GMW Tank500 has just won one of the highest 5 star safety rating in ANCAP’s history, much safer than Prado and landcruiser！ You can tell how far the Chinese vehicles come from. Cannon Alfa is also based on Tank 500. Like more competition. The new Prado is going to increase its price by $12k when it comes to Australia. How greedy Toyota is. We have been ripped off by the Japanese/American/European car manufactures so long. My friend has driven his GMW Cannon for over 3 years travelled 100,000kms, it a very reliable and solid ute, plus it still has 4 year warranty remaining, how confident GWM is！
ANCAP only goes up to 5 stars, so you can’t do better than that on the test. Don’t forget the Tank 300 also got 5 stars, but also lifts its rear wheels off the ground on heavy braking. I personally wouldn’t trust my life with a Chinese vehicle, especially when the Chinese don’t either following recent crashes with airbags failing to deploy and doors not being able to be opened.
@@c.quinny I can tell you do not even have basics about car. 5 star also have different scores. Tank 500 scored 93 while Prado and landcruiser only scored around 80. You should complain to ANCAP why it gives higher safety score to GWM rather than Prado and landcruiser. LOL.
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But. But do you realise that those annoying beeps and bongs can be adjusted? I would rather detune the bing's and bongs, put all the saved money in the bank over buying an outdated Hilux. Why do reviewers not know, or say, that the features can mostly be detuned or over ridden. Why do they not say that the Hilux simply doesn't have those features in the first place?
You're 100% right....so many don't both to work out how to switch them off. All vehicles (all brands) will have these annoying systems soon if they want to have their 5-star ANCAP rating....even if most people don't want them. I have an LDV D90, and I was able to switch off most chimes/alerts that come up - and it stays off every time I start the car - - but I think most new vehicles this is an area that has changed. I'd look closely at what can and cannot be switched off and what 'safety features' go back to default every time you start the car.
they can't be detuned and because you have to override them every time you enter the vehicle and start it. all that tech is not necessary. The Hilux just needs a bit of an update and thats it.
This makes me angry... your not comparing like for like cannon has a higher spec model. you didn't even talk about it... I mean the Alpha in the top spec has assisted parking and massage seats. even the engine is alot better in top spec alpha. this showing real lack of care when comes to reviewing.
This channel/website gives low scores for Chinese cars and high scores for Western and Japanese cars. Biased in every way possible. Toyota Hilux is basicly outdated and overpriced. yet they give a better score for Hilux.
@@ahmadahmal2942 Chill out mate, this guy is only doing what he had been told to do, or otherwise, how could they sell their $100k Prado or $130k LC300?
Toyota is going to use BYD's DMi technology, which give pretty good fuel efficiency, excellent. The basic Cannon Alfa is equipped with led headlight, but Hilux only gives you halogen light. It seems GMW has better specs and longer warranty.
@@Maddo_75 It is, it's an SR5 if you were comparing like for like at minimum you'd need to compare the Ultra, not the Lux. This comparison is bs and biased.
I asked a few tradies about their GWM vehicle as I was surprised these Commodore driving Aussies would buy a Chinese vehicle. The first guy patted the car and replied "mate, I love it" , other guys sneered at me like I was insulting them when I questioned why they would buy one. Pretty high endorsement.
No one pays more in advertising than the most indebted Company in the world! Toyota have gone from the 1st best selling car in China (the biggest car market in the world) to 7th & their sales are plummeting
To this man, a tachometer must be a round dial with physical pointer, a digital one in the Alpha is not a tachometer. Obviously a man as old as the hilux interrior is not some one who should review any high tech stuff. He is simply not capable to understand/appareicate the high tech and preimum interior
I found this review as old fashioned as the Hilux, and not in a good way. The last line....Chinese Utes are coming. That would have been true in 2015. But it's almost 2025. Could we please be relevant.
Toyota is living off past success and will not be able to compete with the new vehicles coming out. There Hybrids have been proven in Europe that the claimed efficiency is very very optimistic 3 times less efficient according to the EU emissions report.
Should have compared the no upgraded hilux interior to this since the base model already more expensive. it would have been truly shocking when comparing.
You got to be kidding mate, trying to humiliate Toyota or the reviewer? He is about to shout out: Don't buy GWM, even it is actually better in almost every aspect, because it is from China, you know it, right?
Toyota is the gorilla of the automotive industry, they have been making these cars for over 50 years, they call the shots in Japan. They dictate the Japanese car manufacturers. Even though Chinese cars has some catching up, but I just hope that they can make Toyota feel less confident about ripping off their loyal customers.
I hope someday we can watch a truly impartial, honest, and knowledgeable person to conduct car reviews. Nowadays, every new car must include all the mandatory "Bings and bongs" to achieve a 5-star ANCAP rating. GWM includes these features in its already affordable price. GWM is exposing the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Ford, etc, for ripping off the consumers for years, with a over priced, basic outdated product.
Impartial and honest, yeah righto champ, just like all the paid reviews on RUclips of Chinese vehicles paid for by Chinese car companies full of Chinese 50 cent army comments on the comments section,like that sort of impartial?
You must be a Toyota supporter. @RedDog-e7v At the end of the day, Toyota and other manufacturers you support aren’t exactly loyal to their customers. With what Chinese companies are offering-often a superior product at a more reasonable price-it’s a welcome change in these unpredictable times. Healthy competition from Chinese carmakers is driving other brands to reconsider their pricing, which only benefits us, the consumers. Are you saying that the review here is impartial and honest? And what paid reviews on RUclips are you talking about? Do you think other car brands don’t practice the same process? You think this review here isn’t paid? It might as well have been, with the way it was conducted, including contradictory comments and favouring personal opinions. The reviewers seem to have one leg on the fence, with the other firmly on Toyota’s side. For this Hilux, it’s priced at almost 70k before the optional interior, which costs another $2500. Meanwhile, the Cannon Alpha is well under 60k, with everything included-arguably a better interior as well (all included in the price). The Alpha also comes with a “longer 7-year roadside assist and longer service intervals; we just don’t know the price.” The reviewer mentioned that “Hilux is affordable to service in the first three years”-but affordable compared to what? Even the tub liner and roof racks are extra with the Hilux, adding to an already inflated price. The review starts positively about the Cannon Alpha’s interior but then tries to spin it negatively, nitpicking on things like the tachometer and volume reset difficulties, not to mention temperature settings. In fact, the reviewer stated that the tachometer was missing from the digital dash, but this was only because he didn’t know how to use the system. Don’t you think the reviewer’s lack of tech-savvy might be the issue? Later, he calls the Toyota’s interior old and less techy, yet somehow spins it as “comfortable.” Remember, that interior upgrade is an extra cost to consumers. He again calls the Toyota interior aging, yet says, “at least it’s easier to change the volume and adjust the temperature,” pointing out that the Toyota has a proper tachometer. I could keep pointing out more details to support my argument, but honestly, that might take all day. For now, it’s enough to say that it’s a positive thing that the market is becoming more competitive. This kind of competition pushes all brands to offer better and more affordable products for the rest of us, rather than relying on brand loyalty and inflated prices for outdated features. It’s clear that newer players like GWM are stepping up with value-packed offerings that force established brands to rethink what they’re delivering and at what price. Instead of dismissing these brands outright, maybe it’s time we give credit to those that prioritize quality, affordability, and innovation-qualities that ultimately benefit consumers the most.
@ a lot of effort writing all that, I read about 10 words of it, you must be part of the 50 cent army crowd, working for Chinese car companies leaving anti Toyota and pro Chinese manufacturers comments on their paid reviews, maybe get a job champ
@ keep your cheap Chinese garbage mate, must be really good for your once a year trip out of the city to go camping at your local dam and go bird watching at the national park, the real men that need a decent vehicle for work and industry will continue using Japanese vehicles
@RedDog-e7v It’s a shame you only read the first few words because you missed the point of my comment. I’m not “anti-Toyota” or “pro-Chinese,” but I am a fan of fair competition. I’m simply pointing out that some brands offer good value for the money, especially as vehicle prices keep rising. If it means consumers can save a bit and still get quality, why not consider all options? Toyota makes solid vehicles, no doubt, but being open to alternatives doesn’t make someone less of a “real man” or less qualified to talk about cars. Different people have different needs, whether for work or personal use, and a competitive market helps ensure everyone can find the right vehicle without paying a premium just for the brand. At the end of the day, we’re all just here to share opinions. Whether it’s Toyota, a Chinese brand, or any other manufacturer, the choice should come down to what works best for the individual-not just brand loyalty.
Hilux is overpriced, bloated, lack of full safety suites plus its design looks like it is stuck in the 80's. For my money, the GWM is the way to go ... most buyers of these utes or trucks are recreational suburban dwellers. The more modern GWM with full standard safety features plus the larger and more comfortable rear should make it a winner.
Chirey chinese cars in my country central america has lifetime warranty on engine and transmission can you beat that warranty,Test drove gwm poer cannon thinking about buying one seriously
Living in country towns can youget a bull bar for the cannon alpha? It should have come out with a factory fitments ?!?! Like the India company mahindras Ute's for Australia 🇦🇺 also fuel economy Full time AWD V part time 2WD ?! I'll buy the hybrid version. As long as I get a guarantee that they will supply a proper bullbar.!
@@Buriedpast85 I'm a tradie, had 4 Hilux's in row towing every other day, carrying weight etc. Had over 300k out of a couple with no problems. Current 2019 N80 has done 110k and looks new.
@@Buriedpast85 You talk crap, we have an SR5 at work that's done 350k now, and I know the guy that drives it has no mechanical sympathy and drives interstate at over 150km/h, my other mate has an ex-Telstra hilux with canopy, he pulls a 16foot trailer every day and its still going strong. The GWM Cannon literally put the fuel filter in the middle underneath the car, the water separator sensor is the lowest point of the car. A Petrol 2l on the Cannon Hybrid, a 2.4 diesel on this and a 2l diesel/turbo petrol on the Cannon - Overstressed, they will fall apart out of warranty.
I beg to differ, once people realise they are paying for a badge.. value will drop through the floor on the old Toyota's. What are you going to do, buy a 2018 Hilux for $40,000 or a brand new Cannon for $41000 with seven years of warranty on it. It's a no brainer.
@@55commodore To start with your Cannon ute is not a Cannon Alpha at that price and secondly I suggest you go to Redbook and look a 2022 GWM Ute Cannon XSR Auto 4x4 Dual Cab , only 2 years old yet the resale has dropped by a large margin . You want to buy a Chinese car , go right ahead , it does not matter to me . Lastly , I'll take an appropriate engine such as 2.8 litre for a vehicle that size and weight over a puny 2 litre everyday , performance from small engines comes at the cost of longevity. The 2.8 will still be running many years after the 2 litre has expired or needs rebuild , parts availability permitting.
i Just traded my Gwm 4x4 steed with 120000klms for 8k on the new Alpha Ultra, i only paid $19990.00 Brand new for it in 2018, So i lost 12k over 7ish years!! Not Bad!!
This guy must own a hilux and just couldn’t handle it 😂. All those beeps are very easily turned off and the screen is very simple to navigate. Didn’t go into much detail about all the features the interior has like massage front seats, seat warmer, seat coolers plus more and didn’t go into much detail about all the off road features they come equipped with front diff lock, rear diff lock ect.
Wow...... is the Hilux managed by Don King???? (sorry old person reference - some people may have to google it 😂) To start with the GWM is a different larger class size - apples against oranges - and despite that it is still way cheaper, has heaps more features and technology, longer warranty, drives better on road, at least equal off road, the interior looks its least a decade newer than the Hilux.... even has a front diff lock FFS......but no.... the winner is Hilux. I have to say these corporate type reviews are at least consistent 😩
If you have a smart phone learn how to use all the features, before you tell people about it. So, if you gone talk about a smart car feature like in all Chinese cars learn all about it features. The vol and temp controls are all on the steering wheel, by the way you can use voice controls, it is 2024 not 1904. Mate is uneducated about smart car. These Aussies car review need to be reeducated on new techs in cars.
GWM Cannon to many issues & Toyota HiLux is a back to the future ute the ford ranger V6 wildtrak is the only one to get as long as the lion engine has been fixed
@@Levi-c6fa bloke called wheels by the ocean on RUclips, just done 50,000km around Australia with a 3.5T caravan on the back of his GWM Cannon. The suspension on the caravan broke before the car did 😂
Just like every “paid advertisement” on here for the Chinese vehicles. Filled with Chinese 50 cent army in the comments section, sort of like that is it ?
The nicer vehicle to drive...??? Your living in the past.. my wild track has a better drive let alone the new cannon which OFFERS ALOTMORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK..
The Hilux is by far the better off-road and on road drivable ute. That reliable hilux engine is so good that it's been used on the Prado, Fortuner, Haice van, etc. I love my new Hilux Rogue. Hilux fan for life
Toyota fan boys never cease to amaze me, at one point they’re praising this wonderful reliable engine when it’s compared to other Utes but the moment the same engine was dropped into the new 70 series v8 fan boys talk it down like it’s Chinese made they have zero faith in it😂
@@sOuR_pLuMM_ know many people who own gwm cars and 2 in our family, not an issue with any of them . Compared to how many times we had to have our Toyotas in the services centre with issues I’d never buy an outdated Toyota ever again
Gmw is just a toy, don't last and too much problem down the track, don't compare it to hilux, gmw can never beat hilux, in 5 years time gmw sell for just 10k no one buy, but hilux still selling at 50k...that is the difference between them
The Cannon is not on the same level as probably the most reliable ute on the planet. Nice tech and options, not to mention it looks good, but it’ll start falling apart in a few years. Hilux will run for a generation without any major issues
@@aljoubert8749 Dam right mister. I know all my customers with toyota shitbox dpf issues so bad they went and brought new Amaroks. They are getting major things fixed under warranty already on the Amaroks as well. Lesson is how many modern vehicles are reliable in a year lifespan let alone longer than 5 years. Warranty piece of paper is worth nothing either
GMW Tank500 has just won one of the highest 5 star safety rating in ANCAP’s history, much safer than Prado and landcruiser！ You can tell how far the Chinese vehicles come from. Cannon Alfa is also based on Tank 500. Like more competition. The new Prado is going to increase its price by $12k when it comes to Australia. How greedy Toyota is. We have been ripped off by the Japanese/American/European car manufactures so long. My friend has driven his GMW Cannon for over 3 years travelled 100,000kms, it a very reliable and solid ute, plus it still has 4 year warranty remaining, how confident GWM is！
90000kms towing 50% of the time in a Cannon ute. Zero issues
ANCAP only goes up to 5 stars, so you can’t do better than that on the test. Don’t forget the Tank 300 also got 5 stars, but also lifts its rear wheels off the ground on heavy braking. I personally wouldn’t trust my life with a Chinese vehicle, especially when the Chinese don’t either following recent crashes with airbags failing to deploy and doors not being able to be opened.
@@c.quinny I can tell you do not even have basics about car. 5 star also have different scores. Tank 500 scored 93 while Prado and landcruiser only scored around 80. You should complain to ANCAP why it gives higher safety score to GWM rather than Prado and landcruiser. LOL.
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Not saying its a bad car I just hate the fakery with these planted 'influencer' comments.
@@c.quinny don’t worry you are safe on the camels
But. But do you realise that those annoying beeps and bongs can be adjusted? I would rather detune the bing's and bongs, put all the saved money in the bank over buying an outdated Hilux.
Why do reviewers not know, or say, that the features can mostly be detuned or over ridden. Why do they not say that the Hilux simply doesn't have those features in the first place?
You're 100% right....so many don't both to work out how to switch them off. All vehicles (all brands) will have these annoying systems soon if they want to have their 5-star ANCAP rating....even if most people don't want them. I have an LDV D90, and I was able to switch off most chimes/alerts that come up - and it stays off every time I start the car - - but I think most new vehicles this is an area that has changed. I'd look closely at what can and cannot be switched off and what 'safety features' go back to default every time you start the car.
ANCAP makes manufacturers jumps over hoops to get the stars😅
they can't be detuned and because you have to override them every time you enter the vehicle and start it. all that tech is not necessary. The Hilux just needs a bit of an update and thats it.
I have a new GWM and almost all warnings can be turned way down or off.
very useful feature, I will not buy any car without warning beep today.
I like how 140kg is nearly 200kg 😂😂😂
This review screams like they are financed by Toyota 🤦♂️ I bet this reviewer drives a 79 series 😂😂😂
This makes me angry... your not comparing like for like cannon has a higher spec model. you didn't even talk about it... I mean the Alpha in the top spec has assisted parking and massage seats. even the engine is alot better in top spec alpha. this showing real lack of care when comes to reviewing.
The Hilux has higher spec models too
This channel/website gives low scores for Chinese cars and high scores for Western and Japanese cars. Biased in every way possible.
Toyota Hilux is basicly outdated and overpriced. yet they give a better score for Hilux.
@@ahmadahmal2942 Chill out mate, this guy is only doing what he had been told to do, or otherwise, how could they sell their $100k Prado or $130k LC300?
@@ahmadahmal2942 They are not western or Japanese. They are mostly designed/engineered and manufactured in Thailand.
@@ahmadahmal2942 Look at where the advertising dollars come from
Toyota is going to use BYD's DMi technology, which give pretty good fuel efficiency, excellent.
The basic Cannon Alfa is equipped with led headlight, but Hilux only gives you halogen light. It seems GMW has better specs and longer warranty.
It's a no brainer!!
Why not compare the 255kW hybrid to the Hilix and it is still more than $10k cheaper?
Totally different price.
@@elliotkane4443 its still much cheaper than the hybrid hilux
@@elliotkane4443 I paid 65k for mine! IT SHITS ALL OVER ANY UTE AT THAT PRICE! BEST UTE IN AUS RN UNDER 80k
I don't understand why you compare the lower spec Gwm to a higher spec Hilux?
It's not
That's not a high spec hikux
@@shaneclk9854 yeah but that's the hybrid...why wasn't the Gwm hybrid compared to the Hilux hybrid?
@@JettoGospel The reviewer seems to have a hidden agenda.
@@Maddo_75 It is, it's an SR5 if you were comparing like for like at minimum you'd need to compare the Ultra, not the Lux. This comparison is bs and biased.
Doesn’t have a tachometer.
camera cuts to a tachometer about 15 times in the first few minutes.
Can we employ people with a clue?
What do you use tachometer in an auto shift car for?
@@ALWH1314I don’t. Did you watch the video ya flog? He says there isn’t one. While the camera looks at one. Multiple times.
@@Buriedpast85😂😆
Wait until BYD Shark join the arena.
A full electric 😂 see the range when you try tow ... Best to carry a diesel generator around so you can change it
@@shawnc576it’s plug in hybrid, not full electric 😂😂😂
@@shawnc576try to understand the subject matter before giving your opinion 😂
I asked a few tradies about their GWM vehicle as I was surprised these Commodore driving Aussies would buy a Chinese vehicle. The first guy patted the car and replied "mate, I love it" , other guys sneered at me like I was insulting them when I questioned why they would buy one. Pretty high endorsement.
The taco was right there on the screen at 700rpm when they said there is no taco? 4:27
How did he not see that as must driven it prior to this?..
Give him a break. He's old just like the technology in the hilux
Hybrid vs hybrid please. That way you can see what 15k difference gets you.
thats a rigged comparison imho. Different price range, I think Toyota simply pay more for advertisment in carsales?
For sure you can see the bias in Carsales reporting.
100% indeed
No one pays more in advertising than the most indebted Company in the world! Toyota have gone from the 1st best selling car in China (the biggest car market in the world) to 7th & their sales are plummeting
A lot of negative comments about ‘nothing fell off’ or see if it holds together’ so negative from the start.
GWM is the best Ute ever in moneywise
Said nobody ever
There is a tach in the gwm. It’s on the right
I mean.. it was only right there in front of him... :/
@@aussiemotomatt yeah I know what he wants. An analogue one
To this man, a tachometer must be a round dial with physical pointer, a digital one in the Alpha is not a tachometer. Obviously a man as old as the hilux interrior is not some one who should review any high tech stuff. He is simply not capable to understand/appareicate the high tech and preimum interior
😂😂😂 the man should retire just like the hilux.. We now need a new gen hilux not this old overpriced plastic garbage
One thing for sure, GWM is way better off-roader than Toyota Hilux.
Which would you rather take probably off-road in the middle of nowhere
@@JaredSilver1988 china, because everything is made there. lol
Ummm no not really. Parts will start falling off this thing after a few rigorous trips into off-road territory
@@Levi-c6fthat’s total bs and you know it
@@klubcj Over 90% of parts on a Hilux are made in Japan, Korea, USA, Thailand, Mexico & Europe, not China.
I know, I used to work at Toyota Parts.
You can change temperature via voice control, a little more homework would be good for doing a review.
Apparently it only worked for other drivers, not him. Right.
Nobody wants that, these are work vehicles designed for working ppl give us physical dials to use
So by your logic, work should be more difficult. And you should stop to use public phone boxes.
Good luck with that. Just provide a knob, dial or switch, its not that hard it just costs more.
@@MikeJones-mz5ig old tech man use donkey tech, high tech man use high tech fun.
I found this review as old fashioned as the Hilux, and not in a good way. The last line....Chinese Utes are coming.
That would have been true in 2015. But it's almost 2025. Could we please be relevant.
it's like listening to someone review a car with seatbelt when first invented
Understandably, he likes the push and turn button for everything. Won’t be surprised if he still thinks Nokia phone was better than iPhone.
@@Ausijoeblow nokia phone is actually better for security reasons
@@cooljool1 stay alert and not alarmed 😂
@@Ausijoeblow LOL
Toyota is living off past success and will not be able to compete with the new vehicles coming out. There Hybrids have been proven in Europe that the claimed efficiency is very very optimistic 3 times less efficient according to the EU emissions report.
Good to see the Chinese - our eventual overlords - improving and challenging the big brands
So true, At least they were't our enemies in the war. Can I say that?
Should have compared the no upgraded hilux interior to this since the base model already more expensive. it would have been truly shocking when comparing.
You got to be kidding mate, trying to humiliate Toyota or the reviewer? He is about to shout out: Don't buy GWM, even it is actually better in almost every aspect, because it is from China, you know it, right?
Sooner all these safty tech will be compulsory for all new cars. It's never too late to learn it.
old folks reviewing hi tech cars, what do you expect? remember dads getting used to smart phones?
Don’t like touch screen control, guess you hate Tesla model 3, lol.
Pricing comparison is a bit misleading. Hilux SR5 48V is more than $70k to order, dealer used is more than $70k plus on road 😢.
Toyota is the gorilla of the automotive industry, they have been making these cars for over 50 years, they call the shots in Japan. They dictate the Japanese car manufacturers. Even though Chinese cars has some catching up, but I just hope that they can make Toyota feel less confident about ripping off their loyal customers.
Seems like Toyota been calling the shots on this review
@@azzamatic4190 Nothing new, follow the advertising dollar
????? Why is he not comparing the cannon hybrid with the hilux hybrid soo wierd it does make you think he has a tpyota sponser
It's not a hybrid
What do you actually need the tachometer for in an automatic?
I hope someday we can watch a truly impartial, honest, and knowledgeable person to conduct car reviews. Nowadays, every new car must include all the mandatory "Bings and bongs" to achieve a 5-star ANCAP rating. GWM includes these features in its already affordable price. GWM is exposing the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Ford, etc, for ripping off the consumers for years, with a over priced, basic outdated product.
Impartial and honest, yeah righto champ, just like all the paid reviews on RUclips of Chinese vehicles paid for by Chinese car companies full of Chinese 50 cent army comments on the comments section,like that sort of impartial?
You must be a Toyota supporter. @RedDog-e7v At the end of the day, Toyota and other manufacturers you support aren’t exactly loyal to their customers. With what Chinese companies are offering-often a superior product at a more reasonable price-it’s a welcome change in these unpredictable times. Healthy competition from Chinese carmakers is driving other brands to reconsider their pricing, which only benefits us, the consumers.
Are you saying that the review here is impartial and honest? And what paid reviews on RUclips are you talking about? Do you think other car brands don’t practice the same process? You think this review here isn’t paid? It might as well have been, with the way it was conducted, including contradictory comments and favouring personal opinions. The reviewers seem to have one leg on the fence, with the other firmly on Toyota’s side.
For this Hilux, it’s priced at almost 70k before the optional interior, which costs another $2500. Meanwhile, the Cannon Alpha is well under 60k, with everything included-arguably a better interior as well (all included in the price). The Alpha also comes with a “longer 7-year roadside assist and longer service intervals; we just don’t know the price.” The reviewer mentioned that “Hilux is affordable to service in the first three years”-but affordable compared to what? Even the tub liner and roof racks are extra with the Hilux, adding to an already inflated price.
The review starts positively about the Cannon Alpha’s interior but then tries to spin it negatively, nitpicking on things like the tachometer and volume reset difficulties, not to mention temperature settings. In fact, the reviewer stated that the tachometer was missing from the digital dash, but this was only because he didn’t know how to use the system. Don’t you think the reviewer’s lack of tech-savvy might be the issue? Later, he calls the Toyota’s interior old and less techy, yet somehow spins it as “comfortable.” Remember, that interior upgrade is an extra cost to consumers. He again calls the Toyota interior aging, yet says, “at least it’s easier to change the volume and adjust the temperature,” pointing out that the Toyota has a proper tachometer.
I could keep pointing out more details to support my argument, but honestly, that might take all day. For now, it’s enough to say that it’s a positive thing that the market is becoming more competitive. This kind of competition pushes all brands to offer better and more affordable products for the rest of us, rather than relying on brand loyalty and inflated prices for outdated features.
It’s clear that newer players like GWM are stepping up with value-packed offerings that force established brands to rethink what they’re delivering and at what price. Instead of dismissing these brands outright, maybe it’s time we give credit to those that prioritize quality, affordability, and innovation-qualities that ultimately benefit consumers the most.
@ a lot of effort writing all that, I read about 10 words of it, you must be part of the 50 cent army crowd, working for Chinese car companies leaving anti Toyota and pro Chinese manufacturers comments on their paid reviews, maybe get a job champ
@ keep your cheap Chinese garbage mate, must be really good for your once a year trip out of the city to go camping at your local dam and go bird watching at the national park, the real men that need a decent vehicle for work and industry will continue using Japanese vehicles
@RedDog-e7v It’s a shame you only read the first few words because you missed the point of my comment. I’m not “anti-Toyota” or “pro-Chinese,” but I am a fan of fair competition. I’m simply pointing out that some brands offer good value for the money, especially as vehicle prices keep rising. If it means consumers can save a bit and still get quality, why not consider all options?
Toyota makes solid vehicles, no doubt, but being open to alternatives doesn’t make someone less of a “real man” or less qualified to talk about cars. Different people have different needs, whether for work or personal use, and a competitive market helps ensure everyone can find the right vehicle without paying a premium just for the brand.
At the end of the day, we’re all just here to share opinions. Whether it’s Toyota, a Chinese brand, or any other manufacturer, the choice should come down to what works best for the individual-not just brand loyalty.
Toyota cant even give you dual auto struts on their hood/bonnet.
Hilux is overpriced, bloated, lack of full safety suites plus its design looks like it is stuck in the 80's. For my money, the GWM is the way to go ... most buyers of these utes or trucks are recreational suburban dwellers. The more modern GWM with full standard safety features plus the larger and more comfortable rear should make it a winner.
Chirey chinese cars in my country central america has lifetime warranty on engine and transmission can you beat that warranty,Test drove gwm poer cannon thinking about buying one seriously
Should review the hynrid vs the hybrid of both
Did he mention the engine problems of the Hilux?
Whats been happening?
The 3rd facelift of Toyota Hilux generation 8 launched in Australia May in SA July .
Living in country towns can youget a bull bar for the cannon alpha? It should have come out with a factory fitments ?!?!
Like the India company mahindras Ute's for Australia 🇦🇺 also fuel economy Full time AWD V part time 2WD ?! I'll buy the hybrid version. As long as I get a guarantee that they will supply a proper bullbar.!
Hope the second generation canon alpha manage to iron out these issues you point out . Minor adjustments & calibrations can make a big difference
The prices reviewers quote for Rangers & Hiluxes doesn’t factor in the $10k dealer markup.
I think a comparison at 200000 kms will show which one is the better buy....
Neither
I agree, the hilux will fall apart like all of the late hiluxes do currently. Ever driven one that’s been used in industry? They’re all munted.
@@Buriedpast85 yeah absolutely
@@Buriedpast85 I'm a tradie, had 4 Hilux's in row towing every other day, carrying weight etc. Had over 300k out of a couple with no problems. Current 2019 N80 has done 110k and looks new.
@@Buriedpast85 You talk crap, we have an SR5 at work that's done 350k now, and I know the guy that drives it has no mechanical sympathy and drives interstate at over 150km/h, my other mate has an ex-Telstra hilux with canopy, he pulls a 16foot trailer every day and its still going strong.
The GWM Cannon literally put the fuel filter in the middle underneath the car, the water separator sensor is the lowest point of the car.
A Petrol 2l on the Cannon Hybrid, a 2.4 diesel on this and a 2l diesel/turbo petrol on the Cannon - Overstressed, they will fall apart out of warranty.
Except for the 18L/100km, the D40 4.0L still beats all these over priced, outdated utes.
Dr evil - rrrrrrrrrrrrrrright
you are supposed to use voice commands. "hello GWM" its pretty good. i use it all the time.. its a digital rev meter....
so the gwm is has more power more technology more comfort and cost less and yet the hilux is the better ute? How much is Toyota paying you?
Funny how those manual nob for volume and air con. Mean so much to me, I hate screens
Canon Alpha does have a head up display.
I think we need to change our minds when it comes to reaching our destination and start considering a safer way to get there.
What was the point n not comparing the top model hybrid , you said it was the top spec which it is not
Japan gonna have to pick up its game. Competition has to be good for the consumer, more choice, raising up the standards of fit and finish.
The Hilux will hold its resale while its Chinese counterpart drops like a stone . Any cost saving on the gwm will evaporate.
Exactly. Masterly said.
No one ever said buying a car was a good investment idea
I beg to differ, once people realise they are paying for a badge.. value will drop through the floor on the old Toyota's. What are you going to do, buy a 2018 Hilux for $40,000 or a brand new Cannon for $41000 with seven years of warranty on it. It's a no brainer.
@@55commodore To start with your Cannon ute is not a Cannon Alpha at that price and secondly I suggest you go to Redbook and look a 2022 GWM Ute Cannon XSR Auto 4x4 Dual Cab , only 2 years old yet the resale has dropped by a large margin . You want to buy a Chinese car , go right ahead , it does not matter to me . Lastly , I'll take an appropriate engine such as 2.8 litre for a vehicle that size and weight over a puny 2 litre everyday , performance from small engines comes at the cost of longevity. The 2.8 will still be running many years after the 2 litre has expired or needs rebuild , parts availability permitting.
i Just traded my Gwm 4x4 steed with 120000klms for 8k on the new Alpha Ultra, i only paid $19990.00 Brand new for it in 2018, So i lost 12k over 7ish years!! Not Bad!!
I own two toyotas but compared to new Chinese cars, they look boring and expensive. My next car is a chinese one either a BYD, Zeekr or GWM.
You should put hybrid again hybrid
Another biased review, when will these uneducated reviews stop trying to thrust this crap on us.
This guy must own a hilux and just couldn’t handle it 😂. All those beeps are very easily turned off and the screen is very simple to navigate. Didn’t go into much detail about all the features the interior has like massage front seats, seat warmer, seat coolers plus more and didn’t go into much detail about all the off road features they come equipped with front diff lock, rear diff lock ect.
Give the Cannon to the 4x4 24/7 boys to take up cape York 😂
In terms of reliability and resale give me the Toyota any day of the week
Wow...... is the Hilux managed by Don King???? (sorry old person reference - some people may have to google it 😂)
To start with the GWM is a different larger class size - apples against oranges - and despite that it is still way cheaper, has heaps more features and technology, longer warranty, drives better on road, at least equal off road, the interior looks its least a decade newer than the Hilux.... even has a front diff lock FFS......but no.... the winner is Hilux.
I have to say these corporate type reviews are at least consistent 😩
HHAHAHAHA give me a break, I love the Toyota Hilux but clearly the GWM won that! The reviewer clearly is a Toyota FanBoy! Lets get a neutral Reviewer
clearly chinese utes still have along way to go. but i want to watch whats going to be worser the chinese ute or the new kia tasman
No tachometer 😂 0.7 x 1000rpm. Who gives a shit if it's digital 😂
Gotta love the 2019s retro interior and drum brakes of the Hilux. Nothing like a touch of nostalgia
Wow this was a very long paid ad!
Because he didn't say what you wanted to hear
Lol. No because that's my opinion
If you have a smart phone learn how to use all the features, before you tell people about it. So, if you gone talk about a smart car feature like in all Chinese cars learn all about it features. The vol and temp controls are all on the steering wheel, by the way you can use voice controls, it is 2024 not 1904. Mate is uneducated about smart car. These Aussies car review need to be reeducated on new techs in cars.
Why don’t you tell us all about your education?
GWM Cannon to many issues & Toyota HiLux is a back to the future ute the ford ranger V6 wildtrak is the only one to get as long as the lion engine has been fixed
So who in their right mind would choose a Chinese ute over a Hilux to do a trip around Australia?
The majority
@@wcrash9361 and they would be wrong to do so
@@Levi-c6f ur a tool
@@Levi-c6fa bloke called wheels by the ocean on RUclips, just done 50,000km around Australia with a 3.5T caravan on the back of his GWM Cannon. The suspension on the caravan broke before the car did 😂
i would no worries at all what are ya a man or a mouse!!
Terrific and helpful review, thank you.
I’d be keen to see the comparison between the Triton with the Cannon X/Vanta.
“Sponsored by Toyota”
Just like every “paid advertisement” on here for the Chinese vehicles. Filled with Chinese 50 cent army in the comments section, sort of like that is it ?
In the bush toyoto takes you home
The nicer vehicle to drive...??? Your living in the past.. my wild track has a better drive let alone the new cannon which OFFERS ALOTMORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK..
I own one great car at a price I could afford
What happens when you want parts or resale for Chinese cars when our countries and there's relationship falls apart?
Gwm sounds yuck
When Chiy-na lifts it's trade restrictions, I may start to consider their vehicle
I believe they have
@@Ausijoeblow lobster and beef suppliers feel free to interject at this point
They lifted tariffs ages ago
@@Pyjamarama11 Australia implemented more and earlier trade restrictions so this is an instance of hypocrisy.
The Hilux is by far the better off-road and on road drivable ute. That reliable hilux engine is so good that it's been used on the Prado, Fortuner, Haice van, etc. I love my new Hilux Rogue. Hilux fan for life
Ditto from me
Its not, you just need to justify to your self the extra expense.
Toyota fan boys never cease to amaze me, at one point they’re praising this wonderful reliable engine when it’s compared to other Utes but the moment the same engine was dropped into the new 70 series v8 fan boys talk it down like it’s Chinese made they have zero faith in it😂
GOD WITH ME . GO WITH ME . GREAT WALL MOTORS. ANYTIME . ANYWHERE. ALL THE TIME. ALL THE WAY .ANYWHERE . GO WITH ME GREAT WALL MOTORS..
A good to the point review ❤
And the GWM will live at the mechanics which will give you more garage space. 😅
U wasted a comment to spout bs
@@wcrash9361 😬
@@sOuR_pLuMM_ know many people who own gwm cars and 2 in our family, not an issue with any of them . Compared to how many times we had to have our Toyotas in the services centre with issues I’d never buy an outdated Toyota ever again
Ranger engines too often dead before they reach 100k.
Gmw is just a toy, don't last and too much problem down the track, don't compare it to hilux, gmw can never beat hilux, in 5 years time gmw sell for just 10k no one buy, but hilux still selling at 50k...that is the difference between them
Shitbox
cmon the hilux isnt that bad
@michaelfuhrmann4576 I'm talking about that Chinese Truck bro
Resale value of GWM vs Toyota !😢
The Cannon is not on the same level as probably the most reliable ute on the planet. Nice tech and options, not to mention it looks good, but it’ll start falling apart in a few years. Hilux will run for a generation without any major issues
Like my Hilix that spent more time in limp mode than actually driving? DPF issues?
The "unbreakable Hilix" story in 20 years I the past mate
You obviously undone know about all the hilux issues and the crazy number of recalls Toyota has had
Toyota is no longer "unbreakable"
@@aljoubert8749 Dam right mister. I know all my customers with toyota shitbox dpf issues so bad they went and brought new Amaroks. They are getting major things fixed under warranty already on the Amaroks as well. Lesson is how many modern vehicles are reliable in a year lifespan let alone longer than 5 years. Warranty piece of paper is worth nothing either
Here we go, let me guess toyota is better 😜
handles pretty well for what it is ,a piece 65k shit
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