GWM will develop into one among simply two auto manufacturers to supply petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variations of the identical mannequin when it launches the primary PHEV variations of its massive off-road SUV from subsequent month.
The Tank 300 Hi4-T gum will arrive in Australian showrooms in March in flagship Extremely trim, with the entry-level Lux following early in April.
The Lux is priced at $55,990 drive-away, whereas the Extremely is priced at $59,990 drive-away. GWM says these are “limited-time particular launch provide” costs, although doesn’t affirm after they finish.
Meaning the Lux PHEV is priced $7000 larger than its diesel counterpart, whereas the Extremely is $9000 greater than the equal petrol grade, $7000 greater than the diesel and $3000 greater than the hybrid.
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The gulf widens additional as, till the tip of February, GWM is providing $1000 reductions throughout the Tank 300 lineup.
The Tank 300 is the most recent GWM mannequin to realize a PHEV powertrain choice in Australia, following the bigger Tank 500the Haval H6 mid-size SUV, and the Cannon Alpha ute.
The Tank 300 Hi4-T mates a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 120kW electrical motor, for whole system outputs of 300kW of energy and 750Nm of torque, as much as 105km of electrical vary on the NEDC cycle, and combined-cycle gas consumption of 1.9L/100km.
GWM claims a 30 to 80 per cent cost will take 24 minutes on a 50kW DC fast-charger, whereas vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality means that you can energy exterior electrical units at as much as 6kW.

Braked towing capability matches the remainder of the lineup at 3000kg and there’s a low-range switch case and locking entrance and rear differentials.
GWM says an in depth characteristic record shall be confirmed nearer to launch. There are numerous variations between Lux and Extremely grades of the Tank 300 lineup relying on the powertrain.
Nevertheless, all characteristic a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite tv for pc navigation and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
“With the Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV, we’re persevering with to develop our cutting-edge plug-in hybrid expertise offering real off-road power, all at a extremely aggressive value level,” stated GWM Australia chief working officer John Kett.

“As demonstrated throughout our different PHEV variants, we stay dedicated to delivering autos the place prospects can profit from robust EV-only vary, quick charging, V2L and true mechanical 4×4 functionality.
“Because the New Automobile Effectivity Normal (NVES) are more likely to change the Australian automotive panorama like by no means earlier than, GWM stands able to ship extra expertise for much less.”
The Tank 300 Hi4-T may have little in the way in which of direct competitors. The obvious rival is the B5 from BYD’s new premium model Denza, however it’s priced between $74,990 and $79,990 earlier than on-road prices, making it fairly a bit costlier.
On the Australian new-car market in 2026, solely the Kia Sorento additionally concurrently presents petrol, diesel, hybrid and PHEV powertrains. Nevertheless, the Sorento’s base petrol engine has been axed and inventory is ready to expire by the tip of March.
