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.
Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Carens.
Carens starts ZAR 749,905 cheaperCarens from ZAR 399,995 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900
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Specification
Carens
Tank 500
Maximum Power
Carens85 kW @ 4000 rpm
Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Carens250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size
Carens1493 cc
Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Carens18.9 km/l
Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance
Carens180 mm
Tank 500224 mm
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1.5D SX Auto
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Carens
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Intercooler
Yes
Yes
Rev Matching
No
No
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.38
Roof Load
50 kg
50 kg
Boot Space Seats Folded
1660 l
780 l
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Normal
Progressive
Skid Plates
No
Yes
Side Steps
No
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
No
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
Digital
Heads Up Display
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Climate Zones
2
3
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Seat Type
Leather Seats
High Bolster Sports Seat
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Yes
60/40
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
No
Yes
Remote Start
No
No
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
Yes
Boot Opener
Remote
Yes
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
Electric
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Panoramic Roof
No
Yes
Roof Antenna
Yes
Shark Fin Antenna
Rear Wing
Yes
Integrated Spoiler
Aero Kit
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
Yes
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Powered Tailgate
No
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Accelerator 0 100
11.5 sec
340 sec
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
No
Yes
Difflock
No
Yes
Vdc
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Sonar
Yes
Front and Rear
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
4
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Lockable illuminated
Manual Aircon
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
No
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
Electric
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes
Sound System
8
12
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Mirror
Electric
Electric Adjustable
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Yes
Sub Frame
Unibody
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
carens
tank-500
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Yes
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Receiver hitch compatible
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Yes
Variable intermittent
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
Full-length with storage
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1660 l
780 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
2.5
AC Type
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Rim Size
215/55 R17
22
Active Safety Alert
-
Yes
Ambient Light Zones
-
Multi-zone
Coat Hooks Rear
-
Yes
Cornering Lights
-
Yes
Door Sill Trim
-
Aluminium
Driver Drowsiness Detection
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
-
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Grab Handles Rear
-
Yes
Headrest Front
-
Adjustable
Headrest Rear
-
Adjustable
Horn Type
-
Electric
Intelligent Speed Assist
-
Yes
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
-
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
-
Yes
Pedal Covers
-
Aluminium-style
Puddle Lights
-
Yes
Reading Lights Front
-
Yes
Refrigerated Console
-
Yes
Rev Counter
-
Yes
Sunvisors
-
Dual with vanity mirrors
Temperature Gauge
-
Yes
Three Zone Climate
-
Yes
Tie Down Hooks
-
Yes
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Welcome Lighting
-
Yes
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
95 Octane Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing
No
Yes
Particulate Filter
DPF
No
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
EVAP Canister
Green NCAP Rating
4
5/5
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Noise Level
67 dB
Low
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T)
Idle CO2 Output
139
58
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km
58 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
139
58
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
40 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
135
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
40 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
28.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.1 km/l
47.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
80
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Fuel Filler Cap
-
Lockable
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Number of Gears
6
9
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Clutch Type
Dry Dual Clutch
Torque Converter
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.63
3.73
Drivetrain
FWD
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
No
Yes
LSD Available
No
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.1:1
14.7:1
Transmission Speeds
6
9
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type
Automatic Transmission
Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Reverse Gear Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Yes
ABS
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Safety Rating
5
5
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
8
Knee Airbag
No
No
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
8
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
8
Tracking System
-
Optional
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Alternator
Yes
110A
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l
7.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
10,000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
15000
10000
First Service At
15000
5000
Approx Service Cost
R3,800 per service
Included in Service Plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
15000
10000
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Real-world City Mileage Min
12.5 l/100km
3.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
16.2 l/100km
4.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
19.1 l/100km
3.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22.3 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
EV Mode
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and Rear
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Yes
Front and Rear
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
-
Yes
Auto Park Assist
-
No
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Locking Differential
No
Yes
Approach Angle
16 deg
33 deg
Departure Angle
18 deg
28 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
22 deg
Ramp-over Angle
14 deg
22 deg
Recovery Hooks
No
No
Underbody Protection
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
280 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Yes
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Yes
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
33 deg
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
28 deg
Breakover Angle
16 deg
22 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
800 mm
Breakover Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Skid Plates Front
-
Yes
Wading Depth Mm
-
800 mm
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2950 mm
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
204 mm
Payload Capacity
562 kg
855 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
3000 kg
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Length
4550 mm
5060 mm
Width
1800 mm
1996 mm
Height
1734 mm
1905 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
224 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
13 m
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2050 kg
3200 kg
Front Headroom
1062 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
1045 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
890 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
216 l
580 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Body Type
MPV
SUV
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
Electric Adjustable
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
DRL
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Roof Type
Standard
Metal Roof
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
No
Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Body Coloured
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
6
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
Electric
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
Body Coloured
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Metal Roof
Front Overhang
830 mm
880 mm
Rear Overhang
940 mm
890 mm
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Chassis Type
Unibody
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Air Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
Hydraulic
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Hydraulic
Chassis Material
Unibody
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Front Track Width
1563 mm
1560 mm
Rear Track Width
1587 mm
1570 mm
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Air Suspension
-
Yes
Air Suspension Modes
-
5
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
Digital Instrument Cluster
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather Wrapped
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Cooled Seats
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa Leather
Fabric Seats
No
No
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
12-Way Electric
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Yes
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Manual
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Yes
Rear Armrest
Yes
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
4
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Interior Colour Options
Black
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-seat layout with sliding second row (EX+), 10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), panoramic sunroof (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), digital cluster (SX), full ADAS suite (SX), 6 airbags
Quilted Nappa leather upholstery. 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster with multi-display configurations. Head-up display. Ventilated and heated front
Boot Space Seats Down
1660
780
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Nappa Leather
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Yes
60/40 Split
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
Folding with storage
Armrest Rear
Yes
Centre folding with cupholders
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Yes
Interior Colours
Black
2
Interior Trim Colour
Black
Black with silver accents
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
1421 mm
1520 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
1480 mm
Cargo Net
-
No
Interior Courtesy Lights
-
LED
Massage Seat Front
-
Yes
Rear Seat Entertainment
-
No
Rear Seat Ventilation
-
No
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
-
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
-
Yes
Seat Heating Rear
-
Yes
Seat Ventilation Rear
-
Yes
Third Row Seating Capacity
-
0
Third Row Seats
-
No
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Front Brake Disc Diameter
300 mm
308 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
262 mm
292 mm
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
285 mm
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
285 mm
Wheel Type
Alloy
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Tyre Type
Radial
Highway All-Terrain
Tyre Load Index
107
114
Tyre Speed Rating
H
V
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Yes
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Electronic
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
Leather Wrapped
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
Leather Wrapped
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
Yes
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
285/45R22
Wheel Rim Size
215/55 R17
22
Wheel Diameter
215/55 R17
22
Wheel Material
Alloy
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Wheels
Alloy
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Wheel Size Type
215/55 R17
22
Spare Wheel Location
-
Under vehicle / boot floor
Wheel Cover
-
Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
-
Yes
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Yes
Infotainment Display
12.3
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Yes
Touchscreen
12.3
Yes
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
4
4
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
12
Premium Audio
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Head Up Display
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Multi Information Display
Digital
Digital Instrument Cluster
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
12
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
4
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
Yes
Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Body Style
MPV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
MPV
SUV
Vehicle Type
MPV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Snow White Pearl
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours.
Tare Mass Kg
1745 kg
2680 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Fourth-generation Kia Carens (KY) facelift; South African launch May 2026
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
Current facelift launched in South Africa in May 2026
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
2026
2025
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
599995 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
599995
1149900
Starting Price Zar
599995
1149900
Spec
Carens
Tank 500
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3-litre Twin Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2999 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 4000 rpm
340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
320 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
750 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Launch Control
No
Yes
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
27 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
135 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Code
D4FA
GW4C30D
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
750 Nm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.1 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
18.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.1 kW/tonne
119.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.0 Nm/tonne
279.9 Nm/tonne
In depth: how these cars differ
This Carens 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: Carens 39 vs Tank 500 100.
Efficiency index: Carens 72 vs Tank 500 97.
Safety-equipment index: Carens 93 vs Tank 500 100.
Practicality index: Carens 56 vs Tank 500 83.
Ownership-cover index: Carens 54 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.
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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 28 points
Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Carens.
Performance
Tank 500 +61
Efficiency
Tank 500 +25
Safety
Tank 500 +7
Practicality
Tank 500 +27
Ownership
Tank 500 +11
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tank 500
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
97/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
83/100
Ownership
65/100
Carens
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Tank 500
leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts
vs 62 pts for Carens
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Carens may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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