Exactly how quick and powerful is the Tank 500 HEV?
Thinking about a Tank 500 or just want to get your facts straight? We reviewed the Tank 500 HEV recently, and we were impressed by its performance. A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol may not sound like much in such a large body, but swift performance is guaranteed thanks to the addition of an electric motor.
Just remember that it's a very heavy vehicle, and fuel consumption will most likely be considerably higher than GWM suggests.
Chad drove the GWM Tank 500 on launch here.
"Under the hood, the TANK 500 is powered by a direct-injection, 2.0-litre turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with the latest electric driving technology to produce 255kW of power and 648 Nm of torque. Despite its robust 2,605kg weight, this SUV can tow up to 2.5 tonnes and accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds. The TANK 500's advanced 9-speed automatic gearbox, combined with 11 All-Terrain driving modes (including Sports, Snow, Sand, Rock, and Expert), ensures that it can handle any terrain." - GWM South Africa
New models for SA revealed at Auto China 2024
The numbers
- Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged turbo + hybrid electric
- Power: 180 engine + 78 electric (255kW total)
- Torque: 360 Nm engine + 268 electric (648 Nm total)
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
- Drive modes: Up to 11, including Sports, Snow, Sand, Rock, and Expert
- Towing capacity: Up to 2.5 tons
- Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 8.3 seconds
- All-wheel-drive: Its 4WD system combines smart 4WD and part-time 4WD, and drivers can switch between driving modes using voice commands.
- Fuel consumption: In mixed driving conditions, real-life driving will yield figures upwards of 11-12 litres per 100 km.
Warranty and service plan
The TANK 500 comes with a 7-year / 200 000 km warranty, an 8-year / 150 000 km high-voltage battery pack warranty, a 7-year / unlimited km roadside assistance plan, and a 5-year / 75 000 km service plan. The service interval distance is 15 000 km.
