iCAUR 03T vs GWM Tank 300

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

Tank 300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 03T remains close.

03T starts ZAR 60,000 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Tank 300
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Tank 300224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Tank 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Tank 300
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published published
Segment Electric SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Facelift History - First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since - 2024
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2050 kg
Spec 03T Tank 300
Length 4433 mm 4638 mm
Width 1916 mm 1926 mm
Height 1741 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 490 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 12.4 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 890 mm
Towing Capacity - 2500 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Tank 300 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Tank 300 76.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Tank 300 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tank 300 leads by 13 points

Tank 300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 03T remains close.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 96% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Leads by 13 points
75
#2

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +47 Efficiency 03T +2 Safety Tank 300 +7 Practicality Tank 300 +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 65/100

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 75 pts for 03T

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs Tank 300 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.