There’s a new, rugged-looking, tough off-roader on sale in Australia with Great Wall Motor (GWM) launching its Tank brand with the Tank 300 model.

Available in two grades – Lux and Ultra – the Tank 300 is powered by a 2-litre turbo hybrid engine with a 9-speed Hybrid Automatic Transmission sending power to all four wheels. The hybrid powertrain combines a petrol engine offering 180kW (at 5500-6000rpm) and 380Nm (at 1700 -4000rpm) and an electric motor which serves up an additional 78kW and 268Nm. Towing capacity is 2500kg.

Ground clearance is 224mm and there’s a 33-degree approach angle and 34-degree departure angle.

The bold look of the Tank 300 is paired up with a suite of sophisticated safety (the model has scored a 5-star ANCAP rating) comfort, and infotainment tech as standard.

GWM says the Lux grade gets 17-inch alloy wheels, 6-way power driver seat, Comfort-Tek leather seats, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, front and rear

USB charge points, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital radio DAB+, LED headlights and taillights, 12V power outlets (front and luggage cabin), a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and 7 SRS airbags – Front, Side, Curtain and Middle.

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto Emergency Braking, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with brake, Crawl Control, Front and rear parking sensors, and 360-degree view monitor, amongst others.

The Ultra grade gets a few extras, including 18-inch alloy wheels, Nappa leather seats, 8-way power driver seat with massage function and 4-way power lumbar support adjustment, Heated leather steering wheel, Wireless charging, 220V power outlet (luggage cabin), Front differential lock Auto parking, and Auto-reverse tracking function.

Available now, the GWM Tank 300 is priced at $55,990 for the Lux model, and $60.990 for the Ultra variant.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (February 2023) 

22 February 2023