GWM, or Great Wall Motors, is on the offensive again with a range of capable SUVs headed to local shores. One of the SUVs whose arrival date is imminent is the GWM Tank 300. The model has a rugged look with an offroad performance to match, while on the interior, customers can expect a plush and well-appointed environment. But how safe is the newcomer?
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GWM Tank 300 safety features
While the exact specifications of the GWM Tank 300 are still under wraps, we can confirm some of the standard safety equipment one could expect from the newcomer. In a recent ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) test, the safety rating and standard features for the Australian market have been revealed, many of which South Africa will get.
According to the report, occupants are kept safe in an accident with seven airbags, frontal and side airbags for both the front passenger and driver and curtain airbags for front and rear occupants. A central airbag between the front occupants also features. As for the brakes, ABS units with electronic brakeforce distribution features, which also offer autonomous emergency braking using sensors situated around the vehicle.
The Tank 300 also comes standard with stability control as well as adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning and a lane-keeping assist system. A forward collision warning system, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse camera and fatigue monitor and warning system are also standard. In the event of a collision, GWM has incorporated a roll stability system and a multi-collision brake system.
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GWM Tank 300 safety rating
According to the ANCAP report, the GWM Tank 300 got a five-star rating. The Chinese SUV scored an impressive 88% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection and 81% for vulnerable road users (pedestrian) protection. The model also managed to get an 85% score for its safety systems.
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Verdict
While we wait for the exact specification of the GWM Tank 300 for the South African market to be revealed, in most cases, SA receives similar or even identical units to the Australian market. Thus, the information above is a good indicator of what to expect. With the impressive standard safety equipment levels and scores in the ANCAP test programme, it is safe to say that the GWM Tank 300 can be considered a safe car.
