Verdict
The RM11,112 dearer GWM Tank 300 is the far larger 4,760 mm C-segment SUV, with 217 hp, 380 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 400-litre boot; it suits buyers who need size, traction and a full-size spare. The 4,190 mm Lexus LBX is a B-segment hybrid with a 90 hp engine and 93 hp motor, a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and RM120 annual road tax against RM440. For Malaysian urban use, the Lexus is easier to place and cheaper to tax, but the Tank brings much more physical SUV capability.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need all-wheel drive, a 400-litre boot and the space of a 4,760 mm SUV.
Pick the Lexus LBX if lower RM120 annual road tax, hybrid hardware and a 4,190 mm footprint matter more than outright size.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; Lexus LBX RM238,888.
- Powertrain: Tank 300 has a 1,999 cc turbo petrol engine with 217 hp and 380 Nm; LBX has a 1,490 cc naturally aspirated hybrid engine with 90 hp and 120 Nm plus…
- Driveline: Tank 300 all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; LBX front-wheel drive with an eCVT.
- Size: Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long and 1,930 mm wide; LBX is 4,190 mm long and 1,825 mm wide.
- Boot and fuel tank: Tank 300 has 400 litres and 75 litres; LBX has 315 litres and 36 litres.
- Road tax: Tank 300 RM440 per year; LBX RM120 per year.
Tank 300
- 217 hp, 380 Nm turbo petrol engine and all-wheel drive
- 400-litre boot, 75-litre tank and full-size spare tyre
- Powered ventilated and massaging front seats, sunroof and 360-degree camera
- RM440 annual road tax versus the LBX's RM120
- No front knee airbag or front cushion bag
- Larger 4,760 mm body is 570 mm longer than the LBX
LBX
- Hybrid system with a 93 hp, 185 Nm electric motor
- Front knee airbag and front cushion bag
- Powered boot, navigation and driver's seat memory
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 315-litre boot is 85 litres smaller, and it has only a tyre repair kit
- No sunroof, front foglamps or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000 | RM238,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp✓ | 90 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 120 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 93 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 185 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | E-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres✓ | 315 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tank 300 & LBX for sale
Tank 300 vs LBX FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or Lexus LBX better?
The Tank 300 is better for buyers needing all-wheel drive, 380 Nm and a 400-litre boot. The LBX is the better city-focused choice if hybrid assistance, a smaller body and RM120 annual road tax are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 300 costs RM11,112 more than the Lexus LBX. That gap brings a much larger body, all-wheel drive, a 75-litre tank, a 400-litre boot and a 360-degree camera.
Which has the stronger safety equipment list?
Both get autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance and front/rear curtain airbags. The Lexus LBX adds a front knee airbag and front cushion bag, while the Tank 300 adds a 360-degree camera and front foglamps.