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ANCAP's limited budget means it is unlikely to crash-test every imported model but it will assess models for testing based on their popularity and safety attributes
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Hmmm the Chinese make every type of car available yet they are going after the body on frame utes. Apart from the less stringent safety standards, it speaks volumes that the Chinese are targeting this segment, simply because the competition is not very good.
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Seriously tough? is it just me or would the Falcon six be perfect for the Ranger, it is very powerful, with loads of torque, a long lifespan, and gets good economy? seriously why isn't this done like this now?
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You would think that if you were going to steal the Tribeca front, you would at least pick the later design, not the shocking one.
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The lower spec model seems to have the old Rodeo body and the higher spec seems to have the later Rodeo body, from the mirrors back anyway.
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We're fighting a losing battle gents. Soon, all of our roads and highways will be filled with these monstrosoties they call Automobiles. How the heck the Gumbyment allows them in with no airbags and ABS is beyond me.
They appeal to the masses, cheap, nasty throwaway appliances for a society that really doesn't value anything anymore. Yes, this is how we saw Hyundai 20 years ago and look at them now. Selling by the bucketload. Have you driven or been in one? Absolute piece of crap, that feels like everything is made out of recycled plastic and (ahem) metal. Given time, some of us may purchase one of these Chinese fugly cars, all I can say is, if in an accident, I know which car I would rather be in, and it's not made in China. Unfortunately, they will sell, because $5K to $10K cheaper than their counterparts for a similar POS, which one would you go for? Most will purchase for that New Car Smell, I just hope their dealer network is ready for all the warranty claims, the bas_ards are going to be as busy as a frog in a sock!! ![]() |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D827IxEJVS4
This PROVES that chinese copies are rubbish An 80's VW copy that easily passed the 64kph test when VW made it but look at the Chinese copy. IT gets destroyed right back to the C pillar. Does not matter if it looks like a tank. Its whats inside that counts. |
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They couldn't possibly be worse then the original Tata utes.....or could they?
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you dont see terrorists making nukes, nor should people that can't drive be making cars.
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I just can't believe that in this day and age cars are still being made with DRUM BRAKES!!
OMG I wouldn't want to stop a toycar with drum brakes let alone a fully loaded ute :togo:
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These would probally sell like the Mahindra trucks. Does anyone know if the Mahindra trucks are still on the Australian market? They weren't very good according to this car advice review. I wonder if these will be the same.
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Makes me safe driving around in my AU now. Hit one of them, ill be able to break out a rag, wipe it off, and be on my merry way, while the person in the ute is left dissmembered and hanging out the window.
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If you buy one of these you have some serious mental issues, first of all they look hideous and very cheap, and most of all to buy one of these over a ranger/hilux/navara/cruiser, you are obviously tighter than a crabs bum!
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I know current model ML tritons have drums on the back
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Just another thing I thought of that I don't think has been bought up yet, RESALE! I highly suspect the resale on these things will dive remarkably low, I can't see why anybody would buy a 2 year old one of these, over a 5 year old Hilux. So that initial price saving is pretty false in the long run, because it will cost you more to own in the long run.
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