Toyota C-HR vs GWM Tank 500

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota C-HR vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C-HR.

Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Tank 500: current from ZAR 1,149,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C-HR Tank 500
Maximum Power C-HR134 kW Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque C-HR190 Nm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size C-HR1987 cc Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C-HR19.2 km/l Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance C-HR160 mm Tank 500224 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR Tank 500
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version.
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2025
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Current
Body Style 5-door Crossover SUV SUV
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 2680 kg
Vehicle Type 5-door Crossover SUV SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C-HR Tank 500
Length 4390 mm 5060 mm
Width 1796 mm 1996 mm
Height 1550 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 2680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 3200 kg
Payload Capacity 430 kg -
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 1 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 13 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 946 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1030 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 881 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C-HR and Tank 500 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: C-HR 53 vs Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Tank 500 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 500 leads by 23 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C-HR.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 23 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 23 points
67
#2

C-HR

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +47 Efficiency Tank 500 +19 Safety Tank 500 +2 Practicality Tank 500 +26 Ownership Tank 500 +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 67 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C-HR vs Tank 500 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.