Sorry guys - mistake on my part. The overseas Tank 500 is a V6 petrol, not a V6 diesel!

@dannyhong3195

25 күн бұрын

I think with the new OZ emmision rule, the V6 likely not going to be coming very soon But that V6 is really good...

@calebwany8422

25 күн бұрын

@@chucknorris8704 you better chill out bro

@jimj2683

25 күн бұрын

Which vehicles do you recommend for someone with kids that easily get carsick?

@kmuinde

25 күн бұрын

I wonder if rental companies will buy them, I would like to rent it for a week

@hi9580

25 күн бұрын

@@dannyhong3195PHEV/EREV better, until burn down house or stuck in desert

I drive the 300 and the Prado. Then I drove the Tank, and have to say, wow! Made the Toyota seem like they were years old in the drive and tech. The Tank leaves them in the dust a long long way back.

@michaelhermans4753

7 күн бұрын

The toy Yoda fan boys have gone very quiet

I have a tank 500 HEV in Thailand and it is one of the best cars I've had over many years including, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Range Rover Toyota. It's big and comfortable and a joy to drive and sit in because it is so spacious. It's luxury a low price.

@kingmanall

21 күн бұрын

Sure, you can turn water into wine

@michaelhermans4753

7 күн бұрын

I hope they break the typical unreliable mould that has plagued Chinese made products, if they can do that there will me a massive change in demographics, I saw what the Japanese cars did in the American market back in the 90s I personally believe the competition is shitting itself at the pace of Chinese car evolution

@bigdirtyfreighttrains951

Күн бұрын

@@michaelhermans4753 Except there is no evolution; all the tech and features really on imitating overseas brands IP. Where they can (and will) improve is the quality of their product, but they continue to rely on the R&D of overseas brands, and they just implement that at a cheaper price.

Paul never gets excited over Chinese made cars, doesn’t matter how good they are

@SydneySewerat

10 күн бұрын

It's the slavery and atrocity factor of supporting the Communist party.

@reubentshangela6661

2 күн бұрын

True that... He must NOT be biased!!!!

The number plate protrudes because it needs to be seen at certain angles and the spares gets in the way.

@henrylikesradios

25 күн бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, and for speed cameras.

@jerrymyahzcat

25 күн бұрын

Snap. That’s exactly what I was just about to say. If it’s flat with the door or won’t be legal as will be obstructed from certain angles and for example, spore cameras might not be able to read it. Similar to the Nissan Patrol which has lights in the bumper and fake ones on the D pillar. The bumper ones are needed as the right D pillar ones would be obscured by the spare wheel.

@johnemerson5383

25 күн бұрын

Yes, got to make it easy for those speed cameras. I would have expected Paul to know about that. @@jerrymyahzcat

@davidscott820

24 күн бұрын

​@@johnemerson5383na..he doesnt know. Also reckons its so terrible when a reverse camera is offset to one side...but doesn't that the software is calibrated to compansate for that 😂😂😂😂

@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298

24 күн бұрын

That's what I thought. Thought it was obvious.

It’s ironic you raise the payload as a negative. 790kg is substantially more than you get in a Landcruiser 300, Y62Patrol, Prado, Everest or any other direct competitor that I am aware of. In fact, it’s up there with or better than the 1500 full size trucks from the US as well. The payload on the Tank 500 is therefore one of its relative strong points.

@CarExpertAus

24 күн бұрын

That's a good point. It's just worth pointing out given it has a 500kg lower towing capacity and it was called out in the Tank 300 review that we didn't mention it. We'll be including this in all of our reviews moving forward where towing is a factor.

@AidanCran

22 күн бұрын

For many many years, the 200/300 series could tow 3500kg, so say 10% on towball, that would leave you only 260/300kg payload remaining which is literally nothing for what most would say is the best and biggest tourer. This 790kg payload is probably the biggest when comparing similar type of cars (not utes)

@oliviercoulon5196

8 күн бұрын

Just admit you stuffed up and correct the record. The payload in a Prado post 350kg of towball weight is almost unusable.

That interior looks more luxurious than the prado.

@gdawwg1125

24 күн бұрын

That's not hard

@gamersquadlifestyle

24 күн бұрын

NGL Toyota is cooked here.. at this point it's only a stubborn brand loyal person who will skip this car to buy a Toyota

@tonywu4998

22 күн бұрын

@@gdawwg1125 But why not do it😅

@gdawwg1125

22 күн бұрын

@@tonywu4998 do what

@yslee1401

21 күн бұрын

They will look like a 20 year old Prado within the first 6 months on the road

While not perfect there doesn't seem to be any deal breaker issues. The tank walked all over the recent Triton in the same offroad test. Quite impressive overall.

@wayneli4070

25 күн бұрын

Also comfort, interior quality, torque....

@400chevlc

24 күн бұрын

How about longevity?

@zimuli3549

24 күн бұрын

For many years, in the roof of the world in Xizang, China, and the hot and dry desert in Xinjiang, in these most harsh environments, tank brand vehicles have almost replaced these Japanese vehicles. In addition, tank brand cars have now appeared in large numbers in the cold Siberia.

@400chevlc

24 күн бұрын

@@zimuli3549 nice story

@KenanTurkiye

21 күн бұрын

would you buy one?

The numberplate location at the rear will be due to Australian Design Regulations. The numberplate needs to be visible from a certain degree angle from behind. There is the spare wheel in the way, so they have relocated its location so that it sticks out further to be visible from the sides.

Test drove it 2 times here in NZ, I came from GLS 400d then bought a BMW M50d. Got really sick of value depreciation hence sold and bought this. So much value for money plus warranty. Lets see how this hold. 😊

@hieuphan4264

25 күн бұрын

Wait till you see the depreciation on these chinese car 🤣

@liuyangyang

25 күн бұрын

Many, I mean many chinese GLS and X5 owners move to AITO M9. The sale of X5 dropped 30% last month due to the competition with M9.

@pinocleen

25 күн бұрын

​@@liuyangyang Impressive and beautiful car judging by my quick search, but not available in Australia as of yet.

@Sgten01

24 күн бұрын

If depreciation is an issue toyota landcruiser is the only solution i think.

@blertles3

24 күн бұрын

You bought this because you were sick of depreciation? Dude. This will depreciate even more than the models you had prior.

As you said, so many waiting on this review. Thanks so much, truly appreciate your review.

@Ravs_Reviews

25 күн бұрын

I waited so long, hence bought it and actually drove it in today 😅

@reginald7214

25 күн бұрын

​@@Ravs_Reviews😂😆

Ive had my Ultra for 3 weeks now and loving it.

@kartdoe

21 күн бұрын

How is the fuel consumption?

Driving a two and a half tonne 4x4 like a sports car…doesn’t handle sharply. Shocking. Most motoring journalists are absolutely spoiled by driving exotic cars all the time. When you put them in a normal car or a heavy four wheel drive, they complain bitterly that it doesn’t drive like a Lamborghini.

Test drove one and ordered immediately. Fantastic car.

@TomWilding1

18 күн бұрын

RIP

Today I was searching the review of this car and you did it. Thank you so much Paul.

When the Tank 500 was on the market, I sold my Prado and get the Tank 500 Ultra. Better drive experience, more comfortable, more powerful but low price. Great car. With this money, you will just get the Ultra.

@dser3474

25 күн бұрын

等比亚迪方程豹5吧，那个更厉害

@salamov963

23 күн бұрын

Bad decision

@andrewstewart1644

23 күн бұрын

@@salamov963 based on what?

@tyzon00800

22 күн бұрын

Sure you have

@tyzon00800

22 күн бұрын

@@andrewstewart1644💩box

Finally finally reviewed Tank 500 🎉

Been waiting for CarExperts Tank 500 review

Yes, was waiting for this video for a while, great review!

Damn, the value for money that you get with these GWM products is so impressive, you get good gear all round for a reasonable price WOW

"Help me CarExpert", I guess Matt of CarWow would feel flattered, as imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

@MrMagnat007

24 күн бұрын

Actually, as Paul has stated in previous video's.. Its like the Australian division of CarWow. Matt also does not own CarWow. Like Paul... He just works for them.

@1NG_

21 күн бұрын

@@MrMagnat007 thanks

The overseas model is a 3.0 v6 twin turbo petrol. I dont believe there is a diesel model available at all.

@trumant1w057

25 күн бұрын

Yuppp, that's the main problem, no diesel engine with any Tank

@jerrymyahzcat

25 күн бұрын

No one is wanting diesel anymore anyway and countries are slowly banning them due to emissions also.

@dennisryan-hm5vg

25 күн бұрын

Chinese crap

@MMLL369

18 күн бұрын

I don't think Chinese companies would further investing into diesel engines for passenger cars by looking at the current trend.

Great review Paul well detailed.Please review the 2024 isuzu dmax

Thank you for reviewing.

GWM(great wall) is really one of those brands that seems to hold up long term going by the used market. Cars and other auto gumtrees are full of ones well into the six figures km wise with 10-15 years on the road working for tradies. As long as the electronics hold up better on these fancier models, it's win win car brand for aussies. It's not like the japanese/euros or yank brands are helping our economy , frankly less than the Chinese given they take home a lot more margin from our market and don't build here anymore., Brand loyalty for anything but brass tacks practical reasons like reliability is folly.

4:10 the number plate mount is so speed cameras can see the plate. Years back the Nissan Patrol had issues because the factory number plate mount hid the plate behind the spare wheel on one side.

@tzeshenlim

25 күн бұрын

He didn't know or?

@javic1979

22 күн бұрын

Looks on ebay for non Australian spec numberplate holder 😂

I still can't believe the Triton Failed this uphill test so hard i was really looking forward to buy one

Cracking video The chimes sound like a Lime scooter / bike Lol

Paul bring on the TANK 700 now that I would definitely get ❤

@davidscott820

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, that thing is a beast.

@KM-gh3ob

24 күн бұрын

@@davidscott820 Absolutely...

@brendanlesko2306

23 күн бұрын

Agreed . Tank 500 is super nice But 700 ..NEXT LEVEL . There’s a very good chance it will arrive here .

Looking forward to the 4x4 mega test you normally run.

Lots of questions re: towing. How long can it sustain those power and torque figures if you’re towing a 3t trailer? And those “safety” features which were turned off, do they stay turned off after the car is stopped and started again later? And are they mandated or just no ANCAP 5 star rating if they don’t have them?

Great video. Please review new gle and x5

ty for ur hard work to show us this car , I'm waiting to see hybrid version in Saudi Arabia

Top top review ❤

Man, you seemed way more impressed with the car during the testing than your final word suggested.

so far the best noise level control according to the spreadsheet? that's exciting~~~

All your videos are EPIC.. you deserve 2million subscribers. God bless you. I sm buying Tank 500 in South Africa

Thanks for the review very detailed. I am more confident that i took a right decision. Booked Dune Gold Ultra last month excited to get the delivery this month. No more waiting like Toyota...waited for more than year, eventually had to cancel.

@zimuli3549

24 күн бұрын

Congratulations

@andrewstewart1644

23 күн бұрын

I'm thinking of doing the same. I may get the Cannon Alpha instead of the Tank 500 though. It's a ute version of the Tank 500

@jaymarwa2425

23 күн бұрын

​@andrewstewart1644 didn't know GWM is launching UTE as well. Just saw on website, absolutely stunning. Good choice.

I'm really quite impressed with the features of this vehicle, hopefully long term durability will not disappoint.

Definitely a car I would consider, only thing I don't like about it is the huge grille border. Why is it so big? I feel like the first mod would be to paint that border body color or remove it entirely.

@ev0wat

25 күн бұрын

So the whole world can see your a peasant 😊show off that china car badge with pride 💪

@jtxty9010

25 күн бұрын

Yeah, as soon as it been released in China the first reviewer tint the grille in black (black car)

Thanks Paul, can you do another video on the ultra it will have much more features to enjoy and some of your complaints might be solved. Cheers.

Based on how good this did on the moguls it would be nice to see how it handles the hill climb without the differential locked. This looks like an amalgam of an older sequoia with a larger, more modern rav4. Interesting design I think they did a decent job.

Cant wait for the tow test uphill😂

I'm more for the Tank 700. Has more character and lesser a copy cat. Just saying.. Great video btw!

GWM needs to bring Tank 400 to Australia to get it under $60k

@jeremyyang9895

25 күн бұрын

It’s a PHEV with 37kwh battery，would be $10k more expensive…

@bboy349833591

25 күн бұрын

Yet there isn’t a single plugin hybrid model being sold here in AU, my guess is that China doesn’t share the same regulations and standards when it comes to PHEV. Which is a shame because those plugin hybrids are where GWM’s real strength is and they are absolutely incredible.

@hermesliteratus882

25 күн бұрын

As well as the Tank 700.

@liuyangyang

25 күн бұрын

@@bboy349833591 plugin hybrids are where GWM’s real strength -- the Hi-4T/Z tech is outdated technology. No good at all

Hi Paul You should do the tank 500 Ultra review!

I think we need a shorter person to start testing the 3rd row. Paul is properly suffering in the 3rd row. 😂

@daweigo6851

20 күн бұрын

😅😅😅

What was the clunking under breaking?

Top of my list to replace current 4wd

One of the quieter cabins I’ve seen on carexpert with 56-65db. Good effort! Brake feel is a worry particularly in regard to the emergency braking test, perhaps something to get used to if you had one

@MMLL369

18 күн бұрын

I guess it's about adaptation, as long as it's not a design or system flaw.

Hi Paul, for your next review, do you mind adding test of the space of the front passenger seat, second row and third row when there is a rearward facing car seat? Thank you

Nice video

Hi Paul, you make a comment in the video about the vehicle "runs out of steam" when the battery gets lower. Does this mean when towing for example you won't have access to full torque once the battery is depleted?

I tested mine ultra 0-100 in 7.3s with both original giti types and aftermarket Falken AT3w

@TheMarkdogface

25 күн бұрын

What about when the battery is drained?

@lovenaomiwu

25 күн бұрын

hows falken at3w？ thinking get those for my tank300, what about noise?

@JY-kn9ht

25 күн бұрын

@@TheMarkdogface the minimum battery level I saw is about 40% . I don’t feel a lot of difference tbh

@JY-kn9ht

25 күн бұрын

@@lovenaomiwu noise wise pretty good. I changed my tank 300’s tyre to falken as well before I traded for the 500

Was waiting for this review for weeks, disappointed you only reviewed the base model not the ultra 😢 was there a reason you didn't review the ultra ?

@CarExpertAus

25 күн бұрын

Wasn’t available when we filmed it but we will try and get one in to test.

@jamesw7224

25 күн бұрын

@@CarExpertAus that's such a shame hopefully you guys can get it in your reviews are always the most thorough. Will you be doing a review on the Alpha when it's released ?

Will wait for more reviews coming from the market before consider it.

I believe the rear number plate is sticking out as much so that it can be visible at an angle and not obscured by the spare tyre.

I am a little confused as none of the other manufacturers seem to mention a payload capacity. Have seen this with LDV, GWM cars. Keen to know why? Does it mean these are poor or honest?

@tonymillar5342

25 күн бұрын

Golden rule of selling something..... Never lie. Just don't mention shortcomings.

GWM nailed it with the Tank 500, it’s been selling exceptionally well in its home country China. Very well received all around. Value for money is incredible.

@mhmood4394

25 күн бұрын

interior yes but exterior needs a lot work to be done yet.

@wozzach2540

25 күн бұрын

Disagree looks better than ToyOtas dinosaur designs.

@bboy349833591

25 күн бұрын

@@mhmood4394 Design is subjective

@bboy349833591

25 күн бұрын

Although worth noting in China it is a plugin hybrid which is a lot better than this hev version, it runs up to 110km on just electric. Sadly for regulations reasons they can’t be imported into Australia, would’ve been a perfect family car otherwise.

@roberthamilton1301

25 күн бұрын

We drove about 3,000kl in Xinjiang China they were everywhere, my friend said there were probably a lot of hire car ones, but I could tell lots were private owned by stickers and after market mods. It was crazy to see so many...

4:02 I’d say it’s a ADR for license plate viability from the right hand side of the vehicle.

Good review as usual. What I don't understand is why other modern vehicle manufacturers can't do something more decent with the quality and responsive of the screens along with the camera angles/view as in this model. All of these components aren't very expensive and readily available these days.

@leonwakefield7285

25 күн бұрын

Wait until they get more market share and watch the price sky-rocket

Do you think the 500 tank turbo v6 diesel will arrive in Australia?? If so when and perhaps a price range?? Thanks. Pottsy

when's the dmax review coming out

This should have been a V6 for Australia with 3.5T towing to complete with leading 7seater 4X4s

@twisted_panties

25 күн бұрын

Why?

Impressive Package. Would put it on the consider list if I was in the market for a offroad capable family hauler. That 10 speaker sound system sounds interesting..

In regards to the tailgate opening sideways, it's not going to protrude further than the driver getting out of the car in the first place

It looks good performance overall. However, we will need to see in the long term as once it reaches 100k or more, the problems will appear. I like your review as always!

I simultaneously love and hate this car. What a car. Such great value. But just what we need, even more people able to drive ridiculous behemoths on the road. On the tailgate thing, I understand the issue of needing a tailgate's width behind the car to open it. But is it really much more than a lift tailgate where you need a tailgate's height behind the car? Plus with a lifted tailgate there can be problems with low ceilings, e.g. a multi-story car park. And with a swing tailgate you can partially open it, which is less of an option with a lift tailgate. Not sure. I've only ever had hatchbacks.

im impressed at the tank 500. and the stats on the spec sheets (in the link) are pretty impressive. Its as quiet as a lexus!

Did I see "Drift" mode in the advanced off road settings? I think that needs to be tested :D

One thing about Paul he gives every type of reviews I watched a lot of reviews but this one is the best I can't wait for this SUV to come to South Africa

Looks cool. I think you may have been doing the cruise control/self steering test wrong. On the H6 you have to pull the cruise towards you twice to activate cruise+steering and it has a separate icon. Its weird as even without activating you can feel the ELK working but its much lighter and not as active on the steering. I suppose it's a problem if it left you with the impression, it was on.

The warning on the dash sounds like its limited by the transmission after your first launch control. Not a worry for that, but I wonder how well it will last with constant towing.

@LeonvanRensburg

8 күн бұрын

He had it in offroad expert mode, so the centre diff was probably locked.

With the rear swing door, you also gotta account for towing aswell as a mate has a prado but he extened his towhitch/drawbar setup so he can open the door fully

Our MG HS shipped in a mode that was configured to lower emissions for the UK/EU market - it was so laggy and unresponsive. The community recently got the info needed to change its “mode” and everyone’s cars have just perked up like they’re in a shallow sport mode with even better fuel efficiency somehow. I suspect a lot of Chinese brands have done the same thing. Dealerships in Aus weren’t clued up as how to change the mode when preparing the vehicle for sale.

Looks good

Thanks Mate

Does one have to go through eleventeen settings to tun off ? Must have one switch that turns all that off .

Ok so the Ultra has self retracting/automatic side steps. Why to test ultra, $72k drive away that what should’ve been on test

@CarExpertAus

25 күн бұрын

Wasn’t available when we filmed it but we will try and get one in to test.

Could the front design be any more derivative? Toyota Sequoia/Tundra (previous gen). The design overall looks like it came from 10+ years ago. But very capable nonetheless with an attractive interior.

Please redo 0-100, there was launch mode error. Two runs with battery at 80% and 30%

@tzeshenlim

25 күн бұрын

Why half cook midium rare it🤷🏼‍♂️

Its great to see alternatives priced competitively as our stupid federal govy, three taxes on cars jack up prices especially the John Howards LCT , the that was suppose to protect local car industry but we still have , the GST, Stamp duty and now that Labor Bowens ute tax, are making brands we are used just too eye watering expensive now, compared to what people pay over seas for the same cars .

Great review as usual. The boys on carsauce managed to get 0-100 times of 6.97 and 6.93 seconds back to back.

@TheMarkdogface

25 күн бұрын

I think it depends on the battery charge level, once the battery is drained you are relying on the 2.0l engine to haul 2.5 tonne

@LIFEat110

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, I was also wondering this.

I like the TV ad.

how did carsauce get 0-100 under 7s?

@TheMarkdogface

25 күн бұрын

Was thinking the same thing , well over 1s difference, seems it all depends on the charge level of that tiny battery

@tonymillar5342

25 күн бұрын

Two males that fist each other as they announce thrust mode, obviously drive harder than a single bloke just doing a vehicle review.

@tzeshenlim

25 күн бұрын

Because safety warning is accurate he need more rest or?

Great review mate. I think it's good for the money your paying. Just have to see how good they are long term. I'll definitely pick that over a prado

@salamov963

23 күн бұрын

Obviously not better than prado long term

Thanks

It going to lie, that is a good looking barg of a vehicle, It does not look offensive like 80% other SUV

Paul is the best!!! Autograph please... I'm in perth

waiting for the Hi4T, and tank 700

@carexpert, How’s this tech stack up against your Raptor?

@CarExpertAus

18 күн бұрын

Infotainment tech is way smoother and easier to use. But lacks functionality with connected services like remote start.

The car is very impressive,,,,good value too👌,,,Way to go Paul jxt make sure you do the ultra 500 again pliz

I ordered a rav4 and it cost me 60,500，I still have to wait 16 months 😂

@aq3614

24 күн бұрын

Cancel it, such overpriced car, many better and cheaper and in stock options

@legaozhu7667

16 күн бұрын

RAV4 only costs $23,500 in China. You can get a four-wheel drive 2.0L RAV4 without waiting. Yes, this is a true story.

You'd think they could program an eco-mode that will use the hybrid to give you 1000km range rather than raw power.

The Chinese manufacturers are getting there. They still need to hire western designers though because the detailing on this externally is horrendous.

@jabulanimabobo8234

25 күн бұрын

China prefers bigger grills, also much bigger market. Even BMW, Audi made bigger grills to appeal to Chinese consumers

@JaydenTYX

23 күн бұрын

Chinese have huge variance of bodykit for tank series so this is pretty a basic car and needs mods

I like the tank 500 in terms of luxury definitely more luxurious than the new Prado the engine is a V6 unlike the Prado 4 cylinders + tank 500 cheaper than the Prado, but what actually stops me is the availability of the spare parts when I need it in future would be available?

@user-bq2dy8bb1e

19 күн бұрын

Of course not and resale value is very low

@mohammeds5458

19 күн бұрын

Why do I need to care about resale value? If you purchase a vehicle, you buy it for yourself, not the next user. I didn't say the tank is better than the Prado. My point is that you get what you pay for.

Here in Pakistan the tank500 costs 243,000 Australian dollars. And the new Land cruiser prado costs 355,000 Australian dollars. It's expensive but still way cheaper than competition. The prices are high because they are imported as completely built units and not being assembled here.

@tzeshenlim

25 күн бұрын

Thailand?

@JustRandomThings

25 күн бұрын

@@tzeshenlim Pakistan

@tzeshenlim

25 күн бұрын

@@JustRandomThings parado from?

@JustRandomThings

25 күн бұрын

@@tzeshenlim Japanese Import

What a beautiful weather, not been sarcastic.

Why you didn't test ultra?with more to show

@CarExpertAus

25 күн бұрын

Wasn’t available when we filmed it but we will try and get one in to test.

@AJ-xf8of

25 күн бұрын

Please do

Could you please do a video review comparison with LEXUS RX EP2 Sport and Porsche Cayenne S 2024

@s970022bee

25 күн бұрын

They are completely different cars comparing to Tank 500 HEV (BOF)

@sleepyjoescumbag1663

25 күн бұрын

Lol 😂 compare porsche to a lexus 😂