Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently unveiled the Tank 300 Hi4-T, a plug-in hybrid variant of the popular mid-sized Tank 300 SUV, initially introduced in 2020. This latest iteration adds to the existing lineup, which includes a standard internal combustion engine (ICE) version with a 2.0T engine and a mild hybrid variant featuring a 48V system paired with the same engine. Moreover, there's a related model, the Tank 330, equipped with a larger 3.0 V6 engine.
GWM has filed for market homologation for the Tank 300 Hi4-T, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has recently disclosed the application, along with detailed images and specifications.
In terms of dimensions, the Tank 300 Hi4-T maintains the same measurements as the standard 300 model, with a length, width, and height of 4760/1930/1903 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2750 mm. Notably, the curb weight sees a significant increase, with the Hi4-T variant weighing in at 2645 kg compared to 2165 kg for the base 2.0T model, 2187 kg for higher-spec versions, and 2200 kg for the mild hybrid. The SUV features 18-inch wheels and accommodates up to five passengers. Towing capacity stands at 750 kg for an unbraked load and 2000 kg for a braked load.
According to MIIT, the power output for the 2.0-liter turbo engine is rated at 180 kW, slightly lower than the 185 kW found in the PHEV configuration of the Tank 500 Hi4-T. The battery utilized is a ternary lithium type employing nickel-cobalt-manganese chemistry, with a capacity of 37.1 kWh, consistent with both the Tank 400 Hi4-T and Tank 500 Hi4-T models. Manufactured by GWM's subsidiary, Honeycomb Energy (SVOLT), the battery offers a pure electric range of 105 km CLTC, while fuel consumption is rated at 8.8 L/100km.
It is anticipated that sales of the Tank 300 Hi4-T will commence in the first half of the current year. In China, prices for the Tank 300 range from 199,800 to 302,800 yuan (approximately 28,080 – 42,550 USD). Considering the pricing strategy for the Tank 400 Hi4-T and Tank 500 Hi4-T, it's expected that the Hi4-T variant will be positioned towards the higher end of this price spectrum. Furthermore, the Tank brand's presence is likely to expand to other markets such as the Middle East and Australia, where it is currently available.