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5989 Firm Orders in 24 Hours of Release
Recently, Great Wall Motors' high-end off-road SUV brand, the Tank brand officially started the pre-sale of the new Tank 500 Hi4-Z, with a price of 379,800 yuan (approximately USD52,300). According to the official, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z received 5989 firm orders within 24 hours after its release, showcasing a strong market demand.
Vehicle Design and Dimensions
The Tank 500 Hi4-Z is positioned as a mid-to-large luxury off-road SUV, designed for both urban commuting, as well as outdoor activities. The Tank 500 Hi4-Z offers a spacious interior space:
Length: 5078 mm
Width 1934 mm
Height: 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Besides, SUV offers an approach angle of 29 degrees, a departure angle of 24 degrees and a minimum ground clearance of 210 mm, representing an excellent off-road capability.
The exterior maintains the same classic tough style of the Tank 500, but sports a new paint finish, the red-and-white gradient paint, showing a good wish of the brand to the model to be a success.
Performance and Capabilities
The Tank 500 Hi4-Z features the all-new Hi4-Z super off-road platform with a decoupled four-wheel-drive structure. Compared to the Hi4-T, the Hi4-Z has an additional P4 motor on the rear axle, boosting a stronger powertrain of 645 kW and a torque of 1195 N•m. The 0-100 km/h acceleration rate is 4.6 seconds, fast enough for an off-road SUV.
With high-safety, high-volume-density power batteries, the SUV will offer an a WLTC pure electric range exceeding 200 km.
Brand Success and Global Expansion
The Tank brand, a high-end SUV brand under Great Wall Motors, specializes in tough off-road SUVs. On this years Beijing Motor Show in May, the brand announced that its global cumulative sales surpassed 400,000 units, capturing 50% of the Chinese off-road vehicle market share.
Up till now, the brand has four models on sale, including the Tank 300, Tank 400, Tank 500, and Tank 700, ranging from city SUVs to heavy-duty off-road models.
In terms of Tank’s global expansion, the brand has entered over 30 countries and regions all around the world. In March 2024, the brand has launched the Tank 300 in South Africa and Mexico, and debuted the Tank 500 in Australia, Indonesia, and other regions across Eurasia.
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