GWM Tank 500 vs Jetour X70 Plus

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.

GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Petrol Automatic
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 2.5 km/l
VS
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tank 500
⛽ Fuel Economy X70 Plus
🛡 Safety Tank 500
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership Tank 500
X70 Plus starts ZAR 1149900 cheaper Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Tank 500 X70 Plus
Engine Power 340 115
Torque 750 230
Engine Size 2999 1498
Claimed Mileage 2.5 7.8
Ground Clearance 224 200
Boot Space 580 1680
Airbags 8 Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 2680 Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tank 500 holds a noticeable edge over X70 Plus, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tank 500 +33 pts
Efficiency X70 Plus +8 pts
Safety Tank 500 +34 pts
Practicality X70 Plus +8 pts
Ownership Tank 500 +25 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Tank 500

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

X70 Plus

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 500 X70 Plus
0–100 km/h 340 sec Not Applicable
0-100 km/h 340 sec Not Applicable
Acceleration 0 100 340 sec Not Applicable
Active Exhaust Not Available -
Engine Aspiration Twin-Turbocharged Not Applicable
Battery Capacity 27.0 kWh -
Combined System Power 320 -
Combined System Torque 750 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout V6 Not Applicable
Cylinders 6 Not Applicable
Displacement 2999 cc 1498 cc
Engine 3.0L GW4C30D V6 Turbocharged Petrol + Front Electric Motor SQRE4T15C
Engine Code GW4C30D SQRE4T15C
Engine Config V6 twin-turbo Not Applicable
Engine Cylinders 6 Not Applicable
Engine Displacement 2999 cc 1498 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 2999 cc 1498 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 3 l 1.5 l
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 340 kW 115 kW
Engine Torque Nm 750 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Type V6 Twin-Turbo Petrol Hybrid 1.5-litre turbo petrol
Engine Type Config V6 (V6) DOHC 24-Valve Twin-Turbocharged Not Applicable
Engine Valves 24 Not Applicable
EV Range 135 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Not Applicable
Induction Twin-Turbocharged Not Applicable
Max Power kW 340 kW 115 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 5,500 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 750 Nm 230 Nm
Maximum Power 340 kW 115 kW
Maximum Torque 750 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Oil Capacity 7.5 l -
Power 340 kW 115 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 456 bhp 154 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Top Speed 210 km/h 180 km/h
Torque 750 Nm 230 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm 2,000-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 2,000-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Twin-Turbocharged Not Applicable
Turbocharger Yes Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder 24 Not Applicable
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore Not Applicable Not Applicable
Piston Stroke Not Applicable Not Applicable
Spec Tank 500 X70 Plus
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Drive Modes Yes Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Rear
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tank 500 leads by 16 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable edge over X70 Plus, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 74 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 97% confidence
74
#1 Winner

Tank 500

97% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 28
Performance 82
Efficiency 28
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 16 points
58
#2

X70 Plus

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 91
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +33 Efficiency X70 Plus +8 Safety Tank 500 +34 Practicality X70 Plus +8 Ownership Tank 500 +25

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tank 500

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 28/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

X70 Plus

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 91/100
Ownership 40/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Tank 500 wins with 74 pts vs 58 pts for X70 Plus

In structured scoring, Tank 500 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, X70 Plus 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 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: Tank 500 28 vs X70 Plus 36. 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: Tank 500 100, X70 Plus 66. 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: Tank 500 65, X70 Plus 40. 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: Tank 500 83, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tank 500 82, X70 Plus 49. 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 Tank 500 and X70 Plus in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tank 500 scores 82 vs 49.

Efficiency: Tank 500 scores 28 vs 36.

Safety: Tank 500 scores 100 vs 66.

Practicality: Tank 500 scores 83 vs 91.

Ownership: Tank 500 scores 65 vs 40.

Final structured scoring gives Tank 500 the advantage in this comparison.