2026 GWM Tank 500 price and specs
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First reported by 7NEWS ·
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The quick read
- The GWM Tank 500 has gained a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, delivering 170kW and 620Nm of torque.
- The new engine option will allow the GWM Tank 500 to directly compete with the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.
- The GWM Tank 500's diesel engine option offers segment-leading fuel efficiency.
- The new engine will also be available in the GWM Cannon Alpha ute.
For dealers: The introduction of the GWM Tank 500's new diesel engine option will increase competition in the large SUV segment, requiring dealers to adapt their sales and marketing strategies.
AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.
ADME commentary
The ADME angle
The GWM Tank 500's new diesel engine is a direct challenge to the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, which have long dominated the large SUV segment in Australia.
This move by GWM will likely lead to increased competition in the segment, potentially affecting sales and pricing strategies for other brands.
What it means for the order bank
Dealers who stock the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest should prepare for potential disruptions to their order banks as the GWM Tank 500's new diesel engine option becomes available.
The segment-leading diesel fuel efficiency of the GWM Tank 500 will be a key selling point, particularly for buyers who prioritize running costs.
Competitor response
Toyota and Ford will need to respond to the GWM Tank 500's new diesel engine option, potentially through updates to their own models or adjustments to pricing and marketing strategies.
Dealers should be prepared to handle a potential increase in customer inquiries and comparisons between the GWM Tank 500 and its competitors.
Taking action
Full coverage
2026 GWM Tank 500 price and specs
The GWM Tank 500 has gained a new diesel engine to allow it to directly take on the hot-selling Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.
Read at 7NEWS →2026 GWM Tank 500 price and specs
The GWM Tank 500 has gained a new diesel engine to allow it to directly take on the hot-selling Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.
Read at CarExpert →GWM Adds More Muscle to Cannon Alpha and Tank 500
GWM will introduce a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine to the Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 large SUV, expanding the powertrain options available for Australian buyers in segments where diesel…
Read at Fleet Auto News →GWM takes the fight to established diesel players with all-new 3.0-litre diesel power on Cannon Alpha & TANK 500
All-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel delivers 170kW and class-leading 620Nm of torque. Segment-leading diesel fuel efficiency across both Cannon Alpha and TANK 500.
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