Tank 500
Tank 500 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Great Wall Motor |
Also called | Tank 600 (pre-production) |
Production | 2021–present |
Model years | 2022–present |
Assembly | |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive |
Platform | GWM Tank |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor |
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Power output |
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Transmission | 9-speed 9AT/9HAT automatic |
Hybrid drivetrain |
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Battery | 48V, ? kWh (V6, mild hybrid) 1.75 kWh (HEV) 37.1 kWh (PHEV) |
Plug-in charging | 30 min fast or 3 hr slow charging |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
Length |
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Width | 1,934 mm (76.1 in) |
Height | 1,905 mm (75.0 in) |
Kerb weight | 2,455–2,535 kg (5,412–5,589 lb) |
The Tank 500 is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Great Wall Motor. It is the second model to be introduced from the brand after the Tank 300, and seats seven passengers across three rows.
Overview
The Tank 500 was revealed on 29 August 2021 at the Chengdu Auto Show,[1] and is planned for sale in late 2021.
The SUV was revealed on 29 November 2021 with a hybrid engine at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2021.[2]
The Tank 500 is based on a body-on-frame chassis, locking front and rear differentials, and impressive off-road capability including 8.8-inch (223.5 mm) ground clearance, a 31.5-inch (800.1 mm) wading depth, and a 29.6º approach angle.[3]
The vehicle features a fully digital dashboard, with a 12.3-inch screen for the driver, and a 14.6-inch screen in the centre stack for infotainment.
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Rear view
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Interior
Tank 500 Hi4-T
In May 2023, Great Wall Motor unveiled the Tank 500 Hi4-T, the PHEV version of Tank 500. It remained the same exterior with V6 version and equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission (9HAT) and four-wheel drive system. [4]
According to Great Wall Motor, the 9HAT transmission is China's first longitudinal 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission with P2 hybrid layout. A 150kW electric motor is integrated into 9HAT transmission and placed between the engine and the gearbox, which is called P2 layout. [5] A 37.1 kWh battery is placed at the rear of the chassis.[6]
Tank 500 HEV
In December 2022, the HEV version of Tank 500 was unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show. GWM announced that the Tank 500 HEV will be assembled in Thailand. Currently the HEV version is only available in Thai market. [7]
Powertrain
Power is provided by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 making 349 hp (260 kW; 354 PS) and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m; 51 kg⋅m) of torque mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.[8][9]
The Tank 500 Hi4-T has 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder outputting 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft; 76 kg⋅m), 9HAT gearbox. 0–100-kilometre-per-hour (0–62 mph) acceleration of 6.9 seconds and WLTC 2.3 L/100 km (43.5 km/L; 122.8 mpg‑imp; 102.3 mpg‑US).[10][11]
Model[12] | Engine | Motor | Power | Transmission | Torque |
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Petrol | 3.0L (2993cc) E30Z
V6 (twin-turbo petrol) |
- | 265 kW (355 hp) | 9-speed automatic (9AT) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)
at 1500-4500 rpm |
HEV | 2.0L (1998cc) E20N
I4 (turbo petrol) |
Single motor (TZ290XH003 3-in-1 motor drive system) | Engine: 180 kW (241 hp)
Motor: 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS) Combined: 258 kW (346 hp; 351 PS) |
9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) | Engine: 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) @ 1,700–4,000 rpm
Motor: 268 N⋅m (27.3 kg⋅m; 198 lb⋅ft) Combined: 615 N⋅m (62.7 kg⋅m; 454 lb⋅ft) |
Hi4-T | 2.0L (1998cc) E20NA
L4 (turbo petrol) |
Single motor (P2 layout) | Engine: 180 kW (241 hp)
Motor: 120 kW (161 hp) Combined: 300 kW (402 hp) |
9-speed hybrid automatic (9HAT) | 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft)at 1700-4000 rpm |
References
- ^ "GWM Appears at Chengdu Motor Show with its Five Brands-GWM News-GWM". Great Wall Motor. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "WEY TANK จาก Great Wall Motor เตรียมเปิดตัวในไทย ปี 2022 ! อาจโชว์ตัวใน Motor Expo นี้". Headlightmag (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- ^ "2022 Tank 500 Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Rival From China". Carscoops. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor reveals Hi4-T plug-in hybrid system for Tank 500 and Tank 400 at Auto Shanghai 2023 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "填补高阶动力空白 长城汽车3.0T+9AT/9HAT超级动力总成品鉴会成功举办 - 长城汽车官网". www.gwm.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor reveals Hi4-T plug-in hybrid system for Tank 500 and Tank 400 at Auto Shanghai 2023 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "搭载2.0T+9HAT超级混合动力总成,坦克500HEV在泰国亮相". db.m.auto.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Tank 500 From China Debuts To Rival Big, Rugged SUVs". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "2022 Tank 500: China's Toyota Prado rival under consideration for Australia". drive.com.au. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
- ^ "GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 hybrid 4x4s revealed". www.carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2022-12-30). "Great Wall Tank 500 PHEV SUV At The 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show In China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ "配置表-东风风神品牌官方网站".
External links
- Official Site (in Chinese)