Earlier this 12 months, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia revealed that the GWM Tank 500, which was previewed on the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, was set to be launched in Malaysia this 12 months. Now, a Facebook teaser post made by the corporate earlier today suggests that the seven-seat body-on-frame SUV’s official introduction isn’t very far-off.
It has been mentioned that the Tank 500 is prone to arrive here in its parallel hybrid (non-plug-in) form, mirroring that as offered in Thailand, not less than initially. On this configuration, the powertrain set-up consists of a 244 PS/380 Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 106 PS/268 Nm electric motor. Paired with a nine-speed hydraulic automatic transmission (HAT), the system delivers a combined 350 PS and 616 Nm of torque.
Equipped with front and rear electronic differential locks and a mechanical locking centre differential in addition to 11 drive modes, the five hundred – which measures in at 5,070 mm long, 1,934 mm wide and 1,905 mm tall – can tackle grades as steep as 36.9 degrees, and it also comes with a “tank turn” function and off-road cruise control.
There’s also a Body Transparent System, which uses cameras to superimpose the road image under and in front of the vehicle for improved visibility in difficult terrain. As suggested by the Thai version, the kit list should include automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, LED tail lights, power retractable side steps and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, you’ll discover a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, powered steering wheel adjustment and paddle shifters. Also to be found are a 12-speaker Infinity sound system, triple-zone climate control, Nappa leather upholstery, powered front seats with driver’s side memory function, second-row sunshades in addition to third-row powered backrests.
Pricing for the Tank 500 hasn’t been indicated, however the Thai model, which is accessible in two variant forms, retailing for two,049,000 baht (RM268,000) for the Ultra and a pair of,269,000 baht (RM297,000) for the Pro, provides a clue of what to anticipate. In any case, it shouldn’t be too long to go before all is revealed.
GWM Tank 500 HEV previewed at KLIMS 2024
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