Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM32,190 more, but brings seven seats, a 241 hp/380 Nm 2.0-litre turbo hybrid and a 75-litre tank. Its 98-litre boot is tight behind the third row, however. The Mazda CX-80 is the more plug-in-focused choice: its 17.8 kWh battery and 65 km EV range suit buyers able to charge regularly, while its 258-litre boot and 3,120 mm wheelbase favour six-seat family use. It also saves RM391 a year in road tax.
Tank 500
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, stronger 241 hp and 380 Nm engine outputs, and longer unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you can charge at home or work and want its 65 km EV range, 258-litre boot and lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610
- Powertrain battery and EV range: Tank 500 1.75 kWh and no EV range stated; CX-80 17.8 kWh and 65 km
- Engine output: Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm; CX-80 189 hp and 261 Nm
- Seating and boot space: Tank 500 7 seats and 98 litres; CX-80 6 seats and 258 litres
- Wheelbase: Tank 500 2,850 mm; CX-80 3,120 mm
- Annual road tax: Tank 500 RM439; CX-80 RM830
Tank 500
- Seven seats and seven three-point seat belts
- Higher engine output: 241 hp and 380 Nm
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty; 8-year/200,000-km high-voltage battery warranty
- RM32,190 more expensive
- Only 98 litres of boot space versus 258 litres
- No quoted EV range or AC charging rate
CX-80
- 17.8 kWh battery, 65 km EV range and 7.2 kW AC charging
- 258-litre boot and 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Powered boot and front-seat memory function
- Six seats versus seven
- Lower engine output of 189 hp and 261 Nm
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty and 8-year/160,000-km battery warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM296,610✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp✓ | 189 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 261 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | 17.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 65 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 258 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available for second row 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full 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 Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 500 & CX-80 for sale
Tank 500 vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Mazda CX-80 better?
The CX-80 is the better fit for plug-in driving, with a 17.8 kWh battery, 65 km EV range and 258-litre boot. Choose the Tank 500 for seven seats, a 241 hp/380 Nm engine and unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 is RM32,190 more expensive than the Mazda CX-80.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Mazda CX-80 has 258 litres of boot space, 160 litres more than the GWM Tank 500's 98 litres. The Tank 500 does, however, carry seven people rather than six.