Great Wall Motor Malaysia has announced that GWM will debut their new SUV, the Tank 300, at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week. The GWM Tank 300 was previously showcased a few months ago, but its public debut will take place at the upcoming motor show.
Initially scheduled for release in the third quarter of this year, the latest development indicates an earlier launch in the second quarter. Therefore, it is not far away.
For the Malaysian market, the Tank 300 is expected to be offered in a non-hybrid variant, featuring a 2.0-liter turbo petrol 4-cylinder engine generating 217hp and 380Nm of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a part-time all-wheel-drive system with 2H, 4H, and 4L functions. The system is also equipped with front and rear differential locks.
Notably, the GWM Tank 300 features a ‘tank turn’ function. When activated, it locks the inner rear tires to enable the SUV to make tight turns in confined spaces. This maneuver is reminiscent of tracked vehicles such as tanks and excavators.
As can be seen, the SUV presents a classic 4×4 appearance with a boxy design and thick side cladding. Its front end boasts round LED headlights, while fog lights are integrated into the bumper.
At the rear, there’s a spare tire mounted on the outside of the swinging door, reminiscent of classic Jeeps. The Tank 300 comes with 18-inch rims and Michelin Primacy SUV tires.
Internally, you’ll notice that the interior exudes a premium feel, possibly inspired by the Mercedes G-Class. With a vertical dashboard, turbine air vents, front passenger grab handle, and a pair of 12.3-inch screens each.
The center console of the Tank 300 houses a slightly angular-shaped gear lever with control buttons for the drive system, electronic parking brake, and driver assistance system. Other features include automatic air conditioning, power seats, leather upholstery, Harman Infinity audio system, power sunroof, wireless charging pad, and paddle shifters.
The GWM Tank 300 also comes equipped with active safety systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking.
Furthermore, Great Wall Motor Malaysia will also showcase another upcoming SUV, the Haval H6 HEV. These models can be viewed at Hall A, MAEPS, Serdang during the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, running from 22nd to 26th May.
