The Great Wall Tank 500 2.0T version has been officially unveiled in Thailand, and the biggest highlight is that it is equipped with a 2.0T+ PHEV powertrain. The online car market learned that the tank 500 2.0T version will also be listed in China later, 2.0T + plug-in hybrid configuration, fuel consumption will be low "amazing". The Lynk & Co 09, which is also Geely's flagship SUV, is built on the Volvo SPA platform, has a larger size than the Great Wall Tank 500, and directly uses the Volvo 2.0T engine, which is priced at 265,900 yuan and the tank 300 is priced at 195,800-230,000, so it is predicted that the Great Wall Tank 500 2.0T will start at 260,000 yuan.
Judging from the domestic road test spy photos, the appearance of the tank 500 2.0T version is basically the same as that of the 3.0T version, and the banner grille, external spare tire, etc. are equipped, and only in the details are distinguished. The tank 500 2.0T version is powered by a plug-in hybrid system, matching a 9-speed gearbox, with a maximum engine power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 380 N·m, and the overall parameters are ahead of the Lynk & Co 09.
With domestic emissions policies becoming more stringent and oil prices rising, it is imperative for tank brands to provide consumers with fuel-efficient hybrid models. After all, volkswagen Tuon and Hongqi HS5, which are also medium and large SUVs, have provided 2.0T models, and after the 2.0T tank 500 is listed in the future, it will become the main sales force.
At present, the price of the tank 500 is 335,000 yuan, although it is equipped with a 3.0T engine and has a good product force in all aspects, but this price point is still more difficult for the promotion of the model, and the range of consumer groups that the price adapts to is low. Therefore, it is a wise move to launch a low-power version of the model as the main model in the car series, but the problem is that the price is reduced, and the product strength in other aspects, such as the standard of configuration and materials, cannot be reduced too much, otherwise it will not help.