GWM has been slowly impressing the broader public with its Tank sub-brand. Luxury yet capable of the rough stuff is Tank's aim here, and they kick things off with the 300. We recently received the diesel powerplant South Africans have been hungering for, and it fits the 300 so well compared to the still potent petrol and hybrid powertrains. What happens, though, when we compare a diesel Tank 300 to old guard leisure 4x4s such as the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest? Let's compare the trio.
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The figures
| GWM Tank 300 2.4T Super Luxury 4WD | Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4x4 | Ford Everest 2.0 SiT 4x4 Active | |
| Engine | 2.4-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel | 2.4-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel | 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel |
| Total Power/ Torque | 135 kW / 480 Nm | 110 kW / 400 Nm | 125 kW / 405 Nm |
| Gearbox | 9-speed auto | 6-speed auto | 10-speed auto |
| Claimed Fuel Consumption | 7.7L /100km | 7.6L /100km | 7.9L /100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78L | 80L | 80L |
| Service Plan | 7 years / 75 000km | 9 services /90 000km | 6 years/90 000km |
| Price | from R699 900 | from R754 000 | from R875 000 |
The Tank 300 is favourable, with greater engine outputs and fuel consumption just 0.1 litres off the Fortuner. Despite the Fortuner and Everest being 7-seater SUVs, let's see how they compare to the Tank 300 on the rough stuff.
Off-road related specs
| GWM Tank 300 2.4T Super Luxury 4WD | Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4x4 | Ford Everest 2.0 SiT 4x4 Active | |
| Kerb weight | 2280kg | 2130kg | 2240kg |
| Approach angle | 33.0 | 29.0 | 30.4 |
| Breakover Angle | 23.1 | 23.5 | 22.3 |
| Departure Angle | 34.0 | 25.0 | 23.3 |
| Ground Clearance | 224mm | 279mm | 220mm |
| Payload | 600 kg | 610kg - 625kg | 759kg |
| Towing Capacity (Unbraked/Braked) | 750kg / 3000kg | 750kg / 3300kg | 750kg / 3500kg |
It's a hard decision to make here, and it largely depends on what you're going to use the vehicle for. The Tank 300 is competent off-road from the above specs, but the Fortuner and Everest are no slouches in that regard. I'll have to call it a tie between the Tank 300 and the Fortuner. The Tank 300 wins in price, but the Fortuner has 2 extra seats for not much more money and with a similar engine. The Tank 300 off-road has better approach and departure angles, but the Fortuner has better ground clearance and breakover angle. See why I say it's hard to decide?
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