GWM South Africa has added three new Tank 500 models powered by the new 3.0l diesel engine, replacing the 2.0l petrol hybrid motors, which produced 255kW and 648Nm.
Compared to the outgoing engines, the new turbocharged four-cylinder diesel outputs lower figures of 170kW and 620Nm. The company says the engine’s hallmarks are a strong low-end response, with up to 385Nm of torque available from 1,000rpm, and aimed at buyers looking for towing ability and long-distance touring.
The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel-drive system with a towing capacity rated up to 3.5 tonnes.
The company says this is the strategy going forward for the flagship range that’s fitted with a standard 78l fuel tank, and an auxiliary 53l tank optionally available.
The Tank 500 3.0l diesel retains its premium status. Possible cabin features dependent on trim can include:
- leather upholstery;
- heated, ventilation and massage-function driver and passenger seats;
- GWM’s Coffee OS 3.0 infotainment system; and
- voice control.
Safety equipment includes:
- seven airbags;
- roll movement intervention;
- electronic stability control; and
- tyre pressure monitor.
Driving convenience items include:
- hill-start assist control;
- hill-descent control;
- adaptive cruise control;
- traffic jam assist;
- intelligent cornering assist;
- lane departure warning;
- lane keep assist;
- lane centering assist; and
- pedestrian and cyclist detection.
The new Tank 500 3.0l is sold standard with a seven-year/200,000km warranty, seven-year/75,000km service plan and seven-year/unlimited kilometres roadside assist.
Pricing
- Tank 500 3.0TD 9AT 4x2 Super Luxury R849,900;
- Tank 500 3.0TD 9AT 4x4 Ultra Luxury R929,900;
- Tank 500 3.0TD 9AT 4x4 Overland R999,900.
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