I see some media talk of GWM, KIA and Hyundai entering the 4x4 pickup market. There are images on the net. They say they will be direct competition the Toyota and the Ford Ranger. What I haven't seen is any hint of tow rates. Has anyone seen specs for these pickups?
HAVAL H9 has a tow rating of 2500kg. I'm guessing the new pickups will be similar.
So a price shakeup coming.
Nevd said
11:41 PM Jan 19, 2021
The GWM is already here - 3,000 kg towing limit, but from what I have read it may be a bit underpowered to comfortably tow that frequently. Here's the review I read -
The GWM is already here - 3,000 kg towing limit, but from what I have read it may be a bit underpowered to comfortably tow that frequently. Here's the review I read -
"A bit underpowered...." Yeah,at 120kw I'd certainly agree with that! Tows 3000kg.....borderline? With a GCM of 5555kg,this would give you 2700kg behind a car that weighs,on paper,2855kg,although this is unobtainable without specialised loading.At least the car would then be heavier than the van,albeit by only 5%.The longer wheelbase certainly would increase safety.Haven't checked axle capacities yet.Cheers
landy said
07:13 PM Jan 23, 2021
I read something the other day that said the Hyundai ( if we get it ) will be 1 Ton or there a bouts with 3 Ton towing.
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 23rd of January 2021 07:29:41 PM
And here's another interesting article. https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/hyundai-dual-cab-ute-turbo-six-diesel-australia/
Greg 1 said
04:50 PM Jan 24, 2021
According to some recent articles the all new T7 platform Ranger/Amarok is due out soon and will be offered with a V6 diesel in some models, possibly the American Powerstroke .
There is also a suggestion that the towing capacity may see an increase on the V6 models.
kesa32 said
09:42 PM Jan 24, 2021
Also the new hilux is supposedly getting a new 3.3 ltr v6 diesel , around 200kw etc
Mike196 said
07:31 AM Jan 25, 2021
Fair bit of hurry up going on to catch up with the V6 Amarok from the looks of that. Pity they're not working as hard on getting the rear axle out from under the back seat!!
landy said
02:24 PM Jan 25, 2021
Mike196 wrote:
Fair bit of hurry up going on to catch up with the V6 Amarok from the looks of that. Pity they're not working as hard on getting the rear axle out from under the back seat!!
So true.
gazza018 said
08:55 PM Jan 25, 2021
i just read today the new hyundia will have 550 newtons 3500 towings
The GWM is already here - 3,000 kg towing limit, but from what I have read it may be a bit underpowered to comfortably tow that frequently.
Here's the review I read -
https://www.caradvice.com.au/915920/2021-gwm-ute-cannon-l-review/
"A bit underpowered...." Yeah,at 120kw I'd certainly agree with that! Tows 3000kg.....borderline? With a GCM of 5555kg,this would give you 2700kg behind a car that weighs,on paper,2855kg,although this is unobtainable without specialised loading.At least the car would then be heavier than the van,albeit by only 5%.The longer wheelbase certainly would increase safety.Haven't checked axle capacities yet.Cheers
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 23rd of January 2021 07:29:41 PM
From what I read Hyundai in 2023
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/hyundai-dual-cab-ute-turbo-six-diesel-australia/
Fair bit of hurry up going on to catch up with the V6 Amarok from the looks of that. Pity they're not working as hard on getting the rear axle out from under the back seat!!
So true.
Not new but another option a Ford 650.
https://youtu.be/PhSyyQHThsw