GWM Tank 300 2024: off-roader to gain turbo V6 power… at least in China

When it arrived in Australia, us motoring writers were quick to poke fun at the GWM Tank 300, which lifted styling cues, seemingly, from every other 4WD GWM’s boxy off-roader picks up well-calibrated plug-in hybrid power for what could be the perfect one-car solution.

“If it had a diesel I’d have bought one.” That, according to GWM Australia, has been a recurring feedback from potential Aussie Tank 300 buyers the The budget-savvy Chinese all-terrain wagon upstart finally gets the oiler heartbeat Aussie 4x4 and touring fans have been asking for. Is it worth the wait?

It’s easy to get intoxicated by the GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T. Its mega size, the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen-like boxiness, the mad performance - it epitomises excess The Tank 700 plug-in hybrid could muscle into hallowed 4x4 wagon turf with serious off-road credentials and next-level luxury. But how much will it cost?

For a long while, my favourite vehicle to emerge from any Chinese challenger brands’ stables was the Haval H9. Here was a large, seven-seat SUV that was Expensive GWM or bargain seven-seater? GWM’s Tank 500 takes another shot at premium SUV territory with a 4WD twist

The new GWM Tank 300 Hybrid 4x4 SUV has just been launched in Australia. And if you’re reading this thinking “hang about, didn’t it actually first launch The hybrid version of the Chinese midsize all-terrain SUV has arrived in Australia. But is it worth the steep premium over its petrol twin?

It’s reasonable to expect the GWM’s proposition of its Tank 300 appears to be too good to be true. Or, perhaps more accurately, where does this midsize The Chinese midsize luxury-infused all-terrain SUV mightn’t benchmark many areas, but it does present an enticing do-all package at a seductive price

Tank. Cool name. Even if it might confuse friends, family and, well, anyone you tell that you’ve bought a “tank” for the daily commute or to, more GWM romps into the off-road scene with a cut-priced, luxury-tinged, hybrid 4x4, the Tank 300. And it’s a more credible contender that we’d expected.

A month and a half on since we first drove GWM’s well-worn Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 4x4 SUV prototypes showcasing the new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel Extraordinary figures from GWM suggests buyers won’t have to compromise on performance to achieve remarkable fuel economy, but are either realised in reality?

When GWM launched the Tank 500 locally in early 2024, the body-on-frame large SUV was a breath of fresh air in a segment where innovation is rare to find. Diesel power finally arrives for GWM’s Toyota Prado rival that brings impressive numbers and improved handling that shows the brand is catching up

After spending the last year focusing on meeting ute customers where the industry is heading with plug-in hybrid tech, GWM is now meeting them where they Chinese marque’s big ute finally has a big engine with numbers designed to catch your attention, yet it's the updated Alpha’s finer details which emerge as the real win.

Haven’t we seen this car before? Don’t let your eyes deceive you, this is not the GWM ‘Ora’ hatch, from GWM’s sub-brand of the same name, this is an After winning hearts in 4x4 world with a series of tough trucks, GWM looks to dominate the EV space with a nature-inspired small SUV with a great price.

GWM’s Australian Tank assault may soon be reinforced with the landing of its Tank 400 large 4x4 SUV. While in China for the Beijing Auto Show this year, We take a spin in GWM's bonkers 635kW and 1195Nm plug-in hybrid large 4x4 SUV that could make its way Down Under.

Five years ago, Chinese brand GWM entered Australia’s hot ute market with the Cannon, its challenger for the popular Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. Does a flash interior and solid value for money make the 2025 GWM Cannon a serious contender in the hotly contested dual-cab 4x4 space?

The real purpose of GWM’s decision to lob a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its cut-price Prado-rivalling Tank 500 four-wheel drive into the Australian The Chinese manufacturer is making a big bet that plug-in hybrid power represents the future of the large 4WD segment — and first impressions are fairly positive

It isn’t so much that Chinese manufacturer GWM has decided to get serious. That decision was made more than a year ago. However, the consequences of a Convincing Australian shock absorber and steering tune combine with slick new plug-in hybrid powertrain to make top-end H6 the best GWM effort yet

If one imagines a motoring dystopia where the landscape is overwhelmed by anonymous, indistinguishable similarly priced SUVs with indistinguishable China’s ‘Big Dog’ is now sniffing around Aussie roads and trails. But is it merely a poodle in rottweiler clothing?

GWM has confirmed two plug-in hybrid variants of its Tank 300 medium off-road SUV, which will launch in Australia with a starting price of $55,990 Latest plug-in hybrid SUV from China’s GWM promises genuine off-road performance with ample electric driving range

The GWM stand at the 2025 Shanghai motor show needed its own postcode. For a brand that barely made a dent in Australia a decade ago, it’s surreal to see

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday March 4th 2025. Jeep Cherokee removed from sale in Australia, GWM Tank 300 now available with turbo-diesel power plant,

GWM has announced launch pricing of its new entry-level plug-in hybrid (PHEV) dual-cab ute – the Cannon Hi4-T – which will be offered in two trim levels

GWM has confirmed its Cannon ute will join a growing arsenal of plug-in hybrid options within its lineup by the middle of 2026, with a price that could The most affordable ute from GWM will soon be available with a plug-in hybrid option that could be cheaper, and perhaps more capable, than the BYD Shark 6

GWM Australia has today confirmed that it is rectifying issues with the Tank 300 SUV’s emergency lane keeping feature. An upgraded software patch has The Chinese automaker is urging Tank 300 owners in Australia to visit a dealership to get the lane-keep issue rectified through a software update

Jaecoo Australia has confirmed its new J5 small SUV will launch locally in February next year. The Jaecoo J5 is effectively an upmarket version of the Glamorous sister to Chery’s Tiggo 4 revealed: Meet the Jaecoo J5

New-kid Chinese specialty ute brand JAC has confirmed it will expand the local range of its sole T9 dual-cab model with the introduction of a Two new crew cabs and flagship Osprey trim grade to join the JAC T9 dual-cab ute family imminently

Having launched seven new products this year, GWM is ready to do it all again — confirming that it will launch “at least” seven more new models in New Wey sub-brand to lead 2026 releases, but Haval, Ora, Tank and Cannon expected to receive attention next year

A larger-displacement four-cylinder turbo diesel engine in development by GWM will have its global debut in Australia “by mid-2026”, the conglomerate’s GWM set to ratchet up the fight with Toyota with big new diesel set to be added to Tank 500 alongside emissions-friendly plug-in power

The ruggedly styled GWM Haval H7 midsize SUV will be released in Australia in August 2025 in a single high-specification hybrid trim grade at launch, Reskinned hybrid H6 loses ‘Big Dog’ name from the Chinese market to become Haval H7 in Australia from next month

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, February 12th 2025. Notably in car news today: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV confirmed with pricing, BYD Sealion 7 pricing

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 The petrol version of the Tank 300 has been confirmed for Australia, and it’ll be almost $10,000 cheaper than the hybrid variant

Chinese brand GWM has revealed that it will release its Tank 300 midsize body-on-frame four-wheel drive in Australia with a price of $55,990 driveaway for

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GWM will add a new variant into its Ute ute range in June this year, introducing Australia’s first hybrid one-tonner and a new range-topping Cannon Alpha. Australia’s first hybrid ute - the GWM Ute Cannon Alpha - arriving June 2024