Following its Facebook teaser post made last week, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has now announced that the order books for the GWM Tank 500 have been opened. The company has also provided an estimated selling price for the seven-seat body-on-frame SUV, stating it is expected to go for below RM350k.
Previewed at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, the Tank 500 – which measures in at 5,078 mm long, 1,934 mm wide and 1,905 mm tall, with a 2,850 mm-long wheelbase – will arrive here in its parallel hybrid (non-plug-in) form, similar to how it is offered in Thailand.
In this particular configuration, the SUV’s powertrain consists of a 244 PS/380 Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 106 PS/268 Nm electric motor. Paired with a nine-speed hydraulic automatic transmission (HAT), the system delivers a combined 346 PS and 648 Nm of torque.
Novelties include front and rear electronic differential locks and a mechanical locking centre differential as well as 11 drive modes, a “tank turn” function and Level 2 ADAS. There’s also a Body Transparent System, which uses cameras to superimpose the road image under and in front of the vehicle for improved visibility when traversing challenging terrain.
As for equipment levels, we can expect to see a similar list to that found on the Thai model, which is available in two variant forms. In that market, standard kit includes automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, LED tail lights, power retractable side steps and 20-inch alloy wheels.
You’ll also find a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, paddle shifters, a 12-speaker Infinity sound system, triple-zone climate control, Nappa leather upholstery, powered front seats with both massage and ventilation functions, second-row sunshades as well as third-row powered backrests.
Malaysian buyers will be able to pick from three exterior colours, these being Crystal Gray, Hamilton White and Sun Black. As always, full details when the SUV is launched, and that doesn’t look very far away.
GWM Tank 500 HEV previewed at KLIMS 2024
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please be serious with that pricing lol (malaysians will buy this anyway, normalizing exorbitant prices for new cars in malaysia)
That seems like a massive number for the torque. Overall, seems like a very solid build vehicle
Design macam Katun. Malu la bawa kereta ni.
Troll mcm hang baik diam je lah. Ada hati nak komen mcm pakar pulak