Finally! GWM has listened to the fans and the Tank 300 diesel has been confirmed for production. Here are some early details.
According to a report from CarNewsChina, GWM will build a Tank 300 diesel. This is great news for potential customers as many had been put off by the lack of a torquey and efficient powertrain. While the Tank 300 HEV petrol hybrid offers commendable performance and efficiency, a modern diesel engine should prove better.
The motor in question will be the 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine, sourced from the GWM bakkies. The GW4D24 motor offers up 135 kW and 480 Nm, which compares favourably to other diesel-powered SUVs like the Hyundai Tucson (137 kW / 416 Nm) and Mahindra Scorpio-N (129 kW / 400 Nm).
The Tank 300 Diesel should be the most economical and offer the most range between fill ups. A quick estimate suggests the diesel-powered Tank should comfortably complete over 1000 km, based on its 80 litre fuel tank capacity. In comparison, the hybrid Tank 300 claims 8.4 L/100 km and has an endurance range of 952 km.
As a reminder, Tank is Great Wall Motors offroad adventure brand and the Tank 300 is the first model to arrive locally. We’re expecting the bigger Tank 500 to touch down before the end of 2024.
Will the Tank 300 Diesel come to South Africa?
One of the biggest criticisms levelled at the Chinese manufacturers is the heavier-than-expected fuel consumption from the turbocharged petrol engines. Diesel is still a popular fuel of choice for many South African motorists and we reckon this derivative is highly likely to prove popular.
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