CHINESE MANUFACTURER Great Wall Motors has received approval from the Australian Federal Government to bring its X240 SUV to the local market later this year.
The X240 is a rebadged right-hand-drive version of the Chinese-market Hover crossover, and will join the carmaker’s V240 and SA220 medium-duty commercial utes.
Based on the Toyota 4Runner’s chassis and with a body borrowed from the Isuzu Axiom, the X240 isn’t a particularly fresh design.
The engine - Mitsubishi’s 4G64 2.4 litre petrol inline-four - isn’t terribly new either, but Great Wall importer Ateco Automotive will be banking on keen pricing and respectable base equipment levels to sell the X240.
According to documents submitted by Great Wall to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the X240 will be sold in just one mechanical configuration.
The documents show that while a specific price has not been set, the X240 is expected to sell for under $30,000.
A precise launch date is still unknown, but expect the X240 to land in dealer showrooms before the end of 2009.
A five-speed manual gearbox will be standard, mated to the only engine on offer, the 90kW 2.4 litre petrol four.
Disc brakes will feature at all four corners, behind 17×7.0-inch wheels shod with 235/65 R17 tyres.
For safety, the X240 will offer two front airbags and ABS brakes, making it a somewhat bare-bones package by today’s standards.
Air-conditioning, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking and front and rear foglights will figure among the SUV’s features, and a sunroof will be offered as an option.
The X240 will spearhead the arrival of more Great Wall passenger cars, with the SUV set to be joined by a version of the Chinese-market Florid five-door small car by the end of this year.
Single-cab variants of the already-launched V240 and SA220 dual-cab utes will also make their way to Australia soon.
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wow… i can’t wait
it might make the other car makers sharpen their pencils
Based on the Toyota 4Runner’s chassis and with a body borrowed from the Isuzu Axiom. The engine - Mitsubishi’s 4G64 2.4 litre petrol inline-four.
A veritable Buffet
From personal experience I don’t trust Mitsubishi engines.
LOL I thought the 4runner was bad enough..
Is that body borrowed or stolen from Isuzu? I guess they actually pay for the rights for the engine and chassis though…
Good luck to them, awaits Indian makes too:-)
“the Chinese-market Hover crossover”
Hover, as in that’s what it feels like right before it rolls over going around a slight bend…?
No worries about this generation Mitsubishi engine. Cousin has the same 4G64 2.4L (albeit with 105kW) in his 1996 TE Magna. 400,000km on the original engine, and I can’t say the first half of it’s life was serviced regularly…
90kW and a weight of 2300kg? lol, that’ll be a complete shocker.
$30,000 isn’t exactly a bargin either. You’d have to be completely mad to buy one in my view!
And a 1-star ANCAP rating like the other crap that they have produced? Anyone who buys one, come see me, I’ll personally punch some sense into you
Hmmm If I had a dog that had that many different breeds I’d call it a mongrel……..
wonder what the safety rating will be
Id prob take this over a Holden Captiva or Ford Escape
Hahahaha, its a joke this car. 90kw engine on a SUV?
People who buy this car, Ssangyong, Mahindra pik-up are mad and has no idea about cars.
Usual negative comments from people who dont one a ute of want one look at your cars and see how much is made in china and your clothes tvs ect ect get real thats where it all comes from
People should give them a fair go, isn’t that what Aussies are proud of? Don’t jump to any conclusions before you have seen and tested them out. Have a look at the “how safe is your car” website, Mitsubishi Express Van is only one star in safety rating, holden rodeo 05 model is just two stars, at least GWM offer full 3 years warranty, and 24hr road side assist, plus the price you pay and the equipment level it has? Think about it, this car would offer a wonderful opportunity for many people with limited budget to buy a brand new SUV, not someone else’s leftover.
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yea holden captiva rulz
The price is actually $23990 0n road and an extra $440 for metalic paint. For that price I bought one
get it this week.
Jason,
Which model GW?
Jason
It is unbearably funny that you seem to be excited about getting this wheeled disaster. In 5 years when your Hover is worth less than a bicycle you’ll be thinking “wow, I’m sure glad I saved a few grand on purchase compared to cars which retain value and are superior in every way”
XXX,
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200Nm is not much in cars 1/2 as big as this. There is a very good reason why every other car in this segment has much more engine than this Chinese rubbish, even Kia’s and Honda’s.
In China, where this SUV was designed in and for, cars spend 90% of their driving life crawling through road traffic jams at 3km/h, this engine is fine for that sort of thing, and nothing more.
HEY JASON good on you….
Im doing the same thing on Saturday. But I’m getting the sunroof too.
The other people on here that are bagging it really have no idea. Its new Its affordable Its guaranteed like any other NEW car Most new cars are currently overpriced and this one has an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg all other new vehicles under $34k only have 550-600kg thats crap… most trailers that are used for work not moving house are over 600kg fully loaded. Im happy to be buying one of these sure it has some basic features but hey its about how you drive and what you need it for and what you can afford what is the point of borrowing $120 - $190k for a NEW SUV only to be in debt for a long time and to pay a huge amount of interest. new practical vehicles under $30k are fine we just need to take all the drunk drivers off the road and all the L & P plate hoons that really should not have cars in my opinion. Oh if I had that power the roads would be a better place for all. GO GREAT WALL everyone was complaining about Hyundai and Mazda when they came out with cheap new cars in 1993 and don’t forget growing up with FORD they had the catch cry from everyone (F.O.R.D)Found On Rubbish Dumps & Fuc### On Rainy Days. BUT NOW ford is the number 2 popular car to Holden on the RACV website. So give them a chance they will only get better.
TO Tenka:
How can you know how much a car worth in 5 years time? are you god? at leat Great Wall available in 120 countries. I do not think all these people are stupid to drive a rubbish.
To the 200 NM, I think you area snob, which engine don’t you think is a rubbish? Number is not every thing.
Toyota Rav4 2.4L petrol:
Maximum Power 125 kW 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 224 Nm 4000 rpm, but
Great wall X240
Power 100kw @5250rpm
Torque 200Nm @2500-3000rpm
Yout get 224 Nm on Toyota but at 4000rpm, but you get 200Nm on X240 at 2500-3000rpm(which i think most people will drive at on lots of the road time), on these speed these two engines are quite similar.
How many times in your driving you get 4000rpm, how long does it last at this rpm? for my car, probably 95% of the time I drive under 3500 rpm. on 100km/h, it is only 2600 rpm.
And you think Honda is rubbish too? They make F1 engines mate and their 2.0 L natural inspirate engine can get about 179kw.
For this suv, they can get 160km/h or more, would you think that 160 is not enough for drivers? how many times in your life you get 160km/h?
**************In China, where this SUV was designed in and for, cars spend 90% of their driving life crawling through road traffic jams at 3km/h***********
I think you have never been to other countries like China and Japan, and you think your country is the best and know only TURBO. I saw Chinese did 170km/h on motor way and they can do 50km/h in the town center although sometimes only 3km/h but very rare.
To conclude:
You are a total snob.
To add
The market will decide how much it worth in a number of years time.
if this is really a rubbish RTA will let it go
Keepleft, it is the x240 in black with black leather interior.
Joe, thanks m8, and good for you to:)
Tenka I am excited
I am getting a new 4wd to tow my boat and also to tow my work trailer. And when they bring out the 4×4 Single Cab Diesel Turbo ute I will probably get one of them and give the SUV to the missus.
In one weekend at this particular dealer 15 X240 sold and are on order. I think these cars are under estimated and even caught the Dealerships by surprise on how good they are they also sell these in Europe. Dont think I would like to be selling Xtrails, Rav4 or Kluegers at the moment
GWC sell more cars than any other car manufacturer worldwide. If you havent seen X240 yet in the flesh go have a look because they are a bit different to the pictures of the Hover they have here, got to your nearest Holden dealer who sell them. You cant miss them, just look for the best looking SUV in the yard and it will be the X240
As for resale value in 5 years, well I have already saved $10 000 to $12 000 + interest compared to the others. And will I dare say, save a bit more on insurance as well.