This brother complain about the entire 🚘 but everyone in the comments with the same car seems to be fine with theirs own cars....

I have not had any issue so far currently at 17500kms

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

That’s good to hear.

@Maige2900

3 ай бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia yeah man I genuinely have had good experiences with Great Wall, I did 35000kms on the new h6, I do have some access to different sources of info too like actually seeing how these cars have faired in their domestic market. In aus I worked at 2 dealers for a few years one bmw one Toyota and I can say they are not without fault. Yet majority of people wouldn’t label them, hence why I am against the negative “Chinese” undertones against all these “new brands”.

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Yep I've also had good experience with GWM. Own a Haval Jolion for almost 3 years now and not a single issue. Sure its not the last word in vehicle dynamics but it does the job well considering the price. @@Maige2900

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@Zenithdraggy

3 ай бұрын

Isnt GWM chinese tho, so its ever so slightly better than those indian turds from tata

@challenger2205

2 ай бұрын

Dude if they can drop a 60k decent Range Rover, I am down for it

@Zenithdraggy

2 ай бұрын

@@challenger2205 why get a "decent" range rover when you can get a used LC prado for cheaper or a LC200 for the full 60K or even a patrol

I have owned a Tank 300 Ultra Petrol with Pirelli Scorpion A/T tyres fitted from new. (Did a deal with the selling dealer). 3 months and 3,500k in now, Its a great car and for the price outstanding. Is it perfect, no, Lane assist is rubbish, you can live with it around town but on the Highway you just turn it off. Problem solved. Performance from the 2.0l turbo is more than adequate for this type of vehicle. I would not recommend spending $10k for the Hybrid. Fuel economy is average but it does take 91 unleaded (Note GWM do not recommend E10). That's the extent of my complaints. Brakes are fine, Build quality is on par with Japanese and S/Korean, Turning indicators are 2 step and once you get used to work fine. Handling is fine and ride comfort is very good. Test drive one you will be surprised

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the ownership insight 👍

I have tank 2023 now 46.000 km W not problem I love my tank

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

That’s great. What engine do you have?

Good to see GWM behaving like adults at the idea of publishing the breakdown.

As an owner of the FJ Cruiser, I had the opportunity to drive the Tank 300 in Guangzhou, China and also had chance to meet owners who regularly take it off road. I was mighty impressed and since FJ Cruiser is no longer available, my next vehicle would be the Tank.

I am getting the Tank 500 Ultra HEV arriving Q2. Not yet decided whether to get the white or the silver.

Excellent review.

All lane assist tech is potentially dangerous. Out here in the country, if you use it, it will take you through every pothole it can find.

@neil9143

3 ай бұрын

software， fixed already

I always get 6 to 7 secs it’s fast in sports mode remove traction hold brake push acceleration and zoom 🏎️ works all the time

I watched another video earlier of a fella who showed modifying his dashboard displays and included setting up driver profiles… seems to be an option like you were hoping for?

looks like owners should have roadside assist and the warranty department on speed-dial

Did you change the settings to sports mode? You normally have 3 mode eco, normal and sports

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yep. Actually tried all mode - I usually do for all cars 👍

@eliaspap8708

3 ай бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia that’s unusual all 3 modes gave you exactly same times

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

@@eliaspap8708 It’s actually common to see the quickest time in Eco mode in some cars, in my experience: I’ve tested over 1000 cars over the years. These modes don’t actually change power or torque output. They only change throttle sensitivity. But full throttle is still full throttle. In most vehicles anyway 👍 Edit: I will try to show that in future videos, especially when Eco mode returns a quicker result.

😮wow. No issues with my HEV ultra grey. Done 6.6k now. Launch control always works mid to high 6s it’s fast always and smooth. I cannot understand why you had issues with both cars strange. I think next software version will iron out a few things let’s see. 😊

@Mundoormaadan

3 ай бұрын

Even I have the same model .. I had some software issues ..like some low battery signs and a tortoise sighn started popping on the dash screen and the ac wouldn't work ..I took it to th showroom and they did a software update and it is fine now ..I find the power delivery a bit inconsistent sometimes ..sometimes very smooth sometimes not that much ..however very comfortable drive

@miliobaltas

3 ай бұрын

No turtle 🐢 mine charges well and works full EV downhill up to 70 Kay's no problemo 😊

Hi, I'm from Mexico, the Tank just arrived last month, and price is very tempting compared to a Bronco or Jeep, but I have seen reviews of several Chinese cars sold in Mexico that have the same problem stalls dead on his tracks, kind a software error, Chinese cars just have one year in Mexico and seems that not even factory techs know about how to troubleshoot to

Tank 300 is off-road vehicle not sport car. Go test off-road, no body gonna do race on that vehicle by the way.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Why does it have ‘launch control’? Is that for off roading?

I had some software issues initially which afyer the update went away ..the drive is very comfortable and enough power but power delivery is inconsistent is it typical of a hybrids? Its my first hybrid

@josephdignam123

3 ай бұрын

No, it’s just the way they have set this vehicle up. Pretty sure this system only charges the battery under braking - not from a the engine. This means the battery isn’t always available and is probably why your acceleration is inconsistent

Actually the picture on the towntruck disgracing the new Tank 300 HEV. It’s a great car, very cool design and nice to sit in and most of all it’s doing a decent job off-road. That’s for what I love the Tank 🖤

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

5 күн бұрын

I think it disgraced itself? It was the one on the tow truck.

@61Husky

5 күн бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Sorry I saw my last Jeep ZJ on a tow truck cause the transmission was done after 20 years. What was actually the reason for the Tank 300?

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

5 күн бұрын

@@61Husky Electrical gremlins I think. They didn't actually get back to me with an official reason. Wow, 20 years. That's not bad.

Nice review. I do like this model very much & have plan this to be my next purchase but now I have a few uncertainties regarding its brake hopping, lane-keeping assist, alerts & soft ride. For now I will persevere & wait the next generation Tank300 & Tank400 release

@brian.z6592

2 ай бұрын

I believe all these software issues could be solved with an OTA in the near future.

@Byteclub

19 күн бұрын

Why not get owners opinions. I take these reviewers with a grain of salt. Yes I am purchasing a petrol Ultra but I did a lot of homework before making the decision. Every manufacturer has faults. I would buy one of these over a ford any day.

@jkfotonet

19 күн бұрын

@@Byteclub Ford is getting way to expensive even for a base level 4dr ute. Keeping an eye out for the Byd Leopard as well. These Chinese vehicles have a lot bang for your buck and will get better.

@Byteclub

19 күн бұрын

@@jkfotonet what about the base model single cab Hilux 4x4 with aluminium tray $51,500 wtf.

@Byteclub

18 күн бұрын

@@jkfotonet saw an article in car sales I think about BYD setting up a factory in Thailand for their RHD’s. That’s got me thinking how is GWM setup up for RHD. They haven’t been completely converted as there is no way of installing a factory snorkel. If you want one you have to get one prefabbed and it means cutting out the bonnet. Watch out Toyota, Nissan, Ford etc the Chinese are coming.

First the electric van test and now this, your having a bad trott Brett. Things can only improve.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Lol yeah. Some interesting cars/videos coming this week: Honda N-One RS, new Mitsubishi Triton and new i30 Sedan N/Elantra N. These should liven up our spirits!

You Need to take it back to the dealer and get re-adjusted and fixed otherwise they should refund, We test drove one but non of these warnings came up, which is weird because I didn’t think you could turn these off permanently.

The Tank 300 petrol variant has been on sale in China for over three years and close to 300,000 units have been sold so I’m pretty sure that the petrol version is close to rock solid. However, the hybrid HEV version is a complete story, this version is not really on sale in China. It only sells overseas so this is a relatively new technology that is not proven yet. China has a newer plug in hybrids variant Hi-4 T which seems to be a better option later on but Australia does not have it at the moment. I bought the petrol ultra and is now close to 3000km. No mechanical issues so far besides CarPlay freezing a few times. Solved by using a wireless dongle and much more stable.

@Kashchey1

3 ай бұрын

It's just a cheap, poorly engineered car. You get what you paid for.

@kirovfactory

3 ай бұрын

​@@Kashchey1going under every comment you are just butt hurt that Chinese cars are getting up to speed.

@ryantang8146

3 ай бұрын

@@kirovfactoryPeople used to say the same thing about Japanese car and when Japanese cars caught up then they said Korean cars are poorly engineered and now everyone is chasing Korean cars 🤣 Toyotas are 18 months wait list for most models. If you have paid attention to Chinese cars, you know they have the best car technology especially in the EV sector in the world. People who continue to be ignorant will miss out. The world will leave these people behind. Haters are gonna hate on no matter what

@Kashchey1

3 ай бұрын

@@kirovfactory They are bad as any commie stuff. Commies just can't into car and food production.

@Kashchey1

3 ай бұрын

@@kirovfactory how much are you getting paid for praising Chinese automotive crap?

Apparently the lane keep assist was patched via a software update. Curious if these test models had that patch..

All new vehicles have safety intrusion. Not specific to Tank. Car makers are forced to fit these systems for ancap. Breakdowns in this model are rare. Very rare.

@CENSOREDFORSPEAKINGTRUTHS4380

3 ай бұрын

😆 this vehicle will be lucky to last until the warranty period ends like all cars made in china,wake up and smell the crap that china is producing. These vehicles are garbage.

@mrkring1526

3 ай бұрын

Doubt that..

@shaun1900

3 ай бұрын

Mike, the ELK on the tank is simply terrible, literally every review comments on it and even the Australian owners forums are full of questions asking how to manage the systems better.

@MikeJones-mz5ig

3 ай бұрын

@@mrkring1526 evidence?

@MikeJones-mz5ig

3 ай бұрын

@@shaun1900 it's in every review I watch. Every brand. Some mainstream brands are worst at maintaining lanes.

My first experience with a GWM hybrid was in a Jolion uber , the car started acting up half way on the journey, the [ICE] motor started revving but we weren't making any fwd progress up a hill , rather losing speed. the driver jumped on and off the throttle with a concerned look, and it eventually came good, but wasn't resassuring that's for sure.

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

No issues during my 3 years of owning a GWM Haval Jolion. Good value and would definitely buy another GWM product.

@phoenix_yih

3 ай бұрын

​@@coolpup4868 Even Chinese don't buy GWM, it's a junk brand. 😅

@garylab7934

3 ай бұрын

​@@phoenix_yihSo what do they buy? Please share your wisdom

Good one..

Keep left unless overtaking

The Tank just doesn't hold water.

I didn’t hate those until I watched this video.

Probably picking up the camera

6.55s 0-100 and the slope was -1.4%

No surprise that a 78 kW motor powered from a 1.75 kWh battery is not going to do well during repeated acceleration runs. Unless the vehicle is given time to fully recharge the battery between runs, then the maths is pretty simple: Assume 1.5 kWh of usable capacity then you can draw full power for 78 / 1.5 = 0.0192 hours i.e. 70 seconds. So you can probably not even get full system power for a minute before it starts to cut power to the electric motor at which point the motor and battery just becomes dead weight. Probably the reason why the petrol engine is tuned for 180 kW in the HEV compared to 162 kW for the non-hybrid. In real world driving it probably works well enough unless you are towing foot flat up a long hill.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Camry hybrid has no issue doing repeated acceleration runs. Just saying.

The fact that this whole video is showing all kinds Of different problems only a fool would go and buy one now.

@tonybennett638

3 ай бұрын

100% you nailed it.

@kirovfactory

3 ай бұрын

seems to be the only overall negative review around, however it's still gonna sell like hotcake.

@tonybennett638

3 ай бұрын

@@kirovfactory no don't reckon...if you see this and I reckon it's fair enough you might be seen as dumb to risk to be rolling the dice on this one. 🤪

@mrkring1526

3 ай бұрын

NPCs​@@kirovfactory

@Kashchey1

3 ай бұрын

@@kirovfactory nobody's gonna buy it. Some people will lease it and that's it. Resell value of this things will be ZERO.

Keep bashing the Chinese cars just like the Japanese cars 40 years ago and the Korean cars 30 years ago we will see where we are in another 10 to 20 years. I myself think they are amazing cars for the price.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Agree. These companies are building momentum and will no doubt catch up soon, especially with investment.

@dune7824

27 күн бұрын

Fair call I'd just rather not fund their work in progress and wait until it's sorted.

Good honest unbiased review........👍👍👍👍👍

CarSauce got 6.55 secs for 0-100kph..??

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I mentioned that in the video. I’m not sure how many tests he did. Maybe cooler conditions as well. The vehicle doesn’t seem to be very consistent; CarExpert also did 7.38.

his is why I will never own a Hybrid or an EV

Have to wait for an update to fix the car. I think I'll just stick to a petrol and I'll stick to something that's not a GWM people are rushing out too fast buying these Chinese cars because they are cheap and nasty. They don't have any longevity. They have too many issues. I'll stick to a car company that's actually been here for a while and if things go wrong with it it can actually get fixed. Just my opinion though

what's your comment on it achieving the same moose test speed as Audi Q2 and VW Touareg? somehow handling under hard braking and steering situation is not bad at all? as for straight line stopping distance, Ford Everest takes 44.5 meters and LC300 takes 43.9. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmdnkqh9qb2zg6g.html

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Swerve test doesn’t usually involve hard braking and turning; only a roll-off-throttle swerve. As for Everest and LC300 - both had all-terrain tyres 👍

@kirovfactory

3 ай бұрын

@genthusiastaustralia Wrong. Ford Everest Platinum V6 44.74m on Goodyear territory ht Ford Everest Trend Bi-Turbo 46.07m Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts Nissan Patrol 44.99m Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 45.81m Toyo open country a32 If you have questions about the test result of other channels, here's your own one: 2024 Ford Ranger Platinum V6 on highway tyres, 45.15m. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJ2k1Kmvp72YYKw.html

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Yep, those vehicles offer poor stopping distances as well, in my opinion.

@aq3614

3 ай бұрын

​@@kirovfactoryresearch well done！

The lane keep assist and adaptive "intelligent" cruise control. These systems are , in my opinion, fundamentally flawed and could get someone killed. GWM/Haval and the relevant Australian Government authority have been made aware.

You know you can adjust the lane keeping sensitivity, sounds like you dont know the car settings.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. And does this have to be reset every time you start the car?

Rather id just stick to the petrol Tank 300

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Spot on, the petrol only ultra is the one to get.

great stuff, bout time Australia had real view reviews rather than scripted jargon due to sponsors....

GVM of 2725kg and kerb weight of 2305kg. 420kg isn't a lot of capacity. The petrol is even worse at 400kg.

Where are the Toyota haters now 😂

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

I think they're a bit distracted over the V8 vs 2.8L 76 series debate. Fighting amongst themselves over which is best.

@marcoslopez2744

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Good review, it’s a great “beta product” and like all beta products early adopters need to live with many, many shortcomings until they are ironed out or a new model comes along.

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

I would say the Hybris is a beta product, but petrol only version has been around for a number of years overseas.

@jetnavigator

3 ай бұрын

​@@coolpup4868it took decades for Hyundai to go from cheap to quality...

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

@@jetnavigator Totally. It won't be long until GWM/MG etc poach engineers and designers from more established Euro/Japanese brands, and become more dominant via better products.

@shaun1900

3 ай бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia agree, its happening already

@marcoslopez2744

3 ай бұрын

Exactly like HYUNDAI and KIA did. Then what the Japs reaction 👍🏻

Well this has definitely helped me decide to not ever buy one of these The first review was great highlighting it's off-road ability with the 2.0 l petrol version but this hybrid is just going to be problematic. Great review!

Appreciate your honesty, it is a refreshing change. There is no free lunch with the "cheap" Chinese cars. You get what you pay for in most cases imho. Those tech glitches would drive me insane.

Ford Everest Platinum V6 44.74m on Goodyear territory ht Ford Everest Trend Bi-Turbo 46.07m Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts Nissan Patrol 44.99m Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 45.81m Toyo open country a32 If you have questions about the test result of other channels, here's your own one: 2024 Ford Ranger Platinum V6 on highway tyres, 45.15m. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJ2k1Kmvp72YYKw.html

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

usa？

Simple conclusion. Wouldn't want one.

Mate, battery charge level makes a huge difference to 0-100 time. Likewise with all hybrids and EVs. Launch a model S at 100% charge and 30% charge, you see up to 40% difference in 0-100

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

I've tested over 1000 vehicles spanning 12 years. There is not a 'huge' difference. Some EVs produce slightly slower results with a lower SOC (usually older systems), while more modern ones produce repeatable results regardless of SOC. More specifically to this case, a Camry hybrid produces completely consistent 0-100 times, regardless of battery level - I've tested it (it was a boring day).

Honest review. For this price range I’d go for a Tucson, rav4 or a cx5

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Completely different target market. None of those are proper off-road focused vehicles. Tank has a ladder frame chassis, a rear axle and front and rear diff locks. If you just need a mall crawler then all those listed will be fine.

@calvinnyamupfukudza7973

3 ай бұрын

They don't have low range for serious 4wdriving though..

Lol non Hybrid runs quicker than hybrid?😂

@kirovfactory

3 ай бұрын

pretty much all channels knows how to drive it into 7 or 6

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@kirovfactoryHow to drive it? Could you explain what I’m doing wrong please?

Mate i can't believe your plan when you broke down in middle of the road on what looked like a rural road would be leave it parked in the middle of the road, you even say you could put in neutral and roll forwards, roll it forwards and off the road. You're cooked.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

2 ай бұрын

I needed help to push it off the road mate. Eventually a passing motorist stopped and helped me push it.

I nearly bought this trash .I ended up buying the top spec Mazda cx5 instead.Very happy.

@goldfools5445

3 ай бұрын

Cx5 not an off-road true 4WD

@alexi21san

3 ай бұрын

@@goldfools5445 It can go off road .It has an off-road mode and uses 4 wheel drive .I’m guessing not as hardcore as the tank .Way better in the city where I do most of my driving.

@goldfools5445

3 ай бұрын

@@alexi21san yep, ok for light off-road use. Great for city and highway use. The Tank has low range, twin lock diffs. There is no comparison for of road use. I think you chose the right car for what you do.

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Apples vs Oranges...stay with the CX5 for your use case. It will do carparks and the odd pavement hop just fine.

@timofey24

3 ай бұрын

Take your cx 5 camping to any beach and see what happens:) people by these to go camping on the islands etc not to drive around town, might as well stick to normal hatch backs from more established brands to do city driving.

That driver monitoring camera really creeps me out. Never getting in any car that has one of those.

@ianweal3081

3 ай бұрын

All new cars will have them, it's one of those Australian over the top requirements. The primary advantage is, micro sleeps may be avoided as I've seen it tested on another vehicle by a reviewer closing his eyes, the steering wheel shaked in his hands, audible noise, and visual displays go off to wake the driver. Is that a good feature, I personally think so. I overdid it one time, driving whilst tired, dosed off in Blackheath on GWH. Fortunately I did go far but opened my eyes to find myself on the opposite side of the road. I absolutely crapped myself, it could have been a far worse outcome. Should the worst had happened I had wife, mother-in-law daughter & son in car with me. That incident right there has stopped me driving on when weary ever since, it certainly stopped me that night, I undertook a nap after that. Driver attentive feature will assist when that occurs.

@mickspecial

3 ай бұрын

Sticker - problem solved

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To much technology equals unreliability simplicity equals reliability the GWM is loaded with technology conclusions unreliable it broke down

If you need lane keep assist why are you driving. Let someone else drive before you kill someone

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

😂

Hydrid fails every where.

A GWM basher

@drivingenthusiastaustralia

3 ай бұрын

Not bashing it on purpose. If a BMW or Toyota had the same problems I’d show that as well 👍

There seems to be something strange 9:38 Clutch slip 10:23 After 100 km and above it starts to feel slower than non-hybrid, it's terrible this Chinese brand

Chinese cars offer good value for money as labour and materials cost is cheap. Focusing on reliability, I recommend MG, Haval or LDV (not the ute).

@mrkring1526

3 ай бұрын

I'd recommended no Chinese car

@kareembaba7498

3 ай бұрын

Ultimately yes, but many Aussies have a low budget and want a car with lots of safety features, entertainment and tech @@mrkring1526

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Yep, the speed at which they have improved their quality is unbelievable.

@coolpup4868

3 ай бұрын

Oh but I do like Volvo, Tesla and Lotus. Also Toyota has 4 manufacturing plats in China and so do Honda, Nissan, VW etc. The lines are getting extremely blurred since some Chinese companies now also own western brands and also have their design centres in places in UK and Germany. @@mrkring1526

@kareembaba7498

3 ай бұрын

What on earth? My reply was deleted, I responsed to @mrkring1526 Stating that ultimately I wouldn't recommend any Chinese car, but most Aussies want a new car on a lower budget that offers great safety features, tech, etc. Besides, MG and Haval are far far farr more reliable than the Germans

Be careful....say too many bad things about a Chinese vehicle and you'll get a visit from the Chinese Secret Police.....who positively, absolutely, definitely don't have an office in Aus!! 😅