The GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 both put in their best sales performances yet in South Africa, each hitting fresh highs in November 2025. Here’s a look at the figures…
- Tank 300 registers new sales high in SA
- Tank 500 likewise hits best month yet
- New 2.4TD engine driving Tank 300 sales
In November 2025, GWM South Africa’s Tank 300 and Tank 500 ranges each registered fresh sales highs, with a little over 200 units sold between them.
Despite the Chinese company’s overall sales total for November 2025 dipping 9.7% month on month to 2 534 units, the Tank 300 registered its highest total yet, with 184 units sold (3 of which came via the rental channel). That eclipses the ladder-frame SUV’s previous best of 178 units, achieved in July 2025.
As a reminder, in March 2025, GWM SA introduced a pair of new 2.4TD 4×4 derivatives to the Tank 300 range, bringing turbodiesel power to a line-up that had previously comprised only turbopetrol and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) powertrains. In late August 2025, the brand furthermore added a rear-wheel-drive variant with the oil-burning engine, effectively cutting the starting price to R649 900.
The availability of turbodiesel power saw Tank 300 sales surge, with the nameplate breaching the 3-figure mark in this powertrain’s launch month. Furthermore, Conrad Groenewald, Chief Operating Officer of GWM SA, recently told Cars.co.za he was “fighting for more production” of the oil-burning derivatives.
What about the Tank 500? Well, GWM’s flagship SUV – which is available in just a single trim level, priced from R1 228 950 – hit a total of 29 units (all via the dealer channel) in November. Previously, this model’s best month was February 2025, with 20 examples sold.
November 2025 was also the month in which GWM SA rolled out cosmetic changes to the Tank 500, blacking out various (previously chrome-trimmed) exterior details on the 255 kW hybrid-powered SUV. The updates included a gloss-black grille, dark-chrome roof rails and black 18-inch alloy wheels (along with black Nappa leather and dark-metal trim inside).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About GWM Tank Sales
Q: What were the sales highlights for the GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 in November 2025?
A: Both the Tank 300 and the flagship Tank 500 achieved their best monthly sales performances yet in November 2025. The Tank 300 sold 184 units, eclipsing its previous high, while the Tank 500 hit a new record by selling 29 units.
Q: What factor primarily drove the surge in GWM Tank 300 sales during 2025?
A: The introduction of a new 2.4-litre turbodiesel (2.4TD) engine significantly drove the Tank 300’s sales performance. GWM initially launched 4×4 turbodiesel derivatives in March 2025, and later added a more affordable rear-wheel-drive variant with the same oil-burning engine in late August 2025.
Q: What cosmetic changes did GWM roll out for the Tank 500 in November 2025?
A: GWM rolled out cosmetic changes for the Tank 500 in November 2025, which involved blacking out various previously chrome-trimmed exterior details. These updates include a gloss-black grille, dark-chrome roof rails and black 18-inch alloy wheels, complemented by black Nappa leather and dark-metal trim inside.
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