GWM Tank 500 HEV Black Version in Malaysia – full black exterior, RM8,000 extra at RM336,800

The Tank 500 gum has acquired a brand new Black Version variant in Malaysia, a couple of months after an analogous Black Warrior trim was launched in Thailand. Because the title suggests, the flagship seven-seater 4×4 receives a smattering of black trim to exchange the standard chrome bits for a murdered-out look.

Costing an additional RM8,000 (RM336,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage), the Black Version coats the inky hue on the huge grille, Tank emblem, C-shaped entrance bumper trim, window surrounds, roof rails, powered facet steps, door handles, taillight surrounds, rear bumper protector and skid plate, and tailgate and spare wheel cowl garnishes. You additionally get smoked LED headlights and black 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.

As but, there is no such thing as a point out of the obtainable colors, though we assume the Black Version will solely be supplied in Solar Black, as is the case for the Black Warrior in Thailand. Nothing about any modifications to the inside both, so the black Nappa leather-trimmed inside, fake wooden trim and analogue clock ought to stay as is.

The remainder of the usual equipment needs to be similar as effectively, together with keyless entry, push-button begin, triple-zone auto air-con, power-adjustable entrance seats (eight-way for driver, six-way for passenger) with reminiscence, first- and second-row air flow, power-folding and unfolding third-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument show, a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wi-fi charger, a 12-speaker Infinity sound system, park help and a 360-degree digital camera.

The Tank 500 additionally comes with a full complement of driver assists as customary, reminiscent of autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, curve velocity discount, a “knowledge dodge” system that strikes over for big autos and bikes, blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert with auto brake and a door opening warning. Six airbags and stability management, too.

Energy continues to come back from a hybrid powertrain, led by a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine pushing out 244 PS from 5,500 to six,000 rpm and 380 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 4,000 rpm. That is mated to a 106 PS/268 Nm electrical motor and a nine-speed computerized transmission for a complete output of 346 PS and 648 Nm, routed by all 4 wheels by a switchable four-wheel-drive system. No phrase on the diesel model launched in Thailand this 12 months – we assume our unsubsidised diesel gasoline has put paid to that.

As per the usual Tank 500, the Black Version comes with a six-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee, a (non-transferable) lifetime engine, transmission and hybrid system guarantee, an eight-year/200,000 km battery guarantee and 5 years of free service. Early-bird consumers will obtain a “restricted version premium present set” as a token of appreciation.

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