Auto Shanghai 2023: GWM Tank 500 on display; to enter Malaysia soon

KUALA LUMPUR: At the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2023, Great Wall Motors has put up on display the stunning Tank 500. We have a personal interest in the vehicle as it is scheduled to land on Malaysian soil soon!

Yes, GWM Tank 500 will soon be available locally and will rival the likes of the Toyota Land Cruiser. More information about the local-spec model will be available as it nears its debut, but before that let’s inspect the China-displayed model in detail.

Variants & Price

The GWM Tank 500 is available in six variant options with a starting price tag of RMB 360,000 (approx. RM 232,221).

Platform & Dimensions

The GWM Tank 500 is underpinned by a long ladder-on-frame platform (2,850 mm in length). The vehicle’s dimensions read as follows

Length	5,070 mm or 4,878 mm
Width	1,934 mm
Height	1,905 mm

Exterior

As evident from the images, the GWM Tank 500 is a rugged but majestic-looking vehicle that is loaded with several convenient features. For instance, at the front, the SUV gets automatic LED headlights with a follow-me-home function, LED daytime running lights, and LED fog maps. The side profile features prominent wheel arches with massive wheels and door sill plate lamps. The rear end is no fewer thanks to the expensive-looking LED tail lights. Also, the bumper and rear-mounted tyre add to the SUV’s look.

Interior

Open the gates and you will be welcomed by a spacious, plush-looking cabin that is staged with several standard features. The list includes a wireless mobile phone charger, a heated leather steering wheel, a 12-speaker sound system, and more.

As we move up the variant chart, the SUV’s specs sheet includes a second-row sunshade, rear wireless charger, and electric steering wheel adjustment.

The SUV also gets several optional features like - lane tracking reversing, digital rearview mirror, remote parking function, leather roof linings, and automatic parking function.

Powertrain configuration

Powering the Tank 500 is a 48V mild hybrid system that consists of a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 mill and an electric drive system. The combined output stands at 353 hp and 500 Nm. The drive is sent to the wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Adding to its mechanical bits are the Hi4T 4WD system, ‘smart’ 4WD, and part-time 4WD modes. It also gets a Crawling mode which aids in driving across mountains and waters.

Safety

The GWM Tank 500 comes loaded with safety gear, the list runs long and hardly misses out on a safety feature we have heard to date. The list includes -

• Brake Assist (BA)
• Traction control (TC)
• Roll movement intervention (RMI)
• Hill-start assist control (HAC)
• Hill descent control (HDC)
• Auto hold
• Secondary collision mitigation (SCM) system
• A 360° full-view driving recorder
• Interior driving recorder
• Driver fatigue monitoring system
• Front collision warning (FCW)
• Rear collision warning (RCW)
• Automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
• Blind-spot monitoring (BSM)
• Lane change assist (LCA)
• Junction assist (JA)
• Intelligent cruise assist (ICA)
• Traffic jam assistant (TJA)
• Lane departure warning (LDW)
• Lane keep assist (LKA)
• Lane centEring keeping (LCK)
• Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
• Cross-traffic alert (CTA)
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Color choices

Customers can choose the Tank 500 in six exteriors and five interior hues.

Are you excited about the GWM Tank 500 arriving in Malaysia soon? Let us know in the comments.

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