In regarding to window goes down when opening back seat door, according to Chinese car media, it is because this car are extremely well sealed, as you can see the back door are curved in at closer edge to provide better seal, when you close door, air pressure between internal and external will out of balanced, which make the door harder to close. a gap at window will prevent such air balance issue.
The old Holden Colorado/Trailblazer did that window opening thing. Apparently, Holden claimed that their cabin was very tightly sealed to the point that pressure needs to be relieved when closing the door to make door closes more comfortable; thus, the window opens upon opening the door and closes once the door is closed. I'm not really sure if it really creates a difference though 😅
You can try it with your own car. Close any door with all windows closed and then with 1 window slightly down, you'll see the door will close with less force required
I’ve owned 4 GWM vehicles and happy with them all but each time an update comes up Im smitten and traded up. Gone from a 2020 steed to a 2022 4x2 Cannon Diesel Ute to a 2023 hybrid SUV to a 2023 4x4 Diesel Ute and guess where I’m heading next. Yup 2024 Cannon Alpha 4x4 Diesel Ute. You beauty. I don’t care about speed but I do love that split tail gate for my dog to cruise on and off. ❤❤❤
The reason the window goes down when you open it is to help reduce pressure for when you shut the door, just so you don’t need to use as much force. The Holden Colorados and Trailblazers had the same feature just before they were discontinued.
Love your reviews but I think the best test for a large diesel utewould be to test it towing a 3 tonne caravan and the fuel consumption doing that. Just a suggestion on the ute reviews as most are used for heavy towing. Cheers
5:25min: Don't know why the window drops? its because of the air pressure in the cab .. the older utes need just a little bit of force when closing the rear doors
Great vid. The one question i was hoping might be answered directly is whether you see enough value to jump from spending, say, the mid forty thousands on Cannon X..to potentially in the low sixty thousands for an Alpha. Or whether the Alpha just points to the X being really good value for what it is. Keen to know how your spending decision would play out..
It is very hard to change the mindset of people. They think all Chinese vehicles are junk. This is reinforced by the physical features of Chinese people. Even if the Chinese bring out a Rolls Royce for a fraction of the price, they will be unfazed. To me, this ute is amazing, I have seen a ute with a panoramic sunroof! I know people who are driving their 3d GWM ute without problems
Love it when reviewers look at a 4x4 twin cab ute and think that things like chucking it through twisty roads and 0-100 and quarter mile times are in any way relevant. Nobody cares about those things. Nobody. They’re NOT sports cars. Nobody…apart from these reviewers…expects them to handle and accelerate like a Ferrari.
You have a solid point, but you have to come to terms that vehicles are evolving. Sports cars are becoming practical & luxurious while maintaining performance, luxury cars are becoming faster while maintaining comfort & practicality and utes are becoming faster & luxurious while maintaining their capabilities. Accept things as they are
Well as long as its flaws are not like the one in the left rear trailing arm of a Chinese vehicle in Malaysia [or somewhere up there] the wheel finishing up kinda backwards, its on youtube.
It's AWD, so all four wheels are always driven. It also has a low range. I know that because in the Philippines where I live, even the basic version, called the Cannon Pilot 4x4, is AWD with low range. Even the basic version has leather seats and most of the important stuff that the one described here has. How would you like an AWD dual cab pickup truck (admittedly with 6 speed manual transmission rather than the 8 speed automatic) for less than $30K AUD? I've seen the off-road performance of the GWM Cannon in the Philippines, and it's outstanding. In the Philippines the basic version has a 2.0 TDi.
A good review of an interesting vehicle. I particularly appreciated your insights into the practicality of the vehicle. Big on the outside, big in the cabin, smaller in the tub, with a lower load capacity than competitors. It's absolutely loaded with creature comforts and niftty storage ideas (was it designed by someone from Ikea?). However, a Mazda BT50 CTR 3.0 manual (aka Isuzu..), is a similar driveway price, has much better performance, is more practical (1 tonne load capacity), and has decent interior appointments. The Mazdazu will also hold its value better.
The Alpha is definently not a dedicated work vehicle it's a touring/everyday vehicle. That being said I've never met anyone with a Hilux that has put more than the groceries in the tub. The overwhelming majority of ute owners in Australia use them as daily drivers so the tub dimensions just aren't a massive issue. And most people will never put more than 300kg in the tub on a camping trip at most.
@@EleMexican I suspect that you are right for the "home" purchases. Many of my tradie friends (concreters / electricians / handyman) have Hilux Utes that are very well loaded.
My question is... And mind you, i absolutely love GWM... But, if its struggling to accelerate on an empty tub ,then what then when you're towing to the capacity of 3.5 tonnes... Will it even get to 70km/hr
So, apart from the driveability...... which is the essence of any vehicle And apart from the payload ......... which is the essence of any utility ..... it's a good deal
I did look at these before getting a ranger that storage thing at the back doors is for an umbrella that comes standard in other countries For the price these arnt bad
@carsause I love your chinese car content, you are really going good work.. These cars are really competitive now. May you please consider reviewing the foton mars series (Tunland V7 an V9)
As a Canadian we have very little fully Chinese Autos aside from a couple offering from GM and Volvo and neither toping sales and reliability charts. How are these manufactures products holding up?
Time for Toyota and their B L O O D Y H I L U X to learn from the Chinese. Also, where's daddy jacob? Ute videos don't hit the same without him. You guys are each other's better halves.
@@brycem0 tf cares about the resale value? I aint gonna buy a over 100k kms Hilux that depreciated $5k from its original MSRP. I rather buy a new ute instead. Also, what sucks is that GWM only has the 2.0L engine whereas they have an option in China for 3.0L V6. I'll skip for now.
@brycem0 in another 5 years time, no one will buy a hilux except for diehard fans. It will be crazy to buy a Toyota ute with is 20 yo interior over the GWM with all those features and comfort and full 7 year warranty
very interesting china will take over the other brands if they put a 3.2 diesel in that truck and convert it to hydraulic lifters and chain driven cam they would own the market .i love the look of the truck .nothing wrong with leaf springs .
I think the petrol/hybrid will outlast the diesel. These modern diesels with their dpf, turbos, and egrs seem to have all the problems which the old diesels avoided. And when they eventually go poopy in their trowsers, they cost several times more to fix than an equivalent petrol engine. Savings in fuel are then handed over to the diesel mechanic. Ask any mazda, subaru or volkswagen diesel owner
I'd wait until the next gen Hilux is released before making a decision as to which pickup (Hilux, Amarok, Ranger, Navara, Cannon Alpha etc) to buy. Of the lot, the Hilux is the only guaranteed to last 100k + miles without issue. The Cannon Alpha is unknown in that regard. If the next gen Hilux is ridiculous in price, I'd take the Alpha.
This is the perfect size UTE. Others all have legroom issues in the 2nd row. F-150, RAM are not designed for Australian roads and parking lots. I wish Hilux could extend its wheelbase a little big.
Man they need to work on the accelerator and brakes. Those are just basics you expect before manufacturing. My cannon on turbo lag is the same. Even with a throttle controller you can still feel the lag.
I am a panel beater spray painter, worked for Mitsubishi for many year in there panel shop plenty of paint defects and wavey panels on those to from factory bud 😊
The window goes down because when you're in the car shutting the door, it keeps the air presure balance inside out, so your ears won't feel unconfortable, and the window goes back up once the door is shut.
I feel like the BYD Shark PHEV will destroy all the other utes as it uses 1.5L/100km as long as you keep that battery charged up. It'll be almost the same price as the Cannon Alpha hybrid but better in almost every way (0-100 in 5.7s, 835kg payload, more tech, V2L, way better fuel economy, silent EV drive train for 80km).
Look at that Hilux interior in comparison. Its like Toyota has been treating us with contempt and arrogantly thinking we'll be back to them for more of it.
@tinkertable1977 in every single way I have driven a lot of utes ranger hilux ect and these gwm utes crap all over them for every day use and you save a crap load of hars earn cash in your pocket
Paint some of that chrome in red on the front and it would look better. If its struggling when un-ladened. Image it when it has 3 passengers and its towing a 2tonne caravan!
I always laugh when ppl being up resale value. Of course it's not going to hold the same as a toyota... you already saved that money in the purchase price and well and truly in interest if you buy on finance
Hey guys. I live in South Africa, I worked for Toyota for a couple of years. My own Ute is a 2017 Isuzu DMax. I would rather drive an old Japanese bakkie with 400k kms than the newest Chinese Ute, their built quality is up to shit!!!! No hate...only facts...the only bakkies that survive here in SA...is Toyota's and Isuzu's. And I believe most people in Australia feel the same!❤
Strange. I am in South Africa. And the GWM bakkies are great. Very reliable. Build quality is top notch. The Toyota will get you hijacked for sure. And overpriced.
American Utes,can they compete anywhere? Why dont they look learn and join the rest of the world in healthy competition?? They once brought Ford F150 in our country,they hardly sold two units in years!!!
This review is extremely superficial. Pretty much going through the brochure and doing a quick drive. I know the journalist says he’s been driving it for a week, but we don’t get any real insights into that time. What about build quality? Brand reputation? Any research into the reliability of the model or components? Dealer network? Is it a GWM gearbox? Cost of servicing? Resale value of similar past models? Any new car will look shiny and have some nice features but if I were in the market for one of these I’d like a review that tells me something I can’t see for myself. The ownership experience and cost is very different to the showroom experience and initial purchase price.
In regarding to window goes down when opening back seat door, according to Chinese car media, it is because this car are extremely well sealed, as you can see the back door are curved in at closer edge to provide better seal, when you close door, air pressure between internal and external will out of balanced, which make the door harder to close. a gap at window will prevent such air balance issue.
Correct. Opel use to have this feature on the second generation corsa years ago
Because the chinese media is SO reliable!
@@aarons6935yes Japanese cars are so reliable that they have to fake their safety tests .
The holden colorado front windows did this as well
@@aarons6935I’d still take it over cnn or fox😂
The old Holden Colorado/Trailblazer did that window opening thing. Apparently, Holden claimed that their cabin was very tightly sealed to the point that pressure needs to be relieved when closing the door to make door closes more comfortable; thus, the window opens upon opening the door and closes once the door is closed. I'm not really sure if it really creates a difference though 😅
Yes my 2019 Colorado both front windows go down when you open each door.
MB cabriolet does it, Mini Coopers too
You can try it with your own car. Close any door with all windows closed and then with 1 window slightly down, you'll see the door will close with less force required
I’ve owned 4 GWM vehicles and happy with them all but each time an update comes up Im smitten and traded up. Gone from a 2020 steed to a 2022 4x2 Cannon Diesel Ute to a 2023 hybrid SUV to a 2023 4x4 Diesel Ute and guess where I’m heading next. Yup 2024 Cannon Alpha 4x4 Diesel Ute. You beauty. I don’t care about speed but I do love that split tail gate for my dog to cruise on and off. ❤❤❤
U a huge GWM fan😂
@@crucialwallyxif the brand can give what is he needed why not 😂😂
The reason the window goes down when you open it is to help reduce pressure for when you shut the door, just so you don’t need to use as much force. The Holden Colorados and Trailblazers had the same feature just before they were discontinued.
Love your reviews but I think the best test for a large diesel utewould be to test it towing a 3 tonne caravan and the fuel consumption doing that. Just a suggestion on the ute reviews as most are used for heavy towing. Cheers
5:25min: Don't know why the window drops? its because of the air pressure in the cab .. the older utes need just a little bit of force when closing the rear doors
11.88 is actually way better than i expected. curious to see how this drivetrain does when it comes to the next gen gwm ute, which should be soon
Great vid.
The one question i was hoping might be answered directly is whether you see enough value to jump from spending, say, the mid forty thousands on Cannon X..to potentially in the low sixty thousands for an Alpha. Or whether the Alpha just points to the X being really good value for what it is. Keen to know how your spending decision would play out..
Windows opens a little to allow door close effectively without slamming door to close I believe 😅
That is release pressure of the cabin before you open the door.
It is very hard to change the mindset of people. They think all Chinese vehicles are junk. This is reinforced by the physical features of Chinese people. Even if the Chinese bring out a Rolls Royce for a fraction of the price, they will be unfazed. To me, this ute is amazing, I have seen a ute with a panoramic sunroof! I know people who are driving their 3d GWM ute without problems
The settings for the bright screen at night are exactly like the cannon ute (i own one). I found the settings to dim it ,are in the central display.
Love it when reviewers look at a 4x4 twin cab ute and think that things like chucking it through twisty roads and 0-100 and quarter mile times are in any way relevant. Nobody cares about those things. Nobody. They’re NOT sports cars. Nobody…apart from these reviewers…expects them to handle and accelerate like a Ferrari.
Spot on.
Exactly.
You have a solid point, but you have to come to terms that vehicles are evolving. Sports cars are becoming practical & luxurious while maintaining performance, luxury cars are becoming faster while maintaining comfort & practicality and utes are becoming faster & luxurious while maintaining their capabilities.
Accept things as they are
Ugly ,AND ZERO RESALE VALUE,ZERO RELIABILITY,,!,!,,,,,,,,!IF YOU GO BIG ,,,,,!,,,!!!,,, HO BIG. ITS SMALL
@@chileshe.chandashould they do a review of a Ferrari towing a trailer and carting 500 kg of hay in the back while they are at it ?
01:44 "It has it's flaws, particularly when driving it". That's the most important part of owning a car!
😂😆
Well as long as its flaws are not like the one in the left rear trailing arm of a Chinese vehicle in Malaysia [or somewhere up there] the wheel finishing up kinda backwards, its on youtube.
shanhai mean "sea and mountain" 山海
Yeah, as in the sea is warming and the mountains are on fire because dumb cvnts are burning carbon with cars like this like it doesn't matter.
But how reliable will they be long term ownership
Much more reliable than a Ranger, which is not hard 😂 just ask any mechanic
GWM products in South Africa is very reliable. Better than some of the established companies
Is this full time 4WD or part time? Can you drive 4WD on sealed roads? Getting mixed I go from different reviews
It's AWD, so all four wheels are always driven. It also has a low range. I know that because in the Philippines where I live, even the basic version, called the Cannon Pilot 4x4, is AWD with low range. Even the basic version has leather seats and most of the important stuff that the one described here has. How would you like an AWD dual cab pickup truck (admittedly with 6 speed manual transmission rather than the 8 speed automatic) for less than $30K AUD? I've seen the off-road performance of the GWM Cannon in the Philippines, and it's outstanding. In the Philippines the basic version has a 2.0 TDi.
It used Borger Warner TOD system. Just search on RUclips many videos about TOD
Thanks great review I was really considering the hybrid can you please review when you have if you can get a model ro test
Take it properly off road. Is this model in NZ? If so what is it called?
If it's that gutless, how would it go towing a couple of tonne?
It's pretty shocking actually 😅😂.
Seems like Hybrid is the way to go 😅
It's not a racecar, I drive a patrol and I get too 100 in about 19 seconds. You normally cruise with a van on the back anyway.
It’s not a Ferrari. It’s a four wheel drive ute.
@@TheWombat2012😁
very very slowly ,and I bet while going up hill you could walk faster
Does this car have the drivers motion sensor? If so it could be a deal breaker
Real good review, well rounded
How much is the pay load for hybrid including towing
Can you do a video on prado pricing? It’s absolutely fucked..
Prados are cheap to buy
A good review of an interesting vehicle. I particularly appreciated your insights into the practicality of the vehicle. Big on the outside, big in the cabin, smaller in the tub, with a lower load capacity than competitors. It's absolutely loaded with creature comforts and niftty storage ideas (was it designed by someone from Ikea?). However, a Mazda BT50 CTR 3.0 manual (aka Isuzu..), is a similar driveway price, has much better performance, is more practical (1 tonne load capacity), and has decent interior appointments. The Mazdazu will also hold its value better.
The Alpha is definently not a dedicated work vehicle it's a touring/everyday vehicle. That being said I've never met anyone with a Hilux that has put more than the groceries in the tub. The overwhelming majority of ute owners in Australia use them as daily drivers so the tub dimensions just aren't a massive issue. And most people will never put more than 300kg in the tub on a camping trip at most.
@@EleMexican I suspect that you are right for the "home" purchases. Many of my tradie friends (concreters / electricians / handyman) have Hilux Utes that are very well loaded.
My question is... And mind you, i absolutely love GWM... But, if its struggling to accelerate on an empty tub ,then what then when you're towing to the capacity of 3.5 tonnes... Will it even get to 70km/hr
In South Africa the Cannon UTE is called GWM P Series and this new one the Cannon Alpha will be called GWM P500 so we still get to keep the P 😂
That chrome front 🫣
Would the Hybrid be better for towing considering the extra power you get?
definately
Until the battery runs low the performance drops significantly once it it loses the electric motor power.
Can you do a review on the Hybrid please.
Great review 😊
Love to know how this would tow a 3T caravan
Where is Jacob? I'm always looking forward to you saying 'Heeeey Jacob'.🙈🤣🤣🤣
I remember all these types of comments when japanese cars started to arrive here in australia
Well said people have short memories
They are Japanese brands now made in Thailand or ???????
So, apart from the driveability...... which is the essence of any vehicle
And apart from the payload ......... which is the essence of any utility
..... it's a good deal
I have driven every kinda of ute and simply for the price saving I went and got a cannon x and it's been the best ute I have ever owned
I did look at these before getting a ranger that storage thing at the back doors is for an umbrella that comes standard in other countries
For the price these arnt bad
I wonder why GWM did not make this a Tank branded truck.
It would be good to see if the engine would react well to tuning. A good tune may just wake it up.
Doesn’t need any more tuning
@carsause I love your chinese car content, you are really going good work.. These cars are really competitive now. May you please consider reviewing the foton mars series (Tunland V7 an V9)
They’re CCP garbage vehicles who don’t deserve to be shipped to Australia.
As a Canadian we have very little fully Chinese Autos aside from a couple offering from GM and Volvo and neither toping sales and reliability charts. How are these manufactures products holding up?
Where is Volvo Canada assembled?
tesla also made in China, otherwise, Tesla may be bankrupt 5 years ago.
@@tzeshenlim Volvos sold in Canada are made in China and Europe. They once assembled Volvo in Nova Scotia but that was a long time ago
From GWM owner
ruclips.net/video/xwUjZVZOhLY/видео.htmlsi=7UAwgSE2FjJ_XKbX
Window opens because it's compensating for the vacuum when you close the door.
Such a good review！
Windows open because air tight is too good which might make your door closing a bit difficult
The window glass go down Little bit, it is let the air out while you are closing the door
Good deal. Side styling and the interior looks great. I hate the huge P logo on the front. I wonder if it comes off.
Me too, a chrome poo is not good.
A Cyclops comes to mind
Will be aftermarket replacement grilles for you to replace this one with
You still have a GWM badge…
How noisy is the rust?
Only thing I hate is the big log in the front.
Time for Toyota and their B L O O D Y H I L U X to learn from the Chinese. Also, where's daddy jacob? Ute videos don't hit the same without him. You guys are each other's better halves.
Let's hope Jacob is ok.
No one is queuing up, to buy Chinese utes. These things have no resale value...
@@brycem0 tf cares about the resale value? I aint gonna buy a over 100k kms Hilux that depreciated $5k from its original MSRP. I rather buy a new ute instead. Also, what sucks is that GWM only has the 2.0L engine whereas they have an option in China for 3.0L V6. I'll skip for now.
@@metaphor4439 I agree. Actually, I want the Tank 500 with the v6
@brycem0 in another 5 years time, no one will buy a hilux except for diehard fans. It will be crazy to buy a Toyota ute with is 20 yo interior over the GWM with all those features and comfort and full 7 year warranty
the only problem i would have with buying this ute is it uses the same 2.4l engine as the 2002 mitsubishi express van
very interesting china will take over the other brands if they put a 3.2 diesel in that truck and convert it to hydraulic lifters and chain driven cam they would own the market .i love the look of the truck .nothing wrong with leaf springs .
I think they only know how to make 2lt's
I think the petrol/hybrid will outlast the diesel. These modern diesels with their dpf, turbos, and egrs seem to have all the problems which the old diesels avoided. And when they eventually go poopy in their trowsers, they cost several times more to fix than an equivalent petrol engine. Savings in fuel are then handed over to the diesel mechanic. Ask any mazda, subaru or volkswagen diesel owner
I would buy the hybrid version as I do need a bit more juice out of it for towing my 3 ton boat
I'd wait until the next gen Hilux is released before making a decision as to which pickup (Hilux, Amarok, Ranger, Navara, Cannon Alpha etc) to buy. Of the lot, the Hilux is the only guaranteed to last 100k + miles without issue. The Cannon Alpha is unknown in that regard. If the next gen Hilux is ridiculous in price, I'd take the Alpha.
This is the perfect size UTE. Others all have legroom issues in the 2nd row. F-150, RAM are not designed for Australian roads and parking lots. I wish Hilux could extend its wheelbase a little big.
Man they need to work on the accelerator and brakes. Those are just basics you expect before manufacturing.
My cannon on turbo lag is the same. Even with a throttle controller you can still feel the lag.
Not a sports car bud, trucks are slower anomaly anything faster in a diesel will not last long driver it normally last forever 😊
Window goes down so easier when you close door.
I bet all the swirls in the paint and wavy panels come factory at no cost too!
I am a panel beater spray painter, worked for Mitsubishi for many year in there panel shop plenty of paint defects and wavey panels on those to from factory bud 😊
Great review as usual. Probably will sell at that price.
Needs a V6 diesel for its size, probably then it will be a good truck
Only main downside is that it doesn’t have the same or close payload to the standard Cannon 😢
F150 has leaf springs
魏建军这不得出个镜支持下CarSauce啊
ccp approved
Tune the engine and she’ll be a beast
The window goes down because when you're in the car shutting the door, it keeps the air presure balance inside out, so your ears won't feel unconfortable, and the window goes back up once the door is shut.
Nice thumbnail pic. I almost believe this truck is a dually truck
1170 unread texts???? Jesus.
I feel like the BYD Shark PHEV will destroy all the other utes as it uses 1.5L/100km as long as you keep that battery charged up. It'll be almost the same price as the Cannon Alpha hybrid but better in almost every way (0-100 in 5.7s, 835kg payload, more tech, V2L, way better fuel economy, silent EV drive train for 80km).
Where is Jacob?
BYD Shark plug in hybrid which gives you a tax benefit it also gives much better fuel economy with the DM 5-0 technology .
Needs an engine tune
GWM company the best
Ambient lighting AMG spec 😂
Look at that Hilux interior in comparison. Its like Toyota has been treating us with contempt and arrogantly thinking we'll be back to them for more of it.
山海炮啊，居然真的来了
A great truck
On what criteria?
@@tinkertable1977covers a hell of a lot more boxes than any other Ute in Oz
@tinkertable1977 in every single way I have driven a lot of utes ranger hilux ect and these gwm utes crap all over them for every day use and you save a crap load of hars earn cash in your pocket
Faked the launch by throwing head back.
Why would you do that then show it bogged 🤦♂️
I feel like daddy Jacob shrunk daddy Matt for this video, this thing is massive
This car deserves a better reviewer
No one cares, go watch a different reviewer lol
Paint some of that chrome in red on the front and it would look better. If its struggling when un-ladened. Image it when it has 3 passengers and its towing a 2tonne caravan!
That nose cone, shades of Edsel
Great vid guys. Sure the Hilux is more but wouldn't be seen dead in one of these!
Why?
DPF issues and Crankseal issues have entered the chat...
@@chestogaming51 7 year warranty, 7 year capped price servicing, and 7 year free roadside assistance by the way...
Many go from the dealership to the plastic surgeon.
I dont know why they always test utes for speed and 0-100. Its a ute, not a sports car not meant for speed
The front is gawdy. Looks like a RAM 1500
I got in early on a 2022 mod ute before all the so called safety shit turned up 28 of them that just piss you off thank fuck
Nice shots of the rear diff surface RUST!!!
looks like dirt to me, could be wrong though.
where?
Was dirt not rust lol
This is clearly built to be a lifestyle ute. GWM still misses the mark on performance. Whish they would just do a bi-turbo version.
Underpowered?
i hate that logo, it looks like a 2012 version of location pin
Why do we need a big ass entertainment system in a motor car when driving
Good but not neally as good as hilux ranger or Isuzu, then check the resale value, lucky to get a 1/3 back in less the 1 to 2 years
I always laugh when ppl being up resale value. Of course it's not going to hold the same as a toyota... you already saved that money in the purchase price and well and truly in interest if you buy on finance
This resale value crap is bs and you know it
POER is from the word poWer.
I think "Poer" comes from the Chinese word "炮儿 (pàoer)," which means cannon.
or Poor
Looks like a RAM 1500 Express ordered from wish!
Except it is less likely the transmission go kapooy at 160k, and the engine wont burning oil like hell. 😂
Honey i shrunk the 2nd gen tundra.
I can already see the green environmentalists wet themselves by looking at the tyres of these utes. They sharpen their tools as we speak..
Hey guys. I live in South Africa, I worked for Toyota for a couple of years. My own Ute is a 2017 Isuzu DMax. I would rather drive an old Japanese bakkie with 400k kms than the newest Chinese Ute, their built quality is up to shit!!!!
No hate...only facts...the only bakkies that survive here in SA...is Toyota's and Isuzu's. And I believe most people in Australia feel the same!❤
There is no facts in your comment . No Aussies don’t think like you
Strange. I am in South Africa. And the GWM bakkies are great. Very reliable. Build quality is top notch. The Toyota will get you hijacked for sure. And overpriced.
Leaf springs. Nice interior. Lipstick on a pig!
No, I would not buy this over a Toyota.
American Utes,can they compete anywhere?
Why dont they look learn and join the rest of the world in healthy competition??
They once brought Ford F150 in our country,they hardly sold two units in years!!!
Makes me appreciate my Musso!
Who needs to put 700 kgs in their boot?
Honestly I think what you said needs to be said more often! Who the hell loads up a tray with 700kg
This review is extremely superficial. Pretty much going through the brochure and doing a quick drive. I know the journalist says he’s been driving it for a week, but we don’t get any real insights into that time. What about build quality? Brand reputation? Any research into the reliability of the model or components? Dealer network? Is it a GWM gearbox? Cost of servicing? Resale value of similar past models? Any new car will look shiny and have some nice features but if I were in the market for one of these I’d like a review that tells me something I can’t see for myself. The ownership experience and cost is very different to the showroom experience and initial purchase price.
@@wcrash9361 what ignorant bs? I’m asking questions about the car in a review of the car. The review is very superficial. Sensitive much?
Please go to the dealer yourself and do a test drive review for us. We need as much information and opinions as possible.