GWM Tank 500 in Pakistan: A Cheaper and Cleaner Land Cruiser
GWM Tank 500 in Pakistan: The world learns at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 in Thailand. Specifically, in December 2022, GWM released the Tank 500 HEV. They announced that it will be manufactured in Thailand and sold in Australia and New Zealand by mid-2024. but introduced in Pakistan by Sazgar Engineering, the local partner of Great Wall Motors (GWM) in China. In this blog, we will reveal the specifications and features of imported Land Cruiser-type vehicles (CBU) and provide information about the GWM Tank 500 HEV price in Pakistan.
GWM Tank 500 HEV Price in Pakistan
The luxury hybrid SUV, the GWM Tank 500, is currently on sale in Pakistan for Rs. 4.5 crore. The order requires a deposit of Rs. 1.0 crore, with expected delivery in 3-4 months.
Power and Performance
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline hybrid system, the GWM Tank 500 produces an impressive combined output of 346 hp / 615 Nm of torque. It has a 9-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive.
GWM Tank 500 Key Features
The GWM Tank 500 boasts a range of premium interior features, including:
- A 14.6-inch multimedia infotainment system
- 12.3-inch instrument cluster
- 360-degree surround camera
- 12 speakers
- Nappa leather seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Tri-zone climate control, and
- Ambient lighting with 16m colors.
GWM Tank 500 Exterior
- Rear disc brake
- Electric treadplate
- Double wishbone (front suspension), multi-link non-independent (rear suspension)
- LED Auto-off with following home headlamps
- Front radar
- LED high-mounted brake lamp
- Shark fin antenna
- 265/60 R18 tyres with alloy wheels
- Front and rear fog lamps
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Body color with Chromplate door handles
- Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Roof rack
- Self-sucking tailgate
- Chassis Guard Board
- Outer back mount spare tyre.
GWM Tank 500 Safety Features
The GWM Tank 500 is equipped with an intelligent 4×4 system with 11 driving modes, catering to various driving conditions. Safety features include:
- 6 airbags (Dual + front side + curtain airbags)
- Fire extinguisher
- Aid kit
- Lane Departure Warning + Lane Stay + Lane Center Stay + Emergency Lane Stay
- Front Collision Warning + Automatic Emergency Braking + Pedestrian Safety Assistance
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Low-Speed Emergency Braking
- Auto Collision Unlock
- Emergency Brake Warning System
- Uphill and Downhill Assist
- Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
- Adaptive Cruise + Intelligent Cruise Assistance + Intelligent Cornering
- Collision Cut-off System
- Driver Fatigue Monitor System
- 360 view system
- Off-road cruise control.
GEM Tank 500 Vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Due to be announced in 2021 and launched in 2022, the Tank 500 aims to challenge the Toyota LC Prado. The Tank 500 is positioned as a competitor to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. At 5,078mm long, 1,934mm wide, and 1,905mm tall, it’s slightly larger than the Prado with a wheelbase of 2,850mm.
However, its success in Pakistan remains to be seen, especially among the affluent class, which has so far preferred the Toyota Land Cruiser. What do you think?
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