It sounds like you have an agenda against GWM.... Its a great ute! No complaints here!!

$50k isn’t exactly cheap however it still is a bargain compared to the other utes out there that cost anywhere between $70k to the $100k+ mark which is absolutely absurd money for a ute, only reason why they’re so expensive is because they’ve become such a popular vehicle here in Australia, like a new fashion trend.

Canon X is much better value at around $40k (they do deals fairly often). Owned the Cannon X for over a year and never had an issue with the tech, has been a great car. After owning one for a while its hard to believe how affordable they are compared to mainstream brands.

Just to be clear - the $70-80k utes arent actually worth that. The markup on them is astronomical. They can still make a healthy profit selling them for $50k. Aussies who buy these have well and truly has the wool pulled over their eyes

@user-vk4vd7vr5t

3 ай бұрын

@@lol_leila only tax deductible for ABN holders.

@user-gh6cr5xd8c

Ай бұрын

​@@user-vk4vd7vr5t yeah no sh*t and what's ya point

Great video as usual Thanks mate. I fully agree, these cheaper Utes make a great alternative to someone that cannot afford 80 or 90 K for one of the brand names and it is certainly keeping the major players a little bit honest. The interesting thing with these great walls and GWM Utes is how they stand the test of time so review of a four or five-year-old GWM and great Wall could be an interesting video.

I know a few people who have bought these Chinese type of utes. Ask them how the ute goes and it's always "great for the money". Not great, but "great for the money".

If they fit a 2.5 litre or bigger motor with around 140 - 150 KW this would be really competitive .

@user-pr8nb1bs1v

17 күн бұрын

They have a 3.0t petrol version.

@jamespavier1624

17 күн бұрын

@@user-pr8nb1bs1v IN Australia they only have the 2.0 litre Diesel . The Shanhai cannon with the V6 would be a good.

Looking forward to the HEV T300 - then the T500 in April. Thanks for the content.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yeah sorry about the delay with the hybrid. I had some issues with the car but I want to make sure I’m as fair and accurate as possible. It’ll be up within 48hrs. Thanks for watching.

POV test drive at La perouse! Hope u go there more often would love to say Hi

Except a Ranger or Hilux won't rust out in two years. Horses for courses as always. A 2024 Raptor is a Ford Performance product in a ute form factor. It neither feels or behaves like a 'normal' ute, and is well worth the spend. I smile every time I drive mine.

That infotainment system has the same processing power as a Commodore 64 computer

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

🤣It's very slow to start up

I got the normal version; before I did the 2-inch lift, the oe shocks had a very firm compression for the high-speed bump but lacked the dampness to cope with the rebound after the compression which made it very uncomfortable. With an aftermarket shock, the entire car moves more normally at bump, rebound still a bit strange but it is much more comfortable. THe XSR model is an offroad ver that has an even stiffer suspension. If you don't need front and rear lock from the factory, stick with the normal version.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

That's good to know. Thanks for the advice.

@BanielDrown

Ай бұрын

What suspension did you put in?

Good to see there's affordable utes out there for struggling farmers who can't afford these overpriced tradie writeoffs

wonder if these have wax all over the inside of the panels.. like the gwm tanks have, people have seen wazx melting off and pooling under the cars, said to be for rust hahaha

yes

Please review the ssangyong musso 2024 as a comparison

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yep, coming soon 👍

to be fair i mod suspension, tyres, etc on a,4wd, and sometimes tune. though you do that on a new 4wd prob say goodbye to warranty.

What is GWM doing with their logos? There's the dirty big Google Maps badge on the grille, but the old bottle opener on the steering wheel and tailgate. Another great vid, by the way!

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

😂

@petersaunders7535

3 ай бұрын

Its actually "poer" in china thats the badge for it in china, gwm brings it to overseas markets.... just like the tank 300, in china the tank is its own brand

Yes, absolutely. The tech in these is a nightmare

I've never driven a Chinese vehicle but if in the market would test them, only then can you decide.

Active safety is bullshit that is totally unnecessary if drivers actually know what they are doing. It's a shame things have come this far.

The engine sound is very noisy in the cabin

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, above 3000rpm or so. But below that it’s not too bad.

Sounds like its way underdamped

update the engine, fix that suspension and there's a mighty impressive value option for ute buyers

50 odd thousand for that. No thanks.

Ford is chinese too so go to Japanese car you can’t see chinese on there product 😂

@alexaescht

3 ай бұрын

Ford is Chinese?

@timmywoodward9333

3 ай бұрын

Made in Thailand, as are many brands

Crap engine and crap suspension/handling = crap vehicle Why waste $53K on a crap unit?

@joytech23

3 ай бұрын

It's honestly not a lot of money to get a really useful vehicle, and from 35k it's in the same price category as an i30 or Kia Cerato. For that money, you can enjoy most of the lifestyle without risking the notoriously bad used market for utes/4by's (Potentially wound back clocks, worn out, abused, unrealistic prices etc) I guess all of the brands have their own issues. The Triton with the smaller wheelbase caused frame issues especially with slide on campers, the 79 series and the narrower rear wheel track and literally just an 80k box of stamped metal sheets and injection molded plastic on a frame, the new Ranger with electrical gremlins and diff issues, the Navara with its relatively poor engine/towing performance - worse even when compared to this etc..

@mrkring1526

3 ай бұрын

It's still overpriced!

@joytech23

3 ай бұрын

@@mrkring1526 Compared to what, and for what reasons?