In the first year Tank300 launched in China, the price of Prado in the Chinese second hand carmarket dropped like 20%. People are tired of prices that overflow a car's value.
yup please use your own cars only. in fact, you chinese people are crazy about BMW, Mercedes and Japanese brands in Australia. It is hard to find chinese drive chinese cars. LOL
The Tank 300 has actually replaced Toyota in China, whether it's in the highlands, deserts, polar regions, or rural areas. In the past two years, the Chinese have fully proven the reliability of this car.
For the tank 300 lane keep issue you mentioned, tank has 3 levels of lane keep: warning, Lank Keep and Lane Center. I am almost sure that you only turned on Lane Keep, which will only pull you back when you close to side, so it will keep bouncing left and right, you need to turn on Lane Center, it will always stay in the center of the lane, i have tried it, it works well. Pls correct your comments on this issue
GWM need to put a sticky note on the steering wheel of every car they send to a journalist with this: not one seems to know it. But, equally, it probably shows a lack of intuitive controls for GWM to address in future models.
The Australian people should not reject the arrival of Chinese cars, because competition will lead to improvement. Even if you don't like Chinese cars, it doesn't matter. Their arrival will lower the prices of other cars you like to a certain extent. At least they can no longer raise prices as crazy as they want.
That is, if you are assuming that the Chinese brands aren't using anti-competitive tactics like how Europe is accusing them of right now, and why they're locked out of the North American market.
@@alanleung1828 Do American hegemonism still need to be justified?? With just one bottle of laundry detergent, one can launch a war of aggression against a country, and banning car sales is not an easier task?? American cars can be sold in China, but Chinese cars cannot be sold in the United States. Does the United States need a reason to initiate a trade war with China first and foremost? Who is shameless and not clear at a glance??
@@alanleung1828 right. even IF the accusations are true. what's got to do with Aussie consumers? Do we have a domestic car industry to protect? cheaper cars with more competition is a win for us consumers which you seem to have a issue with?
@@alanleung1828 How is it anti-competitive if the tank is selling more expensive overseas than in the Chinese market? Don't believe everything you read in the news, especially American news.
If anyone is following 4wd tv we have just finished tackling the hardest tracks at Springs 4x4 Park in Queensland. And our tank 300 dominated it. Savage Tech Australia has many parts we are developing for this vehicle.
I would buy the Tank 300 great value and better to drive. Test drove a Prado too cumbersome and felt like i was in a boat floating about. As for the so called safety features in new vehicles i would turn most off as i can drive. Most Prados never get off the bitumen. Toyota have been ripping us off for years great to see GWM providing better options. 😊
High tech gimmick is not competitive factor for Land Cruiser.There have always been tons of cars out there that always had the latest and greatest gimmicks than Land cruiser of the day. . Comparison should start after 10 years and 300k miles of use.
The Prado is almost 30% more expensive to service over the same 3-year period. I know it a Car show, but simple math's to work out. The Tank is destined to be a cult classic like the Little Suzuki Jimny. Jan And Ian will be happy with the Prado crossing Aust with their 3T Jayco. And good on them. But once these Tanks start getting aftermarket parts they will be like Wranglers. Well Done GWM for having the nads to build something like this.
That I would have to disagree. Prado parts are so readily available and affordable. Tank on the other hands are quite unpopular and not many wrecked cars to fill in the used parts market. Btw how could you judge the maintenance cost based on 3 year period when the Tank got longer warranty?! Let's revisit this topic when the tank got to 10 years mark. Then we could see how reliable and valuable Tank would be
Toyota is good, but it is so expensive. I would like to have Tank300, and after 10 years, I will buy another Tank3000😂So the total price is similar, but I can have new car new technology.
Haval is the only Chinese brand I would buy. Overseas Taxi operators in Asian countries are doing 300,000km on H6 and Jolion Hybrids and reporting robust reliability.
GWM certainly has one of the best reputations of the Chinese brands. Definitely better than SAIC. I wouldn't be worried about buying a GWM, especially a new one.
It is surprising that you chose the top spec Prado but didn't test against the top spec Tank 300 which is the hybrid option that adds heaps especially power but is still 30-40% less. Plus I know the 500 is aimed at the Landcruiser and Patrol but the Tank 400 hybrid would be my pick as a direct competitor with the non-luxury, highly offroad capable 70 series. It is astonishing that GWN doesn't see a market for a tougher, offroad tourer, heavier load carrier/tow vehicle in Australia when the sales of 70s and Rams are booming when the Tank 400 adds hybrid power, capability and convenience that the 300 and 500 are more unsuited to. Forget the inner city numpties who are spoilt for choice but rural, remote Australia needs tougher, more utilitarian load carriers that mining industry buys and relies on, most industries rely on along with adventurers and Grey Nomads. Hybrids done well will work great, for many reasons.
You are right to stay away from diesel powered. IARC classifies diesel engine exhaust as “carcinogenic to humans,” based on sufficient evidence that it is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
From what I've see in other reviews, the tank has on road calibrated traction control. If you go off road you need to activate options. Apparently "Pot Hole" is the off road traction control calibration. Select it and the traction control kicks in allowing you to climb on undgelating surfaces with total ease, braking the correct wheel at the correct time keeping momentum going. Should have tried that, yes using the toys on offer. If that lets you down you can always revert to diff locks. Mind you, on scably stuff, just go diff locks to avoid drive line damage, front CV's are vunerable to shock damage.
Strange that 'Pothole' mode was edited out of the video showing the drive modes. In fact every Australian review I've seen avoids using this mode for offset moguls which is exactly what it is meant for. Almost like we can't allow the Tank to show how good it's traction control actually is and that it has to rely on its lockers.
Loved the Korean upstarts when they started. Look where they are now. It took Korea several years to be where they are now. However the Chinese auto industry have done it in a relative blink of an eye. They have injected much energy into a stagnant legacy industry.
Toyota Lexus man-made manufacturing capacity is insufficient, increase prices, old technology is said to be durable vehicles, engine technology Volkswagen EA8888 BMW, has been demonstrated by a large number of users in China. Great Wall Automobile has always been the representative of automobile quality in China.
Thanks for the great review. I'm interested to see how the Hybrid Tank 300 stacks up & also the next generation of the Tank 300 if GWM continues with this production 👍👍
Definitely impressed with the GWM, I would happily buy one over the Prado and spend the extra $50k elsewhere (2nd hand caravan or boat). I'm sure the next generation of Prado will be great, but I doubt Toyota will sell it as the same price as the outgoing model, meaning that it's going to be even more expensive.
It’s pretty safe to say that if any 4wd enthusiast or tourer could choose any car they wanted , they’d pick a 300 series or Prado. So really it’s a money thing with all the Toyota haters.
@@dhiquobgnaloo No KDSS, no crawl control, no adjustable suspension and not even front parking sensor. It's gonna be eaten up by the Tank 300. Besides it's fair to compare the top model with the top model.
Really glad you made a point of the poor payload of the Tank (less than 400Kg). Maybe OK for a city 4WD, but hopeless if you wanted to use it for remote travel. And towing anything is effectively out of the question.
I have a Chinese friend who works at a Toyota 4S store in Guangdong Province. He told me that the business situation this year is very bad. In addition to the economic environment, the main reason is the invasion of off-road vehicles produced in China.He said that because the number of Chinese people on vacation is actually increasing, the demand for off-road vehicles is actually rising in China, especially going to places like Tibet and Xinjiang. It is very difficult without off-road vehicles, but Japanese off-road vehicles are the most popular off-road vehicles in China. The market as a whole declined.He did not say which specific Chinese off-road vehicle hit the Japanese off-road vehicle market, but he said that it was not just vehicles like the Tank 300, but also many Chinese off-road vehicles, such as the Beijing BJ40, and even electric off-road vehicles.
"Lane Keep Assist" is mean to pull the car back into the lane under certain cases, not mean to keep the car in the center of the lane. And driver can use voice command to activate lots of functions, like cooled/heated seat, window/sunroof.
Would like to see Tank 300 and 500 over here in India. One, Indians tend to be very VFM oriented. So if these vehicles are worth and have a business case for ownership, its good for customers. Second, perhaps the Indian auto manufacturers will feel challenged and step up their game furthermore.
India repels China too much. If India has a stable relationship with China, EV cars can work together on fuel cars monopolized by the United States, Germany and Japan. After all, a developing country should not fall into the US trap and wait for the United States to withdraw from India without the demographic dividend. This is an American propaganda trap worthy of vigilance.
1/ very soon, Chinese vehicles will crush the competition. they are simply 'more bang for the buck'. across the board, my only con for Chinese vehicles are the seats: too small for taller drivers, and need better lumbar for driver and passenger. everything else is good to go. 2/ also, soon Chinese caravans will crush the competition.
Hello Liam, My understanding is that Payload is Gross Vehicle Mass minus Kerb Weight. With the Tank 300, GVM 2,552 kg minus KW 2,155 kg equals Payload 397 kg (as per review). Parado Kakadu GVM 2,990 Kg minus KW 2,290 equals Payload 700 kg. Cheers.
@@LiamTerry From Toyota Aust' website regard payload; "...Payload: is the difference between 'GVM' of the vehicle and its 'Kerb Mass'....". "...Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): is the total permissible combined weight of the vehicle, including occupants, fuel and cargo...". "...Kerb Mass (or Kerb Weight): is the mass of the vehicle in running order unoccupied and unladen with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity, including fuel and with all standard equipment...". From car sales; "...That maximum permitted weight is called Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). If you subtract the kerb mass of the vehicle from GVM, you have what is called payload...". Cheers. :)
@@nicholasmatthews5989 So when I said, GWM show their weights differently in my comment, you thought quoted a Toyota website would be the best way to show me I'm wrong or right? If you simply google search "Tank 300 Payload" it will provide you the answer that you seek.
@@LiamTerry However that also assumes you are going to drive everywhere with 10L of fuel (which is what is in the tare weight). So, sure, you can carry 446 kg in a Tank 300, assuming you stop for fuel every 100 km or so. If you have a full tank of fuel in the Tank then you can only carry 397 kg; the difference between the two being the 49 kg that 65 L of fuel weighs to take it to 75L of fuel.
the only thing prado is winning is spare parts easily can find anywhere in the world but tank 300 if you live in africa or somwhere tank company is not around i dont know how manage you manage spar parts but tank 300 is doing wonderful job i will prefer to take tank 300
You don't need blurays, it has a hdmi input to connect amazon fire stick or google tv which then connects to your hotspot, my kids were watching youtube and disneyplus/netflix
we do have Haval H9 for more than 4 years now in Saudi Arabia, they are great cars, the only problem we have with turbo engines' , in hot wather, even the new Landcruiser 300 twin turbo, over priced, they sailing the old 8 syl. no turbo, the cost of 3 Haval H9.
The only advantage of buying a Prado is its status. But thanks a very objective review of the Prado and the Tank, I think. Though I havent even seen a Tank, it looks a worthy competitor, the only thing may be the lack of boot space.
Watching from the USA. The Prado Kakadu looks like the “Love Child” of a Toyota 4Runner Limited and Lexus GX👀!! All of which are made in the same factory in Japan. Really like the buttons and display on the Kakadu - much better than the 4Runner. Lexus GX has no rear locker. Made in Japan vs made in China…🤔…simple choice✅
Tank 300 already a cult classic within months that it is here for its legendary off road and comfort urbane ride, I am seeing few dotted here and there.
China's system industrial strength has surpassed Germany's ， And you're using japan to compare , No wonder you living in an information coffin in the backward country ， No wonder people like you exist. your yankii country future is getting darker and darker
It is built like a tank but Is governed by Chinese Law so the CGM is gross understated even though the Tank has a full ladder frame chassis that is insane.
397kg is correct, which is ridiculously low. Based on the specifications of the Tank 300 on the GWM Aust' website, the Gross Vehicle Mass is 2,552 kg and the Kerb Weight is 2,155 kg. Thereby, it would not take much to overload the vehicle. :(
@@siraff4461 Wow, it is quite easy to go over the payload with the Tank 300. Imagine if you and your mates were to go on a long trip in a Tank 300, the weight over would even be far greater. The Tank 300 is not made for travelling with a load of adults, which is disappointing for something called a tank. Today I was reading about the light Mazda 2 hatch, and just out of interest I checked it's payload. For the auto the GVM is 1,543kg and Kerb weight is 1,109kg, thereby it's payload is 434kg. So, funnily a light hatch has a greater payload, very embarrassing for the Tank 300. :)
@@nicholasmatthews5989 Its why I usually drive vans - more space and load capacity. Most of my mates are big lads - ranging from around 130kg to around 160kg.
Comparing a Chinese car half price of Japanese Car is not fair. Try to compare the same price model , such as Tank 500 vs Prado and see what is the difference.
Something you missed out on is that Chinese-made vehicles will not outlast Toyota in reliability, superior engineering, and resale value. I know my 2022 SR5 will last 20-plus years. Let's see if the tank will last 20 years. Don't get me wrong Chinese-made vehicles have come a long way and over the years they will just keep improving.
I think this is the vehicle that would play a crucial role in altering the common perception of the Chinese automotive prowess. This is a disruptor of a vehicle and if GWM will sort out a few things and bring their A game in the after sales support department, this vehicle would really upset the apple cart in a big way.
Yes, looks relatively close to Melbourne as you can see the skyline in the background of a couple of shots. Can't think of a place with tracks under powerlines that looks like that.
You can tell Toyota dealerships and dealers commenting here, are you sure your not a Jap car dealer trolling, jealous Chinese vehicles starting to dominate the sales charts 😮😅😂😊
it's interesting reading the comments & seeing all the dislike towards Chinese vehicles. Last month in China (the biggest car market in the world) GWM sold 31,972 vehicles. Toyota sold 4,777 & has slumped from being the number 1 brand in China to number 27th in only 2 years. Times are changing, Honda sold 1,176, Nissan 2,738, Ford only 175! Your Toyota that you think will last 25 years, the company itself may not even be around then as it is the most indebted country in the world & traditionally, 1/2 their income came from China, now it's gone! Mitsubishi & Jeep has gone bankrupt in China, other Japanese, USA & European manufacturers to follow.
while the Toyota brand has rightly and justifiably earned it's 1st Place on the planet, the sad reality of life in 2024 and beyond is that price DOES matter.......Brand Passion is not gonna pay your monthly bills. Embrace the fact that Chinese and Indian brands are the future.......
Why put China and India together?😅Indian vocational schools and University, whose graduates are less than 5% of China's,Moreover, the gap between Chinese and Indian teaching quality is too great. do you think they can make good cars?🙄
For me, you can’t compare that brand, an unknown brand or not tested brand to a tested and reliable Toyota Land Cruiser. Not just because it’s cheaper. That’s why Land Cruisers are not cheap because we all know it, that why it still exist today.
it was good doesn't mean it will be good still, the meaning of competition is getting things better no matter what the brand is. If you don't compare, how do you know the world is changing?
@@hynoor7254 i know. That’s why toyota is also changing. Before there cars aren’t high tech featured cars but now they are adopting. That’s because of competition. But you can’t really compare that to Prado. And that’s even a dated model. And even with that, the resale value, the reliability it doesn’t even gets close. And with the upcoming model, I don’t. That’s just my opinion.
@@janrodneysantos9894 I know one thing about the upcoming model. It's still using the 15 years old powerless 4 cylinder diesel engine. Toyota just using very "matured", in another word OUTDATED tech to maintain its reliability and charging a premium price at the same time. Shows how greedy they are.
@@tacticalaccountant is the engine reliable or not? Cause if not then Toyota should change it. Yeah it’s under powered. Maybe they do some tweaks on the new model but it’s a very reliable engine. What’s the use of more horsepower if it’s not reliable. Remember this engines can run up to 300K+ KM and you will still feel confident about it. This are proven and tested. Yes! They profit more. But what brand doesn’t? At least you know if you had this Land Cruisers you know it will really last long. I don’t even own one. Can’t even afford one but we all know that Land Cruisers are very reliable.
@@janrodneysantos9894 reliable? Yes. Worth the price tag? Hell no. You don't pay 90k+ just for reliability. For that price range I'd also want to enjoy the ride. The Prado's crap when it comes to handling and performance. How do I know it? I do have one.
The Tank does both with one button apparently, same button for descent & ascent. Then just set the speed for either, it will make it happen for you. That's smart. Comes with all the fruit others call optional extras, tis a special rig. Behind the scene development in Australia by aftermarket companies will have this rig in high demand real soon. GWM is making an impact on our market, like it or not.
@ianweal3081 it's similar but different. I'm not saying it's shit but the crawl control in the prado is different to the HDC style drive modes. The tank is ok, its a bit rough and unrefined in a few ways but for 50k it will do well down the tracks.
Actually the tank has both systems and they are separate. Cruise control offroad mode which is selected using the buttons next to the gear lever and then speed is adjusted through the cruise control stalk. The hill descent mode is actually operated on the right hand side controls above the fuse box.
@@SavageTechAustralia tah, knew you'd be in a position to clarify what actually occurs. Special unit the Tank is. The more I see of the new Prado the more it reminds me of the FJ Toyota dropped. Yes, it will be refined but I suspect Toyota chasing a different market with new Prado. USA Ford Bronco & L/R Defender I'm guessing.
I would believe if they try to join AXCR or DAKAR endurance... Never saw this unit in any of this competition where Toyota or Mitsubishi already prove theirs.
Love the idea of the Tank and looks so bloody capable offroad, but the GVM is way too low and makes it an unrealistic option for families who intend to use the vehicle to go camping/touring. Also, I doubt we will see the 500 anytime soon, because it would make the 300 obsolete.
Great review and thank you for finally picking up on the GWM products Achillies heel- the safety systems and lane assist/ adaptive cruise control in particular. Rubbish, spoiling an otherwise good product.
@@aghatai😅I buy houses 🏘️ not overpriced overrated sheeple cars like TOYota, TANK is better for cost of living pressures Jap Toys are good for banks and people going bankrupt 😂😂😅
What is it meant for? It can't even carry me and three mates with that payload, can't tow properly, has hardly any dealer back up or parts supply, comes from an unknown brand, has questionable reliability, doesn't seem to be very well designed in a lot of ways and is partly funding a dictatorship with an atrocious human rights record. Its cheap. For a lot of reasons.
@@siraff4461 it's meant for offroading. Has race reviews. . Comes from the largest SUV maker in the world. Can easily carry 5. Has 100 service centres nationwide. Has been in Oz for 20 years. What are you on about?.
Ok. Say you’ve got a clean sheet. Own nothing. Caravan will cost you about $65K, Prado will cost you around $70K minimum. So that’s $135K. That’s a lot of money. So, how about a rethink. (I ride motorcycles on long trips, just to put it in context. I don’t need the luxury you guys do) take the GWM Tank, minimum of clothes, a tent, a fridge, a small stove, recovery gear, dual batteries. Taking the bare minimum means payload now becomes irrelevant. And saves a heap of cash. Do you REALLY need a caravan? Really? Ask yourselves the hard questions.
My mechanic says Chinese cars are designed to last 60,000km, whereas with a Prado, you will drive 500,000k without major issues. My petrol Kakadu has covered 180,000k drives like new and has had no issues. It is just run in. It has excellent resale too.
what about real world fuel consumption? The tank is up near 20 litres per 100km. You have to turn the diff locks off for the Tank Turn???? If you were needing the tank turn, that is when you may need the diff locks.
None of these reviews takes a look at actual city, start and stop driving with the hybrid - where it should offer an advantage. It seems that it would deliver much lower operating costs. You don't want a hybrid just for highway or off-road driving.
We need new catfish in the pond. Not saying buy or not buy, but compitetion is always good for consumers and motivition for old players. Yes, I believe Proad is a bit over priced.😂
In the first year Tank300 launched in China, the price of Prado in the Chinese second hand carmarket dropped like 20%. People are tired of prices that overflow a car's value.
确实如此，越野车在中国卖得最好的就是TANK300
Make that same comment 2 years from now, after the Tank’s reliability ratings prove it’s not suitable for use in Australia’s rough terrain.
@@汪維 и рынок бывших в эксплуатации завален танк 300.😅😅😅
yup please use your own cars only. in fact, you chinese people are crazy about BMW, Mercedes and Japanese brands in Australia. It is hard to find chinese drive chinese cars. LOL
The Tank 300 has actually replaced Toyota in China, whether it's in the highlands, deserts, polar regions, or rural areas. In the past two years, the Chinese have fully proven the reliability of this car.
For the tank 300 lane keep issue you mentioned, tank has 3 levels of lane keep: warning, Lank Keep and Lane Center. I am almost sure that you only turned on Lane Keep, which will only pull you back when you close to side, so it will keep bouncing left and right, you need to turn on Lane Center, it will always stay in the center of the lane, i have tried it, it works well. Pls correct your comments on this issue
They should put this message at the top
GWM need to put a sticky note on the steering wheel of every car they send to a journalist with this: not one seems to know it.
But, equally, it probably shows a lack of intuitive controls for GWM to address in future models.
Gives this video 0 credibility.
Plus the issue he mentioned have just received a full update
correct, the Lane Center is soooo good. CAN EVEN DO AUTO TURN BETTER THAN ME IN THE FREEWAY.
The Australian people should not reject the arrival of Chinese cars, because competition will lead to improvement. Even if you don't like Chinese cars, it doesn't matter. Their arrival will lower the prices of other cars you like to a certain extent. At least they can no longer raise prices as crazy as they want.
That is, if you are assuming that the Chinese brands aren't using anti-competitive tactics like how Europe is accusing them of right now, and why they're locked out of the North American market.
@@alanleung1828 Do American hegemonism still need to be justified?? With just one bottle of laundry detergent, one can launch a war of aggression against a country, and banning car sales is not an easier task?? American cars can be sold in China, but Chinese cars cannot be sold in the United States. Does the United States need a reason to initiate a trade war with China first and foremost? Who is shameless and not clear at a glance??
GVM limit is a turn off just by itself
@@alanleung1828 right. even IF the accusations are true. what's got to do with Aussie consumers? Do we have a domestic car industry to protect? cheaper cars with more competition is a win for us consumers which you seem to have a issue with?
@@alanleung1828 How is it anti-competitive if the tank is selling more expensive overseas than in the Chinese market? Don't believe everything you read in the news, especially American news.
Back in China, on the way to Tibet used to be full of Pradoes, but now Tank 300 dominates the road.
我经常跑西藏 以前买的普拉多 现在换回了坦克500 我已经开三年了 坦克的车值得信赖
@@陈峰-h8b舒服😌
True true
Ya tentu saja, tank 300 handal dan irit bahan bakar
If anyone is following 4wd tv we have just finished tackling the hardest tracks at Springs 4x4 Park in Queensland. And our tank 300 dominated it.
Savage Tech Australia has many parts we are developing for this vehicle.
Better make them out of unobtanium? Be overloaded with 5 x 80kg passengers with their $2.00 7/Eleven coffees....
I would buy the Tank 300 great value and better to drive. Test drove a Prado too cumbersome and felt like i was in a boat floating about. As for the so called safety features in new vehicles i would turn most off as i can drive. Most Prados never get off the bitumen. Toyota have been ripping us off for years great to see GWM providing better options. 😊
Till the piece of shit breaks down and costs you way more money and no resell value 🤷
Look around and see how many Toyotas are on tilttrays now not as good you think they are
@@benjones9269ToyOta troll
Don’t worry if it breaks down It comes with 7 year warranty you butt hurt lil child
Toyota Lexus artificially creates production capacity anxiety, increasing added value
Given today's cost of living and inflationary pressures in Australia, a Tank 300 at half the price of a Prado makes sense.
Wish the ease of after market repair and parts are comparable..
Wouldn’t own one after warranty runs out though. Like to see the tank in 3 to 4 hundred thousand km later😂
A used Prado makes more sense than buying a new car, especially a Chinese one.
Japan is simply quality.
Depends what you are doing or where you plan to go.Break down on the Stuart highway in a Chinese made tank. Well, good luck.
High tech gimmick is not competitive factor for Land Cruiser.There have always been tons of cars out there that always had the latest and greatest gimmicks than Land cruiser of the day. . Comparison should start after 10 years and 300k miles of use.
The Prado is almost 30% more expensive to service over the same 3-year period. I know it a Car show, but simple math's to work out. The Tank is destined to be a cult classic like the Little Suzuki Jimny. Jan And Ian will be happy with the Prado crossing Aust with their 3T Jayco. And good on them. But once these Tanks start getting aftermarket parts they will be like Wranglers. Well Done GWM for having the nads to build something like this.
GWM need to address the GVM issue from the factory. It is a relatively simple fix for them and would make the 300 much more appealing.
That I would have to disagree. Prado parts are so readily available and affordable. Tank on the other hands are quite unpopular and not many wrecked cars to fill in the used parts market. Btw how could you judge the maintenance cost based on 3 year period when the Tank got longer warranty?! Let's revisit this topic when the tank got to 10 years mark. Then we could see how reliable and valuable Tank would be
Toyota is good, but it is so expensive. I would like to have Tank300, and after 10 years, I will buy another Tank3000😂So the total price is similar, but I can have new car new technology.
the interior style and quality seem like the price should be the other way around lol
Haval is the only Chinese brand I would buy. Overseas Taxi operators in Asian countries are doing 300,000km on H6 and Jolion Hybrids and reporting robust reliability.
That's interesting sounds like they have Toyota like reliability which is a nightmare for the big T
The same company that makes Haval makes Tank, they're both subdivisions of GWM.
The tank was made by a Chinese company called WEY now it's in the GWM group
Haval belongs to GWM.
GWM certainly has one of the best reputations of the Chinese brands. Definitely better than SAIC. I wouldn't be worried about buying a GWM, especially a new one.
It is surprising that you chose the top spec Prado but didn't test against the top spec Tank 300 which is the hybrid option that adds heaps especially power but is still 30-40% less.
Plus I know the 500 is aimed at the Landcruiser and Patrol but the Tank 400 hybrid would be my pick as a direct competitor with the non-luxury, highly offroad capable 70 series. It is astonishing that GWN doesn't see a market for a tougher, offroad tourer, heavier load carrier/tow vehicle in Australia when the sales of 70s and Rams are booming when the Tank 400 adds hybrid power, capability and convenience that the 300 and 500 are more unsuited to.
Forget the inner city numpties who are spoilt for choice but rural, remote Australia needs tougher, more utilitarian load carriers that mining industry buys and relies on, most industries rely on along with adventurers and Grey Nomads. Hybrids done well will work great, for many reasons.
I have both, I drive tank 300 for most of time. Drive prado for towing. I don't like drive disel for daliy commute
You are right to stay away from diesel powered. IARC classifies diesel engine exhaust as “carcinogenic to humans,” based on sufficient evidence that it is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
From what I've see in other reviews, the tank has on road calibrated traction control.
If you go off road you need to activate options.
Apparently "Pot Hole" is the off road traction control calibration.
Select it and the traction control kicks in allowing you to climb on undgelating surfaces with total ease, braking the correct wheel at the correct time keeping momentum going.
Should have tried that, yes using the toys on offer. If that lets you down you can always revert to diff locks.
Mind you, on scably stuff, just go diff locks to avoid drive line damage, front CV's are vunerable to shock damage.
Strange that 'Pothole' mode was edited out of the video showing the drive modes. In fact every Australian review I've seen avoids using this mode for offset moguls which is exactly what it is meant for. Almost like we can't allow the Tank to show how good it's traction control actually is and that it has to rely on its lockers.
Loved the Korean upstarts when they started. Look where they are now. It took Korea several years to be where they are now. However the Chinese auto industry have done it in a relative blink of an eye. They have injected much energy into a stagnant legacy industry.
@avro9707 You keep telling yourself that.
this is actually just the comparison i was looking for!
Great video, I can't wait to see what the new prado has to offer..... in the meantime I'll go ahead and order a tank 300!
Please do. I need more Chinese shitbox drivers on our roads to laugh at.
@@liberty0758bro grow up
@@liberty0758 hate all you want.... most of all manufactures are produced in china. You'll be a laughing contradiction mate.
@@liberty0758grow up
@@VilThong come back when you learn the difference between something Made in China and something Made BY China.
I drive the Toyota Prado Kakadu, it's extremely overpriced, and Deffantly NOT worth the $90K plus price tag
Toyota Lexus man-made manufacturing capacity is insufficient, increase prices, old technology is said to be durable vehicles, engine technology Volkswagen EA8888 BMW, has been demonstrated by a large number of users in China. Great Wall Automobile has always been the representative of automobile quality in China.
Thanks for the great review. I'm interested to see how the Hybrid Tank 300 stacks up & also the next generation of the Tank 300 if GWM continues with this production 👍👍
Definitely impressed with the GWM, I would happily buy one over the Prado and spend the extra $50k elsewhere (2nd hand caravan or boat).
I'm sure the next generation of Prado will be great, but I doubt Toyota will sell it as the same price as the outgoing model, meaning that it's going to be even more expensive.
Plus the waiting period.
Tank 500 will be real competitor of Parado
arguably, tank 300 could be the car of the year if people are fair dinkum.
tbh，japan is not the old Japan and China is not the old china.
Never saw a tank before. But was in a GWM dealership looking around last week. Tank looks a lot like the new ford bronco.
Isn't the Fortuner a more relevant comparison?
should compare tank 500 with prado, or even tank 400 with 700 N torque, well they only cost 30,000 dollars in China
GWM Tank 300 is a decent offroad SUV. Toyota Prado is nice but mostly half of the price goes to badge frankly speaking
There’s a reason after all this time, Prado was still in the top 10 last month for sales numbers.
true, but in australia only
Yup. Plenty of mugs in Oz mate.
It’s pretty safe to say that if any 4wd enthusiast or tourer could choose any car they wanted , they’d pick a 300 series or Prado. So really it’s a money thing with all the Toyota haters.
A comparison with the Prado gxl would have made more sense.
GXL won't stand a chance except the internal space......
GXL is basically the same car without some pointless fruit and is nearly 30k less.@@tacticalaccountant
@@dhiquobgnaloo No KDSS, no crawl control, no adjustable suspension and not even front parking sensor. It's gonna be eaten up by the Tank 300. Besides it's fair to compare the top model with the top model.
Really glad you made a point of the poor payload of the Tank (less than 400Kg). Maybe OK for a city 4WD, but hopeless if you wanted to use it for remote travel. And towing anything is effectively out of the question.
It's literally Jimny levels of payload in a car designed for 1 more passenger and 1.4 m longer.
I have a Chinese friend who works at a Toyota 4S store in Guangdong Province. He told me that the business situation this year is very bad. In addition to the economic environment, the main reason is the invasion of off-road vehicles produced in China.He said that because the number of Chinese people on vacation is actually increasing, the demand for off-road vehicles is actually rising in China, especially going to places like Tibet and Xinjiang. It is very difficult without off-road vehicles, but Japanese off-road vehicles are the most popular off-road vehicles in China. The market as a whole declined.He did not say which specific Chinese off-road vehicle hit the Japanese off-road vehicle market, but he said that it was not just vehicles like the Tank 300, but also many Chinese off-road vehicles, such as the Beijing BJ40, and even electric off-road vehicles.
I believe that, it's happening here, Japanese manufacturers better wake up there's invasion coming from China 😂😅😊😮 it's great TOYs are way overpriced
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Tank 500 would be more interesting to compare with
"Lane Keep Assist" is mean to pull the car back into the lane under certain cases, not mean to keep the car in the center of the lane. And driver can use voice command to activate lots of functions, like cooled/heated seat, window/sunroof.
Would like to see Tank 300 and 500 over here in India. One, Indians tend to be very VFM oriented. So if these vehicles are worth and have a business case for ownership, its good for customers. Second, perhaps the Indian auto manufacturers will feel challenged and step up their game furthermore.
India repels China too much. If India has a stable relationship with China, EV cars can work together on fuel cars monopolized by the United States, Germany and Japan. After all, a developing country should not fall into the US trap and wait for the United States to withdraw from India without the demographic dividend. This is an American propaganda trap worthy of vigilance.
1/ very soon, Chinese vehicles will crush the competition. they are simply 'more bang for the buck'. across the board, my only con for Chinese vehicles are the seats: too small for taller drivers, and need better lumbar for driver and passenger. everything else is good to go. 2/ also, soon Chinese caravans will crush the competition.
Payload is also incorrect- it’s 446kg as per Redbook. GWM show their weights differently.
Hello Liam, My understanding is that Payload is Gross Vehicle Mass minus Kerb Weight. With the Tank 300, GVM 2,552 kg minus KW 2,155 kg equals Payload 397 kg (as per review). Parado Kakadu GVM 2,990 Kg minus KW 2,290 equals Payload 700 kg. Cheers.
@@nicholasmatthews5989 payload is calculated from Tare Weight, not Kerb weight.
@@LiamTerry
From Toyota Aust' website regard payload; "...Payload: is the difference between 'GVM' of the vehicle and its 'Kerb Mass'....". "...Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): is the total permissible combined weight of the vehicle, including occupants, fuel and cargo...". "...Kerb Mass (or Kerb Weight): is the mass of the vehicle in running order unoccupied and unladen with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity, including fuel and with all standard equipment...".
From car sales; "...That maximum permitted weight is called Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). If you subtract the kerb mass of the vehicle from GVM, you have what is called payload...". Cheers. :)
@@nicholasmatthews5989 So when I said, GWM show their weights differently in my comment, you thought quoted a Toyota website would be the best way to show me I'm wrong or right? If you simply google search "Tank 300 Payload" it will provide you the answer that you seek.
@@LiamTerry However that also assumes you are going to drive everywhere with 10L of fuel (which is what is in the tare weight). So, sure, you can carry 446 kg in a Tank 300, assuming you stop for fuel every 100 km or so. If you have a full tank of fuel in the Tank then you can only carry 397 kg; the difference between the two being the 49 kg that 65 L of fuel weighs to take it to 75L of fuel.
the only thing prado is winning is spare parts easily can find anywhere in the world but tank 300 if you live in africa or somwhere tank company is not around i dont know how manage you manage spar parts but tank 300 is doing wonderful job i will prefer to take tank 300
Please do a review on the changan pickup
These days don’t spend money on brands
Love the ending, this is the beginning
Before drawing conclusions, don't forget the last comparison, namely the price comparison.
Good comparison, but Tank 400 would be even better.
You don't need blurays, it has a hdmi input to connect amazon fire stick or google tv which then connects to your hotspot, my kids were watching youtube and disneyplus/netflix
I'd be interested if it didn't look like a long wheel base niva?
And that's what makes it so desireable for me. To each their own I reckon.
Please don't talk about a gwm upgrade for the tank when you're not sure it's possible to do one
When I saw the title, a Chinese vehicle going up against a LandCruiser, my first reaction was. "Don't waste my time."
Nothing has changed
I would take the Prado any day. GWM’s longevity here in South Africa is not that impressive
maybe next you can do:
Mercedes Benz G-Wagon vs Suzuki Jimmy 4 door 👍🏻
How much both will be after 5 or 7 years ?!!!
we do have Haval H9 for more than 4 years now in Saudi Arabia, they are great cars, the only problem we have with turbo engines' , in hot wather, even the new Landcruiser 300 twin turbo, over priced, they sailing the old 8 syl. no turbo, the cost of 3 Haval H9.
No contest here!
The Prado is an all purpose car while that other thingy is a chinese semi-metal toy with a pathetic 2.0l engine!
Imagine trying to trade in your Tank in five years time.
Five years？What happened? It sounds like you are very pessimistic about your future.
The only advantage of buying a Prado is its status. But thanks a very objective review of the Prado and the Tank, I think. Though I havent even seen a Tank, it looks a worthy competitor, the only thing may be the lack of boot space.
Toyota is toyata, tested reliable car from many years.
TOY 😢😂 OTA😅😂 STUPID name for a car, TANK SOUNDS better 🎉😊
I like the tank 500, 700 and 800. They should bring them in petrol hybrids and i am jumping the boat
Watching from the USA. The Prado Kakadu looks like the “Love Child” of a Toyota 4Runner Limited and Lexus GX👀!! All of which are made in the same factory in Japan. Really like the buttons and display on the Kakadu - much better than the 4Runner. Lexus GX has no rear locker. Made in Japan vs made in China…🤔…simple choice✅
lol, it's double the price. You haven't really thought anything you typed through.
Tank 300 already a cult classic within months that it is here for its legendary off road and comfort urbane ride, I am seeing few dotted here and there.
What’s your point mate?
China's system industrial strength has surpassed Germany's ， And you're using japan to compare , No wonder you living in an information coffin in the backward country ， No wonder people like you exist. your yankii country future is getting darker and darker
@yeetian2774 Don't wake little yankii up， They already have a dark future
397kg payload for the tank has surely got to be a mistake. That's absurdly low.
It is built like a tank but Is governed by Chinese Law so the CGM is gross understated even though the Tank has a full ladder frame chassis that is insane.
397kg is correct, which is ridiculously low. Based on the specifications of the Tank 300 on the GWM Aust' website, the Gross Vehicle Mass is 2,552 kg and the Kerb Weight is 2,155 kg. Thereby, it would not take much to overload the vehicle. :(
@@nicholasmatthews5989 Me and three mates from the gym would put it over. By more than 100kg.
@@siraff4461 Wow, it is quite easy to go over the payload with the Tank 300. Imagine if you and your mates were to go on a long trip in a Tank 300, the weight over would even be far greater. The Tank 300 is not made for travelling with a load of adults, which is disappointing for something called a tank.
Today I was reading about the light Mazda 2 hatch, and just out of interest I checked it's payload. For the auto the GVM is 1,543kg and Kerb weight is 1,109kg, thereby it's payload is 434kg. So, funnily a light hatch has a greater payload, very embarrassing for the Tank 300. :)
@@nicholasmatthews5989 Its why I usually drive vans - more space and load capacity.
Most of my mates are big lads - ranging from around 130kg to around 160kg.
like or not chinese cars are getting better and better, is good thing to see more chinese cars into australia .
Comparing a Chinese car half price of Japanese Car is not fair. Try to compare the same price model , such as Tank 500 vs Prado and see what is the difference.
Something you missed out on is that Chinese-made vehicles will not outlast Toyota in reliability, superior engineering, and resale value. I know my 2022 SR5 will last 20-plus years. Let's see if the tank will last 20 years. Don't get me wrong Chinese-made vehicles have come a long way and over the years they will just keep improving.
I think this is the vehicle that would play a crucial role in altering the common perception of the Chinese automotive prowess. This is a disruptor of a vehicle and if GWM will sort out a few things and bring their A game in the after sales support department, this vehicle would really upset the apple cart in a big way.
@1:40 a hybrid tank could be a bit weird to say, but a hybrid panzerkampfwagen might sound a bit nostalgic
Never thought I'd see the day😂
I want to know do Australian people like to tow a huge trailer behind them when driving? ? What is the probability of this? 50%? ?
95% these will never tow anything...
Friends in Australia, don't you really think Toyota cars are ugly?
Yes absolutely 🤮🤑👉🤮 vomit inside outside
Tank 300 any day
can you share the location of the off-road test?
Yes, looks relatively close to Melbourne as you can see the skyline in the background of a couple of shots. Can't think of a place with tracks under powerlines that looks like that.
@@Wdeane1957 yeah, agreed, it looks like close to mt Evelyn maybe?
What about the reliability? Who will win?
I think it is Prado. But, even Tank 300 can last 2/3 years of Prado. It still worth it, and you can get a new car after 10 years
This video must hold the record for the most GWM salespeople making comments......
Its the same as MG videos. So many comments focussing on just sticker price its hard to think so many people are that dumb.
You can tell Toyota dealerships and dealers commenting here, are you sure your not a Jap car dealer trolling, jealous Chinese vehicles starting to dominate the sales charts 😮😅😂😊
it's interesting reading the comments & seeing all the dislike towards Chinese vehicles. Last month in China (the biggest car market in the world) GWM sold 31,972 vehicles. Toyota sold 4,777 & has slumped from being the number 1 brand in China to number 27th in only 2 years. Times are changing, Honda sold 1,176, Nissan 2,738, Ford only 175! Your Toyota that you think will last 25 years, the company itself may not even be around then as it is the most indebted country in the world & traditionally, 1/2 their income came from China, now it's gone! Mitsubishi & Jeep has gone bankrupt in China, other Japanese, USA & European manufacturers to follow.
Should of compared with fortuna as prado is full time 4wd also
If you're rich or stupid enough to spend $100,000 on a car all the best but that isn't most of us I don't reckon.
while the Toyota brand has rightly and justifiably earned it's 1st Place on the planet, the sad reality of life in 2024 and beyond is that price DOES matter.......Brand Passion is not gonna pay your monthly bills. Embrace the fact that Chinese and Indian brands are the future.......
Why put China and India together?😅Indian vocational schools and University, whose graduates are less than 5% of China's,Moreover, the gap between Chinese and Indian teaching quality is too great. do you think they can make good cars?🙄
Wait until the new Prado arrives on the shore.
really! no comparison.
For me, you can’t compare that brand, an unknown brand or not tested brand to a tested and reliable Toyota Land Cruiser. Not just because it’s cheaper. That’s why Land Cruisers are not cheap because we all know it, that why it still exist today.
it was good doesn't mean it will be good still, the meaning of competition is getting things better no matter what the brand is. If you don't compare, how do you know the world is changing?
@@hynoor7254 i know. That’s why toyota is also changing. Before there cars aren’t high tech featured cars but now they are adopting. That’s because of competition. But you can’t really compare that to Prado. And that’s even a dated model. And even with that, the resale value, the reliability it doesn’t even gets close. And with the upcoming model, I don’t. That’s just my opinion.
@@janrodneysantos9894 I know one thing about the upcoming model. It's still using the 15 years old powerless 4 cylinder diesel engine. Toyota just using very "matured", in another word OUTDATED tech to maintain its reliability and charging a premium price at the same time. Shows how greedy they are.
@@tacticalaccountant is the engine reliable or not? Cause if not then Toyota should change it. Yeah it’s under powered. Maybe they do some tweaks on the new model but it’s a very reliable engine. What’s the use of more horsepower if it’s not reliable. Remember this engines can run up to 300K+ KM and you will still feel confident about it. This are proven and tested. Yes! They profit more. But what brand doesn’t? At least you know if you had this Land Cruisers you know it will really last long. I don’t even own one. Can’t even afford one but we all know that Land Cruisers are very reliable.
@@janrodneysantos9894 reliable? Yes. Worth the price tag? Hell no. You don't pay 90k+ just for reliability. For that price range I'd also want to enjoy the ride. The Prado's crap when it comes to handling and performance. How do I know it? I do have one.
The crawl control in the prado is not the same as hill descent control in the tank. Prado has its own HDC
The Tank does both with one button apparently, same button for descent & ascent. Then just set the speed for either, it will make it happen for you.
That's smart.
Comes with all the fruit others call optional extras, tis a special rig. Behind the scene development in Australia by aftermarket companies will have this rig in high demand real soon.
GWM is making an impact on our market, like it or not.
@ianweal3081 it's similar but different.
I'm not saying it's shit but the crawl control in the prado is different to the HDC style drive modes. The tank is ok, its a bit rough and unrefined in a few ways but for 50k it will do well down the tracks.
Actually the tank has both systems and they are separate. Cruise control offroad mode which is selected using the buttons next to the gear lever and then speed is adjusted through the cruise control stalk. The hill descent mode is actually operated on the right hand side controls above the fuse box.
@@SavageTechAustralia tah, knew you'd be in a position to clarify what actually occurs.
Special unit the Tank is.
The more I see of the new Prado the more it reminds me of the FJ Toyota dropped.
Yes, it will be refined but I suspect Toyota chasing a different market with new Prado. USA Ford Bronco & L/R Defender I'm guessing.
@@SavageTechAustraliawhat button exactly if for Hill Assist control for climbing?
There is an update for LKA that was released on 16/9.
I bet in 10 years from now the parado will still be on the road without issues. Thats the big difference here
Tank 500 is on the way to Australia, with a lower price tag than Prada. Please make a comparison between the transformer with the dinosaur.
I would believe if they try to join AXCR or DAKAR endurance... Never saw this unit in any of this competition where Toyota or Mitsubishi already prove theirs.
Land cruisers are iconic.
Love the idea of the Tank and looks so bloody capable offroad, but the GVM is way too low and makes it an unrealistic option for families who intend to use the vehicle to go camping/touring. Also, I doubt we will see the 500 anytime soon, because it would make the 300 obsolete.
Most Tanks will be modified and be more capable of road and still be cheaper to buy
Good review. @12:40 you are pushing all the buttons where I would take my Mitsubishi Lancer. Just saying.
Great review and thank you for finally picking up on the GWM products Achillies heel- the safety systems and lane assist/ adaptive cruise control in particular. Rubbish, spoiling an otherwise good product.
Google maps doesnt NEED reception as you can SAVE the maps on to your Phone..... 😁
The only thing off-line maps can't do is live traffic. And if you're out of phone range using off-line maps, chances are there is no other traffic 😊
Toyotas are very over rated cars, especially in todays market they charge you for cars that have 50 year old technology just for the brand.
looking forward to TANK500
The tank looks great but I think it needs bigger wheels
Hope that GWM can keep their good after-sales service and the durability of their machine.
Prado is worldclass
😂😢😊😅 world class 🤮
@@wozzach2540 You can't afford either! That's wozzapp
@@aghatai😅I buy houses 🏘️ not overpriced overrated sheeple cars like TOYota, TANK is better for cost of living pressures Jap Toys are good for banks and people going bankrupt 😂😂😅
Towing? No other review expects the 300 to tow. And nor does GWM. It's not meant for silver nomads.
What is it meant for? It can't even carry me and three mates with that payload, can't tow properly, has hardly any dealer back up or parts supply, comes from an unknown brand, has questionable reliability, doesn't seem to be very well designed in a lot of ways and is partly funding a dictatorship with an atrocious human rights record.
Its cheap. For a lot of reasons.
@@siraff4461 it's meant for offroading. Has race reviews. . Comes from the largest SUV maker in the world. Can easily carry 5. Has 100 service centres nationwide. Has been in Oz for 20 years. What are you on about?.
and what's wrong with the buttons, mate?
Ok. Say you’ve got a clean sheet. Own nothing. Caravan will cost you about $65K, Prado will cost you around $70K minimum. So that’s $135K. That’s a lot of money. So, how about a rethink. (I ride motorcycles on long trips, just to put it in context. I don’t need the luxury you guys do) take the GWM Tank, minimum of clothes, a tent, a fridge, a small stove, recovery gear, dual batteries. Taking the bare minimum means payload now becomes irrelevant. And saves a heap of cash. Do you REALLY need a caravan? Really? Ask yourselves the hard questions.
My mechanic says Chinese cars are designed to last 60,000km, whereas with a Prado, you will drive 500,000k without major issues. My petrol Kakadu has covered 180,000k drives like new and has had no issues. It is just run in. It has excellent resale too.
Your mechanic is dated. Tank 300 offers 7 years warranty.
Even Chinese cars 20 years ago did not have a lifespan of 60000 kilometers! If it is a B10 fault with an interval of 60000 kilometers, it is possible
TOY OTA Troll
what about real world fuel consumption? The tank is up near 20 litres per 100km. You have to turn the diff locks off for the Tank Turn???? If you were needing the tank turn, that is when you may need the diff locks.
When I see the name Prado, I can't help but think of women's handbags.
😂😂
It's a lady's shopping trolley Prado is
Those prices are insane! What's the world coming to?
Tank 300 is better
None of these reviews takes a look at actual city, start and stop driving with the hybrid - where it should offer an advantage. It seems that it would deliver much lower operating costs. You don't want a hybrid just for highway or off-road driving.
Time, (and distance) will tell.
We need new catfish in the pond. Not saying buy or not buy, but compitetion is always good for consumers and motivition for old players. Yes, I believe Proad is a bit over priced.😂