The Chinese Utes I'd NEVER Buy in Australia (And 2 That Are Actually Brilliant)

My honest car buyer's guides & cheat sheets are all here 👉https://aussiemechanicgreg.com What I cover in this one: The BYD Shark 6 towing trap — 2,500kg (not 3,500kg), and the ~294km towing range that stopped me cold (brilliant in the suburbs, wrong tool for the outback) The 2 safety recalls on the GWM Cannon Alpha you must check before buying used The older LDV T60 and the ACCC's rust allegations (before the court — unproven) The "3,500kg on the badge" myth — why nearly every ute can't tow max AND load max legally The 4,000km outback test that "failed" 3 plug-in utes — including a FORD (so it's not a "Chinese = junk" story) The 2 that are ACTUALLY brilliant: the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (real 3,500kg tow + award-winner) and the LDV Terron 9 (3,500kg tow AND 1,100kg payload for ~$50k) — plus the MG U9 triple-locker wildcard The 4 checks before you buy ANY of them Fact-checked, Australian, and based on ANCAP ratings, published road tests and the ACCC's own filings. General buying commentary and my honest opinion — the ACCC matter is an allegation before the court and is unproven; always check the specs, weights and recall history of the exact vehicle you're looking at. DISCLAIMER: This video is general car-buying commentary and my honest opinion, based on publicly available information including ANCAP safety ratings, published road tests (carsales, CarExpert, 4WD 24-7) and ACCC filings. References to the ACCC's Federal Court proceedings against LDV's importer are ALLEGATIONS that are before the court and have NOT been proven; nothing here states any brand's vehicles rust or are defective as settled fact. Towing capacities, payloads and warranty terms vary by variant and model year — always confirm the figures, do your own weights, and check the recall history for the specific vehicle you are considering.