UPDATED 21/05/2025 9:00am: GWM confirmed last week it would axe a pair of Tank 300 variants and give petrol and hybrid versions upgrades made to the diesel version. We’ve updated this article accordingly and pulled it forward.
The GWM Tank 300 gained diesel power in March, specifically the same engine found in the Cannon and Cannon Alpha utes.
More than 20 engineering enhancements applied to the diesel-powered Tank 300 have now been extended to petrol and hybrid variants – for no extra charge, with pricing remaining unchanged.
These enhancements include larger front brake rotors and calipers, a reinforced prop shaft, upgraded wheel bearings, and strengthened front suspension knuckles.
Diesel-powered Tank 300s can tow 3000kg, and now these upgrades see the petrol and hybrid variants’ towing capacity bumped up from 2500kg to 3000kg as well.
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Payload has also been increased to a minimum of 600kg (Ultra Hybrid) and a maximum of 610kg (Ultra petrol). Again, this effectively matches diesel vehicles which have a payload of 600kg.
Petrol and hybrid Tank 300s previously had maximum payload figures of 397kg and 420kg, respectively.
The large off-road SUV range opens at $47,990 drive-away for diesel Lux. Petrol and hybrid Lux variants have been axed, as GWM notes the diesel engine is proving more popular than the other powertrains.
Pricing for diesel Tank 300 vehicles is actually cheaper than had previously been reported, to the tune of $1500.
While the Tank 300 can now tow 3000kg with each of its powertrains, it still falls short of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner’s 3100kg figures, as well as the class-leading 3500kg offered by the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X.
The Tank 300’s higher towing capacity pushes it into the “heavy off-road passenger vehicles” category under the incoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard emissions regulations from the Australian Government.
The government says a “heavy off-road passenger vehicle” is an MC-category vehicle with a rated towing capacity of three tonnes or more, and featuring body-on-frame construction. This puts the Tank 300 in a category with a higher CO2 emissions target.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Lux Diesel | $47,990 |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra petrol | $49,990 |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Diesel | $51,990 |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Hybrid | $56,990 |
Drivetrains
| Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol four | 2.4L turbo-diesel four | 2.0L turbo-petrol four |
| Engine power | 162kW | 135kW | 180kW |
| Engine torque | 380Nm | 480Nm | 380Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | – | 78kW |
| Electric motor torque | – | – | 268Nm |
| Total system power | – | – | 258kW |
| Total system torque | – | – | 615Nm |
| Transmission | Eight-speed auto | Nine-speed auto | Nine-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 9.5L/100km | 7.8L/100km | 8.4L/100km |
| Fuel type | 91-octane regular unleaded | Diesel | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75L | 75L | 75L |
All models have a Crawl Mode and Turning Assist features.
Dimensions
| Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4760mm | 4760mm | 4760mm |
| Width | 1930mm | 1930mm | 1930mm |
| Height | 1903mm | 1903mm | 1903mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm | 2750mm | 2750mm |
| Ground clearance | 224mm | 224mm | 224mm |
| Braked towing capacity | 3000kg | 3000kg | 3000kg |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 750kg | 750kg | 750kg |
| Kerb weight | 2280kg | 2155kg | 2335kg |
| Gross vehicle mass | 2880kg | 2765kg | 2935kg |
Servicing and Warranty
The 2025 GWM Tank 300 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and seven years of roadside assistance. The hybrid battery pack has an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
After the first service at 12 months or 10,000km, services are required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
GWM has yet to announce service pricing for 2025 hybrid models.
| Service | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $335 | $360 |
| 24 months/25,000km | $350 | $435 |
| 36 months/40,000km | $635 | $610 |
| 48 months/55,000km | $625 | $555 |
| 60 months/70,000km | $360 | $725 |
| 72 months/85,000km | $1060 | $1055 |
| 84 months/100,000km | $755 | $505 |
Safety
The GWM Tank 300 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 89 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 81 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 85 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane centring
- Lane-keep assist
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Seven airbags (front, front-side, front-centre and curtain)
- Surround-view camera with ‘Transparent Chassis Function’
- 4 x parking sensors (front)
- 4 x parking sensors (rear)
Hybrid models exclusively feature Highway Assist, while both diesel and hybrid models feature front cross-traffic assist, second-row child presence detection, and six parking sensors front and rear.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels for petrol, diesel and hybrid models, but there are some specification differences depending on the powertrain.
The Lux diesel features:
- 17-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- 265/65R17 spare tyre
- Electronically locking rear differential
- Hill descent control
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- LED headlights and tail lights
- Daytime running lights
- Sunroof
- Privacy glass
- Two-piece under-body guard
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Six-way power driver’s seat
- Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
- Microfibre and leatherette steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Front and rear USB ports
- Nine-speaker sound system
- Ambient interior lighting (seven colours)
- 12V power outlets (front and luggage cabin)
The Ultra petrol adds:
- 18-inch chrome-finish alloy wheels
- 265/60R18 spare tyre
- Three-piece under-body guard
- Electronically locking front differential
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with massage function
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charging
- Infinity nine-speaker sound system
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
The Ultra petrol misses out on wireless smartphone mirroring, requiring a cable instead. DAB+ digital radio and satellite navigation are also missing.
The diesel and hybrid Ultra models feature all the aforementioned features, plus:
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Driver’s seat and mirror memory
- Auto reverse tracking
- 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels (diesel only)
Only hybrid and diesel models have auto up/down for all power windows, while petrol models only have this for the driver’s window.
Hybrid and diesel models also exclusively feature GWM App connectivity, allowing you to remotely control the locks, climate control and heated and ventilated seats as well as check the vehicle’s fuel level remotely.
Colours
Fossil Grey is the standard exterior paint colour, with the following finishes being $595 options:
- Dusk Orange
- Lunar Red
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
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