GWM Tank 300 to launch in Malaysia Q2 – 2.0T, 220 PS off-road SUV expected to be priced from RM258k
Ahead of Auto China 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) hosted the GWM Global Conference and it was during this event that the automaker gave Malaysian journalists the opportunity to get a brief taste of this car model. Tank 300previewed in Malaysia during its run launched Ora 07 March. According to GWM Malaysia representatives, initially expected to arrive here in Q3, its introduction has now been pushed to Q2.
This means it will be introduced to the market soon as it is already halfway through the quarter. Its upcoming arrival also sees a change in the market deployment of the Haval H6 Hybrid. Initially, the H6 was set to arrive here first, followed by the Tank 300, but things have now changed, with the H6 set to arrive in Malaysia only around Q3.
The implementation of left-hand drive examples in China is intended to highlight the SUV’s off-road and off-road capabilities. The entire track – located on a 5,000-acre park leased from the government by GWM – consists of a combination of large uneven surfaces, (fairly gentle) climbs and possible concrete stairs tuning, with a sandy (if not particularly difficult) dirt track in a separate location to warm up the “off-road” element.
The exercises are basic, brief and, as expected, do not faze the Tank, which behaves as a good off-road vehicle should, despite the instructor’s constant switching between two-wheel drive and the four wheels damaged the system. shutdown in a situation in which selection cannot be made in the short term. It is noted that cabin comfort levels are very good when the 300 does its business.
As usual, no technical details of the vehicle were highlighted during the session nor were the specifications of the mules given, but as indicated by the engine had withstood the harsh weather On top of that, the Tank 300s requested in the event were all of the non-hybrid 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder gasoline engine, similar to RHD was introduced in Malaysia.
In this case, the powertrain delivers 220 PS (217 hp or 162 kW) and 380 Nm of torque in power output, and drives through an 8-speed automatic transmission and transmission system. Part-time 4-wheel drive, rear 4-wheel drive system with 2H. , 4H, 4L function as well as front and rear differential lock. Relevant numbers include ground clearance of 224 mm and wading ability of up to 700 mm.
In terms of design, the SUV is 4,760 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,903 mm high, with a long wheelbase of 2,750 mm, bearing the visual signature of classic 4x4s with its boxy design and cladding. thick. Some elements will look familiar, such as the front fascia, with its circular headlights (guess where you’ve seen it), but overall there’s nothing wrong with the commonalities elsewhere along the body, including the swinging rear door and the spare wheel bolted to it.
Inside, there’s a cabin that sports design cues heavily inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, complete with an upright dashboard and turbine-style air vents. The display includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the center console houses a robust-looking gear selector along with powertrain controls. four-wheel drive, electronic parking brake and driver assistance system.
With GWM Malaysia having stated that detailed specs of the Tank will only be revealed on launch day, everything that can be seen doesn’t really differ from the specs seen on the MY preview unit , can have exact specifications for our market.
As mentioned earlier, the car has automatic air conditioning (with rear vents), power front seats, leather upholstery, Infinity sound system, power sunroof, wireless charging port, and paddle shifters. on the steering wheel. Meanwhile, the driver assistance suite includes items such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Besides the moved up launch date, what we got from the China session was a reference price for the Tank 300. According to information from GWM Malaysia, the estimated price for the off-road SUV will start from RM 258,000, a quite reasonable price. higher than Thailand, where the SUV’s price starts at 1,649 million baht (about RM218k). What do you think about the price?
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