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The latest GWM Tank 500 news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.

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GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel

William Stopford

GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel

The GWM Tank 500 will follow the Cannon Alpha in losing its hybrid option in Australia, but both are getting a new turbo-diesel engine this year.

19 Days Ago

GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6

William Stopford

GWM's bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6

GWM's new, larger-displacement four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine will produce more torque than Ford's V6, and only slightly less power.

19 Days Ago

GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

William Stopford

GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

GWM has tackled Beer O'Clock Hill in a pair of plug-in hybrid SUVs, with one of them completing the climb even on regular highway tyres.

2 Months Ago

GWM would "love" to bring new V8 engine to Australia

James Wong

GWM would "love" to bring new V8 engine to Australia

Even with big engines nearly extinct in mainstream segments, GWM is keen to bring its new 4.0T V8 Down Under, potentially with PHEV tech.

3 Months Ago

GWM offering savings on PHEVs

William Stopford

GWM offering savings on PHEVs

GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.

3 Months Ago

GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia

William Stopford

GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia

GWM wants to hold onto the mantle of Australia's best-selling Chinese brand, and it's offering discounts across the range all January.

4 Months Ago

GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled

Damion Smy

GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled

The hybrid systems in three GWM models have been recalled due to a wiring issue which may lead to loss of performance.

5 Months Ago

Bigger new diesel engine to power GWM Tank 500 off-roader, Cannon Alpha ute

Damion Smy

Bigger new diesel engine to power GWM Tank 500 off-roader, Cannon Alpha ute

GWM has confirmed a larger-capacity new-generation diesel powertrain will make its global debut in the Tank 500 in Australia next year.

7 Months Ago

2026 GWM Tank 500 plug-in hybrid pricing revealed

Derek Fung

2026 GWM Tank 500 plug-in hybrid pricing revealed

The plug-in hybrid GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T SUV will be the most expensive model in the range, but comes with a $2000 discount for early buyers.

8 Months Ago

2026 GWM Tank 500 PHEV detailed for Australia, and Ford and Toyota have no answer

William Stopford

2026 GWM Tank 500 PHEV detailed for Australia, and Ford and Toyota have no answer

GWM is bringing the Tank 500 PHEV to Australia before the end of this year and has confirmed key specifications... though not pricing, yet.

9 Months Ago

GWM Tank 500 set to get Cannon Alpha's PHEV system in Australia

William Stopford

GWM Tank 500 set to get Cannon Alpha's PHEV system in Australia

A plug-in hybrid version of the GWM Tank 500 is due in Australia in October, and it's set to offer up to 120km of electric range.

9 Months Ago

GWM upgrades its answer to the Toyota Prado – again

Marton Pettendy

GWM upgrades its answer to the Toyota Prado – again

The GWM Tank 500 will offer one of two PHEV powertrains within three months, but the Chinese-market facelift is off-limits for now.

10 Months Ago

GWM Tank 500 diesel debuts, but Australians will have to wait

William Stopford

GWM Tank 500 diesel debuts, but Australians will have to wait

The Tank 500 large SUV is gaining diesel power in Thailand this year, but GWM's Australian arm is waiting for a more powerful engine.

10 Months Ago

GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

Josh Nevett

GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

GWM will launch two new SUV models – the Haval H7 and Tank 500 PHEV – in Australia within a matter of months.

10 Months Ago

GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades

William Stopford

GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades

Previously announced fixes to various GWM Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha safety and chassis systems are now available to existing owners.

10 Months Ago

2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling

William Stopford

2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling

The GWM Tank 500 Vanta takes the flagship Ultra version of the large hybrid off-road SUV and adds a blacked-out exterior.

11 Months Ago

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