Following its Facebook teaser post made last week, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has now announced that the order books for the GWM Tank 500 have been opened. The company has also provided an estimated selling price for the seven-seat body-on-frame SUV, stating it is expected to go for below RM350k.
Previewed at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, the Tank 500 – which measures in at 5,070 mm long, 1,934 mm wide and 1,905 mm tall – is likely to arrive here in its parallel hybrid (non-plug-in) form, similar to how it is offered in Thailand.
In this particular configuration, the SUV’s powertrain consists of a 244 PS/380 Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 106 PS/268 Nm electric motor. Paired with a nine-speed hydraulic automatic transmission (HAT), the system delivers a combined 350 PS and 616 Nm of torque.
Novelties include front and rear electronic differential locks and a mechanical locking centre differential as well as 11 drive modes and a “tank turn” function. There’s also a Body Transparent System, which uses cameras to superimpose the road image under and in front of the vehicle for improved visibility when traversing challenging terrain.
Equipment levels haven’t been ventured, but expect to see a similar list to that found on the Thai model, which is available in two variant forms. In that market, standard kit includes automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, LED tail lights, power retractable side steps and 20-inch alloy wheels.
You’ll also find a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, paddle shifters, a 12-speaker Infinity sound system, triple-zone climate control, Nappa leather upholstery, powered front seats with driver’s side memory function, second-row sunshades as well as third-row powered backrests. As always, full details when it’s launched, and that doesn’t look very far away.
GWM Tank 500 HEV previewed at KLIMS 2024
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