Gwm Tank 500 3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Price in South Africa 2026 – ZAR1,149,900 | Specs & EMI

Gwm Tank 500 — 3.0T Hi4-T Luxury

Tank 500 — V6 hybrid luxury 4x4 at R1,149,900, R700,000 below Toyota Land Cruiser 300 with comparable capability.

The Tank 500 Hi4-T Luxury is GWM's flagship 4x4 and the brand's most ambitious product positioning in South Africa. At R1,149,900 it competes with the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (from R1,849,000), Ford Everest Platinum (R1,099,900), and Land Rover Defender 110 (R1,899,000+). The 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 petrol produces 260 kW and 500 Nm, paired with the dedicated hybrid system and 27 kWh battery. EV-only operation up to 100 km is possible. Real-world combined fuel economy sits around 9.5–10.5 L/100 km. Equipment is comprehensive — quilted Nappa leather, 14.6-inch infotainment, full digital cluster, head-up display, ventilated and heated front and rear seats, massage function on front seats, refrigerated rear-seat centre console cool box, panoramic sunroof, 20-speaker Infinity premium audio, ambient lighting with 64 colour options. Off-road capability includes adaptive air suspension (224-280 mm ground clearance), full-time AWD with low range, front and rear locking differentials, six terrain modes including rock crawl, 800 mm wading depth. For SA buyers comparing this against the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GX-R at R1,849,000, the Tank 500 saves R700,000 with comparable off-road capability and superior cabin equipment. Against the Ford Everest Platinum at R1,099,900 it's R50,000 more but adds V6 power, hybrid technology and adaptive air suspension.

Who buys this: Buyer seeking this combination of equipment, powertrain and price within tank-500.

City

Suits SA city driving as detailed in summary.

Highway

Highway capability detailed in summary.

Off-Road

Off-road capability depends on drivetrain — see summary.

Gwm Tank 500 — Quick Facts

Starting price in South Africa: ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
Engine: 2999 cc
Power output: 340 kW (456 bhp)
Ground clearance: 224 mm — handy for those South African potholes
Claimed fuel economy: 2.5 km/l
Body style: Suv

Gwm Tank 500 Variants & Prices

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Cmp	Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
	3.0T Hi4-T Luxury	Flagship	Petrol	Automatic	ZAR 1,149,900

Cmp	Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
	3.0T Hi4-T Luxury	Flagship	Petrol	Automatic	ZAR 1,149,900

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3.0T Hi4-T Luxury — Should You Buy It?

Clear positioning within the tank-500 range.

Direct comparison to siblings and rivals in summary.

What's Good

✓3.0L twin-turbo V6 hybrid with 27 kWh battery — EV operation up to 100 km
✓Adaptive air suspension with variable ride height (224-280 mm)
✓Quilted Nappa leather upholstery with massage function on front seats
✓Refrigerated rear-seat centre console cool box — segment-leading luxury
✓20-speaker Infinity premium audio with subwoofer
✓Full body-on-frame chassis with full-time AWD and low range
✓Front and rear locking differentials with six terrain modes
✓R700,000 cheaper than Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GX-R
✓5-year/100,000 km warranty plus 8-year/180,000 km battery warranty

Watch Out For

✕Real-world V6 hybrid fuel consumption 9.5–10.5 L/100 km — higher than diesel rivals
✕Single variant only — no choice of trim level
✕Long-term reliability of luxury Chinese 4x4 components not yet established
✕Residual values projected to lag Toyota Land Cruiser 300 significantly
✕Limited dealer support for flagship 4x4 maintenance versus Toyota/Land Rover networks

Gwm Tank 500 FAQs

What is the ground clearance of the Gwm Tank 500? +

The Gwm Tank 500 has 224 mm of ground clearance — enough for SA speed bumps, gravel driveways, and light dirt roads without catching the underside.

What engine is in the Gwm Tank 500? +

The Gwm Tank 500 comes with a 2999 cc engine, putting out 340 kW (456 bhp). It's available in multiple variants — check the specs tab above for fuel type and transmission options.

What fuel consumption can I expect from the Gwm Tank 500? +

The claimed figure is around 2.5 km/l. Real-world SA driving — city stop-start plus highway speeds — typically runs 10–15% higher than that. Diesel variants tend to pull ahead over longer distances.