Jetour T1 i-DM vs GWM Tank 300

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.

Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 1.1 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 2.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tank 300
⛽ Fuel Economy Tank 300
🛡 Safety Tank 300
📦 Practicality Tank 300
🔑 Ownership T1 i-DM
T1 i-DM starts ZAR 699900 cheaper T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec T1 i-DM Tank 300
Engine Power 100 240
Torque 220 750
Engine Size 1499 1999
Claimed Mileage 1.1 2.8
Ground Clearance 190 224
Boot Space 574 490
Airbags Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags 8
Kerb Weight Not Applicable 2050
Seating Capacity Not Applicable 5
Warranty - 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tank 300 has a slight advantage, but T1 i-DM remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tank 300 +37 pts
Efficiency Tank 300 +4 pts
Safety Tank 300 +6 pts
Practicality Tank 300 +7 pts
Ownership T1 i-DM +12 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

T1 i-DM

  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tank 300

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec T1 i-DM Tank 300
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current local listing First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active published
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec T1 i-DM Tank 300
Ground Clearance 190 mm 224 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2750 mm
Length 4705 mm 4638 mm
Width 1967 mm 1926 mm
Height 1843 mm 1850 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable 2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 2348 kg 2200 kg
Seating Capacity Not Applicable 5
Boot Space 574 l 490 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2500 kg
Front Track Width 1690 mm 1560 mm
Rear Track Width 1700 mm 1570 mm
Turning Radius Not Applicable 12.4 m
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 890 mm
Front Headroom Not Applicable 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 960 mm
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable 1430 mm
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable 1390 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded 1455 l 690 l
Number of Doors Not Applicable 5
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume 574 l 490 l
Doors Not Applicable 5
Seats Not Applicable 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 65 l
Gross Combined Mass Kg 3948 kg -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2348 kg 2200 kg
Ground Clearance Max 190 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Min 190 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 190 mm 224 mm
Height Mm 1843 mm 1850 mm
Length Mm 4705 mm 4638 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume 574 l 490 l
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable 2050 kg
Turning Circle Not Applicable 12.4 m
Turning Circle M Not Applicable 12.4 m
Width Mm 1967 mm 1926 mm
Front Overhang - 880 mm
Rear Overhang - 890 mm
Tracking System - Optional
Boot Space Seats Folded 1455 l 690 l

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tank 300 leads by 11 points

Tank 300 has a slight advantage, but T1 i-DM remains highly competitive.

Winner 74 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 97% confidence
74
#1 Winner

Tank 300

97% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 33
Performance 82
Efficiency 33
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 points
63
#2

T1 i-DM

73% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 45
Efficiency 29
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 77
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +37 Efficiency Tank 300 +4 Safety Tank 300 +6 Practicality Tank 300 +7 Ownership T1 i-DM +12

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tank 300

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 33/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 65/100

T1 i-DM

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 77/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Tank 300 wins with 74 pts vs 63 pts for T1 i-DM

In structured scoring, Tank 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, T1 i-DM may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Tank 300 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: T1 i-DM 29 vs Tank 300 33. 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: T1 i-DM 94, Tank 300 100. 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: T1 i-DM 77, Tank 300 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: T1 i-DM 69, Tank 300 76. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: T1 i-DM 45, Tank 300 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.

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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 300 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tank 300 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 T1 i-DM and Tank 300 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: T1 i-DM scores 45 vs 82.

Efficiency: T1 i-DM scores 29 vs 33.

Safety: T1 i-DM scores 94 vs 100.

Practicality: T1 i-DM scores 69 vs 76.

Ownership: T1 i-DM scores 77 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives Tank 300 the advantage in this comparison.