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About the GWM Tank 300
Last updated Sep 25, 2025Great Wall Motor’s Tank brand of rugged off-roaders has arrived in Australia, though these vehicles will be sold under the GWM banner.
The GWM Tank 300 is on sale now, priced from $55,990 drive-away.
It was the first vehicle sold under the Tank nameplate in China. The 300 is a rugged, body-on-frame SUV. The only powertrain – at least at first – is a turbocharged hybrid four-cylinder, something no other body-on-frame SUV can offer in Australia.
It’s expected to be joined by the larger GWM Tank 500 in due course, which is sized between the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 300 Series but has an available plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The latter could be one of the six or seven electrified models CarExpert understands GWM willintroduce in Australia by the end of 2023.
The Tank 300 was originally revealed as a product of GWM’s upscale Wey brand, before the company decided to spin Tank off into its own brand.
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2024 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
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Cons
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
75.17 - 111.54 kW/t
60.28 kW/t
196.8 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 9.5 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
789 - 893 km
224 km
3,733 km
Price
$45,490 - $58,990
$27,290
$145,600
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,552 - 2,753 kg
1,745 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 kg
480 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
33°
17.5°
33°
Departure Angle
34°
18.7°
34°
Ground Clearance Unladen
224 mm
97 mm
236 mm
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GWM Tank 300 News
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2023 GWM Tank 300 Price
Lux
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,490 |
Ultra
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 GWM Tank 300 Specs
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2023 GWM Tank 300 Boot Space
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2023 GWM Tank 300 Exterior
What can you really say about the Tank? It looks fantastic, although a little inspired by some historic American and British models, no doubt. It will absolutely turn heads where ever it goes.
2023 GWM Tank 300 Interior
A super modern interior is what you will find inside the GWM Tank 300. With a 12.3-inch touchscreen and aviation style gear lever, it's definietly a unique place to be.
2023 GWM Tank 300 Safety Rating
The just-launched 2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid 4×4 has received the maximum five-star safety rating from crash tester ANCAP – based on Australian testing.
The Chinese SUV scored 88 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 81 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 85 per cent for safety assist features.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear cross-traffic alert with brake
- Adaptive cruise control
- Seven airbags (front, side, curtain and centre)
- Surround-view camera with ‘Transparent Chassis Function’
2023 GWM Tank 300 Fuel Economy
GWM Haval Australia has yet to publish fuel economy ratings for the GWM Tank 300. We’ll update this article once these are made available.
The global site says fuel economy will be between 9-10L/100km.
| GWM Tank 300 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a GWM Tank 300?
How does the 2023 GWM Tank 300 drive?
Our expert take on GWM Tank 300 drivability.
The 2023 GWM Tank 300 uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 180kW of power at 5500-6000rpm and 380Nm of torque at 1700-4000rpm, paired with a 78kW/268Nm electric motor.
While GWM hasn’t published total system outputs in Australia, the company’s global site claims outputs of 224kW and 640Nm and a 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds.
Power is sent to all wheels through a nine-speed ‘Hybrid Automatic Transmission’ to a ‘torque-on-demand’ full-time four-wheel drive system.
The Tank 300 also comes with electronically controlled mechanical front and rear differential locks, a Tank Turn function to reduce the turning circle, and a crawl mode.
2023 GWM Tank 300 Colours
What colours are available for the GWM Tank 300
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes a $595 option:
- Dusk Orange
- Lunar Red
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
2023 GWM Tank 300 Warranty
The 2023 GWM Tank 300 will be backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
There will also be five years of capped-price servicing, though prices have yet to be announced
2023 GWM Tank 300 vs other Suv Mediums to consider
GWM
Haval Jolion
Good
Geely
EX5
Good
Zeekr
X
Good
Hyundai
Inster
Good
Cupra
Formentor
Very Good
Suzuki
Jimny
Good
Chery
Omoda 5
Good
Audi
Q3
Very Good
Honda
HR-V
Very Good
Volkswagen
T-Roc
Good
Hyundai
Kona
Very Good
Kia
Seltos
Good
MG
ZS
Very Good
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GWM Tank 300 FAQs
The cheapest GWM Tank 300 is the Lux that starts from $45,490.
The most expensive GWM Tank 300 is the Ultra that starts from $58,990.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Tank 300 is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Lux and Ultra.
The largest GWM Tank 300 is the Lux which measures 1930mm wide, 4760mm in length and sits 1903mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Tank 300 is the Lux which has 258kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The GWM Tank 300 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Tank 300 is the Lux which weighs 2753 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Tank 300 uses Unleaded.