Should you buy a cheap Chinese ute in 2022?

 

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Hi John,

Could you please let me know what your thoughts were on the GWM Cannon X regarding dealer/manufacture support, reliability etc.? You know your stuff, so I regard your opinion.

I have driven one and looked at some online reviews. For the money they seem like a fair proposition in comparison, fairly technical and decent safety gear. I’m not looking for anything heavy-towing or a rocket.

Thanks for anything you can offer.

Regards,

Mark. 

 

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