William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 500 prices: Prado, Everest rival finally gets diesel power with new 3.0L
As hybrids become more common, GWM is replacing its Tank 500 hybrid with a new four-cylinder turbo-diesel that uses less fuel.
7 Days Ago
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Dave Kavermann
GWM opens pre-order books for new 620Nm turbo-diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
The Chinese brand's new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will deliver more torque than Ford’s V6-powered Ranger and Everest.
26 Days Ago
Tace Clifford
Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026
Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM Tank 500 PHEV gets Aussie chassis tuning and more tech for the same price
GWM Australia has further finessed the way its flagship Tank 500 plug-in hybrid SUV drives, with additional local tuning.
3 Months Ago
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.
4 Months Ago
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.
4 Months Ago
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.
5 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM offering savings on PHEVs
GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.
6 Months Ago
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.
7 Months Ago
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.
8 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
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.
1 Year Ago
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.
1 Year Ago
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.
1 Year Ago
