I work for a government department, and for the past two years, I have been asking GWM whether they will be importing the larger pick-up truck. I wanted to have them instituted as a fleet vehicle. My criticism is that GWM responded by stating they had no intention of bringing in the larger pick-up or the V6. As a result, our fleet is now running with Ford Rangers. For my work vehicle, I have taken on a novated lease with a Ranger. I would have been very happy to use one of the new GWM vehicles if GWM Australia had been more upfront with government departments seeking to upgrade fleets.
@@SavageTechAustralia We won't have to worry about the new scrap rubbish Bowen emmisions that will destroy the top 3 selling cars in Aus. When Dutton gets in, he is scrapping this nonsense new emmisions garbage. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Recommended this channel to my friend, good video. Like competition, that's why a BYD Seal is selling at $50k in Australia while it costs $90k in Europe, over $110k in the USA （if available）. Because Australia has free trade competition,that's why we can save huge amount of money！
Looks good! I only called GWM Kedron on Friday to see if they had one in to come have a look, they said not for another week or two... I really want to check it out.
Looks good, based on driving reviews it might need a comfort suspension pack. A blackout kit for the front and rear logos and grille would be great… could savage look at logo replacements that are flat instead of 3D and blacked out? Brushed/anodized metal would look much better… Also a roller cover for the tub! Appreciate the review 👍🏼
You forgot to mention the MASSAGE FUNCTION IN THE FRONT SEATS !!! Lol cant wait to get mine LFG!!! then come see you savages for some upgrades cheeehoo
The cannon x is actually much better value for money than the alpha. And I don’t just mean that it’s cheaper. Rather, you get more bang for your buck than with the Alpha. The ride quality is also better in the X.
Biggest issue I found in a test drive was overly sensitive brake calibration... to the point I'd suggest was down right dangerous... I was surprised it could be released to the market like that !
Have they got rid of the DPF coming on so frequent yet? Or bypassed somehow, I had the cannon and it was doing my head in because I don’t do that many long trips sitting in the driveway for 20 minutes doing burn offs.
I have a cannon l trying to find out when and how often I can drive around with it in eco mode and weather or not if I use eco all the time will it cause any issuse
The payload on this vehicle is VERY poor. Only 760 kg for the diesel. Buy the time you get bar, winch, roof rack, other basic accessories, fill it up with fuel and limited camping equip/luggage you be possibly over your weight limit even before sitting in the vehicle yourself or another passenger. If you want to tow a van (which would be one of the reasons to buy such a vehicle) then add 200 - 250kg to the ball weight and forget it, you would 100% be over the GVM. Even utes such as Ranger, Hilux, Dams, Triton all have payloads of close to or over 1000kg. Even then if you want a tourer to tow a van most people upgrade the GVM to be able to stay legal. Why make such a huge vehicle (physically bigger than a ranger) and have such a small payload. I don't get it. They make a vehicle for doing stuff that you can't actually do. Will there be a GVM upgrade available for this? Also, what is the GCM for the Alpha. I can't seem to find it anywhere. If someone can let me know. I was really keen on this vehicle but with such a light payload, it won't work. Also watched a few reviews already, and they all say the same thing - the 2.4 diesel is very underpowered and would struggle towing a van. Bring in the V6 3.0L twin turbo, add another 250 - 300kg to factory payload and I would be keen in buying one.
@@SavageTechAustralia AWESOME... Hoping sooner rather than later. I'm looking at buying a Ute which I want set up as a tourer and the GVM and GCM is the only thing that's stopping me from buying an Alpha (and maybe the 135kW maybe you guys will have a solution for that too?). BTW what is the GCM for the Alpha 2.4 diesel?
Almost without exception, the many reviews have been the same - it’s feature packed (which is the part you took us through in this video) but the ride is very ordinary.
Test drove this ute in the diesel ultra version - love the interior; very nice and upmarket looking for a ute Bit of a bouncey ride / transmission a little sluggish too Nothing a suspesion job wouldnt fix
Haha, I would if it has other new tech but unfortunately it only has one good feature, and it is manually operated and the design definitely looks 10 years old🤣
Not at all, it was the first time I've used it and didn't hold it long enough. Like anything new you own something and learn how to use it it will be fine.
Make sure you bring out a huge range of products for these Savage. Will be looking forward to kiting mine out.
I work for a government department, and for the past two years, I have been asking GWM whether they will be importing the larger pick-up truck. I wanted to have them instituted as a fleet vehicle. My criticism is that GWM responded by stating they had no intention of bringing in the larger pick-up or the V6. As a result, our fleet is now running with Ford Rangers. For my work vehicle, I have taken on a novated lease with a Ranger. I would have been very happy to use one of the new GWM vehicles if GWM Australia had been more upfront with government departments seeking to upgrade fleets.
Yes this is due to GWM wanting to comply with the new emission rules. We definitely have been also wanting the V6 models to come to Australia.
@@SavageTechAustralia We won't have to worry about the new scrap rubbish Bowen emmisions that will destroy the top 3 selling cars in Aus. When Dutton gets in, he is scrapping this nonsense new emmisions garbage. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Recommended this channel to my friend, good video. Like competition, that's why a BYD Seal is selling at $50k in Australia while it costs $90k in Europe, over $110k in the USA （if available）. Because Australia has free trade competition,that's why we can save huge amount of money！
那是你們沒有汽車產業，否則100 %關稅😂😂😂
Looks good! I only called GWM Kedron on Friday to see if they had one in to come have a look, they said not for another week or two... I really want to check it out.
Looks good, based on driving reviews it might need a comfort suspension pack. A blackout kit for the front and rear logos and grille would be great… could savage look at logo replacements that are flat instead of 3D and blacked out? Brushed/anodized metal would
look much better… Also a roller cover for the tub!
Appreciate the review 👍🏼
Yeah a nice OME lift would be great, and definitely a replacement grille with blackout out badges!
Placed my order a week ago, cant wait for it to arrive. At the docks in Melbourne atm.
Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
You forgot to mention the MASSAGE FUNCTION IN THE FRONT SEATS !!! Lol cant wait to get mine LFG!!! then come see you savages for some upgrades cheeehoo
The only things missing in the Alpha are the grab rails for the driver and electronic child locks for the rear doors.
Awesome Vid Byron! The Alpha is bloody Awesome!!! Cheers 🍻
wish i waited for the diesel version of this as i bought the cannon x 2 weeks ago.
i got mine 1 year ago, so far so good, very satisfied
The cannon x is actually much better value for money than the alpha. And I don’t just mean that it’s cheaper. Rather, you get more bang for your buck than with the Alpha. The ride quality is also better in the X.
Can a beta male get an gwm alpha? Asking for a friend
Really nice car, china sending a message to competitors, I think it’s about time that budges really don’t matter anymore.
I’ve got the Cannon ultra diesel arriving in NZ in 2 weeks.
HM your per week ?😊
Biggest issue I found in a test drive was overly sensitive brake calibration... to the point I'd suggest was down right dangerous... I was surprised it could be released to the market like that !
Ill buy one when they come out
Great video awesome
Have they addressed the DPF issues? Is it still a PITA?
Have they got rid of the DPF coming on so frequent yet? Or bypassed somehow, I had the cannon and it was doing my head in because I don’t do that many long trips sitting in the driveway for 20 minutes doing burn offs.
Beautiful
Instead of an umbrella maybe a custom claw hammer for road raging?
I have a cannon l trying to find out when and how often I can drive around with it in eco mode and weather or not if I use eco all the time will it cause any issuse
Any idea if the tailgate is part of central locking? since there's no handle just the button
Yes it would be disabled when the cars locked.
I'm thinking of trading my platinum for this....
Good choice
how about some sports bars
Please make sports bars for this one! I’ll be buying!
Bruz get your camera focus in check
The payload on this vehicle is VERY poor. Only 760 kg for the diesel. Buy the time you get bar, winch, roof rack, other basic accessories, fill it up with fuel and limited camping equip/luggage you be possibly over your weight limit even before sitting in the vehicle yourself or another passenger. If you want to tow a van (which would be one of the reasons to buy such a vehicle) then add 200 - 250kg to the ball weight and forget it, you would 100% be over the GVM.
Even utes such as Ranger, Hilux, Dams, Triton all have payloads of close to or over 1000kg. Even then if you want a tourer to tow a van most people upgrade the GVM to be able to stay legal.
Why make such a huge vehicle (physically bigger than a ranger) and have such a small payload. I don't get it.
They make a vehicle for doing stuff that you can't actually do.
Will there be a GVM upgrade available for this?
Also, what is the GCM for the Alpha. I can't seem to find it anywhere. If someone can let me know.
I was really keen on this vehicle but with such a light payload, it won't work.
Also watched a few reviews already, and they all say the same thing - the 2.4 diesel is very underpowered and would struggle towing a van.
Bring in the V6 3.0L twin turbo, add another 250 - 300kg to factory payload and I would be keen in buying one.
We will have a gvm upgrade in the future.
@@SavageTechAustralia AWESOME... Hoping sooner rather than later. I'm looking at buying a Ute which I want set up as a tourer and the GVM and GCM is the only thing that's stopping me from buying an Alpha (and maybe the 135kW maybe you guys will have a solution for that too?).
BTW what is the GCM for the Alpha 2.4 diesel?
now Toyota just stopped the v8 diesel gwm has an opportunity to take up their market share if they go with a v8 diesel.
Almost without exception, the many reviews have been the same - it’s feature packed (which is the part you took us through in this video) but the ride is very ordinary.
Test drove this ute in the diesel ultra version - love the interior; very nice and upmarket looking for a ute
Bit of a bouncey ride / transmission a little sluggish too
Nothing a suspesion job wouldnt fix
You guys building barwork for these??
100%
VERY high diesel comsumption, they should improve this, soon very soon
If you like the back window so much you can buy my 10 year old mn triton it has the same thing🤣
Haha, I would if it has other new tech but unfortunately it only has one good feature, and it is manually operated and the design definitely looks 10 years old🤣
@@SavageTechAustralia it’s electric in GSXR does that change your mind🤙
nice
It is a straight-out lie to say everyone loves diesel!
That tail gate looks like it’s a gimmick. As your the second reviewer that has had issues opening it…..
Not at all, it was the first time I've used it and didn't hold it long enough. Like anything new you own something and learn how to use it it will be fine.
Hilux is absolute poverty pack compared to Cannon !
Hilux will be still on the road in 30 years time, shame about your Chinese 💩
Stop calling these utes CARS.
@@robertbutler8004 ok 🙏 l really don't know what we would have done without this information. We really appreciate your expertise.
"some kind of toy" hum, in that size, maybe its a toy for girls?
🤣 what ever you want to use it for 😉
I bet your afraid of the dark with that kind of comment 👉🍝🖕