On March 18, the tank 500 was officially launched, and the new car launched a total of three versions of the business version, the sports version and the customized version, while providing a 5-seater and 7-seat model to choose from, and the official guidance price was 335,000-395,000 yuan. Positioned as a medium to large luxury off-road SUV, the new car is one of the largest members of the Great Wall family, with a choice of sporty/deluxe styles inside and out, and a 3.0T V6+9AT powertrain.
It is worth mentioning that the Tank 500 Black Samurai Edition released during the Guangzhou Auto Show will be limited to sale again on March 19, selling for 365,000 yuan and limited to 100 units.
"Big" is the first impression of the tank 500, to know that its sports version of the size has reached 5070mm, the height of 1905mm, not only surpassed the Great Wall family's veteran big brother Haval H9, but also than the popular Highlander, Tuang on the market is a little larger. With such a domineering and wide façade, the design theme is also quite in line with its tonality, according to the official introduction, the shape of the tank 500 is inspired by classical Chinese architecture, through the strong and dignified lines to create a strong and strong body.
(Tank 500 Sport)
Since the size of the sports version reaches 5070mm long, 1934mm wide and 1905mm high, and the wheelbase is 2850mm, the look and feel is quite domineering. The front net is in a thick polygonal style, with a large area of polished chrome trim to make the shape full of style.
The side lines of the new car are regular and solemn, strong and powerful, and it is also equipped with privacy glass and 18-inch multi-spoke spokes; the tailgate of the "small school bag" external spare tire is unique to the sports version, while the tail wing design is inspired by the image of the architectural cornice, and the taillight shape is derived from the ancient palace lamp, which is highly recognizable. The tank 500 provides five exterior colors of Kunlun gold, Pamir silver, Everest white, inkstone black and red gold, as well as four interior colors of double brown, blue rice, black three and black brown.
The deluxe version of the tank 500 has a two-color body and a number of nine horizontal strips in the net shape, because there is no external spare tire, so the length of the size is slightly shortened, other dimensions remain unchanged, reaching 4878mm/1934mm/1905mm. In addition, the dense multi-spoke polished wheels are also unique to the luxury version, making the look less rugged and the temperament more elegant.
(Tank 500 Deluxe Edition)
In terms of interior, both use 12.3-inch LCD meters and 14.6-inch central control large-screen layout, according to the official introduction, the design is inspired by the magnificent scene of "magnificent mountains and rivers", so the central control line is more inclined to a straight atmosphere. In addition, the sports version and the deluxe version also have very different color matching styles, the former is beige + dark blue, the latter is black + dark brown.
The details of the new car have also been carefully polished, such as the crystal texture of the retainer bar using a beautiful structure and 66 masonry cut surfaces, the seat material using Nappa leather, etc., bringing a delicate and advanced touch to the passengers.
(Sport Interior)
(Deluxe Edition Interior)
In terms of power, in order to match the positioning of the flagship SUV, the tank 500 adopts a rare 3.0T V6+9AT powertrain on the market, and adopts a 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 260kW/6000rpm, a peak torque of 500 Nm/1500-4500rpm, and an engine thermal efficiency of 38.5%.
In terms of off-road performance, the new car adopts the third generation of intelligent four-wheel drive system with mechanical lock function, which can realize the torque of the front and rear axles (0~100) according to the change of road conditions: (100~0) intelligent allocation within the millisecond level; when the speed is less than 80km/h, the AWD/4Hlock/2H mode can be switched arbitrarily.
4Hlock\4Llock adopts mechanical slip sleeve lock type lock, which can distribute the torque 1:1 between the front and rear axles, the low speed ratio is 2.64, with the slip sleeve locking device, with 9AT and the integral rear axle (3.9 speed ratio), with a strong climb ratio transmission system; At the same time, the whole series is equipped with a central differential lock and a rear axle differential lock as standard to meet the needs of users in various road conditions.
Editor's comments: Tank 500 has already shown a very hot market prospect before it is listed. Tank 500 as a hardcore luxury off-road vehicle, product strength points, the new car in the off-road, technology, luxury, comfort, configuration and other aspects of the skill points are pulled very full, coupled with the strong power of 3.0T, as well as low-speed four-wheel drive and rear axle lock and other off-road configuration, I believe that in the price range of 30-40 million, non-carrier medium and large SUVs seem to have no choice, but also look forward to the market performance after the new car.