Toyota GR86 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.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 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

Toyota GR86 vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.

Tank 300 starts ZAR 50,000 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Tank 300
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Tank 300224 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR86

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 300

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?

GR86

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 300

  • 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

Spec GR86 Tank 300
360 Degree Camera Not Available Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Around View Monitor Not Available Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Yes
Auto Lights Standard Yes
Auto Wipers Standard Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Yes
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Standard Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Yes
Emergency Braking Not Available Yes
EV Mode Not Available Yes
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Yes
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Not Available Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard Yes
Rear View Camera Standard Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Yes
Rear View Camera Standard Yes
Reverse Camera Standard Yes
Reverse Camera Type Standard Yes
Reversing Camera Standard Yes
Surround View Camera Not Available Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Yes
Auto Highbeam Not Available Yes
Park Assist Not Available Yes
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Yes
Attention Assist - Yes
Automatic High Beam - Yes
Auto Park Assist - No
Eco Mode - Yes
Front Camera - Yes
Sport Mode - Yes
Spec GR86 Tank 300
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Available
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Selector Not Applicable Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles Standard Yes
Axle Layout RWD AWD
Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Front Engine Four Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal Front Transverse
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Number of Gears 4 8
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 8-Speed Automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD Yes
Low Range Not Applicable Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard Yes
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Transfer Case Not Applicable Yes
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 3.73
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Yes
Drive Mode Selector - 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Reverse Gear Warning - Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock - 14.7:1

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Tank 300 72.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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 27 points

Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 99% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 27 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +31 Efficiency Tank 300 +52 Safety Tank 300 +4 Practicality Tank 300 +26 Ownership Tank 300 +22

Large 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 72/100
Ownership 65/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR86 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.