The mighty GWM Tank 700 could come to Australia in the near future – and at a current price of around A$150,000, it will not only be the brand’s flagship but also become one of the more expensive Chinese cars Most sold in Australia.
GWM Australia marketing and communications director Steve Maciver said Car expert vehicle under review.
“The question is do we think we can make a business case for Australia? I’d like to think so,” Mr. Maciver said.
GWM could move very quickly to offer right-hand drive vehicles once the business case for the new model is approved. The brand filed a trademark application for the name locally in November 2021.
“In theory, if we build a business case and decide that the car is right for us and we can take it mainstream, that can happen as quickly as six or nine month. That’s how quickly this brand moves. We’ve seen this feature before on other products we’ve been introduced to, and it’s on sale and available to us very quickly.
“The ability is there, the will is there. If the market wants it and the business case can be proven and it will grow from a global perspective, then yes, it will happen.”
The Tank 700 Hi4-T variant uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine, generating 268kW of power and 500Nm of torque without the need for a plug-in hybrid system.
Paired with one electric motorThe output is raised to 386kW And 750Nm. Drive is transmitted through a nine-speed automatic transmission to the all-wheel drive system.
The Tank 700 is equipped with air suspension, electromagnetic shock absorbers and a disconnecting stabilizer bar for better off-road capabilities.
That measure 5113mm long, 2061mm wide and 1952mm high on one 3000mm The standard long. For reference, one Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series measuring 5015mm long, 2000mm wide and 1950mm high on a 2850mm wheelbase.
While it’s only available with a turbocharged V6 at the moment, it looks like a lower-end model using the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol hybrid from today’s Tank 500 could become an option in the near future and has the ability to change the starting price.
