Tank 300

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Tank 300
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Overview
Manufacturer Great Wall Motors
Also called
  • Wey Tank 300 (2020–2021)
  • GWM Tank 300 (export)
  • Tank 330
Production2020–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform GWM Tank
Chassis Ladder frame
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery 1.75 kWh (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,927 mm (75.9 in)
Curb weight 2,155–2,313 kg (4,751–5,099 lb)

The Tank 300 is a mid-size SUV produced by Great Wall Motor (GWM) since 2020. It was originally sold under the Wey premium brand as the Wey Tank 300. Since April 2021, the vehicle was renamed as the Tank 300 under the Tank brand, being positioned below the larger Tank 500. A V6-powered version is marketed as the Tank 330.

Contents

Overview

The Tank 300 was introduced in July 2020 at the Chengdu Auto Show as the Wey Tank 300. It went on sale on the Chinese market on 17 December 2020. It is the first vehicle to be built on the platform called "Tank" by GWM. [2] [3]

Great Wall announced the decision to turn Tank into a standalone brand during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021, with its name written in capital letters. GWM was aiming to develop Tank as a standalone off-road vehicle marque, according to Wei Jianjun, chairman of GWM. The Tank 300 became the first car to be launched under the Tank brand. [4] [5]

According to GWM's Australian subsidiary, the Tank 300 has a ground clearance of 224 mm (8.8 in) with 33-degree approach and 34-degree departure angles. The SUV uses a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link coilover rear suspension. The ladder frame chassis is based on the same platform as the Great Wall Pao pickup. [6] Available options are locking front and rear differentials, low-range gearing, an off-road creep mode, and a 'tank turn' function.

In China, the Tank 300 comes in several versions: City Edition, Off-Road Edition, Ranger, Wind Forest Iron Cavalry Edition, Yunliang and Cyberpunk. Each version, except for the Cybertank, is available in multiple trim levels. [7]

The Cybertank Edition was previewed as the Wey Tank 300 Cybertank Concept in April 2021. It is equipped with wide body kit, body coloured flared wheel arches, a roof solar panel, Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, a hood scoop, and a square-shaped spare wheel cover on the tailgate. [8] It enters production in a limited quantity, with an almost identical appearance to the concept model. Only 3,000 units were produced. [9]

The Yunliang is a 300-unit limited production model, which went on sale in mid-2021. It is jointly developed with Yunliang 4×4, an off-road aftermarket parts company. It received changes such as a modified suspension with adjustable nitrogen shock absorbers, a snorkel, redesigned front bumper with winch, and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A 265/70 R17 tyres. [10]

The Frontier Edition was announced in June 2022. [7]

Tank 330

In March 2024, the Tank 330 went on sale in China. It is the V6 version of the 300, powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine paired with a 48 V electric motor. Its styling is based on the Tank 300 Frontier Edition, and the Tank 330 is only sold in limited quantities through online orders. [11]

Powertrain

The Tank 300 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which is rated with an output of 167 kW (224 hp; 227 PS), peak torque at 380–387 N⋅m (280–285 lb⋅ft; 39–39 kg⋅m). The vehicle has three Eaton differential lockers and low range gearbox. [2] [12] [13] GWM specifies the maximum speed at 170 km/h (106 mph). [14] [15]

The hybrid model debuted as the Tank 300 HEV concept car debuted in Thailand in March 2022. It is equipped with a 2.0T+9HAT powertrain and features transparent chassis technology. [16] It was also previewed at the 25th Chengdu Auto Show in August 2022 alongside the Tank 500 PHEV. [17] The combined system output is rated at 258 kW (346 hp; 351 PS) with 615 N⋅m (62.7 kg⋅m; 454 lb⋅ft) of torque. GWM claims the hybrid version can accelerate 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 7.9 seconds. [18] [19]

Type [20] Engine codeDispl.PowerTorqueCombined system output Electric motor BatteryTransmissionLayoutCal. years
PetrolGW4C20NT1,967 cc (2.0 L) I4 turbocharged 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) @ 5,500 rpm380–387 N⋅m (38.7–39.5 kg⋅m; 280–285 lb⋅ft) @ 1,800–3,600 rpm---8-speed ZF 8HP automatic 4WD 2020–present
Petrol mild hybridE30Z3.0 L twin-turbo V6 mild hybrid (Tank 330)265 kW (355 hp; 360 PS)500 N⋅m (51.0 kg⋅m; 369 lb⋅ft)--48 V9-speed automatic2024–present (Tank 330)
Petrol hybrid GW4N20 HEV1,998 cc (2.0 L) I4 turbocharged Miller cycle [17] Engine: 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) @ 5,500–6,000 rpm
Motor: 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS)		Engine: 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) @ 1,700–4,000 rpm
Motor: 268 N⋅m (27.3 kg⋅m; 198 lb⋅ft)		258 kW (346 hp; 351 PS) / 615 N⋅m (62.7 kg⋅m; 454 lb⋅ft)TZ290XH003 3-in-1 motor drive system1.75 kWh lithium-ion 9-speed 9HAT automatic2022–present

Exports

The Tank brand was destined for export markets since mid-2021. [21]

Australia

The Tank 300 was previewed to Australian journalists in July 2021 in a left-hand drive configurations. According to GWM Australia at that time, the Tank 300 was to be launched in late 2022, which was later pushed back to mid-2023. [22] Samples of right-hand drive models were imported to Australia since 2022. [19]

Middle East

On July 6, 2022, the Tank 300 was launched in Saudi Arabia. [23]

Philippines

GWM previewed the Tank 300 in the Philippines in October 2023, with availability slated for November. [24]

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