Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 asks RM328,800 against the Mazda CX-80’s RM296,610, so the RM32,190 gap buys a larger, taller seven-seat SUV with more rated power and torque: 241 hp and 380 Nm versus 189 hp and 261 Nm. The Mazda answers with a proper plug-in hybrid battery, 17.8 kWh against 1.8 kWh, plus 65 km of EV range, a much longer 3,120 mm wheelbase and 258 litres of boot space. The Tank is the brawnier paper choice; the CX-80 is the more electrified, roomier-luggage one.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you want seven seats, higher rated output and a bigger-bodied AWD SUV, and you can accept the smaller 98-litre boot.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want plug-in hybrid running with 65 km of EV range, a longer wheelbase and more boot space for less money.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Mazda CX-80 6
- Power and torque: GWM Tank 500 241 hp/380 Nm; Mazda CX-80 189 hp/261 Nm
- Battery and EV range: GWM Tank 500 1.8 kWh/no EV range quoted; Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh/65 km
- Wheelbase and boot: GWM Tank 500 2,850 mm/98 litres; Mazda CX-80 3,120 mm/258 litres
- Road tax: GWM Tank 500 RM439 a year; Mazda CX-80 RM830 a year
Tank 500
- Seven seats versus the Mazda’s six
- Higher rated output at 241 hp and 380 Nm
- Taller, wider body: 1,905 mm high and 1,934 mm wide
- Costs RM32,190 more
- Only 98 litres of boot space
- Small 1.8 kWh battery with no EV range quoted
CX-80
- 17.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery
- 65 km quoted EV range
- 258-litre boot and 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Six seats, not seven
- Lower rated output at 189 hp and 261 Nm
- Higher annual road tax at RM830
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 296,610✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | 17.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 65 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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.
Tank 500 vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Mazda CX-80 better?
For output and seven-seat capacity, the GWM Tank 500 is ahead. For plug-in hybrid use, EV range and boot space, the Mazda CX-80 is the stronger pick.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM32,190 more than the Mazda CX-80, before considering insurance and running costs.
Which has more space?
It depends on the measure. The GWM Tank 500 has seven seats and a larger body, but the Mazda CX-80 has the longer 3,120 mm wheelbase and a bigger 258-litre boot.