LEPAS L6 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.

LEPAS L6 in South Africa

LEPAS L6

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⚡ 108 kW 🔧 285 Nm
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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

LEPAS L6 vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification L6 Tank 500
Maximum Power L6108 kW Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque L6285 Nm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size L6- Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy L6- Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance L6- Tank 500224 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec L6 Tank 500
Generation First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme 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.
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming published
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Car SUV
Model Introduced Year - 2025
Facelift History - 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 - 2025
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Color Note - 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 - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2680 kg
Spec L6 Tank 500
Engine 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol 3-litre Twin Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Type Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Aspiration Turbocharged Twin Turbocharged
Maximum Power 108 kW 340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 285 Nm 750 Nm
Drive Type FWD AWD
Engine Code - GW4C30D
Hybrid System - Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement - 2999 cc
Cylinders - 6
Cylinder Layout - Not Officially Disclosed
Valves - 24
Valves per Cylinder - 4
Fuel System - Direct Injection
Compression Ratio - 10.5:1
Bore - Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke - Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power - 320 kW
Combined Torque - 750 Nm
Motor Type - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors - Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location - Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission - 9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed - 210 km/h
0-100 km/h - 4.8 sec
Quarter Mile - Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes - Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control - Yes
Rev Limiter - Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio - 119.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio - 279.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity - 27 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type - Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage - Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range - 135 km
AC Charging Power - Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power - Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time - Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time - Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking - Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This L6 and Tank 500 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

L6 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.