Tank 500
{{short description|Full-size body on frame SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}{{Use British English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Tank 500
| image = 2022 Great Wall TANK 500.jpg
| caption = Tank 500 Business version
| manufacturer = Great Wall Motor
| model_code = P03{{Cite web |title=New GWM Tank 500 P03 |url=https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/new/gwm/tank-500/p03-series/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Carsales}}
| aka = {{unbulleted list
| Tank 600 (pre-production)
| GWM Tank 500 (export)
}}
| production = 2021–present
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
| China: Tianjin
| Thailand: Rayong (GWM Thailand)
}}
| designer =
| class = Full-size luxury SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive
| platform = GWM Tank
| related = Great Wall Shanhai Cannon{{Cite web |last=White |first=Tom |date=2023-05-06 |title=GWM Shanhai Cannon spotted in Sydney, but when will China's Ranger-challenging V6 ute be up for sale? |url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/gwm-shanhai-cannon-spotted-in-sydney-but-when-will-chinas-ranger-challenging-v6-ute-be-up |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=CarsGuide}}
| chassis = Body-on-frame
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Petrol:
| 3.0 L GW6Z30 twin turbo V6
| Diesel:
| 2.4 L GW4D24 I4 turbodiesel
}}
| battery = 48V (V6, mild hybrid)
1.75 kWh (HEV)
37.1 kWh (PHEV Hi4-T)
59.05 kWh (PHEV Hi4-Z)
| charging =
| motor = {{unbulleted list
| Belt-driven integrated starter generator (V6)
| TZ290XH003 3-in-1 motor drive system (HEV)
| Single motor (P2 architecture) (PHEV)
}}
| transmission = 9-speed 9AT/9HAT automatic
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|345|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (HEV)
| {{convert|349|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (V6)
| {{convert|402|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV Hi4-T)
| {{convert|865|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV Hi4-Z)
}}
| drivetrain = {{unbulleted list
| Mild hybrid (V6)
| Power-split (500 HEV)
| PHEV (500 PHEV)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|4928|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (interior spare wheel)
| {{convert|5070|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (exterior spare wheel)
}}
| width = {{convert|1934|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1905|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2455|-|2535|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp = uk
}}
The Tank 500 ({{zh|s=坦克500|hp=Tǎnkè 500}}) or GWM Tank 500 is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Great Wall Motor under the Tank marque. It is the second model to be introduced from the brand after the Tank 300, and seats seven passengers across three rows. Its pickup truck counterpart is marketed as the Great Wall Shanhai Cannon.
Overview
The Tank 500 was revealed on 29 August 2021 at the Chengdu Auto Show,{{Cite web |date=2021-09-01 |title=GWM Appears at Chengdu Motor Show with its Five Brands-GWM News-GWM |url=https://www.gwm-global.com/news/3401689.html |access-date=2021-09-17 |website=Great Wall Motor (GWM) Global}} and was officially launched on 18 March 2022 in China. There are six models in four versions: business version, sport version, customized version, and black warrior version.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-19 |title=高端越野开拓者，坦克500上市 |trans-title=High-end off-road pioneer, Tank 500 is launched |url=https://www.gwm.com.cn/news/3402068.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Great Wall Motor (GWM) |language=zh}}
The Tank 500 is based on a body-on-frame chassis, locking front and rear differentials, and impressive off-road capability including {{convert|8.8|in|mm|1|adj=on}} ground clearance, a {{convert|31.5|in|mm|1|adj=on}} wading depth, and a 29.6º approach angle.{{Cite web |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2021-08-31 |title=2022 Tank 500 Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Rival From China |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/2022-tank-500-is-a-toyota-land-cruiser-prado-rival-from-china/ |access-date=2021-09-17 |website=Carscoops}} The vehicle features a fully digital dashboard, with a 12.3-inch screen for the driver, and a 14.6-inch screen in the centre stack for infotainment.
File:Tank 500 004.jpg|Business version rear view
File:Onyx Silver GWM Tank 500 in GWM Pasteur 01.jpg|Sport version front view
File:Onyx Silver GWM Tank 500 in GWM Pasteur 03.jpg|Sport version rear view
File:TANK 500 at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show 005.jpg|Interior
= Tank 500 Hi4-T =
In May 2023, Great Wall Motor unveiled the Tank 500 Hi4-T, the PHEV version of Tank 500. It remained the same exterior with V6 version and equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission (9HAT) and four-wheel drive system.{{Cite web |last=Lye |first=Gerard |date=2023-05-02 |title=Great Wall Motor reveals Hi4-T plug-in hybrid system for Tank 500 and Tank 400 at Auto Shanghai 2023 |url=https://paultan.org/2023/05/02/great-wall-motor-hi4-t-phev-tank-500-tank-500-auto-shanghai/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News}}
According to Great Wall Motor, the 9HAT transmission is China's first longitudinal 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission with P2 hybrid layout. A 150kW electric motor is integrated into 9HAT transmission and placed between the engine and the gearbox, which is called P2 layout.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-22 |title=填补高阶动力空白 长城汽车3.0T+9AT/9HAT超级动力总成品鉴会成功举办 |trans-title=Filling the gap in high-end powertrains, Great Wall Motors' 3.0T+9AT/9HAT super powertrain product appraisal meeting was successfully held |url=https://www.gwm.com.cn/news/3401579.html |url-status=usurped |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Great Wall Motor (GWM) |language=zh}} A 37.1 kWh battery is placed at the rear of the chassis.
File:2023 Great Wall TANK 500 Hi4-T.jpg|Tank 500 Hi4-T
Markets
= Australia =
The Tank 500 was introduced in Australia in January 2024, with prices announced in February 2024.{{Cite web |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2024-02-14 |title=2024 GWM Tank 500 price and specs: Hybrid power for Toyota Prado rival in Australia – UPDATE |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2024-gwm-tank-500-price-and-specs/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Drive}} It is available in two trim levels: Lux and Ultra. It is currently available in the HEV variant, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine.{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Byron |date=2024-03-28 |title=GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Hybrid |url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/adventure/gwm-tank-500-hybrid-92691 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=CarsGuide}}
=Brunei=
The Tank 500 was introduced in Brunei on 3 January 2025 and it is offered in a sole Ultra variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine.{{Cite web |date=4 January 2025 |title=Sustainability, innovation highlighted in SUV debut |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/sustainability-innovation-highlighted-in-suv-debut |access-date=4 January 2025 |website=Borneo Bulletin |language=en}}
= Malaysia =
The Tank 500 was introduced in Malaysia at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show in December 2024.{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Anthony |date=2024-12-04 |title=GWM Tank 500 SUV previewed in Malaysia - seven-seat 2.0T hybrid, 350 PS/516 Nm, arriving here in 2025 |url=https://paultan.org/2024/12/04/gwm-tank-500-suv-previewed-in-malaysia-seven-seat-2-0t-hybrid-350-ps-516-nm-arriving-here-in-2025/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}} It was launched on 8 May 2025.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |date=2025-05-08 |title=GWM Tank 500 HEV launched in Malaysia – 7-seat luxury hybrid 4x4, 346 PS, 648 Nm; RM328,800 OTR |url=https://paultan.org/2025/05/08/gwm-tank-500-hev-launched-in-malaysia-7-seat-luxury-hybrid-4x4-346-ps-648-nm-rm328800-otr/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}} Fully imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is only offered in a sole HEV variant.
= Indonesia =
The Tank 500 was introduced in Indonesia at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show in August 2023, alongside the Haval H6, Haval Jolion and Ora 03, marking GWM's entry to the Indonesian market.{{Cite web |last=Nugraha |first=Panji |date=2023-08-10 |title=GWM Luncurkan Tiga Brand Sekaligus, Haval, Tank dan Ora di GIIAS 2023 |trans-title=GWM Launches Three Brands at Once, Haval, Tank and Ora at GIIAS 2023 |url=https://otomotifnet.gridoto.com/read/233861728/gwm-luncurkan-tiga-brand-sekaligus-haval-tank-dan-ora-di-giias-2023 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Otomotifnet |language=id-ID}} Pricing was formally revealed with limited sales at the 2024 BCA Expoversary in 2 March 2024.{{Cite web |last=Akbar |first=Insan |date=2024-03-02 |title=GWM Ungkap Harga Spesial Haval H6 serta Tank 500, Pesaing CR-V dan Land Cruiser |trans-title=GWM Reveals Special Prices for Haval H6 and Tank 500, Competitors to CR-V and Land Cruiser |url=https://www.mobil123.com/berita/gwm-ungkap-harga-spesial-haval-h6-serta-tank-500-pesaing-cr-v-dan-land-cruiser-135647/135647 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Mobil123.com - Indonesia No.1 Portal Otomotif |language=id-ID}}{{Cite web |last=Biondi |first=Ahmad |date=2024-03-02 |title=GWM Indonesia Resmi Jual Haval H6 Rp 595 Jutaan dan Tank 500 Nyaris Rp 1,2 M |trans-title=GWM Indonesia Officially Sells Haval H6 for IDR 595 Million and Tank 500 for Almost IDR 1.2 Billion |url=http://otodriver.com/berita/2024/gwm-indonesia-resmi-jual-haval-h6-rp-595-jutaan-dan-tank-500-nyaris-rp-1-2-m-gwmddiib12m |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Oto Driver |language=id-ID}} Official sales were commenced in 21 March 2024.{{Cite web |last=Leksana |first=Anjar |date=2024-03-21 |title=GWM Indonesia Grand Launching di PIM, Pamer Haval dan Tank |trans-title=GWM Indonesia Grand Launching at PIM, Showing Off Haval and Tank |url=https://carvaganza.com/gwm-indonesia-grand-launching-di-pim-pamer-haval-dan-tank/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Carvaganza |language=id-ID}} Fully imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is only offered in a sole HEV variant.{{Cite web |last=Ramadan |first=Muhamad Fadli |date=2024-03-02 |title=Diimpor dari Thailand, GWM Tank Resmi Dijual di Indonesia dengan Harga Rp1,1 Miliar |trans-title=Imported from Thailand, GWM Tank Officially Sold in Indonesia for IDR 1.1 Billion |url=https://otomotif.sindonews.com/read/1332347/120/diimpor-dari-thailand-gwm-tank-resmi-dijual-di-indonesia-dengan-harga-rp11-miliar-1709352210 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=SINDONews |language=id-ID}}
= Russia =
Russia became second foreign market to market the Tank 500 after Saudi Arabia, it was launched in March 2023. Initially it had been offered in two trims: Adventure and Premium, powered by 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine with output lowered to 299 hp due to tax issues.{{cite web |last=Иванов |first=Сергей |date=2023-03-15 |title=Как Land Cruiser, но вдвое дешевле: в России представили Tank 500 |trans-title=Like a Land Cruiser, but half the price: Tank 500 presented in Russia |url=https://www.autonews.ru/news/6411b58a9a79470d595f6c7b |website=Autonews.ru |language=ru}} In January 2024, Great Wall Motors started to offer the Tank 500 with the Hybrid variant in a sole Urban trim.{{cite web |date=2024-01-18 |title=Новая версия внедорожника Tank 500 поступит в продажу в России |trans-title=New version of Tank 500 SUV to go on sale in Russia |url=https://iz.ru/1636297/2024-01-18/novaia-versiia-vnedorozhnika-tank-500-postupit-v-prodazhu-v-rossii |website=Iz.ru |language=ru}} In June 2024, the Blacktrail trim was added, powered by 3.0-litre V6 with a raised output to 349 hp and equipped with an additional 50 litres fuel tank giving it extended range 1100 km before refueling.{{cite web |date=2024-06-13 |title=В РФ представили внедорожник Tank 500 с увеличенной мощностью |trans-title=Tank 500 SUV with increased power presented in Russia |url=https://iz.ru/1711921/2024-06-13/v-rf-predstavili-vnedorozhnik-tank-500-s-uvelichennoi-moshchnostiu |website=Iz.ru |language=ru}}
= South Africa =
The Tank 500 was launched in South Africa on 14 August 2024, alongside the GWM P500 pick up. Only offered in a sole Ultra Luxury variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine.{{Cite news |last=Taylor |first=Michael |date=2024-08-14 |title=New GWM Tank 500 launched in South Africa – Pricing and specifications |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/112566/new-gwm-tank-500-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-specifications/ |work=TopAuto}}
= Thailand =
The Tank 500 was introduced in Thailand at the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo in 29 November 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-30 |title=TANK 500 HEV ใหม่ เผยโฉมก่อนขายจริงที่งาน Motor Expo 2021 |trans-title=New TANK 500 HEV revealed before actual sale at Motor Expo 2021 |url=https://www.sanook.com/auto/82064/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Sanook |language=th}} It was launched in 28 September 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-28 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ TANK 500 HEV : 2,049,000 - 2,269,000 บาท {{!}} เบนซิน 2.0 Turbo Hybrid 350 แรงม้า 4WD |trans-title=Official price TANK 500 HEV : 2,049,000 - 2,269,000 baht {{!}} Gasoline 2.0 Turbo Hybrid 350 horsepower 4WD |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/2023-09-28-official-price-gwm-tank-500-hev/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}} Only offered as a HEV variant, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine, it is available in two trim levels: Pro and Ultra. It is locally assembled at GWM's facility in Rayong.
Powertrain
Power is provided by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 making {{convert|349|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|369|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.{{Cite web |last=Bruce |first=Chris |date=2021-09-02 |title=Tank 500 From China Debuts To Rival Big, Rugged SUVs |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/530605/great-wall-tank-500-debut/ |access-date=2021-09-17 |website=Motor1}}{{Cite web |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2021-09-01 |title=2022 Tank 500: China's Toyota Prado rival under consideration for Australia |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2022-tank-500-revealed-gwms-toyota-landcruiser-prado-rival-under-consideration-for-australia/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Drive}}
The Tank 500 Hi4-T has 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder outputting {{convert|300|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|750|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}, 9HAT gearbox. {{convert|0-100|km/h|mph|0|adj=on}} acceleration of 6.9 seconds and WLTC {{convert|2.3|L/100km|km/L mpgimp mpgus|1|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |last=Hunter |first=Callum |date=2022-08-30 |title=GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 hybrid 4x4s revealed |url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/gwm-tank-300-and-tank-500-hybrid-4x4s-revealed-137213/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Carsales Australia}}{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2022-12-30 |title=Great Wall Tank 500 PHEV SUV At The 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show In China |url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/12/30/great-wall-tank-500-phev-suv-at-the-2022-guangzhou-auto-show-in-china/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=CarNewsChina}}
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!Engine !Motor !Power !Transmission !Torque |
| Petrol
| rowspan="1" |3.0L (2993cc) E30Z V6 (twin-turbo petrol) | - |{{convert|265|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} |9-speed automatic （9AT） |{{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-4500 rpm |
| HEV
| rowspan="1" |2.0L (1998cc) E20N I4 (turbo petrol) | Single motor (TZ290XH003 3-in-1 motor drive system) |Engine: {{convert|180|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} Motor: {{convert|78|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} Combined: {{convert|258|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) |Engine: {{cvt|380|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} @ 1,700–4,000 rpm Motor: {{cvt|268|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} Combined: {{cvt|648|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} |
| Hi4-T
| rowspan="1" |2.0L (1998cc) E20NA L4 (turbo petrol) |Single motor (P2 layout) |Engine: {{convert|180|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} Motor: {{convert|120|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} Combined: {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} |9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) |{{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1700-4000 rpm |
{{clear}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !China !Russia !Thailand |
| 2022
| | | |
| 2023
|33,264{{Efn-lr|Sales figure includes both the Tank 500 and Tank 500 Hi4 series.}}{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2023年坦克零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |trans-title=[Yiche Sales Ranking] National Tank Retail Sales Ranking in 2023 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?flag=2023&brandId=453 |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=Yiche |language=zh}} | | |
| 2024
|441 |
Notes
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See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.tanksuv.com/tank500.html Official Site] {{in lang|zh-cn}}
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