On 13 August 2024, GWM will formally launch the P500 double-cab bakkie and Tank 500 seven-seater SUV on native shores. Right here’s what we all know in regards to the XL fashions to date.
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Earlier this yr, in February, GWM introduced a quartet of latest merchandise, two of which fall underneath the Chinese language automaker’s ‘Haval’ sub-brand. These might be launched to South Africa throughout the the rest of 2024. This contains the (recently-launched) Haval Jolion Professional and H7, and, notably, the P500 and Tank 500, each of that are scheduled to make landfall on SA shores on 13 August (be sure you regulate CARmag.co.za for our launch critiques).
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Right here’s what you may anticipate from the soon-to-arrive double-cab bakkie and seven-seater SUV.
GWM P-Collection P500
Regionally, the flagship P-Collection might be accessible with the selection of two engine choices, a 2.4-litre turbodiesel and the corporate’s now-familiar hybrid setup. The previous, four-cylinder oil burner churns out 135 kW and 480 N.m of torque, despatched to a four-wheel-drive system by way of a nine-speed computerized transmission. Coupled with a self-shifter sporting an identical quantity cogs, the two.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain produces 255 kW and 648 N.m. Just like the diesel by-product, the electrified mannequin options four-wheel drive. In accordance with the model, the diesel unit and hybrid setup sips, on common, 8.6 L/100 km and 9.8 L/100 km, respectively. Braked towing capability is rated at 3 500 kg for each fashions.
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A trio of trim strains might be on supply, with the diesel mannequin accessible in Luxurious and Tremendous Luxurious guises, whereas Extremely Luxurious stage of specification might be unique to the hybrid variant.
GWM Tank 500
Using the identical powertrain because the range-topping model of its smaller sibling, the Tank 300, the soon-to-launch Tank 500 might be accessible with solely the agency’s 255 kW/648 N.m hybrid powertrain. The electrified 2.0-litre four-pot is completely coupled with a nine-speed computerized cog swapper, which directs energy and torque to all 4 corners. The seven-seater SUV might be accessible in two spec ranges, Tremendous Luxurious and Extremely Luxurious.
