Tank 300

The Tank 300 () or GWM Tank 300 is a mid-size SUV produced by Great Wall Motor (GWM) since 2020. It was originally sold under the Wey premium brand as the Wey Tank 300. Since April 2021, the vehicle was renamed as the Tank 300 under the Tank brand, being positioned below the larger Tank 500. A V6-powered version is marketed as the Tank 330.

Overview

The Tank 300 was introduced in July 2020 at the Chengdu Auto Show as the Wey Tank 300. It went on sale on the Chinese market on 17 December 2020. It is the first vehicle to be built on the platform called "Tank" by GWM.

Great Wall announced the decision to turn Tank into a standalone brand during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021, with its name written in capital letters. GWM was aiming to develop Tank as a standalone off-road vehicle marque, according to Wei Jianjun, chairman of GWM. The Tank 300 became the first car to be launched under the Tank brand.

According to GWM's Australian subsidiary, the Tank 300 has a ground clearance of with 33-degree approach and 34-degree departure angles. The SUV uses a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link coilover rear suspension. The ladder frame chassis is based on the same platform as the Great Wall Pao pickup. Available options are locking front and rear differentials, low-range gearing, an off-road creep mode, and a 'tank turn' function.

In China, the Tank 300 comes in several versions: City Edition, Off-Road Edition, Ranger, Wind Forest Iron Cavalry Edition, Yunliang and Cyberpunk. Each version, except for the Cybertank, is available in multiple trim levels.

The Cybertank Edition was previewed as the Wey Tank 300 Cybertank Concept in April 2021. It is equipped with wide body kit, body coloured flared wheel arches, a roof solar panel, Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, a hood scoop, and a square-shaped spare wheel cover on the tailgate. It enters production in a limited quantity, with an almost identical appearance to the concept model. Only 3,000 units were produced.

The Yunliang is a 300-unit limited production model, which went on sale in mid-2021. It is jointly developed with Yunliang 4×4, an off-road aftermarket parts company. It received changes such as a modified suspension with adjustable nitrogen shock absorbers, a snorkel, redesigned front bumper with winch, and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A 265/70 R17 tyres.

The Frontier Edition was announced in June 2022.

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File:2022 Tank 300 Cybertank Edition.jpg, Tank 300 Cybertank Edition
File:2023 TANK 300 HEV Ultra (Cockpit).jpg, Interior

Tank 330

In March 2024, the hybrid Tank 330 went on sale in China. It is the V6 version of the 300, powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine paired with a 48 V electric motor. Its styling is based on the Tank 300 Frontier Edition, and the Tank 330 is only sold in limited quantities through online orders. Tank 330 sold out in six seconds.

Hooke Edition

The Tank 300 Hooke Edition is a prototype unveiled during Auto Shanghai 2025. The Hooke Edition is based on a GWM Tank 300 with the front axle moved forwards to provide a longer Dash-to-axle and features live front and rear axles accompanied by a strengthened frame. The Hooke Edition also offers front and rear differential locks and with the longer dash-to-axle, a larger engine bay is available suggesting the possibility to use a new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8.

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File:Tank 300 Hooke Edition 002.jpg, Side view (Showing the extended dash-to-axle)
File:Tank 300 Hooke Edition 003.jpg, Rear view

Powertrain

The Tank 300 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which is rated with an output of , peak torque at . The vehicle has three Eaton differential lockers and low range gearbox. GWM specifies the maximum speed at .

The hybrid model debuted as the Tank 300 HEV concept car debuted in Thailand in March 2022. It is equipped with a 2.0T+9HAT powertrain and features transparent chassis technology. It was also previewed at the 25th Chengdu Auto Show in August 2022 alongside the Tank 500 PHEV. The combined system output is rated at with of torque. GWM claims the hybrid version can accelerate in 7.9 seconds.

Exports

The Tank brand was destined for export markets since mid-2021.

Asia

Indonesia

The Tank 300 made its Indonesian debut in July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show alongside the Jolion, with deliveries commenced in the final quarter of 2024. It comes in a sole variant and powered by a 2.0-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid.

Malaysia

The Tank 300 was launched in Malaysia on 12 July 2024, after being previewed in March 2024 and later in May at the Malaysia Autoshow alongside the Haval H6. It comes in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Philippines

GWM previewed the Tank 300 in the Philippines in October 2023 and was officially launch on 15 December 2023. It comes in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Thailand

The Tank 300 was launched in Thailand on 28 September 2023, it is available in two trim levels: Pro and Ultra; it is powered by a 2.0-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid. In March 2025, the 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine was added for the Pro and Ultra trim levels and the HEV Pro variant was discontinued.

Australia

The Tank 300 went on sale in Australia in December 2022, with two trim levels: Lux and Ultra; it is powered by a 2.0-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid. The non-hybrid 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine was added in May 2023. The 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine was added in February 2025.

Middle East

The Tank 300 was launched in Saudi Arabia on 6 July 2022.

South Africa

The Tank 300 was launched in South Africa on 20 February 2024, as part of the introduction of GWM's Tank sub-brand in South Africa. It comes in two trim levels: Super Luxury and Ultra Luxury; powered by either a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid engines. The 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine was added in February 2025.

Sales

See also

* GWM Tank

References

External links

Official website

{{Great Wall Motors

Tank 300
Cars introduced in 2020
Mid-size sport utility vehicles
All-wheel-drive vehicles
Hybrid sport utility vehicles