’s the easiest way to do a review, just be honest
They can only get better..... Great review....
The best video I have seen on 300.
Tire size?
I am very impressed with the capabilities of this car, going to be my next car.
Great review mate 👍
Impressive . That will upset The Y62 Boys 😂
🎣
Price?
Twin locked, under body protection makes cars super capable.
Keep up the good work, will put on my x😊👍🇦🇺
Impressive. A mk 2 version with the oddities sorted would be awesome. As long as it’s not listening 😆
Toyota should be very worried
toyota is losing chinese market. especially in ev section.
4X4 All-Wheel drive?
wow the tank is really impressive, there aint no drama the way it overcame all the obstacles, sure puts many legacy 4wd to shame ...
But will it last?
@@HardstylePete that, we will have to wait and see, right ?
@@HardstylePeteit have been tested in China by hundreds of owners and hundreds of mileages
@@yuedecheung6907 but not Australian conditions for over a decade. It's competing against known reliable Japanese vehicles. That's the benchmark.
@@HardstylePete you are right.
👌 wow good review mate my next car tank 300 😊
so nice
beautiful tank300 stock!
Is the Tank 550 coming to Australia?
If the Tank 300 is this Bloody Good would it be worth waiting for the 550
Maybe…
GWM has launched Tank 300 and 500 both Petrol and hybrid, tank 400 and 700 are on the way, available soon in China this year. The plan is they will have Tank from 100 to Tank 900. So Tank 300 petrol is just a tiny step out of the process, can’t imagine if 700 and 900 coming to Australia as 300 is already such capable and affordable.
Yes tank 500 is coming in October, dealer told me. 500 is much much more luxurious inside
Subscribed! wanted to see what mods u gonna add in the future..
坦克300真的是一輛好車，對於一個普通家庭來說性價比很高，如果你想追求奢华体验，可以选择坦克500
done with H/T，bravo to you mainly and to the vehicle too, hahaha
If they could dumb it down to 2 buttons for lockers, and a gearbox that did what you asked it'd be great. I hope they simplify it for the next generation.
Do the various off road modes employ a Brake-based Traction control system or they automatically engage diff lockers, seems vehicles relies more on diff lockers.
It’s an ABS thing. But doesn’t matter when you hit the twin lock button
What functionalities and mechanisms will fail after 100,000KM of use?
“Cracks the sad’s and just floors it” 😂
😅
Be interesting to see it up against a stock patrol and stock cruiser.
Stock for stock, it would kill both the Y62 and LC would be a distant last
@@DASHOffRoad A very interesting comment. This may sell well now. I hope the pricing isn't gouged by dealers.
@DASHOffRoad would it be possible for you to do a test in regards to this then to show the shortcomings of the Y62 and LC verses the Tank.
Happy to compare it to a near stock 1984 SJ40 sierra. No lockers 1 litre 4speed manual, 300,000km. I just don't want to drive it there. 😅
The kicker with this will be the warranty experiance and durability after a few months ownership. If anything breaks or comes loose how easy will it be to get fixed. Looks good though.
It sells the best in off road cars in China, I mean no one want to buy the thing with unstable quality especially for off road traveling
It certainly have the power, but lacked of smart features for it to determine what road condition it was in. Hence the manually turning on different mode for it to tackle the obstacle ahead.
Overall, pretty impressive for a brand i've never heard about.
Another video on the Tank seemed to indicate that a throttle response setting is buried the screen somewhere, is that true?
From what I have learned, it’s moreso on the dial for OffRoad modes
I am seriously considering buying on, just a little nervous about the braking at speed videos I've seen.
Would a suspension upgrade fix this problem??
Yes
Got a question for you. Could an adult sleep in the back with the seats down?
yes
only if you're less than 1.6m, or you sleep on a diagonal.
In China, they have mods on quick release mechanism for cushions of rear seats, then you can remove cushions and get a 2-metre long space. Otherwise, you can only get around 1.7 metres.
Impressive
seems good
TANK300 太棒了！！
I’m looking forward to the Canon Alpha ute❤
Isn't crawl for going down steep descents ?
Very impressive
2.0 litre 4 pot petrol is pretty good apparently but surely the $9k more for the hybrid makes a hell of lot of sense, much, much more power and better range/economy plus more glitz and comfort!
I keep thinking this is the new Bronco!
We originally ordered the hybrid, but just couldn’t wait for it to get to Oz
Wow those are stock tires for tarmac!
It’s unfortunate that we have seen none of this vehicle in the uk
For the price this is an amazing car and only black campaigns can kill it
Did you let the tyres
Thanks for the content. What do you think about the 400kg payload limit? Seems to me a GVM upgrade of about 300kg is on order.
Personally, I think GWM may have stuffed up on the brochure. Soon as I get a chance I’m going to put TANK on the scales
nice！！ 👍
what PSI were the tyres at ???????
About 18
Seems like a worthy competitor to that other new kid on the block, the Grenadier, though I'd bet the Tank would win hands down on price! It's, of course, too early to evaluate reliability and durability but that will be interesting to see in time.
I think the Grenadier needs a fair bit of refinement to come close to the TANK
What about quality and reliability. How long have they been out?
They have been out for 3 years in China so I think we would have seen any chunks in there armour by now
Let's see it in the dunes...beach time
I am really surprised by this SUV and it's capabilities. It also brings back that 'cheap but new' fun aspect to four-wheeling. Whilst some aspects of Chinese strategy worldwide cause me concern, sharpening up the Australian 4WD mark is not one of them. Toyota and other makers have long way overpriced stuff for Aussies. I am looking at replacing my Amarok as I am sick of replacing door locks and other things which should last more than ten years. I would love to put one of these through the breaks at D'Aguilar and see how they go. Great video, answered some questions I had.
Both lockers work