A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Tank 500 starts ZAR 1204500 cheaperPalisade from ZAR 1,204,500 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Engine Power
142 kW
340 kW
Torque
440 Nm
750 Nm
Engine Size
2199 cc
2999 cc
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
40 km/l
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
224 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
580 l
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
8
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
2680 kg
Seating Capacity
7
5
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Tank 500 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tank 500
+8 pts
Efficiency
Tank 500
+57 pts
Safety
Tank 500
+62 pts
Practicality
Tank 500
+6 pts
Ownership
Tank 500
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Palisade
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Tank 500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Palisade
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Tank 500
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
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
Palisade
Tank 500
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
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.
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
2680 kg
Seating Capacity
7
5
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
3000 kg
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
580 l
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
-
Seats
7
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
80 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
580 l
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
-
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
2680 kg
Boot Space
Not confirmed
580 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
780 l
Boot Volume
Not confirmed
580 l
Cargo Volume
Not confirmed
580 l
Number of Doors
Not confirmed
5
Doors
Not confirmed
5
Front Overhang
Not confirmed
880 mm
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1560 mm
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3200 kg
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
224 mm
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
224 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
Not confirmed
224 mm
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
990 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
960 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1905 mm
Height Mm
Not confirmed
1905 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
890 mm
Length
Not confirmed
5060 mm
Length Mm
Not confirmed
5060 mm
Rear Overhang
Not confirmed
890 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1570 mm
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1520 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1480 mm
Tracking System
Not confirmed
Optional
Turning Circle
Not confirmed
13.0 m
Turning Circle M
Not confirmed
13.0 m
Turning Radius
Not confirmed
13.0 m
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2950 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1996 mm
Width Mm
Not confirmed
1996 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
780 l
Max Payload
Not confirmed
-
Payload Kg
Not confirmed
-
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not confirmed
3200 kg
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Engine
2.2-litre turbo diesel
3.0L GW4C30D V6 Turbocharged Petrol + Front Electric Motor
Displacement
2199 cc
2999 cc
Power
142 kW
340 kW
Torque
440 Nm
750 Nm
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
2999 cc
Engine Displacement Cc
2199 cc
2999 cc
Engine Power kW
142 kW
340 kW
Engine Torque Nm
440 Nm
750 Nm
Max Power kW
142 kW
340 kW
Max Torque Nm
440 Nm
750 Nm
0-100 km/h
Not confirmed
340 sec
Acceleration 0 100
Not confirmed
340 sec
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
-
Engine Aspiration
Not confirmed
Twin-Turbocharged
Battery Capacity
Not confirmed
27.0 kWh
Combined System Power
Not confirmed
320
Combined System Torque
Not confirmed
750
Compression Ratio
Not confirmed
10.5:1
Cylinder Layout
Not confirmed
V6
Cylinders
Not confirmed
6
Engine Code
Not confirmed
GW4C30D
Engine Config
Not confirmed
V6 twin-turbo
Engine Cylinders
Not confirmed
6
Engine Displacement Litres
2199 cc
2999 cc
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front Transverse
Engine Type
Not confirmed
V6 Twin-Turbo Petrol Hybrid
Engine Type Config
Not confirmed
V6 (V6) DOHC 24-Valve Twin-Turbocharged
Engine Valves
Not confirmed
24
EV Range
Not confirmed
135 km
Fuel Grade Required
Not confirmed
Petrol
Fuel System
Not confirmed
Direct Injection
Induction
Not confirmed
Twin-Turbocharged
Maximum Power
142 kW
340 kW
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
750 Nm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not confirmed
7.5 l
Power Assisted Steering
Not confirmed
Electric Power Assisted
Power
Not confirmed
456 bhp
Power kW Rpm
Not confirmed
5,500 rpm
Power @ RPM
Not confirmed
5,500 rpm
Top Speed
Not confirmed
210 km/h
Torque Nm Rpm
Not confirmed
2,000-4,000 rpm
Torque @ RPM
Not confirmed
2,000-4,000 rpm
Turbo Type
Not confirmed
Twin-Turbocharged
Turbocharger
Not confirmed
Yes
Valves per Cylinder
Not confirmed
24
Cylinder Bore
Not confirmed
-
Piston Stroke
Not confirmed
-
0–100 km/h
Not confirmed
340 sec
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Yes
Maximum Engine RPM
Not confirmed
5,500 rpm
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
All-wheel drive
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Number of Gears
8 km/h
9 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
9 km/h
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
-
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
-
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
-
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Yes
Axle Layout
All-wheel drive
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Torque Converter
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
3.73
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Yes
Low Range
Not confirmed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Gear Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not confirmed
14.7:1
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
-
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
40 km/l
City Mileage
6.7 km/l
32.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.5 km/l
46.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
80 l
Fuel Tank Litres
71 l
80 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
No
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Distance To Empty
Not confirmed
Yes
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
Not confirmed
2.1 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Urban
Not confirmed
3.5 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Not confirmed
Lockable
Low Fuel Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
8.2 km/l
40 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
-
AC Charging Power
Not confirmed
-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not confirmed
-
Charging Time AC Full
Not confirmed
-
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
-
Charging Type
Not confirmed
-
DC Charging Power
Not confirmed
-
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
135
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
-
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
-
Range Wltp
Not confirmed
-
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
2.5 l/100km
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
8
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Yes
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
8
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
8
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
Lane Change Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
5
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
TCS
Not confirmed
Yes
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Not confirmed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Attention Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Drive Modes
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Eco Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Sport Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
Surround View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Climate Control
Automatic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Yes
Service Plan
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Yes
Rim Size
20 Inches
22
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
340 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
Yes
Active Safety Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Yes
Aero Kit
Not confirmed
No
Ambient Light Zones
Not confirmed
Multi-zone
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Not confirmed
Yes
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
-
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
Yes
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
-
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Full-length with storage
Chrome Grille
Not confirmed
Yes
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
3
Coat Hooks Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Difflock
Not confirmed
Yes
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Sill Trim
Not confirmed
Aluminium
Drag Coefficient
Not confirmed
0.38
Driver Display
Not confirmed
Digital
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Not confirmed
Electric
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years / 100,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Not confirmed
Variable intermittent
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
2.5
Fuel Lid Opener
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Glove Box
Not confirmed
Lockable illuminated
Glovebox Cooling
Not confirmed
No
Grab Handles Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Ground Clearance Unladen
Not confirmed
195
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Washer
Not confirmed
No
Headrest Adjustable
Not confirmed
Yes
Headrest Rear
Not confirmed
Adjustable
Heads Up Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Not confirmed
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Intercooler
Not confirmed
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Yes
Launch Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Lift Gate
Not confirmed
Yes
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
-
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
-
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
-
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Yes
Mirror
Not confirmed
Electric Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Electric
Multi Function Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Not confirmed
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Pedal Covers
Not confirmed
Aluminium-style
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
No
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Windows
Not confirmed
Yes
Puddle Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Reading Lights Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Integrated Spoiler
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
Yes
Refrigerated Console
Not confirmed
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Start
Not confirmed
No
Rev Counter
Not confirmed
Yes
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
No
Ride Mode Selection
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Load
Not confirmed
50 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Not confirmed
Yes
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Yes
Sonar
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Sound System
Not confirmed
12
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
tank-500
Spare Wheel
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Limiter
Not confirmed
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
-
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
-
Stabilizer Bar
Not confirmed
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Response
Not confirmed
Progressive
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Sunvisors
Not confirmed
Dual with vanity mirrors
Surround View Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Tachometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
-
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
-
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Not confirmed
Yes
Three Zone Climate
Not confirmed
Yes
Tie Down Hooks
Not confirmed
Yes
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
TPMS
Not confirmed
Yes
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Trip Computer
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
Not confirmed
No
Unlocking
Not confirmed
Yes
Valves Per Cylinder
Not confirmed
4
Vanity Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Not confirmed
Yes
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Welcome Lighting
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Opener
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Yes
Headrest Front
Not confirmed
Adjustable
Horn Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Powered Tailgate
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Steps
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Receiver hitch compatible
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Antenna
Not confirmed
Shark Fin Antenna
Seat Type
Not confirmed
High Bolster Sports Seat
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
285/45R22
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
22
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
22
Wheels
20 Inches
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Braked Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
3000 kg
Brakes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Brake Disc Diameter
Not confirmed
308 mm
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
Not confirmed
285 mm
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Leather Wrapped
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
Not confirmed
292 mm
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
Not confirmed
285 mm
Spare Tyre
Not confirmed
Yes
Spare Wheel Location
Not confirmed
Under vehicle / boot floor
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Leather Wrapped
Towing Braked Kg
Not confirmed
3000 kg
Tyre Load Index
Not confirmed
114
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
V
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
Highway All-Terrain
Wheel Cover
Not confirmed
Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Not confirmed
Yes
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
22
Wheel Type
20 Inches
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Wheelbase Mm
Not confirmed
2950 mm
Auto Brake Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
-
Wheel Material
20 Inches
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5 Years / 100,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
110A
Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lithium-Ion
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 Years / 160,000 km
First Service At
Not confirmed
5000
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
10,000 km
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Included in Service Plan
Service Interval
Not confirmed
10000
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
10000
Anti-Rust Treatment
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
Metal Roof
Alloy Wheel Design
20 Inches
5-Spoke Premium Alloy
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Yes
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not confirmed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
DRL
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Metal Roof
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Electric
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlight Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Led Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Led Taillights
Not confirmed
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Electric Adjustable
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Flagship
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1149900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1149900
Price Source
Not confirmed
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
33 deg
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
33 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
Not confirmed
22 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
28 deg
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
28 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Yes
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
22 deg
Ramp-over Angle
Not confirmed
22 deg
Recovery Hooks
Not confirmed
No
Skid Plates Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Yes
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
-
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Yes
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
800 mm
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
800 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
22 deg
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Folding with storage
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Centre folding with cupholders
Boot Space Seats Down
Not confirmed
780
Boot Space Seats Up
Not confirmed
600
Cargo Net
Not confirmed
No
Cargo Space
Not confirmed
580
Cooled Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
12-Way Electric
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
No
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
2
Interior Courtesy Lights
Not confirmed
LED
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black with silver accents
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Nappa Leather
Leather Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Yes
Massage Seat Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Memory Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
4-Way Manual
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Headrest
Not confirmed
Adjustable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Entertainment
Not confirmed
No
Rear Seat Ventilation
Not confirmed
No
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Capacity
Not confirmed
5
Seat Heating Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Nappa Leather
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Nappa Leather
Seat Ventilation Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather Wrapped
Third Row Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
0
Third Row Seats
Not confirmed
No
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Headrest
Not confirmed
Adjustable
Seat Count
Not confirmed
5
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
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
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Air Suspension
Not confirmed
Yes
Air Suspension Modes
Not confirmed
5
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Suspension Type
Not confirmed
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
-
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Air Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Not confirmed
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Shock Absorber Type
Not confirmed
Hydraulic
Shock Absorbers
Not confirmed
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Adjustable
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers
Suspension
Not confirmed
Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
Coil Spring
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not confirmed
12
Audio System
Not confirmed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Yes
Display Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
4
Head Up Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Yes
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Yes
Premium Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
12
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Yes
USB Ports
Not confirmed
4
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
58 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
58
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
EVAP Canister
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
95 Octane Unleaded
Green NCAP Rating
Not confirmed
5/5
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T)
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
58
Noise Level
Not confirmed
Low
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
No
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Palisade
Tank 500
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
4.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
3.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
3.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
5.5 l/100km
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Tank 500 leads by 28 points
Tank 500 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
Performance
Tank 500 +8
Efficiency
Tank 500 +57
Safety
Tank 500 +62
Practicality
Tank 500 +6
Ownership
Tank 500 +14
High confidence result.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Tank 500
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
97/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
83/100
Ownership
65/100
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
77/100
Ownership
51/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM Tank 500
wins with 86 pts
vs 58 pts for Palisade
In structured scoring, Tank 500 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Palisade may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Tank 500 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Palisade 40 vs Tank 500 97. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Palisade 38, Tank 500 100. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Palisade 51, Tank 500 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Palisade 77, Tank 500 83. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Palisade 74, Tank 500 82. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tank 500 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Tank 500 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Palisade and Tank 500 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Palisade scores 74 vs 82.
Efficiency: Palisade scores 40 vs 97.
Safety: Palisade scores 38 vs 100.
Practicality: Palisade scores 77 vs 83.
Ownership: Palisade scores 51 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Tank 500
the advantage in this comparison.
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