IT WOULD HAVE BEEN UNIMAGINABLE 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago, but Chinese manufacturers are producing credible alternatives to the traditional rugged off-roaders.
Latest to arrive is the GWM Tank 300.
Joining its hybrid sibling, the new Tank 300 petrol comes to the Australian market with a highly compelling offering of rugged design, a refined, tech-laden interior, tough off-road capability, dependable safety and outstanding value starting at just $46,990 driveaway.
Powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine with 162kW of power and 380Nm of torque mated to a smooth 8 speed automatic transmission and fed through a part-time 4WD system, the Tank 300 petrol is at home on-road as it is off it.
Fuel economy is 10.7L/100km running on regular unleaded fuel. Braked towing capacity is 2500kg.
Like all GWM products, comfort, capability, convenience and safety have been well-covered through an extensive feature list. See later in the bulletin for a full listing.
Pricing:
The Tank 300 petrol is offered in two trim levels, Lux and Ultra.
- Tank 300 Lux petrol: $46,990 driveaway
- Tank 300 Ultra petrol: $50,9990 driveaway
ABN pricing is also available. Metallic paint is an additional $595.
Full feature list, Tank 300 Lux petrol
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights and taillights
- Comfort-Tek leather seating
- Power adjustable drivers (6-way) and front passenger (4-way) seats
- 12.3-inch colour instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch LCD infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 9-speaker sound system
- 12v power outlet
- Front and rear USB ports
- Sunroof
- Side steps
- Roof rails
- Seven SRS airbags (including centre)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) & Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Centre Keep (LCK)
- Emergency Lane Keep (ELK)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
- Front parking sensors (4) & Rear parking sensors (4)
- 360-degree around view camera
- Rear differential lock
- All-Terrain mode selection
- Turning Assist
- Transparent chassis function
Tank 300 Ultra petrol adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Nappa leather accented seats
- Heated and cooled (front) seats
- Power adjustable driver’s seat (8-way) with lumbar adjustment and massage
- 9-speaker premium audio
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Wireless charging
- 220V power outlet
- Front differential lock
Like all GWM products, the new Tank 300 petrol is backed by a seven-year/unlimited km warranty, five years roadside assistance and five years Capped Price Servicing.