Tank 300 for the money and features it offers is a great choice. I have bought it in Saudi Arabia, the delay of availability in Australia is strange. one possibility for the delay is that GWM is going to use the new 9 speed gearbox and the new 2.0T engine with 250 horse power what we have for 2023 model is 217 horse power and ZF8hp gearbox which has a very good torque but needs a little more horse power for high speed. I've had the TANK 300 for 7 months and it is great and capable in off-road driving.
Good point re 9 speed auto my friend, as they have it in Tank 500 apparently, and MAYBE that's exactly what they are trying to fit into Tank 300 for AU market, who knows...
Bro, really I would like to buy 300 or 500 within 3months. I used to drive long distance like Dammam to Neom/ Jizan. Please let me know 300 is capable for this or not
@@EastWood2004 GWM Will be using the 9 Speed gearbox with the new 2.0 turbocharged engine however if they use the current 2.0 turbocharged engine, they will use ZF 8 speed gearbox.
These videos are absolute gold, Dimitri. I really appreciate the effort you put into translating them. It's fascinating to see how manufacturers build their cars and where they cut their costs. As for the Tank, I can't wait to check it out in the metal.
i bought one in saudi arabia 🇸🇦, it’s amazing, the one advantage for the prado is the wind isolation in the front windows, but overall all it drives much better
Hi Dimitri! This is Shah from Pakistan. I love your comments. I just bought HAVAL H6 after I saw your ownership experience. I'm loving it. I'll probably go for the TANK if it is introduced in Pakistan. Bless you.
This is really amazing, as how he strip the car to go deep into the structure of the car to provide the viewers with true and accurate information about built and reliability of the car. Love to see this type of analysis of all cars.♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for your interest my friend, there are lots of teardown videos of Tank 300 and other cars from China, but those are hard to follow and understand.
I think we will get the hybrid version of this car in Australia. Which means it will be more powerful than shown in the video. And that’s also why it is more expensive than the petrol model in China. And I strongly suggest you to do another video for Tank 500. That one is definitely a beast.
Yeah we're probably getting a hybrid. And I would do a Tank 500 but it's not a priority as I'm not aware of them bringing it to Australia any time soon
I am an Amarok owner and drove the Tank today. It was amazingly good to drive and so quiet by comparison to many other 4WD's I have driven. It was a much nicer drive than my work GX Prado. I think the software needs better integration and tuning though. I am waiting to see the EV version before I go any further, but have to credit what a great job the designer have done with this vehicle. I did not share the same view of the Cannon which was a very average ute. Thanks for the post Dimitri.
Thanks for sharing your experience mate, especially coming from an Amarok owner, as VW definitely drives very nicely (but is also much more expensive). I've scheduled a ride along video featuring Tank 300 impressions for this weekend, which might be interesting to compare our notes on.
Nice video. As I thought the back is really small. The rest looks good. No major complaints from Ilia. Hopefully the after market companies come on board.
Yeah aftermarket is always a question and while Chery seems to be buying over a wide dealership network, it's been pretty quiet on GWM front, at least I didn't manage to speak with anyone in the know of what are they actually doing to support Tank 300 and Ora launch.
Nice one sir, new subscriber here. Great idea of translating those Tank300 russian videos (they are a lot actually). Love the Tank 300 too, would appreciate if you could choose a russian tank 300 reviews and translate it here. There are Australian reviews already but it's still half bake. Thank you and more power to your channel.
Thanks for the words of support mate and welcome to the channel. I don't exclusively take interest in Tank 300, but it is currently front and center on my radar for sure. Can't wait until it's available in Sydney for me to take a closer look myself.
@@ValueCarsAU I understand. I already saw your channel before with a different name praising your haval h6 and MG cars and your old jeep. Just saying, your a russian and there's a lot of Tank 300 reviews in russia, may be you can continue translating some of them to give us a fresh hand info. I know they are not hybrid but still good info. Thanks.
Thanks. Dimitri. I’m a Chinese background, so it’s nice to hear a comment of GWM from a different aspect. Hoping the tank 500 can have the Diesel engine in Australian market, but I doubt it, and the 500 will be expensive. How your LDV D90 goes, any more issues? Im thinking buying a D90 in 2024.
Hello, yeah I'm seeing some emerging bits of info on Tank 500 from Russia but if and when it hits Australia it would try and compete with Toyota Landcruiser 300, and will prob still be much cheaper than Toyota, but definitely not for a mainstream buyer who usually has under $50k or thereabouts to play with. I sold my LDV a while ago and am driving Haval H6.
I’ve seen enough pro and nubie videos on tiktok of these out in the Middle East and china doing what’s looks like solid off-roading in various conditions, no one overly bothered so far of the quality
Yep quality doesn't look like an issue at all. Hybrid engine for AU market though and low payload? Maybe. I'd buy Petrol if they were offering here in AU (would be cheaper than 55k too probably)
@@ValueCarsAU another wave, first Japan, korea now China, there will always be stigma due to politics unfortunately. Someone once sarcastically asked me how my H6 was in terms of quality. I said you might need to strip naked with that tone
Thanks for the very intuitive video Dimitri and your big Russian friend .This car looks solid for off-road and after watching this I would have more confidence in purchasing this vehicle.The analysis done is great because not many reviewers show cars that a stripped and bare .It gives a good indication of the build and structure.Hoping to buy this car later on this year .This video made me more keen .
Brilliant translation and informative video Demitri. Thanks to Serge also for the time to inspect and analyze for his business. Live long and prosper to both of you.
Drove past Toyota dealer on Tuesday, saw one displayed, took it for test drive, bought one on the spot. Wanted 4x4 for quite some time but prices for second-hand cars are insane. Especially Toyota's. They had one Kakadu 2020 model with 100k km on the clock next to the Tank 300 for bloody $95k.. I mean.. c'mon.. nonsense.. great video btw..
This was amazing. I have never seen a strip down review before. I like the tank though for the price but if the dealers start jacking up prices then it may not be value for money. Thanks Dimitri .
Yeah dealers can become a problem in certain parts of the world where they are not regulated by the parent company to keep the prices sensible. Hopefully you'll enjoy Tank 500 disassembly too, even though it'll most likely be even more expensive than Tank 300!
@@ValueCarsAU Буду надеяться, что наши китайские друзья сделали не только красивый вездеход, но и не менее надёжный, чем японские Тойоты! Спустя месяц и уже почти 2000 км автомобиль дарит только положительные эмоции.
Thanks for the excellent video Dimitri, I seen several reviews on these tanks but none like yours, very informative and helpful. Much appreciate and subscribing to your channel.
HI buddy I have to thank you very much For your information on the new GWM tank 300 I think I have to have test drive now! You have changed my mind on it thank you again
I've been watching another RUclipsrs channel and he's bought one and taken it off road in very challenging condition and it just took it in its stride, it's a shame that its not available here in the UK.
Yeah it looks like a very good 4x4 jeep look-alike and I wish I didn't waste a bunch of money reselling lower value Chinese cars over the past year or so, which would have left me with some cash to buy one of these right away. Will need to wait a bit now...
Thanks Dimitri for translating. I'm curious about how the tank is going to do in Aus. That the radiator is hard to remove is already a bad thing. It's quite easy to clog up your radiator when passing through some mud. It is smaller than I thought, it looks like a lwb Jimny but it's definitely not a Prado killer.
Great work, listened whilst doing bookwork with no video. Still entertaining, well done. Toyotas are the ultimate workhorses, I doubt that the Tank is capable of handling the punishment of a Cruiser offroad. For urban warriors I am sure it will be fine. Looks like a Jeep, hopefully more reliable and better built....
@@orangejuicepony6881maybe. But still not enough for a family and their stuff or even a family and tow bar downball weight. 600kg would be idea which is what I have in my current Subaru
Is that under 400 kg payload for the Hybrid version? Because that I can believe and yeah I agree it's not enough. Petrol version in review surely has more - we are not sure though how much it had.
@@ValueCarsAU Hybrid has 394kg payload and the Petrol has 450kg payload. Have reached out to a few suspension manufacturers regarding scoping for a GVM upgrade but nothing certified is in the pipeline.
I have seen some extreme off roading with the Tank 300 I was very impressed with the capability of the vehicle. There are some videos on you tube. Check it out before you make negative comments about the vehicle. I was always a Toyota fan all my life, I own a 2018 Prado The Tank will do everything a Prado does, has more features than the Prado but only time will tell as to the long term reliability of the car.
Not spending any $ on these Chinese cars until I see them race in Dakar head to head vs Toyota and Nissan in the production car category, a 9,000 km offroad race in 2 weeks will proof if its built like toyota/nissan level.... RUclips videos not enough...
Fair enough. I'd be keen to hear your opinion on the NEXT video coming up this weekend where I'll show Tank 300 in REAL Russian off-road... It's not Dakar but man-on-man.....
Not sure what Isuzu LSE 3.0 is like, but here in Australia Isuzu is seen as Japanese quality (for what it's worth) and therefore would be more desirable long-term reliability and resale value-wise. So you'd need to test drive both and decide for yourself what you find more pleasant and fitting into your needs.
So sad that you had to warn viewers not to make negative (political) remarks about Russia. Have been intereseted to know about this vehicle and your video was helpful. I must say tha I am not impressed with the chassis, particularly compared to a Prado. In comparison the Prado seems to be braced better, "more heavy duty" in terms of its construction. If this vehicle sold for $40k AUD it may be worth a try but certainly not for $50k. Thank you for the content Cheers
You can buy a new Prado and sell it after five years of trouble free driving for 70+ percent of its purchase price, because they’re that well-built. These ‘Tanks’ will be clapped out by the end of their warranty period. There is simply no comparison between the two.
I hear you and understand where you're coming from even though I do find similar tones a bit dismissive and short sighted but that's beside the point. Challenge is to 1) have enough money for Prado upfront, 2) wait 2 years until it's delivered (lol), 3) not neglect the fact that tank is a great example of just how good Chinese cars (not all of them) became and how real of a competition they are now.
@@ValueCarsAU Prado/Landcruiser is the gold standard; regardless of the huge advances in domestic Chinese manufactures, it will take a few generations of products before they should be spoken in the same breath. But anyway, thanks for making the video, it’s interesting
@@redsouth2715 while Toyota had an early start, I have no doubt that tank will have a cult following given how capable it is and how much better value it is. In alot of ways, it is already much more capable than a Prado when it comes to Stock standard, apart from diehard fans, the smart money will be pointing to Tank.
@@passby8070 they’re not better value when you consider the “total cost of ownership”; you have to factor in the increased depreciation, and the increased labour and downtime involved in maintaining a less reliable vehicle. There are very good reasons why Australian mining companies by fleets of thousands of Prados/ Landcruisers every year and it isn’t brand loyalty. Their bean counters crunch the numbers and Toyota comes out in front. A 4wd can have all the “capability” on paper, but if it’s stuck on the side of the road, it has no capability at all. There’s no shame in being unable to afford the upfront cost of a Prado, but telling yourself a Tank is better value is a cope, they’re simply not comparable.
I live in South Africa and presently we have planned black outs for 6-12 hours per day..i want the Tank PHEVs for company cars.. however due to our energy crisis could Tank pls make their cars turn into generators to run our homes and businesses? Oh yes and must be able to fast charge. So the time inbetween blackouts we can charge our cars quickly to release that charge back a few hour later into our shop or home.. the best portable battery ..I would supply all my staff with one. Thank u ❤
Hey thank you for the insights about how things are where you live, but I'm not sure if you think you're talking to a GWM representative. I certainly am not. It's a private channel and I'm as interested in what GWM will do with Tank models around the world as you are! 😎
Exactly - it's just a matter of time, AND price point, AND vehicle availability... all-in-all, a lot is going FOR Chinese cars these days, which I can't say about Toyota, sadly.
I am a Toyota Man. But all comparisons must be base on same pricing products. So the Prado is NO MATCH simply because the TANK is way cheaper not to mention other advance features.
Fair call. I guess they are comparing to the closest vehicle in class and purpose of use. Also highlighting that Tank 300 is a lot more affordable. I'd actually NOT compare it to Prado, personally, and won't - once I'm ready to do my own hands-on review - because Tank 300 is a competitor to Jeep Wrangler, not Prado.
terrible welding, extra parts to buy for repairs, Chinese are heading in the wrong direction just as theyre starting to get good, they really need to focus on pleasing customers with all aspects of the cars plus free bonuses if they want their car market to appreciate
I find this borderline China-bashing and unfounded. Which part suggests they are heading in the wrong direction? What facts do you have to support your negativity? I welcome opinions, but not unfounded mud slinging. Please substantiate your negative comments next time or I'll have no choice but to label you as China-basher and ban you for ignoring community guidelines. Cheerio.
Hey mate, I've been told and check that the payload for this car is really crap which is the reason why I might be cancelling my pre-order was just wondering what are the thoughts on the payload for you
I agree that the stated payload is low mate, and I wouldn't be looking to buy a hybrid 4x4 in any case, so hoping for a (cheaper?) petrol version - the same as we have here in Russian review
Interesting, and Seychelles is obviously a very seaside thing, but don't forget that MG is made by SAIC group, and this is Great Wall Motor - different metals, materials, everything...
@@ValueCarsAU That may be valid Down Under but here in South Africa 🇿🇦, you can delete the TLC300 easily, but the Prado is untouchable. To dethrone it via a cheap Chinese fakemobile won't happen easily. All brands are troubled with delivery, due to the chip shortages.
What about other chinese manufactures? like MG, well, they're own by a chinese company but the parts they use are from SAIC, how is the build quality on those?
Why so expensive in Russia? Is there some sort of foreign car tax, like the total con we have in OZ ('luxury car tax' which was bought in to help local manufacturers of cars, but still remains, even though we dont produce cars anymore)
I doubt it will be as black-and-white as you're suggesting. There are plenty of very positive Tank 300 reviews all over the world - more coming from Russia translated by me - and the price here in AU is very competitive if you compare it to unavailable Toyotas. So those who need a car like this will gobble it up, no problem.
@@ValueCarsAU off course a russian review would be great as the car manufacturing business in Russia no longer exists and there is no way you can compare a Toyota with a chinese car. I did watch that Russian review of stripping down the cat and it does show how poorly built the Tank 300 is., Try and take that down the canning stock route and see how long it lasts……..
I think as far as a decent proper 4WD is concerned, the price is pretty fair for Australian market. Of course I'd wish it was even lower, but they still need to invest in the quality of the product, so it is what it is.
@@ValueCarsAU I believe they will bring it in, too much of a market segment to miss out on especially with positive feedback on the Tank 300 and Cannon
Well Russia has sunctions so theg are now getting Chinese cars on market, i remember that guy use to own Lexus GX460. Of course they will like chinese cars thats the only option for them now
Far from it. Firstly of all "that guy" owns a lot of cars and this is not HIS car. Secondly, all sorts of cars - Japanese, European (e.g. WV) still are imported into Russia via UAE and China, but they don't need to be "Chinese cars". So please check your facts before trying to sound like you're informed. You clearly are not.
@@ValueCarsAU True UE and china makes cars for them, i didnt say anything bad, he likes chinese cars. He can have them, but he needs to be honest about it.
The day Chinese manufacturers can build a vehicle with the safety, support, reliability and rust proofing of a Toyota is when they'll finally be competitive let alone "Killer"....
Well, they are rapidly getting better, offer cars cheaper, while Toyota still can't deliver you a car for 24+ months for the most in-demand models such as RAV4 or Land Cruiser 300. They are helping Chinese brands catch up to their market share, if nothing else.
@@ValueCarsAU It almost makes you wonder if CCP owned Chinese companies are deliberately withholding critical parts & chips from non-Chinese car companies eh ?
@@ValueCarsAU That is true to some extent. For example you could justify spending $45,000 on a top of the range GWM Ute because it’s about $30,000 less than an X-Terrain or Wildtrak, however the price of this thing is outrageous considering it will drop in value by 50% within the first year and if you can afford it why wouldn’t you just spend an extra $15,000 and get a proven workhorse that will barely drop in value in 12 months.
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Tank 300 for the money and features it offers is a great choice. I have bought it in Saudi Arabia, the delay of availability in Australia is strange. one possibility for the delay is that GWM is going to use the new 9 speed gearbox and the new 2.0T engine with 250 horse power what we have for 2023 model is 217 horse power and ZF8hp gearbox which has a very good torque but needs a little more horse power for high speed. I've had the TANK 300 for 7 months and it is great and capable in off-road driving.
Good point re 9 speed auto my friend, as they have it in Tank 500 apparently, and MAYBE that's exactly what they are trying to fit into Tank 300 for AU market, who knows...
تنصح فيها يعني؟ اتابعها لي فتره ومحتار
Bro, really I would like to buy 300 or 500 within 3months. I used to drive long distance like Dammam to Neom/ Jizan. Please let me know 300 is capable for this or not
9 speed is for hybrid and 8 speed is for petrol 2L, I believe.
@@EastWood2004 GWM Will be using the 9 Speed gearbox with the new 2.0 turbocharged engine however if they use the current 2.0 turbocharged engine, they will use ZF 8 speed gearbox.
These videos are absolute gold, Dimitri. I really appreciate the effort you put into translating them. It's fascinating to see how manufacturers build their cars and where they cut their costs. As for the Tank, I can't wait to check it out in the metal.
Hey glad to hear you enjoy these vids, thank you
i bought one in saudi arabia 🇸🇦, it’s amazing, the one advantage for the prado is the wind isolation in the front windows, but overall all it drives much better
Great to hear, thank you for sharing your experience
Yazeed when did you buy it, i reserved one in Khobar and i would like to hear feedback about it in Saudi
@@boiling101 just ask me and i will try to answer every question, sorry for the late
@@boiling101 i’m in this group for tank owners in saudi, but i think if u ask in english they will respond,
@@yazeedalamri6250 thank you for your support in advance. Which group you are talking about ? Is it this one on youtube ?
Hi Dimitri! This is Shah from Pakistan. I love your comments. I just bought HAVAL H6 after I saw your ownership experience. I'm loving it. I'll probably go for the TANK if it is introduced in Pakistan.
Bless you.
Bless you too my friend and thank you for your positive comment!
This is really amazing, as how he strip the car to go deep into the structure of the car to provide the viewers with true and accurate information about built and reliability of the car. Love to see this type of analysis of all cars.♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for your interest my friend, there are lots of teardown videos of Tank 300 and other cars from China, but those are hard to follow and understand.
Really fascinating - I've never seen a review in this format before. Love the teardown.
I agree, and appreciate your interest too
I think we will get the hybrid version of this car in Australia. Which means it will be more powerful than shown in the video. And that’s also why it is more expensive than the petrol model in China. And I strongly suggest you to do another video for Tank 500. That one is definitely a beast.
Yeah we're probably getting a hybrid. And I would do a Tank 500 but it's not a priority as I'm not aware of them bringing it to Australia any time soon
The hybrid one seems delayed another year in Australia. Is it worths waiting for 1 year rather than the 2L petrol one?
I am an Amarok owner and drove the Tank today. It was amazingly good to drive and so quiet by comparison to many other 4WD's I have driven. It was a much nicer drive than my work GX Prado. I think the software needs better integration and tuning though. I am waiting to see the EV version before I go any further, but have to credit what a great job the designer have done with this vehicle. I did not share the same view of the Cannon which was a very average ute. Thanks for the post Dimitri.
Thanks for sharing your experience mate, especially coming from an Amarok owner, as VW definitely drives very nicely (but is also much more expensive). I've scheduled a ride along video featuring Tank 300 impressions for this weekend, which might be interesting to compare our notes on.
Nice video. As I thought the back is really small. The rest looks good. No major complaints from Ilia. Hopefully the after market companies come on board.
Yeah aftermarket is always a question and while Chery seems to be buying over a wide dealership network, it's been pretty quiet on GWM front, at least I didn't manage to speak with anyone in the know of what are they actually doing to support Tank 300 and Ora launch.
Nice one sir, new subscriber here. Great idea of translating those Tank300 russian videos (they are a lot actually). Love the Tank 300 too, would appreciate if you could choose a russian tank 300 reviews and translate it here. There are Australian reviews already but it's still half bake. Thank you and more power to your channel.
Thanks for the words of support mate and welcome to the channel. I don't exclusively take interest in Tank 300, but it is currently front and center on my radar for sure. Can't wait until it's available in Sydney for me to take a closer look myself.
@@ValueCarsAU I understand. I already saw your channel before with a different name praising your haval h6 and MG cars and your old jeep. Just saying, your a russian and there's a lot of Tank 300 reviews in russia, may be you can continue translating some of them to give us a fresh hand info. I know they are not hybrid but still good info. Thanks.
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Thanks for this video it allows me to broaden my knowledge from videos I wouldn’t otherwise understand
Glad to hear you liked it!
Thanks. Dimitri. I’m a Chinese background, so it’s nice to hear a comment of GWM from a different aspect. Hoping the tank 500 can have the Diesel engine in Australian market, but I doubt it, and the 500 will be expensive. How your LDV D90 goes, any more issues? Im thinking buying a D90 in 2024.
Hello, yeah I'm seeing some emerging bits of info on Tank 500 from Russia but if and when it hits Australia it would try and compete with Toyota Landcruiser 300, and will prob still be much cheaper than Toyota, but definitely not for a mainstream buyer who usually has under $50k or thereabouts to play with. I sold my LDV a while ago and am driving Haval H6.
I’ve seen enough pro and nubie videos on tiktok of these out in the Middle East and china doing what’s looks like solid off-roading in various conditions, no one overly bothered so far of the quality
Yep quality doesn't look like an issue at all. Hybrid engine for AU market though and low payload? Maybe. I'd buy Petrol if they were offering here in AU (would be cheaper than 55k too probably)
@@ValueCarsAU another wave, first Japan, korea now China, there will always be stigma due to politics unfortunately. Someone once sarcastically asked me how my H6 was in terms of quality. I said you might need to strip naked with that tone
Thanks for the very intuitive video Dimitri and your big Russian friend .This car looks solid for off-road and after watching this I would have more confidence in purchasing this vehicle.The analysis done is great because not many reviewers show cars that a stripped and bare .It gives a good indication of the build and structure.Hoping to buy this car later on this year .This video made me more keen .
I'm quite keen on the car too, and look forward to test driving and inspecting it closer myself when it's finally in Sydney on the dealership floors.
Brilliant translation and informative video Demitri. Thanks to Serge also for the time to inspect and analyze for his business. Live long and prosper to both of you.
Once again, not clear to me who is Serge?
@@ValueCarsAU my apologies , I'm attempting to pronounce Serr gay.
That’s a very different approach to a car review - well done
Thank you, I enjoy their videos too, which is why I'm translating some of them regularly
Drove past Toyota dealer on Tuesday, saw one displayed, took it for test drive, bought one on the spot. Wanted 4x4 for quite some time but prices for second-hand cars are insane. Especially Toyota's. They had one Kakadu 2020 model with 100k km on the clock next to the Tank 300 for bloody $95k.. I mean.. c'mon.. nonsense.. great video btw..
Exactly mate. I'M SO FREAKIN JEALOUS 🙄🤣
Interesting new entry to the Australian market. But a payload of 390Kg (from what I've read) is completely insufficient.
Completely agree
This was amazing. I have never seen a strip down review before. I like the tank though for the price but if the dealers start jacking up prices then it may not be value for money. Thanks Dimitri .
Yeah dealers can become a problem in certain parts of the world where they are not regulated by the parent company to keep the prices sensible. Hopefully you'll enjoy Tank 500 disassembly too, even though it'll most likely be even more expensive than Tank 300!
Fantastic reviews! Learning so much about the manufacturing methodology through Ilya's experience. Keep up the wonderful work.
Glad to hear you liked it mate, thanks for the words of support
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@@ValueCarsAU Буду надеяться, что наши китайские друзья сделали не только красивый вездеход, но и не менее надёжный, чем японские Тойоты! Спустя месяц и уже почти 2000 км автомобиль дарит только положительные эмоции.
Вот так удивление. Теперь русские видео коментируют заРубежом.
As a chinese,owned Tank300 almost 3 years and love it.❤Thanks for your review.
Glad to hear it mate!
Thanks for the excellent video Dimitri, I seen several reviews on these tanks but none like yours, very informative and helpful. Much appreciate and subscribing to your channel.
Great to hear you enjoyed it!
Hope many manufacturers will supply you for this kind of detail. You ad value to them and us.
Thank you, but I very much doubt any of them will! 😉
HI buddy I have to thank you very much
For your information on the new GWM tank 300 I think I have to have test drive now! You have changed my mind on it thank you again
Glad to hear you liked it! I'm yet to test drive one myself
GREAT video ! Planning on getting one in Guatemala ( recently introduced) thanks !
Hello to my people in Guatemala, great to have you here! 😎👌
I've been watching another RUclipsrs channel and he's bought one and taken it off road in very challenging condition and it just took it in its stride, it's a shame that its not available here in the UK.
Yeah it looks like a very good 4x4 jeep look-alike and I wish I didn't waste a bunch of money reselling lower value Chinese cars over the past year or so, which would have left me with some cash to buy one of these right away. Will need to wait a bit now...
I like your analysis, i wish to follow you to learn more about quality and built strength of vehicles
Thanks for your interest!
Really cool vehicle, I plan to buy it in the new year 2024 😙 from 🇸🇦
I'm tossing up between GWM Cannon (Poer in SA) and this now... Next video will tell you more of my thoughts on Poer-X 😉
Amazing tear down review of Tank 300
Glad you liked it.
Id definitely consider this over a wrangler or jimney, prado is bigger and ill admit the toyota and landcruiser badge
Jeep is overpriced, Jimney is too small, and Toyota is a) Unavailable for delivery, and b) Overpriced. This is a clear winner.
Thanks Dimitri for translating. I'm curious about how the tank is going to do in Aus. That the radiator is hard to remove is already a bad thing. It's quite easy to clog up your radiator when passing through some mud. It is smaller than I thought, it looks like a lwb Jimny but it's definitely not a Prado killer.
That's true about the maintenance of the radiator mate...
Great work, listened whilst doing bookwork with no video. Still entertaining, well done.
Toyotas are the ultimate workhorses, I doubt that the Tank is capable of handling the punishment of a Cruiser offroad. For urban warriors I am sure it will be fine. Looks like a Jeep, hopefully more reliable and better built....
Thanks mate, I too have a couple of channels that do pretty good work but I'm less interested in visuals, so I listen to every episode podcast-style 😉
great job men this car is great will wait when it arrives in my country keep up the good work
Thanks for your interest and for commenting!
I was very excited about the Tank 300 until I saw the payload. Under 400kg for an Off-Road vehicle is insane.
Its probably realistic, rather than over optimistic for main stream offerings
@@orangejuicepony6881maybe. But still not enough for a family and their stuff or even a family and tow bar downball weight. 600kg would be idea which is what I have in my current Subaru
Is that under 400 kg payload for the Hybrid version? Because that I can believe and yeah I agree it's not enough. Petrol version in review surely has more - we are not sure though how much it had.
@@ValueCarsAU Hybrid has 394kg payload and the Petrol has 450kg payload. Have reached out to a few suspension manufacturers regarding scoping for a GVM upgrade but nothing certified is in the pipeline.
My Lexus GX460 payload is 650 lbs
I have seen some extreme off roading with the Tank 300 I was very impressed with the capability of the vehicle. There are some videos on you tube. Check it out before you make negative comments about the vehicle. I was always a Toyota fan all my life, I own a 2018 Prado The Tank will do everything a Prado does, has more features than the Prado but only time will tell as to the long term reliability of the car.
Who are you talking to? Me? My audience?
Excellent stuff. Thank you for this Breakdown
Glad to hear you liked it
Really good analysis !! Thank you
Can't take credit for the analysis but glad you liked the video! 😉👌
Not spending any $ on these Chinese cars until I see them race in Dakar head to head vs Toyota and Nissan in the production car category, a 9,000 km offroad race in 2 weeks will proof if its built like toyota/nissan level.... RUclips videos not enough...
Fair enough. I'd be keen to hear your opinion on the NEXT video coming up this weekend where I'll show Tank 300 in REAL Russian off-road... It's not Dakar but man-on-man.....
Great Wall have been involve in Paris Dakar rally dude
Its an amazing video, what i wanted exactly to see
Glad to hear that you liked it!
Great video. I need some help, I am indecisive about having a Tank or a Isuzu LSE 3.0 in my country both cars are at same price.
Not sure what Isuzu LSE 3.0 is like, but here in Australia Isuzu is seen as Japanese quality (for what it's worth) and therefore would be more desirable long-term reliability and resale value-wise. So you'd need to test drive both and decide for yourself what you find more pleasant and fitting into your needs.
Can't wait to get one too myself.. That camel trophy one...
Me too! Hoping for a cheaper non-hybrid version in AU, same as they got in Russia perhaps
It has a ZF 8 speed automatic transmission, excellent car for a smashing price in any market
Another honest Russian review translation coming in a couple of weeks, wait until you see it. Good and the bad in it.
thanks for the video, but we still can't remove rear bumper. Any suggestion on it ?
No idea as I'm not the mechanic who does these things, I just admire their handiwork and translate their videos
@@ValueCarsAU oh ok thanks alot
Me too! I also really want this car and also have to save up for it 😅
Yep, I'm now scraping for extra cash! 🤣
Great work guy's south africa is watching🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Awesome Boris, always great to hear from you my friend
Do you have a similar tear down review of BJ40S 2.3T Rain Forest version?
No I don't. Ask your questions in a single comment, I already pointed it out to someone else.
So sad that you had to warn viewers not to make negative (political) remarks about Russia. Have been intereseted to know about this vehicle and your video was helpful. I must say tha I am not impressed with the chassis, particularly compared to a Prado. In comparison the Prado seems to be braced better, "more heavy duty" in terms of its construction. If this vehicle sold for $40k AUD it may be worth a try but certainly not for $50k. Thank you for the content Cheers
Yes sadly it's the world we live in these days and I get those negative commenters all the time. Yeah I'd pay $45 for it but not $55.
@@ValueCarsAU I'd prefer $40k due to longevity concerns, but 45K would be more realistic than $50k. Cheers
You can buy a new Prado and sell it after five years of trouble free driving for 70+ percent of its purchase price, because they’re that well-built. These ‘Tanks’ will be clapped out by the end of their warranty period. There is simply no comparison between the two.
I hear you and understand where you're coming from even though I do find similar tones a bit dismissive and short sighted but that's beside the point. Challenge is to 1) have enough money for Prado upfront, 2) wait 2 years until it's delivered (lol), 3) not neglect the fact that tank is a great example of just how good Chinese cars (not all of them) became and how real of a competition they are now.
@@ValueCarsAU Prado/Landcruiser is the gold standard; regardless of the huge advances in domestic Chinese manufactures, it will take a few generations of products before they should be spoken in the same breath. But anyway, thanks for making the video, it’s interesting
@@redsouth2715 while Toyota had an early start, I have no doubt that tank will have a cult following given how capable it is and how much better value it is. In alot of ways, it is already much more capable than a Prado when it comes to Stock standard, apart from diehard fans, the smart money will be pointing to Tank.
@@passby8070 they’re not better value when you consider the “total cost of ownership”; you have to factor in the increased depreciation, and the increased labour and downtime involved in maintaining a less reliable vehicle. There are very good reasons why Australian mining companies by fleets of thousands of Prados/
Landcruisers every year and it isn’t brand loyalty. Their bean counters crunch the numbers and Toyota comes out in front. A 4wd can have all the “capability” on paper, but if it’s stuck on the side of the road, it has no capability at all.
There’s no shame in being unable to afford the upfront cost of a Prado, but telling yourself a Tank is better value is a cope, they’re simply not comparable.
I've put a order in for a ultra in grey, subject to test drive?
ooooo NOW I'm jealous! 😎😉
You know the content is for an Australian audience when the video starts off with " No Racist Comments" 🤣
Very funny, and sadly spot on.
Now this is a review :)
Glad you liked it. There are more like this one on my channel
I live in South Africa and presently we have planned black outs for 6-12 hours per day..i want the Tank PHEVs for company cars.. however due to our energy crisis could Tank pls make their cars turn into generators to run our homes and businesses? Oh yes and must be able to fast charge. So the time inbetween blackouts we can charge our cars quickly to release that charge back a few hour later into our shop or home.. the best portable battery ..I would supply all my staff with one. Thank u ❤
Hey thank you for the insights about how things are where you live, but I'm not sure if you think you're talking to a GWM representative. I certainly am not. It's a private channel and I'm as interested in what GWM will do with Tank models around the world as you are! 😎
The only thing I like is the name Tank. Chinese cars still are not up to Toyota quality and reliability in my opinion but it’s just a matter of time.
Exactly - it's just a matter of time, AND price point, AND vehicle availability... all-in-all, a lot is going FOR Chinese cars these days, which I can't say about Toyota, sadly.
I have tabk 300 🇰🇼 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good for you mate!
Just thought I would watch before putting money down on a Mahindra Scorpio
Tank 300 will be at least 10k more expensive and not diesel, so if those are deciding factors for you, stick to Mahindra
Rather buy the Scorpio. Proven reliability.
@@Afriqueleblanq Doubtful. Scorpio crash testing results is terrible.
I am a Toyota Man. But all comparisons must be base on same pricing products. So the Prado is NO MATCH simply because the TANK is way cheaper not to mention other advance features.
Fair call. I guess they are comparing to the closest vehicle in class and purpose of use. Also highlighting that Tank 300 is a lot more affordable. I'd actually NOT compare it to Prado, personally, and won't - once I'm ready to do my own hands-on review - because Tank 300 is a competitor to Jeep Wrangler, not Prado.
Really great video love going to Russian mechanics on RUclips they give you no BS information and content. It's why their cars go forever.
Exactly mate, I'm enjoying those videos too
It’s hard to ignore the old saying “built down to a price not up to a standard”. Let’s see how it goes out in the real world.
Check out the other videos that show exactly how this goes in the real world.
Great informative video, thanks very much for translating!
Very glad to hear you liked it, thank you
Bravo Dimitri.
Glad you liked it
Who is using more than 100, 000 km and still happy
No one from Australia for sure as they're only just rolling out here
Bundaberg GWM Australia $46,990 on the roads, drive away. I looked today
Yep, see my latest videos
Your mate must be a giant, be ause he makes it look tiny and cramped. Keen to test drive ine and see if it can be the new family car.
Lol he isn't my mate but honestly I'd have a drink with him, he seems like a fun dude and yeah he's a giant! 😉
terrible welding, extra parts to buy for repairs, Chinese are heading in the wrong direction just as theyre starting to get good, they really need to focus on pleasing customers with all aspects of the cars plus free bonuses if they want their car market to appreciate
I find this borderline China-bashing and unfounded. Which part suggests they are heading in the wrong direction? What facts do you have to support your negativity? I welcome opinions, but not unfounded mud slinging. Please substantiate your negative comments next time or I'll have no choice but to label you as China-basher and ban you for ignoring community guidelines. Cheerio.
Good channel bro
Thanks!
Looks like Basically a ford bronco and Nissan pathfinder put together.
It actually does look a lot like Nissan Pathfinder, I didn't see it before but I do now!
tear down Ford Ranger pls
Whatever they tear down that's of interest to us in Australia I'll definitely bring to my audience.
Hey mate, I've been told and check that the payload for this car is really crap which is the reason why I might be cancelling my pre-order was just wondering what are the thoughts on the payload for you
I agree that the stated payload is low mate, and I wouldn't be looking to buy a hybrid 4x4 in any case, so hoping for a (cheaper?) petrol version - the same as we have here in Russian review
400 kg seems decent. My Lexus GX460 is 650 lbs. which suv has higher payload?
@@manimalworks7424 mate if you google Lexus GX460 payload the first thing that comes up is 1315 lbs?? that's almost 600kg lol...
@@notoriousSTAR The manual that came with the car says 650 lbs maximum. I had to remove the 3rd row seats just to gain some capacity.
@@manimalworks7424 what year model is it?
Im abit afraid of this as we've had the new mg cars in Seychelles and they've all rusted by the 6 month mark
Interesting, and Seychelles is obviously a very seaside thing, but don't forget that MG is made by SAIC group, and this is Great Wall Motor - different metals, materials, everything...
"Prado Killer," they said. Yeah, right....
😂😂😂😂😂
In the price category and against Toyota's laughable delivery timelines? Yeah. Right.
@@ValueCarsAU That may be valid Down Under but here in South Africa 🇿🇦, you can delete the TLC300 easily, but the Prado is untouchable. To dethrone it via a cheap Chinese fakemobile won't happen easily. All brands are troubled with delivery, due to the chip shortages.
Definitely not worth more than 35,000 aussie dollars, Its evident the covid tax is still here
I'd say 40-45 is fair for this size of vehicle
What about other chinese manufactures? like MG, well, they're own by a chinese company but the parts they use are from SAIC, how is the build quality on those?
Have you checked the channel?
@@ValueCarsAU honestly now came across you guys, do you have an mg tear down?
Why so expensive in Russia? Is there some sort of foreign car tax, like the total con we have in OZ ('luxury car tax' which was bought in to help local manufacturers of cars, but still remains, even though we dont produce cars anymore)
Haha I don't know mate, but it's ridiculous, I agree. Maybe something due to the whole military situation, hard to tell.
This chinese product is too expensive to get sales here, especially with no history at all, it will just fail every time you take it out.
I doubt it will be as black-and-white as you're suggesting. There are plenty of very positive Tank 300 reviews all over the world - more coming from Russia translated by me - and the price here in AU is very competitive if you compare it to unavailable Toyotas. So those who need a car like this will gobble it up, no problem.
@@ValueCarsAU off course a russian review would be great as the car manufacturing business in Russia no longer exists and there is no way you can compare a Toyota with a chinese car. I did watch that Russian review of stripping down the cat and it does show how poorly built the Tank 300 is., Try and take that down the canning stock route and see how long it lasts……..
Does it compares to the Mahindra 😂
What toyata has is the reputation of test of time which Mahindra and this one has to answer as time comes.
I hope the airbags are pre installed.
I'm sure they are but they wouldn't help here! hahaa
İs there any manual option?
I honestly have no idea (but doubt it)
Make a video on Scorpio N or xuv 700
How about you send me the cars and I'll make the video
D90 please
They don't have the model in Russia, unfortunately, I was looking everywhere...
7:34 ".. Good Replica of Prado", it does mean a good plagiator then, LoL
I don't get what's funny in this statement though? aren't all brands ripping each other off all the time? Some more successfully than others?
@@ValueCarsAU But either the fans or owner of that brand will hate to see the replica's product..
Who is the engine and driveline manufacturer?
Engine is Chinese, Gearbox is ZF, Transfer Case is Borg Warner
@@ValueCarsAUalso diffs are Eaton
The high prices been asked for these cars we hope the product is a lot better
I think as far as a decent proper 4WD is concerned, the price is pretty fair for Australian market. Of course I'd wish it was even lower, but they still need to invest in the quality of the product, so it is what it is.
For its price point norhing comes close, looking fotward to the tank 500
I agree, but I don't think 500 is confirmed for AU yet?
@@ValueCarsAU I believe they will bring it in, too much of a market segment to miss out on especially with positive feedback on the Tank 300 and Cannon
The 2.0T engine is it VW engine or what?
If it is, it will be news to me
@@ValueCarsAU What engine is it...... It´s a lot of power in it and I doubt it´s a Chines construction and therefore I do ask.
Never kill a Prado its got no payload and towing capacity is tiny.
I think Petrol version has payload and everything. These cars are not for towing, arguably. They are for good offroad and city.
When are you going to do another such analysis on Toyota Land cruiser , i wish to listen to that one
Possibly soon. Not on my priority list, but if people are interested, why not
@@ValueCarsAU I will love one on Toyota land cruiser 300 and Toyota Corolla le
Well Russia has sunctions so theg are now getting Chinese cars on market, i remember that guy use to own Lexus GX460. Of course they will like chinese cars thats the only option for them now
Far from it. Firstly of all "that guy" owns a lot of cars and this is not HIS car. Secondly, all sorts of cars - Japanese, European (e.g. WV) still are imported into Russia via UAE and China, but they don't need to be "Chinese cars". So please check your facts before trying to sound like you're informed. You clearly are not.
@@ValueCarsAU True UE and china makes cars for them, i didnt say anything bad, he likes chinese cars. He can have them, but he needs to be honest about it.
The day Chinese manufacturers can build a vehicle with the safety, support, reliability and rust proofing of a Toyota is when they'll finally be competitive let alone "Killer"....
Well, they are rapidly getting better, offer cars cheaper, while Toyota still can't deliver you a car for 24+ months for the most in-demand models such as RAV4 or Land Cruiser 300. They are helping Chinese brands catch up to their market share, if nothing else.
@@ValueCarsAU It almost makes you wonder if CCP owned Chinese companies are deliberately withholding critical parts & chips from non-Chinese car companies eh ?
Well, in my own sad experience, not even Toyota could build what you so eloquently described. Mine failed 400km out of warranty
@@ValueCarsAU
Can a yangwang U8 be dismantled
Tank 300 destroys the prado if you don't need 7 seater
Destroys in what way, 4x4?
in the first 2 minutes you proved its junk and and where near the level of a Prado
Lol, zero value comment but I appreciate the click on the video (keep doing that!) 🤣👌
ppff all you needed to say was disposable clipd mate and game over that car is officially a peice of shite
Hahahah good one using the kangaroo as an example
🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 ❤ 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 ❤ 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
😎👌at least someone appreciates my sense of humor!
There's no way this thing lasts as long as a higher quality vehicle. Total Junk
What a myopic, elitist comment. Thanks for watching anyway
Another Covid 19 taxi....no thanks
Thought all of you illiterate trolls died out, I guess I was wrong
Two words- RESALE VALUE
Always a balance with purchase price and availability. Three components. Not one.
@@ValueCarsAU That is true to some extent. For example you could justify spending $45,000 on a top of the range GWM Ute because it’s about $30,000 less than an X-Terrain or Wildtrak, however the price of this thing is outrageous considering it will drop in value by 50% within the first year and if you can afford it why wouldn’t you just spend an extra $15,000 and get a proven workhorse that will barely drop in value in 12 months.
to say toyota prado killer is abomination. Cannot even compare
So don't compare if you feel this way 🤷♀️
中国有句谚语,花多少钱办多少事!
There's an English proverb - talk to a person in a language they can understand. 😉🤷♂️
中文是联合国官方语言之一,看不懂是你的问题
Sorry but no way it will be a replacement for prado with just a 400kg carrying capacity
I thought 400 kg was just to pass through customs and applies to Hybrid model only?
@@ValueCarsAU nah it's 400kg on the petrol turbo, it's 2353kg kerb weight and 2753kg gvm giving you only 400kg Payload
Chinese.......need i say more
I don't know, do you have an iphone? or wear pants? Where are those made? need I say more?
@@ValueCarsAU .....phones made in korea...pants made in Vietnam....and yeah car made in USA😂😂