GWM has beaten Toyota to the punch with a large, three-row, hybrid off-roader.
Deliveries of the GWM Tank 500 will begin early in the second quarter of 2024, with prices starting at $66,490 drive-away for the base Lux Hybrid.
UPDATE, 13/02/2024 – GWM has published pricing for the Tank 500 Ultra Hybrid on its website. We’ve updated this article accordingly.
The Ultra Hybrid is priced at $73,990 drive-away.
As a body-on-frame hybrid SUV with seven seats, the Tank 500 has no direct competition. While the next-generation Toyota Prado due mid-year will offer a hybrid option, this hasn’t been locked in for Australia.
Available in both Lux and Ultra grades, the Tank 500 will come with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with total system outputs of 255kW of power and 648Nm of torque.
It uses a nine-speed hybrid automatic transmission paired with a full-time four-wheel drive system.
Off-road equipment includes an All-Terrain Control System with 11 drive modes, selectable low-range gearing, and a rear differential lock.
The Tank 500 offers 224mm of ground clearance, with a wading depth of 800mm and approach, breakover and departure angles of 30 degrees, 22.5 degrees and 24 degrees, respectively.
A ‘Clear Chassis Function’ also uses cameras to display a view of what’s under the vehicle.
GWM claims combined cycle fuel economy of 8.5L/100km, with the Tank 500 featuring an 80L fuel tank.
It also boasts braked towing capacity of 3000kg, and unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
Specification highlights for the Lux include:
- Automatic LED headlights
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- Sunroof
- Side steps
- Black leatherette upholstery
- 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- 8-speaker sound system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Semi-automatic parking assist
- Surround-view camera with transparent chassis view
- Electronic rear differential lock
- Underbody protection
The Ultra also includes:
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats with memory and welcome function
- 12-speaker Infinity sound system
- Second-row window shades
- Power-folding third row
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Power side steps
- Electronic front differential lock
- Soft-close power tailgate
All models have a full suite of safety equipment, which includes:
- 7 airbags
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring
- Front cross-traffic assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Traffic sign recognition
The Tank 500 will be offered in just four colours: Onyx Silver, Crystal Black, Dune Gold and Marble White, with all bar the latter costing an extra $595.
Lux models come with a black leatherette interior, while the Ultra’s Nappa leather-accented interior can be had in either black or blue/cream colourways – the latter only with Marble White and Crystal Black exterior finishes.
Pricing
- 2024 GWM Tank 500 Lux: $66,490
- 2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra: $73,990
All prices are drive-away.