As one of the most watched SUV this year, TANK 500 from Great Wall Motors has attracted much attention since the exposure of spy photos last year, and announced price in 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. From the perspective of product strength, the non-load-bearing body, three differential locks, minimum ground clearance of 224mm, support for tank U-turn, creep mode, etc., all make the TANK 500 have excellent off-road capabilities, even known as “Chinese Prado”.
In addition, the 3.0T V6 engine and luxurious interior also make the TANK 500 products even better. Although the price of 335,000-395,000 yuan (around US$52,662 – US$62,094) is not low, TANK 500 is still a cost-effective model in this price range by comparing TOYOTA’s Prado.
On the evening of March 18, the new model TANK 500 was officially launched, with a price range of 335,000-395,000 yuan. It is offered by 6 variants. It is another brand-new model of the current TANK series after the launch of TANK 300, and it is also the current flagship SUV model under this brand.
The positioning of TANK 500 is significantly different from the previous TANK 300. The new SUV is inspired by ancient Chinese imperial architecture, and the whole shape presents a more solemn feeling. The front of the car adopts a hexagonal grille and is equipped with horizontal chrome trim strips. With the huge TANK brand logo, it does have a very hard-core aura.
On the side of the body, TANK 500 also continues its tough style, with a square shape, simple lines and a sense of power. In terms of the rear, there are obvious differences in design between the luxury version and the sports version. The main difference is whether it is equipped with an external spare tire, and the sports version is equipped with an external spare tire.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of TANK 500 are 5070/1934/1905mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. It is positioned as a medium and large SUV, and provides both 5-seat and 7-seat layout.
In terms of interior, the center console of TANK 500 is decorated with partial wood grain, and three interior colors of double brown, blue rice and black are available. At the same time, lower trims are equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and high trim models are 14.6-inch central control screen. In terms of details, the center console of the car is designed with a mechanical pointer clock, and the shift lever is made of crystal material with 66 cutting faces, which is full of luxury.
In terms of configuration, all models are equipped with timely four-wheel drive, 360-degree panoramic image, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keeping, road traffic sign recognition, fatigue driving reminder, full-speed adaptive cruise, steering wheel heating, built-in driving Recorder, front wireless charging, voice recognition, OTA upgrade, 220V power interface, rear privacy glass and other configurations.
In terms of power, TANK 500 models will be powered by a 3.0T V6 engine. According to the official data provided by the manufacturer, the engine has a maximum power of 260 kilowatts, a peak torque of 500 N m, and the transmission system is matched with a 9-speed AT transmission, the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 7.3 seconds, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers under comprehensive conditions is 10.79 liters.
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In terms of power, TANK 500 series is powered by a 3.0T V6 engine + 48V mild hybrid system, and is equipped with a self-developed 9AT automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 354 horsepower (260kW) and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. Among them, the engine The thermal efficiency is 38.5%, and it is equipped with technologies such as Miller cycle, dual VGT variable section, dual supercharging, dual injection, and integrated water cooling. The comprehensive fuel consumption of WLTC is 10.79 liters per 100 kilometers.
The chassis adopts the front double wishbone independent suspension + rear integral axle non-independent suspension, and is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system. The approach angle is 29.6°, the departure angle is 24.0°, the minimum ground clearance is 224mm, and it supports functions such as tank U-turn and creep mode.
