Have loved the GWM from the day it was released, Yeah it is not a full on off roader but neither is most consumers, Sold my Pimped up Prado as I am not hard core and have ordered a GWM Canon L, Should have done it from the start.. Great value at the price and who cares about resale, Why sell it, All Diesel/Petrol vehicles will be worth nothing in 5-10 years anyway...Thanks for the great realistic review...
I reckon it is a full off roader, unless you have $200k and want to match what these youtube nut bags get up to down under, these utes fit the requirements of 99% of the population
The biggest joke is that people go out and buy them!! That’s why they price them that high!! Idiots keep buying them!! Having said that I put an order in for an X terrain Dmax
Idiots and fools are becoming more abundant. Instead of getting upset about it though, take advantage of people stupidity and capitalise on it. Sell them crap wrapped in shininess and you'll be rich in no time. 👍
Built to sell not built to last. We live in a disposable society. Everything is a throw away! Me living in the sates I will tell you most trucks/ utes are well in the 50k usd some topping at over 100k for a damn truck!. We have some low end ones like the ford maverick but ford has loads or recalls on them. Chevy makes the Colorado and it’s a piece of 💩. Chrysler hasn’t made the dodge Dakota in years. We don’t have Chinese cars in our market because we still don’t trust their cars but that could change.
My Cannon-X is on dirt roads hauling a trailer every week. No problems at all and 400NM/120kW is enough in isolation (Hilux had less power up to 5 "minutes" ago) Lane assist is rubbish but when I hit the freeways near the city is works OK. For the money can't fault it.
@@robmetalheathen because if they are anything like my local one, they have shit service. Can anyone give me a legitimate reason to disconnect the dash cam as soon as you drive it in the workshop when doing the 5000km service???
@Rob sanders because of where I was working at the time - most convenient one. Parramatta was easily the best they take video of your car, what they're doing and the parts they will use
@@HermanWillems The Hilux is so expensive new that you lose more money relative to the resale value so no Hilux is not cheaper in total ownership cost any way you look at it.
15 months with the Cannon X and 15k on the clock. It’s done the Flinders Rangers on L8-L9 tracks, towed a 2.5t caravan and is a city commuter. No issues with rusting or quality. Unlike previous GWM vehicles, this Ute has reputable parts from ZF, Borg Warner and Bosch. I don’t think anyone will say it’s a Ranger or Hilux but to be honest, who pushes their vehicles to that extreme. With 3t towing, 300kg ball weight, 1050kg in the tray, the only Ute to have a tailgate step, 7yr warranty and for $41k it’s fantastic.
@@sofascialistadankulamegado1781 I’m sorry about your sight issues, are you partially or fully blind? Go look at the made in labels around your commune and you’ll see that clothes, crockery, kitchen utensils, linen, electronics and components were made in China. Yes, the same place that kept Australia afloat by purchasing whatever is dig out of the ground. For your info, GWM is a private company I’m not owned by the Chinese government like LDV is.
so what you saying is put some good suspension on the GWM turn off the lane assist and your good to go. did you mention the GWM has better warranty. if the hilux ans dmax are so great why cant they warrant their cars for 7 years
I am sure you will find the cost of ownership will be way less with the Japanese cars. The Great Wall will depreciate at a rapid rate. And they have had issues with early surface rust on the panels. You get what you pay for
DONT FORGET........GWM cannon is the first Generation of this ute. Versus the 8th Generation of the Hilux and 3rd generation of the Isuzu. also the comment about climbing a hill the cannon couldn't do because seeing over the bonnet the 360 camera on the cannon can be turned on when climbing such hills.. After market Suspension upgrades incl 2 inch lift's our also available now.......... Cheers
You're wrong mate, everything in the Cannon is proven. The Cannon is a newer version if the Steed. Do your diligence and learn the facts before you start spreading wrong facts.
@@chriswording8638 May I ask where you got the information saying that its just a newer version of the steed? The whole thing is redesigned. I think your the one spreading false info
@Chris Wording sorry Chris you are wrong .. the Cannon is a completely different vehicle than the steed also the name Great Wall Motors was also dropped that's why it's called GWM.. they wanted to not be connected to the Steed .. and again it's a brand new design.. in fact under the dash it has lots of Haval components.. people just get upset for even in this test that was done.. the GWM cannon was still there at the end and the difference in price to the others just can't handle.. drive one and you will buy one...
@@brianward2313 the Steed 6 was (is) the previous model of the Ute and still selling off existing stock around the world. The Cannon is simply a newer iteration of it under a new model name for AU/NZ. New as any new Ranger or Hilux I suppose. GWM is still Great Wall Motor (GWM), not a new brand or rebranding anything. The only difference is, that GWM now is actually sold directly through the factory (giving a lifeline to dozens of Holden dealers and staff) and not a third party importer.
@@777_callum lol. It is still an evolution of the Steed mate (previous model - current model). Facts are that GWM making Utes for over 30 years and they have manufactured over 10 million engines. So nothing NEW to GWM...
In South Africa the D23 Navara equipped with the 140kw 450Nm YD25 was smoked by GWM in a 0-100. but as mentioned in the video at high speed, peak power speaks.
Just did 102000 in my first Cannon just purchased my second one. Value, economy, comfort and style. I work in central qld and have had no issues on or off road.
Please do a similar comparison with the musso! Its good to see someone finally considering the cheaper utes in a comparison test. I would love to see a comparison of the base spec dual cab from every manufacturer. How does a $34k ute stack up against a base model hilux or ranger or triton?
All that time and distance and you missed a few things TBH. The Hilux air box is notorious for letting dust in did anyone bother to check, did we look at the other two? Alternators have been gradually sinking in engine bays which has implications for water crossings and driving in muddy conditions how do these compare? How easy is to to change a fuel filter and reset the light should you get a bad lot of fuel or for that matter bleed up the system should you run it dry? What are the stock tyre sizes, profiles and availability of off road tyres in these sizes i.e. wander into the tyre shop at somewhere broken hill and see what they carry in stock. Having run a few vehicles in mineral exploration these are some of the areas a modern 4wd tend to fall over in.
Exactly, this is the type of reviews we need! I don’t care about lane keep assist it’s bad on most cars so turn it off we get it, it’s annoying, blame ancap ratings and move on. One thing I noticed was the huge dusting inside on dash etc. were windows open when it happened or is it the seals? The Dmax looked the worst?
Um .. except for QUALITY. THEN YOU HAVE THE REAL MONETARY COST .. OF MUCH DECREASED.. RESALE value. Chinese vehicles turn out NOT to be (so) cheap afterall. At ALL. THEN also : is the issue of the TOYOTA: Overpriced, mediocre at it's job compared to most other model available. It's only "virtue"? is toughness/?reliability. But who want to own and drive a cockroach than can survive a nuclear holocaust?
How fascinating that us nowadays are so obsessed with numbers peak power and torque etc etc. so the 2015- 2018 or even early hilux(apart from SR5 which is ?top model) have 360NM, but I think there are tons of people still drive them around the town, and still tow up to 3.2tons(hilux legal limit for that model), if you think 363NM is lower than 400NM, I’m just wondering how people drive a 2015-2018 mid range hilux feel? Slow or lack of power on towing?
@@fakejake8965I think he's talking about the GWM. Next door neighbours mixed use city & farm Hilux has 780k on it & no rust or dramas aside regular factory servicing.
I know they are Ute's but let's be honest, most will never see a dirt road like this. And so if you are one of those people that want a ute for the look then the saving on a GWM makes a lot of sense.
Apart from the front end being a bit soft it went okay - just slow down a bit for the washouts - frankly if I spent $70k on a vehicle I would be slowing down anyway.
Thanks Ponch! Another great, and as always, honest review. Having driven a GWM I reckon I could live with the power deficit (it's just not that obvious in isolation) and a quick trip to Pedders should sort out that front end. Keep up the amazing work!
@@samueloluyinkaojomu6548 I think it would do it easily and in great comfort. It wasn't that long ago that utes came with 115kw, 380nm, a five speed gearbox and 3,000kg towing capacity and they were used night and day for all sorts of heavy duty work including towing. The GWM has a clever 8 speed gearbox, permanent all wheel drive and a perfectly adequate motor. Get yourself an Ultimate 9 throttle controller and you'll be a very happy chappie!
I have a '13 x200 w 5 speed auto, probably the same origin engine, the a 1t boat & trailer fine with it. Like he said the trans jumps into hi gears too early so often drive it in manual mode. With a heavier boot it might act better but not w these diesel prices. Economy is good w 8.5 - 9 on highway, 12 with the boat. Ill put a decent trans cooler w fan on mine as no low range so torque conveter will work when crawling around. Lots of electronics, and it will go to limp mode/ electronically accelerate. Disconnectedly in gear due to small things like water in fuel sensor. Toyota's won't stop for this, the newer GW may be more durable. Rev it, drop into gear & once rolling it will drive. Al in all got good bones, some drawbacks & quirks but cheap
Good too see you guys doing the classic Aussie Outback test. These big outback drives have been missing for a while, could love to see you take an EV or any other new car on Broken Hill and back adventure.
The new vehicle tests are nice, but not a real world comparison. Get the 3 vehicles 3 years down the road with all having done the same milage in the same type of environment, being used as a ute then test them against each other then. Toyota and Isuzu have been around for years and they have been developing their products for years. I'd take the Japanese contenders over the Chinese one until they prove themselves. I live in South Africa and if you talk utes here the Luxie is the benchmark. I agree that Toyota is too expensive for what you get but the market determines the price.
@@tonywei423 they only kinda follow some Ford design themes here and there but together with Haval (and Tank) they've been doing very much their own thing, except they keep doing things the Japanese way. The little info available suggest they work similar to Toyota or Honda when it comes to part availability, assembly line QC stoppages, thorough deterioration simulation, etc. but with a military-style twist. Some Spanish outlet quite sometime ago reported early morning exercising, drills and marching in obsessively clean assembly lines.
Thanks. Great review. I probably wouldn't drive like you guys while on dirt, so the suspension is not such an issue, although better shocks may improve it somewhat. I'm most interested in towing a small van. I would never consider a new Hilux or D max. Way too expensive. The GWM is very appealing and I'm guessing that being driven carefully and steady by an old fart such as myself, it may just be perfect for my needs.
"you get what you pay for" by the looks of it the D-Max and Hilux have better Quality Control. especially with torque in the Hilux or the D-Max it will tow a small van up a hill better than the GWM. and the dmax and the hilux are known for reliability too from their past.
@@lethenparkesTeamRacc that is an important point. I don’t know that the GWM is going to not last as well as the other 2 but I don’t know that it will. So, there is a risk element of the unknown with buying the GWM. Of nothing else the resale will certainly reflect this.
Interesting review. I'm in the market again for a new ute and I'm seriously considering the GWM. I had from new an RX NP300 for 5 years and did 500k. The reason I bought the RX single turbo was because I couldn't hack the delay when accelerating. The RX had no delay and felt like a petrol off the line so I installed the wheels, chrome bars on the rear and nudge bar. The point being, this model produced 120Kw of power with 400Nm of torque. Never was an issue and I suspect same with GWM. I used to tow cars on trailer just over 2 tonne. No issues. Only complaint was that despite the average fuel of under 8 litres per 100, when it towed it really sucked the diesel. Was very poor on the economy under towing conditions. But other than that, it had plenty of power for me so I suspect the GWM is just fine. If you're a V6 diesel punter then you'll never be satisfied with the GWM. But from what I'm reading, the GWM is hard to pass up if you have a limited budget.
I have a Cannon x and love it. Yes there are little quirks for a 1st Generation. Better suspension a slightly higher ground clearance. Better user interface and yes how about a interior light for the rear passengers. It can only get better with time. GWM are on the move as is LDV.
I can't wait for the second version - hopefully it addresses most of the shortcomings such as the rear interior light, software quirks, button to kill lane keep assist, 4H button (Cross Country Expert Mode), and more tub eyelets.
Prices are crazy! In Ecuador 🇪🇨 the Hiliux it’s at $50k usd ! We just got an gwm poer and against all odds it surprise me! (I was esceptical about a Chinese car) The interior it’s top notch for the segment*apple car play * android auto *crisp display* hd backup camera * soft materials * lots of room. The other brands ! Give you the worst interior *cheap hard plastic *cheap third party display * cheap backup camera* out dated inteior in general ! The full version 4x2 its at $30k usd . Totally worth the 20k less , the litmus test is the engine long term performance.
If 20k savings was put into your mortgage at 5% compound interest, you have saved 40k in 10 years, or 66k in 20 years. That's a round the world trip or retiring early, I know which I would choose!
Love reading the comments that people won't buy the gwm because it financially supports china, but it supports Australians too, the dealers, the servicing, parts departments, tyre shops etc . Look into Toyota and you'll see they heavily support china too. GAC Toyota is a joint venture with the Chinese government
Do not forget, buying parts for chinese utes are far much cheaper than the Japanese parts, Chinese ute and cars are taking over, Japanese car are too expensive
You're spot on with that lane keeping assist. Have a BMW X5 and that's also rubbish. Keeps tugging the steering left and right. Honestly how often do you drive in the middle of the road especially in inner suburbs. Wish they put that money into a crash cam instead
On the gwm you can simply turn the aircon on and off with the knobs and buttons on the centre console. You also have the option of going through the screen interface, but I think I did that once and completely disregarded it. I've also turned the lane keep assist down to the point that its quite reasonable to use now. Springs and shocks to be upgraded soon.
The review overall went exactly how I expected, but some of the complaints, particularly about the DMax and GWM, was seriously nitpicking, especially regarding the tech. Not everyone wants toyota spec (see: none) interior. I offroad in a vehicle with all the tech in the world and it has never been an issue for me
To me kinda felt like a typical Toyota/Hilux fan boy review. The hilux is good but its far from faultless and incredibly overpriced because of the hype
Yeah, I thought that was a bit weird. I love all the tech in my Cannon X. When off-road it's not distracting at all. Can still use the stereo volume and air conditioner controls without touching the screen.
Wait for series update in GWM. There are a few engines in their line up (H9 twin turbo180kw/350nm) or (H6 1.5 hybrid 179kw/ 530nm) that will come later. Re do the stupid info stuff, and you have a keeper. Patients, lads. GWM is just getting started!!
Yea Nah! How many people pay the big money, rarely go off-road, still spend more than they earn on accessories, then wonder why mortgage payments and bills are a source of stress. Ok now that’s said. The GWM hasn’t got enough power and torque. It’s basically useless, 🤔 hang on, not as much as the others but more than any 4wd that was produced in an era when real 4wdriviers were hitting the tracks of Australia, without complaints. I don’t own a cannon, I do have a dual cab Ute that does the job. Btw I don’t hit washouts and blame the car.
In fact, GWM has a 3.0T engine with 354 hp and 500 Nm in China. However, it seems that GWM is not in a hurry to launch this engine overseas. Maybe it feels that relying on a lower price to expand overseas market share as soon as possible is the most important direction at present.
I have a cannon for a daily runner and some carrying materials for my Roofing company it's ok for that stuff but if I was gonna go out back I'd most probably buy a landrover 110
So basically… you still get what you pay for. I was curious about the gwm (& haval), but it seems they are cheaper for a reason. Good cars, but not great cars. All still damn expensive though!
I have old 2011 D40 Nissan Navara n thinking of trading in, do you think GWM ute is right ute? Most of these new ute are just to expensive even at 50k + .
$70K is ridiculous price just saying... Made in China has come a long way and continues to improve rapidly... Perfect is the enemy of good enough. OTOH...that front grill of the GWM, looks like a giant eyeball 😄 Was slightly disappointed, thought you were really going to put those buggers through the terrain, have them roll over some rocks.
This paid political announcment is paid for by Toymota Austraya ( can certainly afford to with their $30,000 over charge across the range) I have never come across a standard off the showroom floor 4wd thats suspension is "suitable" for rough outback conditions like you are subjecting these to....Fair dinkum, give the vehicles, as presented, their dues...
Seemed to me watching the cars go round that sweeping curve, that the Toyo was the only one leaning right over. The other two were relatively flat. I see a lot of these leaning badly whilst lane swapping and powering round corners..Dont fancy it myself..
In Malaysia Hilux rogue 2.8 price at rm150k or 50k australia dollar...2.4 version with 400nm priced at rm120k or 40k aus dollar...owner need wait 6 month or almost a year due long waiting list....in Malaysia after 10 year any Hilux reasale value still price at more than half at new price...
A good thorough review in true Aussie conditions. I have always thought that premium cloth is better than cheap leather. That sums up the Hilux vs GWM IMO. The dMax has early it’s stripes. It’s just down to personal preference and how much money you have to spend and what you are using it for.
True Aussie conditions????? I reckon less than 1 percent of drivers have ever driven on a dirt road - and not like those guys were! I would save the cash, drive a bit slower and enjoy the 7 year warranty.
Im gonna buy the CANNON X. I figured that i can do a full update with an engine tune, quality suspension upgrade and lift. Front and rear alloy bars with led lights. Big set of tyres and rims, tub roller cover, tow bar, anchor points, Rock sliders and ladder racks just to add insult. Then Take into account the extra centre airbag, wireless phone charger, 360 degree camera, anatonomous driver assist. Speakers upgrade and lots more. In conclusion, will still come out cheaper than the others with all that gear. Its good enough for me. If you do that to the Toyota it will cost you near 85 gran or more.
@@chriswording8638 that's promising to hear. I do a bit of light bush work and beach/ sand dunes. Dressing it up is just something I wanna personally do for my own satisfaction. Like a hobby project.
If you press the temp ie 23 it will open up the ac screen … why do you not film yourselves going over the rough as you did in the GWM and made such a grunt going over in the other two? Bias? Hmm
Our cannon x had lane assist pain, but had a wheel alignment and the fighting thr wheel is gone. So get a proper wheel alignment, and you’ll love your Chinese baby even more. Thanks GWM
Not many vehicles can compete with the hilux or just Toyota 4x4 in general on dirt roads that is what they have been made to do with that said most people don't drive off-road let's say ones a week or holidays find something that is comfortable my family have been buying Toyota 4x4 for years now. We have tried other 4x4 in our work fleet and still find that Toyota out lasts them. 4x4 in general are expensive and seems to be getting worse I think it would be extremely nice to have a choice if you want all the tec or just the bone botten stock no apple car play and rubbish like that
This is the 627th comment: GWM keep developing/improving and continues to excel in virtually all aspects:...WHY? Because they (GWM) have brought out a new Ute called Cannon Alpha. That Ute leaves all other Ute's behind as I travelled (with a 2.2 tonne caravan) 65000 km on Cannon X through the Simpson Desert and all TROUBLE free. MY new MUCH better Ute Alpha will do the same only better with lots more comfort....That is why I NEVER. would buy a pathetically expensive Ford Wildtrax, as the ALPA EXCEEDS the spec virtually in ALL aspects.. LONG LIVE GWM's.....
I bought a Cannon X. I put a 2" lift in it from Fulcrum Suspension and it handles way better. It only cost $1500 all up. I turn off lane assist when off road but don't mind it on bitumen. I pull a 2 tonne Jayco with it and am very happy with the power from this car.
Hate to be this guy but feels like you're actually just a bit past the time with tech. Drove one today and definitely didn't feel like too much and a bit of luxury in a ute is sometimes nice. The full 360 camera assists makes for a really good off-road experience when doing tight trails. If you want a basic no frills ute then maybe a used 2000 model Hilux is for you.... Also a better comparison to the rogue would be the XSR which has the beefier suspension.
I drive hiluxes every day at work and I can say that my new cannon x kills the Toyota's, best dollars I have ever spent. I think that all the old school reviewers just can't get past the fact that (China) has killed it.
Kinda reminds me of a U.S Toyota Tundra. Anyways I find it silly to have these reviews pitting specs against specs. Really who cares?, as all these vehicles will only be sold to buyers with the available funds which a begger that has the money to only buy a budget machine would be happy to afford what they got. If you have more money then sure, go buy next level up. It's no good raving about a budget machine against the top shelf brand as top shelf brand buyers would never look at anything lessor likewise when I buy tools I just buy the grade in my budget which is mid-high grade but I would never look at SnapOn or cheap.
In regard to the complaint re the GWM lack of torque, my now 14 year old PK Supercab Ranger has a sweet Mazda 3 liter diesel with just 380 nm and it has pulled a camper trailer and a 19 foot tandem caravan all over this country and mostly not the coastal routes, the Gibb, Streslecki, Oodnadatta, Boroloola to the South Western corner of WA, and that 380 nm does the job just fine, it just does it just fine, IMHO the breadth of torque is more important and driving to conditions. I am considering a new ute soon and I have looked at GWM, LDV and my preference may be a Sassong Musso ELX with optional suspension mods ie as with my old Ranger 2 inch lift, excellent KYB Scorcher shocks, Dynapro ATM's. And the Musso in that form only has 420 nm but a broad torque band and the same sweet Aisan 6 speed as in the Mazda/Isuzu and Hilux. I would like to see a similar test with the superbly assembled Musso, 7 year warranty and ( I think roadside assist) knowing that a fraction of the $20 - 25,000 saved on a Hilux or Ranger will allow a considerable amount of good aftermarket accessories, bar, canopy, lights. Toyota, Ford, Isuzu etc need to sharpen up their pricing, just look at the cost of the same vehicles in Thailand to see the big profit the Makers are touching the Australian buyers up with! As for reliability, Toyota have certainly had their problems, injectors, Cats, , Ford, no cooling on ZF autos and continual activation of limp mode towing in heat, failed dual mass clutches in earlier models, a fair share of low mileage 3.2 engine failures and turbos. Navaras, repeated rear main seal failures, and the list goes on. The Chinese manufacturers are here and improving a good product rapidly, some just have issues as many in the 60's did with what then was termed "Jap crap" until it was realised a Landcruiser was superior to a 22 or 2a Landrover and whats more didn't break axles every 5 minutes when snatching second gear with a load on the back, ask me how I know? History will repeat! Just my take!
The Cannon will unfortunately crawl up more challenging tracks with the front and rear lockers...if the clearance lets it. I saw this in person over Kings Birthday weekend in the high country. It was easily the best performing dual cab in the group and embarassed all of us. Only an 79 Series did better.
Finally a vehicle review that mentions how useless and enoying the modern day auto controlling safety electronics are. I prefer to drive the vehicle not have it drive for me. That’s why you need to pay more money to get a simple car that you are actually the driver. (79 cruiser) it’s the last of the (KISS) theory. We live in a throw away society now building shit vehicles that don’t last
Your simply comparing a vehicle that has been in the Australian market for around 50 year with upgrades over that time to a vehicle that has just entered the market, so I think you've been a bit harsh in some of your criticisms.
Nothing wrong with the suspension. If you look at the video, they only show the GWM going through a dip. If you hit a dip at 100 KMh, in any car/ute you'll be flying around. Slow the f**K down and drive to conditions, problems solved..
I have a 17 year old gen 4 pajero, mate has similar age, km prado. The prado engine blew. $16000 repair on a well maintained Toyota. I luv how dellusion Toyota die hards are.
Infotainment is very important for me. I would not buy a car without apple or android auto. I love the GWM screen size, especially using apple car play, maps look clear and huge, I don't need to zoom
You will get jack shit resale on that gwm thingie, spend a little more for the Toyota and you will get a far greater percentage back when it’s time to sell , the cheap ones are false economy in the long run and I would prefer the peace of mind if going around Australia as with Toyota you will get any parts from the milk bar to counrty towns like you could when Holdens were around and if they are out of your $$ range consider a looked after used one as it will be a better drive and you won’t get laughed at!
What fiddly systems for the air conditioning? You turn the left knob to lower the temperature and the right knob to raise the fan speed. There is a mode button to switch vents but do you need to change that all the time? Also, would you go driving in the outback without applying proper window tinting to help repel the heat? Lane Keep Assist is annoying and I wish there was a single button to disable it (especially when towing!). It's a shame reviewers aren't briefed on 4H which is called Cross Country Expert mode. It's not even in the manual but owners discover it via FB groups and love it!
Precisely, I was about to say the same. AC access is immediate, no menu to go through, you have button access. Takes two seconds to adjust anything. Lane keep assist only works if the car can clearly detect the two white lines (boundaries) of the road, which is hardly present on dirt roads. Which means it isn't active. When you go off-road, you adjust your tyre pressure and slow down. Looking at the video, hitting corrugations at 100 kmh with probably tyres set to 34 psi, of course the front will bounce around and eventually you'll cause damage to any car. You need to set the tyre pressure to 32 front and 30 psi rear when empty. Lastly I wish people would test cars if they owned it, not with the rental car mentality (we trash it, who cares, it isn't ours). I certainly don't drive my Cannon (nor any other car like a Hoon) and drive it to conditions, not like pedal to the metal.
@@chriswording8638 Agreed! Plus it's shod with highway tyres so perhaps change them too. Only issue with HVAC for me is that it's inoperable if indicators or reverse is engaged. Weird!
@@hambo76 yeah, little quirks and annoyances that need ironing out with a software update. But no car is perfect these days, just look on other Ute brand pages. Indeed, the Cannon comes with highway tyres, probably the least off road worthy tyres of any Ute sold. Still rated for M+S and will get you through conditions most people ever get to experience.
Lets all go and buy Chinese and support a shitty human rights record. Ask how they can make it at this cost and still distribute globally? That would be a good video for the consumer to process.
Cheap = bad Expensive = good Just to save you some time, all of the gwm fan boys on here will argue until they are red in the face but the car is just garbage…
The Ranger at times has outsold the Hilux and always the DMax so it would have been good to include the biturbo Ranger in this test.. In regards to ride and power it would have been the bested the other vehicles.
If you're travelling in the bush, reliability and service network/parts availability is critical, and there - the Hilux is and always will be king. Save $25k and buy an Hilux SR.
True, and in 10 years we know, there will always be a Toyota dealership, cant say the same for a Chinese one, especially if they decide to take Taiwan.
Yet they are the only ones buying $150 billion worth of iron ore and coal from us. What does Japan, the US and Europe buy from us in comparison? Nothing...
Let’s face the facts. Not everyone can afford a $70,000 car. I have friends who’ve got the GWM and they love it. Firstly, they saved $20,000 - $25,000 and for what they use it for, bit off dirt road, beach, etc, it does the job. You could use that $20,000 saving to get a dyno tune to increase the power, upgrade the suspension and you’d have a duel cab that would possibly be on par with the Hilux in terms of its power and handling. And still have change from the $20,000!
And just think, 15 years ago, Kia and Hyundai were little known sardine tins. Now they are 2 of the more popular brands out there. The Chinese will get there in time. Most of the Japanese cars have parts made in China. Most everything in your house is made there in some form! Only a matter of time before they become a real competitor
@@danielbredenkamp3957 and that's where you're very wrong. Either you are trolling for political reasons or know very little about how far Chinese car makers came in just the last 20 years, especially in the last 10 years. You need to have a well made and engineered product to gain a 5 star 2021 ANCAP rating.
@@chriswording8638 dude, they will have to prove that to the western world, who prefer Japanese products. I am not prepared to spend money and find out...I will take my chances with something I know to be worthy, reliable and which has a resale valilue I can trust. You are welcome to find out how "good" they have become first. And yes, I do not support policies or the human rights abuses of the CCP.
@ chasing cars i think you know that the takes the lead where is the x- terrain , the hilux is just an overpriced and overrated rust bucket for nothing
