GWM TANK 500 HEV Black Edition launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motors has launched the all-new TANK 500 HEV Black Edition in Malaysia. This exclusive version of the brand’s flagship SUV aims to take premium ruggedness to a darker, more distinctive level with a series of exclusive blacked-out design enhancements.

GWM TANK 500 HEV Black Edition: Key highlights 

Price

The exclusive Black Edition is priced at RM 336,800 (on the road, without insurance), making it RM 8,000 dearer than the standard version that costs RM 328,800. 

Exclusive highlights

This bold SUV gets an all-black treatment that extends from the grille to the tail, enhancing its rugged yet sophisticated appeal. It comes equipped with -

• A black front grille with darkened headlamps and a black front bumper garnish 
• Black rear bumper protector paired with a black lower guard plate, back door garnish, and black tail lamp garnish
• Black 20-inch alloy wheels with black window trim, black door handles, black roof rails, and even black electric side steps
• Black fog lamp garnish 
• Black emblem

No changes under the bonnet 

The all-black Tank 500 retains the same tried and tested 2.0-litre Turbo Hybrid powertrain under the hood that offers exceptional performance both on and off the road. The engine generates a maximum power of 244 PS and a peak torque of 380 Nm, while the electric motor is tuned to deliver 106 PS and 268 Nm. The combined system output is rated at 346 PS and 648 Nm, which is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed hybrid automatic transmission and a part-time selectable four-wheel drive system.

Same suite of features 

The SUV continues to offer the same suite of advanced comfort, safety, and intelligent driving technologies, including 

• 12.3-inch digital driver display
• Head-up display
• 14.6-inch infotainment unit
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Wireless charger
• Triple-zone climate control system 
• Quilted Nappa leather upholstery
• 12-way powered driver seat with lumbar support and 6-way powered front passenger seat with “boss switch”
• Seat massage and ventilation functions
• 12-speaker Infinity premium sound system
• Electronic panoramic glass roof
• Level 2 ADAS safety technologies

All in all, the GWM Tank 500 is one of Malaysia’s most capable luxury SUVs that looks even more commanding and premium in this bold black treatment. Further sweetening the deal is an exclusive Limited Edition Premium Gift Set offered as a token of appreciation to early buyers.  

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