Verdict
The Toyota bZ4X is the more rational Malaysian daily driver: it costs RM220,000, RM30,000 below the GWM Tank 300, carries RM200 annual road tax and has a 73.1 kWh battery rated for 525 km. Its 452-litre boot and 2,850 mm wheelbase also beat the Tank’s 400 litres and 2,750 mm. The Tank fights back with all-wheel drive, a full-size spare and a longer six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. Choose it for those hardware priorities; otherwise, the bZ4X gives more cabin packaging and EV capability for less money.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if all-wheel drive, a full-size spare tyre and massaging ventilated front seats matter more than EV range and lower running taxes.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want a 525 km-rated electric SUV with a larger boot, longer wheelbase and a RM30,000 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000.
- Road tax: GWM Tank 300 RM440/year; Toyota bZ4X RM200/year.
- Driveline: GWM Tank 300 all-wheel drive; Toyota bZ4X front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: GWM Tank 300 400 litres; Toyota bZ4X 452 litres.
- Wheelbase: GWM Tank 300 2,750 mm; Toyota bZ4X 2,850 mm.
- Warranty: GWM Tank 300 six years/unlimited mileage; Toyota bZ4X five years/unlimited mileage, plus eight years/unlimited mileage for the battery, inverter and…
Tank 300
- All-wheel drive
- Full-size spare tyre
- Massaging and ventilated front seats
- RM30,000 more expensive
- RM440 annual road tax versus RM200
- 400-litre boot is 52 litres smaller
bZ4X
- 73.1 kWh battery with 525 km rated range
- 150 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging
- 452-litre boot and 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
- Five-year vehicle warranty versus six years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000 | RM220,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 217 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 269 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| 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, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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.
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Tank 300 vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for EV driving, cabin packaging and lower annual road tax. The GWM Tank 300 is the pick if all-wheel drive, a full-size spare and its six-year vehicle warranty are decisive.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 300 costs RM30,000 more than the Toyota bZ4X.
Which has the larger boot?
The Toyota bZ4X has the larger boot at 452 litres, compared with 400 litres in the GWM Tank 300. It also has a 100 mm longer wheelbase.