The GWM 500 tanknew to Australia with a hybrid engine, is receiving an upgraded plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV) in China.
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The Hi4-Z upgrades from the 37.1kWh battery in the existing Hi4-T to a new 59.05kWh three-stage lithium battery, with weight increased from 2830kg to 2980kg.
However, range has increased significantly, from 110km to 201km, while claimed fuel consumption has decreased from 8.8 to 8.6L/100km. These figures may be based on CLTC testing.
It also gets a new 2.0-litre turbocharged Miller cycle four-cylinder petrol engine, as seen on the updated Hi4-T, although its power outputs of 185kW and 380Nm are unchanged.
Combined with a 120kW/400Nm electric motor, the total output power of the system is 300kW And 750Nm.
Visually, it is unchanged from the current Hi4-T PHEV.
The Tank 500 arrived in Australia this year with a 255kW/648Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain – something of a standout in the heavy-duty diesel segment.
GWM Australia says it is not considering a diesel option for the Tank 500 but is open to it has left the door open for a plug-in hybrid version.
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GWM Tank 500 hybrid vehicle for the Australian market
“It’s something we can look at. [Tank 500 PHEV] Steve Maciver, director of marketing and communications at GWM Australia, told Car expert March.
The Tank 500 plug-in hybrid tank has been launched. ground reconnaissance in Australiaalthough GWM regularly brings cars here for evaluation.
GWM says it is not currently considering a Tank 500 diesel for our market, while it says the 265kW/500Nm turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine currently on offer in China “is not an option suitable for us during this period,” citing Australia’s upcoming emissions. standard.
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