The GWM Tank 300 has finally made its local introduction, and you should be seeing more and more of them on the roads. The Tank 300 is an SUV offered in three derivatives, including one hybrid electric model. The fact that all three variants offer 4x4 capabilities as standard should already give an idea of where the Tank 300 will perform best. However, we take a look at the newcomer to find out how well it would do on a track.
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GWM Tank 300 performance
All three derivatives of the GWM Tank 300 are sold with a 7-year / 200 000 km vehicle warranty and a 5-year / 75 000 km service plan, with service intervals set at every 15,000 km. Note that the hybrid electric variant also has an 8-year / 150 000 km warranty on the hybrid battery.
| GWM Tank 300 2.0T Super Luxury 4x4 | GWM Tank 300 2.0T Ultra Luxury 4x4 | GWM Tank 300 2.0T HEV Super Luxury 4x4 | |
| Engine | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol + hybrid electric motor |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Power | 162 kW | 162 kW | 255 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm | 648 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Top Speed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Price | R 725 950 | R 775 950 | R 851 950 |
*Note that these figures were sourced from www.duoporta.co.za and were correct at the time of writing this article. However, it can change at any time and without notice.
Verdict
Some sources online have claimed that all variants listed above of the GWM Tank 300 should have a top speed of around 170 km/h. Furthermore, there have been claims that non-hybrid derivatives should sprint from 0-100 km/h in around 10 seconds while the hybrid variant should reach 100 km/h in around 8 seconds.
While those numbers haven't been verified, it seems very plausible considering the weight and power figures listed above. So, we can safely assume that while the GWM Tank 300 is not slow, its purpose isn't to set any records around a racetrack. Instead, we would recommend it for individuals or families who want a refined and luxurious SUV that can confidently tackle rough terrain.
