Nice Wall Motor’s Tank model of rugged off-roaders is arriving in Australia, although these automobiles will probably be bought beneath the GWM banner.
UPDATE, 30/05/2023 – GWM has confirmed extra inexpensive petrol-powered Tank 300s for Australia.
It says clients ought to have the ability to view and/or test-drive petrol fashions at its sellers within the coming days, earlier than buyer deliveries start.
Deliveries have but to start for the hybrid, introduced again in December.
“We’re nonetheless experiencing some challenges with Tank 300 Hybrid provide and persevering with our discussions with the manufacturing unit on this,” the corporate says.
The GWM Tank 300 is a rugged, body-on-frame SUV smaller than ute-based fashions just like the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
Not like these fashions, there’s additionally no choice of a 3rd row of seating.
There’s a selection of petrol and hybrid powertrains, with the vary opening at $46,990 drive-away.
The Tank 300 affords a turbocharged hybrid four-cylinder, one thing no different body-on-frame SUV can provide in Australia. Hybrid chief Toyota affords an electrified Tundra-based Sequoia abroad, however has no hybrid variations – but – of its Fortuner, LandCruiser Prado or LandCruiser 300 Collection.
It’s anticipated to be joined by the bigger GWM Tank 500 in the end, which is sized between the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 300 Collection however has an out there plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The latter could possibly be one of many six or seven electrified fashions CarExpert understands GWM will introduce in Australia by the tip of 2023.
The Tank 300 was initially revealed as a product of GWM’s upscale Wey model, earlier than the corporate determined to spin Tank off into its personal model.
In Australia, nonetheless, GWM is consolidating round its namesake model. Haval merchandise at the moment are badged as GWM Havals, and automobiles from the Ora electrical automobile model will likewise be bought as GWM Oras.
Pricing
- 2023 GWM Tank 300 Lux: $46,990
- 2023 GWM Tank 300 Extremely: $50,990
- 2023 GWM Tank 300 Lux Hybrid: $55,990
- 2023 GWM Tank 300 Extremely Hybrid: $60,990
All costs are drive-away.
Drivetrains
Petrol
The 2023 GWM Tank 300 makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 162kW of energy and 380Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed automated transmission.
Petrol fashions use a part-time four-wheel drive system and have a locking rear differential and a Tank Flip operate to scale back the turning circle.
Hybrid
The Tank 300 hybrid makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 180kW of energy at 5500-6000rpm and 380Nm of torque at 1700-4000rpm, paired with a 78kW/268Nm electrical motor.
Whereas GWM hasn’t printed whole hybrid system outputs in Australia, the corporate’s world web site claims outputs of 224kW and 640Nm and a 0-100km/h time of seven.9 seconds.
Hybrid fashions use a nine-speed ‘Hybrid Computerized Transmission’ and a ‘torque-on-demand’ full-time four-wheel drive system.
It options electronically managed mechanical entrance and rear differential locks, a Tank Flip operate to scale back the turning circle, and a crawl mode.
Effectivity
The GWM Tank 300 makes use of 10.7L/100km on the mixed cycle in petrol guise and 10.3L/100km as a hybrid.
All fashions run on 91RON common unleaded gas.
Dimensions
The 2023 GWM Tank 300 measures 4760mm lengthy, 1930mm vast and 1903mm tall.
It rides a 2750mm wheelbase and has 224mm of floor clearance. Its strategy angle is 33 levels and its departure angle is 34 levels.
Braked towing capability is 2500kg on petrol and hybrid fashions.
Servicing and Guarantee
The 2023 GWM Tank 300 will probably be backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee and 5 years of roadside help.
There can even be 5 years of capped-price servicing, although costs have but to be introduced.
Security
The GWM Tank 300 has but to be assessed by ANCAP.
Customary security gear contains:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep help
- Visitors signal recognition
- Rear cross-traffic alert with brake
- Adaptive cruise management
- Seven airbags (entrance, aspect, curtain and centre)
- Encompass-view digicam with ‘Clear Chassis Operate’
Hybrid fashions additionally get six parking sensors (as a substitute of 4), plus entrance cross-traffic help.
Customary Tools
The Lux and Lux Hybrid characteristic:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Auto-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- LED headlights and tail lights
- Daytime working lights
- Sunroof
- Two-piece under-body guard
- Tyre strain monitoring
- Crawl Management
- Tank Flip
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Energy driver’s seat
- ‘Consolation-Tek’ leather-based upholstery
- Microfibre and leather-based steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Entrance and rear USB ports
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 9-speaker audio system
- Ambient inside lighting
- DAB+ digital radio (hybrid solely)
- 12V energy retailers (entrance and baggage cabin)
The Extremely provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Nappa leather-based seats
- Heated and cooled entrance seats
- Energy’s driver seat with therapeutic massage operate
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wi-fi telephone charging
- ‘Infinity’ branded nine-speaker sound system
- Extra ambient lighting colors
The Extremely Hybrid provides:
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Driver’s seat and mirror reminiscence
- Auto reverse monitoring
Colors
Fossil Gray is customary, with the next finishes a $595 choice:
- Nightfall Orange
- Lunar Purple
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
