Do You Really Need That Hilux? (GWM Cannon XSR 2024 Review)

These Chinese utes are normally driven by tradies whose boss couldn’t afford the real thing. I feel sorry for the drivers.

Not too bad considering a twin locked ute would be at least 30 k more. Not sure what the closest rival would be. maybe a sl warrior, i think that is into the 60's as well

Try and get parts when things go BANG. Good luck!

Used Hilux is better value at 56k

No cup holders in the rear?

Typical Chinese rubbish, Toyota still be going while the great wall is in the scrap

Decent review. I have personally taken these on test runs and they seemed pretty good on road to me. I think the only other Ute in the price range that drove better "on road" was the Musso, but having said that, the Musso falls way short with the Off-road aspect and by the time you add on simple things such as side steps and an under-body protection you are nipping at 50k. I also know more than one person who has had to return both new model Hilux and Rangers for blowing transmissions, and engines. I think it is far too early to be throwing the baby out with the bathwater yet. I have seen some good owner testimonials at different intervals that are difficult to argue with.

Go with a SsangYong Musso, similar value but Korean built, don’t trust Chinese built vehicles one bit

I was expecting something different from this late test on this model but just a repeat of all the other reviews.

Its crazy that a GWM now costs more than what l paid for a Toyota Hilux SR5 in 2016.

The Excesser? Huh?

Chinese rubbish, i know someone who purchased one and it’s already falling apart. Always a reason why things are cheap .

I genuinely see more of these on the road

There's a lot of misinformation in this review to be honest. Reviewer talks about it having "knobbly mud tyres" when it doesn't, it has A/Ts. Also compares its power to V6, which makes no sense given that it's only a 4 cylinder. Talks about the tyres being able to spin on take off in 2wd. You can do this in any ute if you tried (even new ones) and I'd be more worried if you weren't able to. Compares the suspension to a coil rear sprung Raptor, which again makes no sense (and also has a lower towing capacity because of this).

Feels like a bit of bias and comparing apples to oranges

Good reviews but you need to quote real prices. The ford is $90k and same with the VW

Lane keep assist rearms each startup as it's an ancap requirement.

"There's no such thing as a good Chinese 4WD" - Mark, Cooks Automotive Service

Low on power considering what it is compared to....so, yes, that hilux is a much better option. Awesome review nonetheless, thank you

100% Agree with him. The off road focussed upgrades makes it worse in day to day driving. Stick with the much cheaper Cannon X..... unless you really just want to use it as a bush basher

I'd rather a triton

just a repeat of other reviews, which tries to find anything it can to bash the car. It is one of the best off-roaders and the best if going under 80k. Your off-road test was also quite basic.
On-road sure not as good as some others but decent have travelled 16hours straight and was comfortable.
For me with the warranty, hardware and all the features it has. It is very hard to recommend another ute for off-roading.
....And everyone agrees the motor is underpowered but it still got me up massive rocky incline hills in the high country vic

I wouldn’t touch it

My mum has one and I have had to fix the dpf burn issue about 3 times because she doesn't understand it. I have a Musso, and it is flawless. It's a 2021, never had a dpf burn issue. It just works. Drives like a car, has ability to be modified into off road vehicle. I recommend the Ssangyong Musso as a long term vehicle.

GWM are not known for there longevity were thats what Toyota is famous for

Not a very neutral review.
Most of the negatives identified in the review are shared with a lot of the competitors that cost a little more.
The Hilux has very few features and is priced well above where it should be for what you get for your money

Umm, no. I would save more $ and buy a Ranger.

Modern vehicles fitted with DPF need hot running on open roads for a distance at least every couple of weeks. Short stop start and idol running around town unban environments shopping and so on will build up co2 in the DPF quickly and the engine light will show, therefore requiring a manual burn off. A friend has a 2019 De-max and the DPF would not clear. It was professionally cleaned but the fault persisted. It turns out it was a faulty sensor. Its about finding out the cause?
As for lag issues you need to learn how to operate the Normal Eco and Sport mode to optimize affective speed and quick take off. Its about learning to navigate the control as if you are driving a manual.
Just saying, depending on what the vehicle is being used for, if its just as a round towner your better off with a petrol, regardless of model.

it really needs GWM Hybrid on

I love my cannon x, fitted lift kit and mild deisel tune, much much cheaper than the others, used money saved on extras and still comes in under,

Buy mahindra pickup if you want cheap and RELIABLE Chinese is garbage

I have a holden jackaroo with about 260nm of torque. Its done some amazing things, hauled wood, camper trailers and pulled logs, fences and other vehicles out of the shit. Now I am hearing that 400nm is not enough!!!! Selling people shit they don't need on the basis that "one day" you might need to pull 3 tonnes. Why are people paying big money for 2H landcruisers? Because 500nm is bullshit for the average person.

Period? Watching too much US TV?

And that is exactly why I am buying an X, for those few times I am going to put myself into a situation where I need a front locker, I'll just remember I don't have one and wont do it. Money well saved, and the fact it can't do 4wd on the black top what a waste of time, I like to know i'm as safe as I can be when I'm out there.

It might be attractive on price versus value, but it’s the after sale service and parts
that no one reviews

The reason people buy the Hilux is reliability and re-sale value. 2nd hand Hilux's hold their value better than all of the utes because they don''t represent a risk out of warranty. Cost of ownership comes into play. These lower cost utes are an unknown quantity

The first gwm Ute was dangerous rubbish and it seems they have gotten their naval safety rating up just not the power . But so many utes never leave the asphalt road these days .

Hmm was looking getting out of my XT your review was fair and honest and now I will stay with my current rig 😎

There is a HUNTER coming later in the year

This feels more like a hit piece than a review.

Could you do a review on Korean built SsangYong Musso please

Horses for courses. Want a cheap Chinese ute? Go for it. Want a FPV? you do you. My key says "Raptor" for my own reasons.

Those extra RICH can buy the HILUX,but for me I can use this GWM Canon. I 💕 love it's performance as first truck of Chinese company

This reviewer was so focused on his crafty language and egoistic attitude that this was predominantly about his experience on the $90k+ Utes. Try to compare it to Utes in the same price bracket would be more informative and PROFESSIONAL

What a load of cobblers. When you come to sell, the hilux will get you most of your money back, this thing? 30%.
Back when a GWM was half the price of a hilux, they made better sense from a business tool point of view.
But this iteration is just a way to loose a shed load of money over 4 years.
Problem is, buyers these days focus on the infotainment system first, not mechanical value.

I HATE THE LANE CHANGING BS WITH OUR SHlTY ROADS, The stupid thing gose off when going around BIG DEEP potholes
If you need all the parking ass on the front, try to drive with eyes open.
As a person who has been driving for 44 years, I can live with out all the aids.
But if you want all the aids and want your ute to make a statment, I think this is the one.
You can buy it and dump $10,000 into a top of the line airbrush graphics to make it one of a kind show piece.

This ute have too much diesel comsumption.They (GWM) should improve this issue.

I don’t care how underpowered it is I’m in no hurry it’s called retirement

People haven’t got the money to fork out 70grand for a Ute GWM will have its own market for people that are budget conscious and absolute value for money

Great review well done. You pointed out it's insecurities well