| Tank 500 | |
| Manufacturer: | Great Wall Motor |
| Model Code: | P03[1] |
| Production: | 2021–present |
| Class: | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Layout: | Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform: | GWM Tank |
| Related: | Great Wall Shanhai Cannon[2] |
| Transmission: | 9-speed 9AT/9HAT automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 28501NaN1 |
| Width: | 19341NaN1 |
| Height: | 19051NaN1 |
| Weight: | 2455- |
| Sp: | uk |
| Battery: | 48V (V6, mild hybrid) 1.75 kWh (HEV) 37.1 kWh (PHEV Hi4-T) 59.05 kWh (PHEV Hi4-Z) |
| Chassis: | Body-on-frame |
The Tank 500 or GWM Tank 500 is a mid-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.[2]
The Tank 500 was revealed on 29 August 2021 at the Chengdu Auto Show,[3] and was officially launched on March 18, 2022 in China. There are six models in four versions: business version, sport version, customized version, and black warrior version.[4]
The Tank 500 is based on a body-on-frame chassis, locking front and rear differentials, and impressive off-road capability including 8.81NaN1 ground clearance, a 31.51NaN1 wading depth, and a 29.6º approach angle.[5] 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.
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.[6]
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.[7] A 37.1 kWh battery is placed at the rear of the chassis.
The Tank 500 was introduced in Australia in January 2024, with prices announced in February 2024.[8] 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.[9]
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.[10] Pricing was formally revealed with limited sales at the 2024 BCA Expoversary in 2 March 2024.[11] [12] Official sales were commenced in 21 March 2024.[13] Initially imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is only offered in a sole HEV variant.[14]
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.[15]
The Tank 500 was introduced in Thailand at the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo in 29 November 2021.[16] It was launched in 28 September 2023.[17] 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.
Power is provided by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 making 3490NaN0 and 3690NaN0 of torque mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.[18] [19]
The Tank 500 Hi4-T has 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder outputting 3000NaN0 and 7500NaN0, 9HAT gearbox. NaN0NaN0 acceleration of 6.9 seconds and WLTC 2.31NaN1.[20] [21]
| Model[22] | Engine | Motor | Power | Transmission | Torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3.0L (2993cc) E30Z V6 (twin-turbo petrol) | - | 2650NaN0 | 9-speed automatic （9AT） | 5000NaN0at 1500-4500 rpm | |
| HEV | 2.0L (1998cc) E20NI4 (turbo petrol) | Single motor (TZ290XH003 3-in-1 motor drive system) | Engine: 1800NaN0Motor: 780NaN0 Combined: 2580NaN0 | 9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) | Engine: @ 1,700–4,000 rpmMotor: Combined: | |
| Hi4-T | 2.0L (1998cc) E20NA L4 (turbo petrol) | Single motor (P2 layout) | Engine: 1800NaN0Motor: 1200NaN0 Combined: 3000NaN0 | 9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) | 7500NaN0at 1700-4000 rpm |
| 2022 | 22,094[23] | |
| 2023 | 33,264[24] |