Impressive performance numbers for the powertrain, dual clutch programming probably holds it back .2 of a second in the 0-100 time, respectable numbers either way !
I LOVE soft suspension and refuse to buy any vehicle with firm sporty suspension in Australia. Toyota Kluger has an amazingly smooth ride 🙂 How was the highway refinement? Maybe I should test drive one.
@@billybob1511 Soft suspension is possible without a flimsy feeling. Like the Kluger is soft yeah but doesn't feel all floppy when pushed, like the Tiggo.
As always - a ripper review. You highlight issues that really matter. That third row of seats is pretty much unusable, and potentially unsafe. A kid could trap a foot under the second row while exiting the vehicle from the third row, because the gap is too narrow. This could cause a faceplant onto concrete. I'd rather buy a 2-3 year old Mazda CX-9, which would be a little cheaper, and still more fun to drive, while being durable and reliable. Or a 2021 v6 Kluger, which is now quite cheap secondhand, uses a bit more fuel, but is a lot more solid and reliable.
I wonder if OME or Tough Dog would come up with an adjustable shock and spring solution for this car. I have one and feel the same about the suspension. We have the same road conditions in South Africa. Also i think changing to an 18inch rim with 55 profile tires as opposed to the 19inch 50 profile it comes with is a better option for potholes etc. Will be experimenting with this. Other than that it's a great car.
Brett, why are so many secondhand Chinese cars (EVs included) selling so cheap with 30,000-50,000kms on the clock? Is there a major service that they require at that range?
If true, my guess is because they are relatively cheap to begin with, which doesn't leave much for resale. And/or, these new brands tend to release updates regularly (partly because they are evolving so rapidly), but it could be pushing down the price of outdated models? As for that distance specifically, I'm not sure. Maybe they were on a lease or something?
@@drivingenthusiastaustraliaThank you boss for replying. Its been quite a long time since i have been requesting you for focusing on Mahindra a bit more. The Indian giant has not been adequately represented by you people. I had also given lot of requests back when pdrivetv was active but to no avail.
I think the Chinese are geting ahead of themselves. As far as being competition in a fairly crowded market, all they really offer is a slight price advantage and nothing else. However given the reputation of Chinese cars which is still widely perceived as cheaply built with crappy resale value and unreliable over the long run the price should be a lot lower then this to make sense. They need to do what toyota did to break into the north American market. But i don't think their mindset allows for this🤷♂️
the future home for all these China brigade cars will be the junk yard, buyers will give them a go once due to price but when they get burnt with warranty refusals and lack of parts they wont bother with the China brigade cars. As for soft suspension, people either don't remember or never knew how bad the HQ Kingswood were in the early 70's.
Impressive performance numbers for the powertrain, dual clutch programming probably holds it back .2 of a second in the 0-100 time, respectable numbers either way !
Seems decent but I just couldn't buy a car that has a name that sounds like a cross between an ice cream flavour and an iPhone.
Same.. it seems like the names/badge design etc is just all rushed so they can say we created a car. Wtf is an A with an oval in it
nope. just chery chery lady going through a motion.
Overly critical review, clearly have an issue with china
I LOVE soft suspension and refuse to buy any vehicle with firm sporty suspension in Australia. Toyota Kluger has an amazingly smooth ride 🙂 How was the highway refinement? Maybe I should test drive one.
Then you’d like a Kia or Hyundai, as their cars are tuned for Aussie roads.
@@billybob1511 Soft suspension is possible without a flimsy feeling. Like the Kluger is soft yeah but doesn't feel all floppy when pushed, like the Tiggo.
Do for Mahindra xuv700
Love the quad exhausts.
As always - a ripper review. You highlight issues that really matter. That third row of seats is pretty much unusable, and potentially unsafe. A kid could trap a foot under the second row while exiting the vehicle from the third row, because the gap is too narrow. This could cause a faceplant onto concrete. I'd rather buy a 2-3 year old Mazda CX-9, which would be a little cheaper, and still more fun to drive, while being durable and reliable. Or a 2021 v6 Kluger, which is now quite cheap secondhand, uses a bit more fuel, but is a lot more solid and reliable.
right up there with the Haval H6 in performance, with 2 bonus seats.
The acceleration is actually decent on this one, one par with the large old 6 cylinder sedans
Damn that is one awesome looking phone.
0:56 You said that goes up against CX-9. But CX-9 is dead in Australia?
@@bobbrown3471 That's correct. I just meant that segment 👍
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Okay yeah ☺
All SUVs are like an appliance from Harvey Norman. I driven several rentals and theyre all very ordinary.
I wonder if OME or Tough Dog would come up with an adjustable shock and spring solution for this car. I have one and feel the same about the suspension. We have the same road conditions in South Africa. Also i think changing to an 18inch rim with 55 profile tires as opposed to the 19inch 50 profile it comes with is a better option for potholes etc. Will be experimenting with this. Other than that it's a great car.
Can you have GAC emkoo hybrid in Australia?
These specs are lower than the Tiggo 8 in other countries which has 187 Kw HP 252 and Nm 390. It's not surprising that it's a little slower
Brett, why are so many secondhand Chinese cars (EVs included) selling so cheap with 30,000-50,000kms on the clock? Is there a major service that they require at that range?
Can you give examples for the non EV's?
@billybob151 check car sales. When I set it to SA, Chery, Haval, GWM, LDV, and BYD are all holding similar Ks and low prices.
If true, my guess is because they are relatively cheap to begin with, which doesn't leave much for resale. And/or, these new brands tend to release updates regularly (partly because they are evolving so rapidly), but it could be pushing down the price of outdated models? As for that distance specifically, I'm not sure. Maybe they were on a lease or something?
Hey there @drivingenthusiast can you please do a review for Mahindra XUV700 black edition
@@anasabduljabbar6931 Hi
Yep, I'll try and get a review up as soon as I can. Thanks for the request.
@@drivingenthusiastaustraliaThank you boss for replying. Its been quite a long time since i have been requesting you for focusing on Mahindra a bit more. The Indian giant has not been adequately represented by you people. I had also given lot of requests back when pdrivetv was active but to no avail.
I think the Chinese are geting ahead of themselves. As far as being competition in a fairly crowded market, all they really offer is a slight price advantage and nothing else. However given the reputation of Chinese cars which is still widely perceived as cheaply built with crappy resale value and unreliable over the long run the price should be a lot lower then this to make sense. They need to do what toyota did to break into the north American market. But i don't think their mindset allows for this🤷♂️
Is it a car or a phone?🤔😏🤣
A phone on wheels
the future home for all these China brigade cars will be the junk yard, buyers will give them a go once due to price but when they get burnt with warranty refusals and lack of parts they wont bother with the China brigade cars.
As for soft suspension, people either don't remember or never knew how bad the HQ Kingswood were in the early 70's.