GWM Tank 300 2023: petrol variant joins hybrid SUV in new Tank off-roader range

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GWM Australia has confirmed it will bring a petrol-powered Tank 300 to Australia to join the existing hybrid lineup. 

The petrol-powered Tank 300 range will enter with the entry Lux priced from $46,990 driveaway, while the top-shelf Ultra will cost $50,990 driveaway. 

That puts the petrol Lux variant at $9000 cheaper than its hybrid equivalent and the Ultra variant $10,000 more affordable than its hybrid counterpart. 

Both Lux and Ultra petrol variants will come standard with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 162kW/380Nm. The four-pot will be paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel-drive system. 

GWM claims that the petrol Tank 300 variants will return a combined fuel economy figure of 10.7L/100km. 

What standard specification do you get with the new Tank 300?

The Lux petrol variant comes standard with the following features:

• 17-inch alloy wheels 
• Comfort-tek faux leather seating 
• Power adjustable front seats
• 12.3-inch instrument cluster 
• 12.3-inch centre media touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity 
• Nine-speaker sound system
• Sunroof 
• Roof rails 

The Ultra variant adds:

• Larger 18-inch alloy wheels 
• A premium nine-speaker sound system
• Ambient lighting 
• Wireless phone charging 
• Nappa leather seat upholstery 
• Heated and cooled front seats 
• Front differential lock

How safe is the new Tank 300?

The Tank 300 was tested in 2022 by ANCAP where it received a five-star safety rating. The vehicle scored 88 percent for adult occupant protection and 89 percent for child occupant protection. 

However, the rating currently only applies to hybrid versions. 

As standard, the Tank 300 has the following passive and active safety features:

• Seven airbags 
• Autonomous emergency braking 
• Forward collision warning 
• Lane departure warning 
• Lane keep assist 
• Lane centering 
• Emergency lane keeping 
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic sign recognition 
• Rear cross traffic alert 
• Tyre pressure monitoring 
• Front and rear parking sensors
• 360-degree camera

GWM Tank 300 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are national driveaway.

• Petrol Lux: $46,990 (NEW)
• Petrol Ultra: $50,990 (NEW)
• Hybrid Lux: $55,990
• Hybrid Ultra: $60,990