Australia’s First Hybrid Ute: GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid 2024 | Drive.com.au

[@jamesn-guyen8312]

Look at the Hilux's interior and you just know Toyota has been treating us like mugs and taking us all for a ride all this time.

[@Cranknfodder]

I like the simple interior much better but agree, it should reflect in the price.

[@ashlogan2049]

They've only treated us like mugs for that long because we've been mugs enough to keep them at the top of the car sales charts even though value for money has been woeful. 7 years ago I opted for a colorado over a hilux or ranger because the base model inclusions far outweighed the other two. It has never ever let me down. Most people don't look at what you're getting for your $, they just buy a ranger because everyone else does, or a hilux because of a reputation. We're the mugs that don't think outside the box, so what else would Toyota do....

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Cannot get enough of duel cab reviews, thankfully I am satisfied.

[@markconnell6268]

Jeez these things are so much better than any Toyota.

[@passby8070]

Step out of this and into a Hilux is like step back in time 20 years.

[@ML-UberEmperor]

😂😂😂

[@theofilusbouwer3430]

Put a White flag because Australia can't play rugby anymore 😂😂😂

[@SavageTechAustralia]

This is the truth 🤣 perfect for simple folks.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

I have a Cannon X and a Hilix (24 SR5) and that isn't true. Toyota is way more refined but I love the Canon. Can't fault it.

[@SavageTechAustralia]

@@orangejuicepony6881 exactly you have a cannon not a Cannon Alpha 👍 big difference

[@LoveEVandenvironment]

The little handy cubby on thr door is for a small foldable umbrella, so that you don't have to bring a wet umbrella into your car. Hope more competition in Australia. Tesla has dropped at least $35k because of competition, I guess it will keep dropping to match the Chinese EVs.

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

I always have a brolly in my car for emergencies. The holder idea is a gem. I want one of these utes.

[@stephenstephen5753]

Exactly. Even if you wouldn't consider buying a Chinese car, you'll benefit from the competition that they're bringing.

[@kirk2632]

That's a umbrella box

[@oliverlyon7650]

For the Chinese market version. The is a light which lights up the ground at night when you get off the car. It’s a safety feature basically. Can’t tell if they removed that for Australian market. Maybe just because it is day time so the car did not turn it on😂

[@davidscott820]

Tesla made in China anyway as are most car parts. I don't get the flogs out there saying Chinese is crap.

[@LoftyVisions]

The cubby might just be the perfect spot for stashing a bunnings snag for later ☺️

[@solarpanelscanberra7085]

Your videos are a joy to watch. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@anbu999]

That door compartment is to store torch or folding umbrella.

[@jeremycairns6355]

100 percent it’s for an umbrella ☂️

[@rodneym5868]

Great review! A towing test would be good. The little cubby great for a small torch or umbrella.

[@shamwari0354]

A torch in that cubby hole behind the rear doors. Chinese vehicles have certainly picked up quicker than other brands over the years.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

I’ve been to China, on business, over 50 times since the late 90’s. My money for those little side “bins” in the rear door frame are designed for mini umbrellas. As having a tan is regarded as being poor (not to be used to keep you dry).

[@2pintsofcremedementh]

White skin's still a good thing in China

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

This vehicle is definitely going to ruffle the feathers of the established brands

[@wcrash9361]

Not GWM fault about the distraction monitor . That is the same with all new cars but you can switch it off or even put a small bit of black tape over it and you don’t be bothered again .

[@yjs]

Great explanation of the ride on imperfect surfaces, much better than the 'it's too firm' broad statements of other Australian reviews

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

So many things I've seen that you haven't bothered to mention. There's images that keep moving in the panel directly ahead of the front passenger seat. What does that do? There's mood lighting. The attention to detail like branded lighting etc. 24 minutes of watching and I still don't know the car.

[@robvanduren761]

You can drive one at a dealer ???

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

@@robvanduren761 no I cannot. My nearest dealer is over 700km away because I live in a small town thus the reason I choose to watch reviews on KZbin.

[@johnemerson5383]

A torch or umbrella would be good for the cubby.

[@clintonmorris1945]

Great review, really enjoyed watching and detailed feedback .

[@kingmanall]

GWM bring the Canon alpha hi4T AUSTRALIA

[@davidscott820]

What's that mate?

[@liuyangyang]

@@davidscott820 the plug in version of hybrid of GWM. no as good as BYD's DMO

[@bigbird7893]

Great review, thankyou.

[@johnphillips519]

The cubby might be a good place for a torch

[@JettoGospel]

Just wait till the byd shark hits the market

[@ratnakarg]

What a review James!

[@jruizvelasco]

Either an emergency torch or a multitool knife in one side, and a basic first aid kit on the other. It'll have to be a DIY type of thing.

[@Fancy_By_Nature]

that small compartment is perfect for "trees"

[@leratomotsumi7090]

This opens a new markedt. Imagine the next/current Prado ute..

[@graemeee3192]

Pit a small umbrella in the side door compartment.

[@lmthunzi]

This review is very well done, makes me understand the car without driving it

[@AustraliaLuckyRichLife]

You can store a camping knife as an emergency

[@ylilycam]

What a great review....

[@raquelmijnhout]

So this is equivalent to the Ute version of the Tank 500. The Tank 500 is a real eye opener in every way. 0 to 100 kmh in 6.9 sec. The elect motor has so much Torque its not funny. Go read up on the Tank 500 to see what people think of it, as this ute is more of same. Tank 500 is a Prado style wagon. Tank 500 Fuel economy on Eco mode is 8.5L per 100km

[@RedDog-e7v]

No. It’s junk. A 15 year old v8 falcon has better fuel economy. Can’t even brake to full capacity without rear wheels coming off the road.

[@davidschumann4495]

Rear door storage I believe is for a compact umbrella .

[@mayormsuthu1465]

The interior looks better than in a ford ranger.

[@ClaudeBawles]

Should cause Toyota and Ford to drop prices

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

Cubby hole: torch?

[@JH-hx9kg]

Great Review - Please Review the Latest Competitor to this ASAP the LDV T60 Max Plus...

[@takhochan4247]

Is it double glazed windows all round??

[@dionb4613]

Whats it like towing 2.8ton caravan. Fuel econemy and capability, handling, comfort?

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

Drove the 2.4 diesel yesterday. Shitty roads and along a highway. Not quick, but enough go to get the job done. I hunt, rear locker with front locker as well on the ultra diesel for 56k? I also test drove every other ute, none of them compare for 20 k more. Tons of space in the Alpha I'm buying one.🎉 and getting a sliding ute lid fitted by a 4x4 mob.

[@ColinAlbert-e4h]

Perfect for Bushmans Bug Spray, after all, you are in the bush

[@rij2392]

I own Cannon L and my issue is the acceleration . How does this feel ? Does it take off quicker than my diesel engine ? And how is the engine noise are they like SUV?

[@sonofamountie]

He said in the review that the acceleration was very good.

[@cky4699]

This version has been changed. In China, there are lights that turn on when you open the door.

[@giantslayer1341]

Use it to secure the straps for tie down

[@xpynuker]

Is this full time 4WD or part time? Can you drive 4WD on sealed roads? Getting mixed I go from different reviews

[@Drivecomau]

The Cannon Alpha uses the same 4x4 system as the GWM Ute, which means you can use the 4x4 system on sealed roads, It is a part-time system, and switching to Eco mode will see it operate in two-wheel drive, otherwise it operates as as a four-wheel drive.

[@xpynuker]

@@Drivecomau thanks!!

[@bush2coast801]

That's why it's called "EYESIGHT" technology.... not "Sunglasses" technology. My Subaru Forester doe sthe same... I just push 3 buttons in a nano second and turn the whole shebang off.... back to basics 😂

[@waltertudorin1972]

For how long is the car able to give the max torque? I am thinking for long sessions of 4x4 will the battery dies at some stage and leave you with a poor 2LT engine struggling?

[@sonofamountie]

It's not a plug in hybrid. The batteries are charged off the combustion engine and brakes.

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

​@sonofamountie as they are in a plug in hybrid

[@antonygio716]

Probably put a flash light or small folding ambarella in the rear door pillar storage.

[@philanisiza]

Fuel consumption?

[@liuyangyang]

really high

[@xixinan]

Why not the turbo V6 Chinese market have

[@milescrommando4622]

China gets the more potent version. I wonder why?

[@martinfiedler8057]

Euro6 compliance.

[@EleMexican]

The reviewer keeps trying to compare the Alpha to trucks like the Ram and F150 which is a bullshit comparison. The Alpha (Shanhai) is still a mid sized pickup it's not a full size like the F150 or Ram. You can't compare it to full size. Comparing the Alpha to an F150 is like comparing a Miata and an Aventador because theyre both sports cars....

[@AnarchistBogan]

Hiding ya gear when you’re going into a festival 😂

[@paulsimpson8990]

That little battery will cop a hammering and will be replaced before the warranty is up

[@andrewstewart1644]

Better than needing to be replaced after warranty is up.

[@robvanduren761]

Why bother with any battery at all. A friend of mine looked at an Outlander PHEV second hand and discovered it needed a new battery. $20.000 NZD. What a green piss take

[@paulsimpson8990]

@@robvanduren761 not sure why its a green piss take…just a fact to do your homework before buying secondhand

[@MachinegunJ]

game over toyota

[@GameChanger-cr4hx]

Why the comparison to a RAM, which cost more than $100K and would never fit in a shopping center car park.

[@farminginaustralia628]

Have a cannon and love it and would never buy a hybrid.

[@oceandiu4782]

The little cubby storage was design by the led step light they removed the export cars

[@wackyaces5316]

Just saw a hilux a my local hardware store , looked again it was a Chinese tundra !

[@jameshjh8826]

the top spec of this Ute in China is more premium than this, the cubby hole is a welcome light projecting to the ground when you open the door. Bur here in Australia, it's downgraded, also the rear suspension is like Tank 500,also there is a performance version in China.

[@heldermartins4107]

put a torch not a red bull can .-

[@christophergallagher3066]

The rear cubbies are for folding umbrellas. In Asia the sun is evil in the tropics.

[@dgc3rd348]

How about you guys review the life of the battery? - is it 100,000 miles like a Prius then your up for $10,000 plus after 3 to 5 years?

[@manimalworks7424]

8 year/160000 km warranty

[@martinfiedler8057]

You want a 100,000 mile review on a brand new to market car? Show me a picture of you at 80.

[@paulsimpson8990]

I agree….that little battery will be working pretty hard. It might do 10 cycles a day so maybe 50 a week, that’s 2500 a year. Might last 3-4 years at that rate

[@paulsimpson8990]

@@manimalworks7424don’t mistake warranty for reliability. A lot of brands worked out that you pay for the warranty up front and they just replace stuff if and when it fails depending on how it’s driven

[@bkeygan]

​@paulsimpson8990 and you get a brand new replacement under your 8 year warranty. Where's the problem?

[@luckycharm8888]

Au$65K for 4cyl turbo!😂

[@davidscott820]

Lol Puslux is a 4cyl turbo

[@Mikelennon78]

Will be worth 15k in two years.

[@liuyangyang]

all petrol cars in China depreciate really fast now. BMW, Audy, Porsche 30% off for new cars

[@TheMarkdogface]

How is overtaking when the battery is low/flat ?

[@hwyd]

The 2.0T engine has around 250hp itself which is already enough I guess

[@sonofamountie]

It's not a plug in hybrid. Batteries are kept charged by the petrol engine and braking.

[@smokin4x45]

Y far is the worst I have seen by far. Tue fact he kept comparing it to utes far far more expensive, saying it doesn’t stack up to its rivals in the market. Well of course it doesn’t mate, it’s 20k less and is targeted at people who want a solid platform with good technology at a fraction of the cost of a ranger (which is rubbish) or D-Max and triton. Next time maybe review a vehicle based on its cost and not what’s market it’s in.

[@visalson3918]

These so called car reviewers are afraid to mention one vital information is the resale value and reliability of these chinese made cars. No matter how you look at it chinese made products will never be as good as japanese..

[@kamsunleong6648]

Chinese spacecrafts were also dismissed as never be in the same class as those from NASA. What do you know? Their Change 6 just made a soft landing on the dark side of the moon, just a couple of hours ago. Meanwhile NASA Artemis 2 moon mission is still on the launching pad. Like their high speed trains are now on the same level as Japan. Never say never when it comes to China.

[@liuyangyang]

will never be as good as japanese -- 🤣 japanese cars? Fraud from fuel consumption to airbags. Anyone who buys toyota corolla and camery is laughed at in China.

[@danieljdk]

talk about resale value, should compare with the sale price, not just the dollar value

[@robvanduren761]

Japanese BRAND only. Made in THAILAND/MEXICO/POLAND etc etc. Do your research before hitting the keyboard fool

[@simonbates5939]

Is that it is why in China (the biggest car market in work, no body wants Japanese, Toyota cars have gone from number 1 to number 7) Mitsubishi have gone bankrupt and a lot will follow. There are small margins in Chinese car sense the resale is very good.

[@Nascup]

The only realistic way you can tow 3.5T with this is to do it solo. No kids in the back, the Mrs stays home, nothing but a beach towel in the tray and add a full tank of fuel. The Chinese clearly aren't good at designing engines or carrying loads.

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Lol, you're very Australian aren't you. Come to Africa. We will show you it not only axceed the payload but can carry double the exceeded payload plus a whole family plus one more of the exceeded payload without a twitch.

[@2pintsofcremedementh]

I was suspicious of the overwhelmingly positive top comments. Scrolled down all the way to yours, three from bottom. And it's hardly harsh criticism. But down at the pub Chinese cars are rightfully laughing stock. That's the censors at work.

[@davidscott820]

Just upgrade the suspension.

[@steven1898]

@@2pintsofcremedementh is it because youre an absolute fkwit?

[@henny9423]

Resale value? 😢 reliability 😢 sale price 🎉

[@che59v]

In the real country its simple, no diesel= do not touch, did we mention parts availability? as for Hybrid, where do I begin..... lol Might suit those in the city who like to play make believe.

[@manimalworks7424]

The diesel version is actually much cheaper and would be my choice.

[@che59v]

@@manimalworks7424 Good for you, but never will be found on my farm.

[@jasonhorvath4272]

Why what’s the problem

[@wyc4934]

I don't know man. I've seen plenty of Y62 in the outback and they sure aren't diesel

[@che59v]

@@wyc4934 ? lol , try and store petrol on a farm, we better leave it here.

[@MattsFishingEscapes]

I'm so sceptical about these cars... yeah they may be great value... and I might just be a conspiracy theorist... but are they just a way for China to collect more data from us? Facial recognition with 'driver attention monitoring", data on where we are travelling around, recording of conversations both in the car and Bluetooth... In the event of conflict with China could they just shut all these cars down remotely? I really do sound like a conspiracy theorist don't I... 😊

[@simonbates5939]

Id be more worried about the US

[@ashlogan2049]

​@@simonbates5939100%

[@ashlogan2049]

Funny how you think it's only the Chinese that spy. Same way people think it's only Muslims that are hard core religious fanatics, and overlook the Christians and Catholics that are way worse

[@AlbionTarkhan]

No one tonne payload comprises business usability and tax deductibility.

[@johnnybravo1912]

Tie down straps in the side storage..

[@alphabravo3304]

What it means is, it comparative to a US mid size pickup, not the Asian size we get. I laugh at the weights, don’t you mean the crap tradies drop all over the highways.

[@barrybrant3905]

Hybrid junk.

[@ML-UberEmperor]

🏳️‍🌈🤨?

[@andrewstewart1644]

you'll be driving one someday. don't think for one second that you'll be driving combustion forever.

[@2pintsofcremedementh]

*Chinese junk. Toyota makes sensible, reliable hybrids, although I prefer old school mechanical diesel injection.......try turning that off remotely!

[@bkeygan]

Just try one, bring yourself into the present day.