Great Wall · 2021–present

Tank 500

The GWM Tank 500 or Tank 500 (Chinese: 坦克500; pinyin: Tǎnkè 500) is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Great Wall Motor under the Tank marque. It is the second model to be introduced from the brand after the Tank 300, and seats seven passengers across three rows. Its pickup truck counterpart is marketed as the Great Wall Shanhai Cannon.

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Overview

The Tank 500 was revealed on 29 August 2021 at the Chengdu Auto Show, and was officially launched on 18 March 2022 in China. There are six models in four versions: business version, sport version, customized version, and black warrior version. 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. 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.

Tank 500 Hi4-T

In May 2023, GWM 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-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission (9HAT) and four-wheel drive system. According to GWM, the 9HAT transmission is China's first longitudinal 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission with P2 hybrid layout. A 150 kW electric motor is integrated into 9HAT transmission and placed between the engine and the gearbox, which is called P2 layout. A 37.1 kWh battery is placed at the rear of the chassis.

Markets

=== Australia === The Tank 500 was introduced in Australia in January 2024, with prices announced in February 2024. It is available in two trim levels: Lux and Ultra. It is available in the HEV variant, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine. In October 2025, the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid engine with a single motor (Hi4-T) was introduced in Australia only for the Ultra trim. In August 2026, the 3.0-litre GW4F30 turbo-diesel was introduced to the line-up for the Lux and Vanta trims. Brunei. The Tank 500 was introduced in Brunei on 3 January 2025 and it is offered in a sole Ultra variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine. Indonesia. The Tank 500 was introduced in Indonesia at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show in August 2023, alongside the Haval H6, Haval Jolion and Ora 03, marking GWM's entry to the Indonesian market. Pricing was formally revealed with limited sales at the 2024 BCA Expoversary on 2 March 2024. Official sales were commenced on 21 March 2024. Fully imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is only offered in a sole HEV variant. In February 2026, the 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine, with the option between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, was introduced in Indonesia at the 33rd Indonesia International Motor Show. Malaysia. The Tank 500 was introduced in Malaysia at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show in December 2024. It was launched on 8 May 2025, fully imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is only offered in the sole HEV variant. Mexico. The Tank 500 was launched in Mexico on 27 March 2025, with two variants: Luxury and Black Edition, both variants are po

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. 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).

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Specifications

name: Tank 500
Manufacturer: Great Wall Motor
aka: Tank 500 (China)
Production: 2021–present
Assembly: China: Tianjin, Thailand: Rayong (GWM Thailand), Pakistan: Lahore (GWM Pakistan), Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (ADM)
Class: Full-size luxury SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive, Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform: GWM Tank
Related: Great Wall Shanhai Cannon
Engine: Petrol:, 3.0 L GW6Z30 twin turbo V6, Petrol hybrid:, 2.0 L GW4N20 HEV turbo I4, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 2.0 L GW4N20 PHEV turbo I4, 2.0 L GW4E20NB PHEV turbo I4, Diesel:, 2.4 L GW4D24 I4 turbodiesel, 3.0 L GW4F30 I4 VGT turbodiesel
Battery: 48V (V6, mild hybrid), 1.75 kWh (HEV), 37.1 kWh (PHEV Hi4-T), 59.05 kWh (PHEV Hi4-Z)
Transmission: 9-speed 9AT/9HAT automatic, 3-speed DHT (PHEV Hi4-Z)
Wheelbase: 2850 mm
Length: 4886-4928 mm (interior spare wheel), 5070 mm (exterior spare wheel)
Width: 1934 mm
Height: 1905 mm
Kerb weight: 2455 -
sp: uk

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Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108601158CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWM_Tank_500CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377479402 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tank_500_001.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner · retrieved 2026-10-01
Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.tanksuv.com/tank500.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
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