A new flagship version of the GWM Tank 300 has quietly arrived in South Africa, closing the gap to the new Tank 500. Here’s how much this “Ultra Luxury” hybrid model costs…
When the GWM Tank 300 officially launched in South Africa in February 2024, the Chinese firm’s local division detailed a trio of derivatives. Now, however, a 4th (flagship) variant has snuck into the line-up, slotting in at the very top of the range.
At launch, GWM SA provided details on the 162 kW/380 Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine – offered in both Super Luxury and Ultra Luxury grades – as well as the hybrid powertrain (based on a similarly sized 4-pot but churning out 255 kW and 648 Nm), with the latter made available only in Super Luxury guise. At the time, it seemed a little curious the hybrid wasn’t offered in conjunction with the top trim level.
But now that’s quietly changed. Though it’s not yet listed on the local GWM Tank website, a handful of GWM dealerships have started advertising a new “Ultra Luxury” version of the hybrid. Priced from R925 000 (a figure we’ve since confirmed with a separate source), the Tank 300 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 commands a R73 050 premium over the previous – likewise dual-powered – range-topper.
As such, it effectively closes the gap somewhat to the freshly launched 7-seater Tank 500, which uses the same hybrid powertrain but costs R1 222 900 in Ultra Luxury trim (interestingly, a Super Luxury version of the Tank 500 has yet to materialise on the local market, despite Cars.co.za unearthing unofficial confirmation of a R1 122 900 sticker price for such a derivative).
So, what sort of extra equipment does the new top-spec Tank 300 derivative score? Well, based on the non-hybrid version’s Ultra Luxury specification list, we’re confident it gains features such as an electro-chromatic rear-view mirror, a heated steering wheel, a 64-colour ambient lighting system, Nappa leather upholstery, heated-and-ventilated front seats, 8-way electric adjustment for the driver’s seat (plus a massage function) and an uprated Infinity sound system.
Look out for official details as and when we have them…
How much does the GWM Tank 300 cost in South Africa?
GWM Tank 300 2.0T Super Luxury 4×4 – R725 950
GWM Tank 300 2.0T Ultra Luxury 4×4 – R775 950
GWM Tank 300 2.0T HEV Super Luxury 4×4 – R851 950
GWM Tank 300 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 – R925 000
The prices above include a 7-year/200 000 km warranty and a 5-year/75 000 km service plan (with 15 000 km intervals). Hybrid models furthermore feature an additional warranty that covers the complete high-voltage system and battery pack for 8 years or 150 000 km.
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