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Great Wall Motor's Tank 500 Hi4-T and Hi4-Z PHEV SUVs Unveiled with Upgrades
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has unveiled the refreshed Tank 500 Hi4-T and Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid off-road SUVs, retaining their pricing in the Chinese market at around 335,000 yuan (approx. $46,800 USD) for the Hi4-T and 363,800 yuan (approx. $50,900 USD) for the Hi4-Z.
The new Tank 500 boasts subtle design updates, enhanced advanced driving assistance capabilities, and powerful, differentiated PHEV powertrains. The exterior features a revised front grille and a new “GWM” logo on the rear, while maintaining the same body dimensions (5078/1934/1905 mm) and wheelbase of 2850 mm.
New Features and Improvements
The Tank 500 now comes equipped with a Hesai ATX lidar on the roof, along with cameras added to the front fenders and rear spoiler to support upgraded advanced driving assistance capabilities. The rear seat backrest now offers an adjustable angle of 25° to 35°, and the center console houses a 50 W refrigerator with a temperature range of -6°C to 50°C.
The dashboard does not appear to have any changes regarding the body dimensions or approach/departure angles. However, the new Tank 500 does feature a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 14.6-inch central control screen.
Advanced Driving and Powertrain
Both models have been upgraded with enhanced advanced driving assistance capabilities, though exact features were not enumerated. The Hi4-T retains a mechanical 4WD system with a transfer case and differential locks suitable for off-road use, whereas the Hi4-Z features a more sophisticated setup without a mechanical connection between front and rear electric motors, employing multi-link rear suspension for improved on-road dynamics.
The Hi4-Z’s combined system allows a total driving range of about 1096 km and emphasizes improved battery safety and boot space due to its battery layout. The Hi4-Z is powered by a 2.0T engine with dual electric motors, outputting a combined system power of 645 kW (865 hp). The Hi4-T, on the other hand, is equipped with a 185 kW (248 hp) 2.0T engine and an electric motor, outputting a comprehensive system power of 300 kW (402 hp).
Additional Upgrades and Availability
The new Tank 500 offers optional towing capability, with a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 kg. Rear passengers can enjoy videos on a 17.3-inch 3K ceiling entertainment screen, and the new color option, Dunhuang Green, has been added to the exterior paint options.
Pre-sale for the refreshed Tank 500 series is expected to start in August, with an October launch projected in Australia. In the first half of 2025, 21,344 units of the Tank 500 series were sold.
On July 25, Great Wall Motor (GWM) officially debuted the Tank 500 Hi4-T and Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid off-road SUVs. The built-in vehicle operating system in the new Tank 500 is Coffee OS 3, and the Nappa leather seats are equipped with ventilation and heating functions. The maximum trunk volume of the new Tank 500 is 1,489 L.
The new Tank 500 does not appear to have any new color options besides Dunhuang Green, Kunlun Gold, Pamir Silver, and Mount Everest White. A paddle shifter has been added to the steering wheel column of the new Tank 500. The Tank 500's powertrain specs remain unchanged from the current models.
- The Tank 500 Hi4-T and Hi4-Z PHEV SUVs from Great Wall Motor have advanced driving assistance capabilities, with the Hi4-Z employing a more sophisticated setup for improved on-road dynamics.
- The new Tank 500 is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 14.6-inch central control screen, offering a premium lifestyle experience for its passengers.
- The Hi4-Z model, an electric-vehicle, boasts a combined system power of 645 kW (865 hp) and a total driving range of about 1096 km, making it a promising choice for those in the automotive industry interested in finance and technology advancements.
- The refreshed Tank 500 series, set for a launch in October, will be available in the Chinese market at roughly $46,800 for the Hi4-T and $50,900 for the Hi4-Z, offering an affordable entrance to the world of transport technology and electric-vehicles.
