With the Tank 300 setting off a wave of hardcore SUVs in China, people are full of more expectations for hardcore SUVs with higher cost performance and larger sizes. And the high hopes of the tank 500 recently finally ushered in the market, 335,000 yuan starting price must have made many people salivating, that in the waiting for scheduling, we will tell you from the perspective of "car purchase guide", tank 500 which model is most worth starting.
A total of 10 models of the 2022 tank 500 were launched, and the official price range of the new car was 335,000-395,000 yuan. Powered by a 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine, the car is available in 5- and 7-seat seaters. Next, we will analyze which model is more cost-effective for you based on the configuration differences between models.
First, a brief description of the model
As a blockbuster model that has attracted much attention in the domestic market, the tank 500 has launched two designs in appearance, named it "Business Edition" and "Sport Edition" respectively, and the difference in appearance of the two is mainly reflected in the front face grille. Among them, the business version adopts the horizontal dense banner chrome decoration design, the overall look is more noble, while the sports version of the model although also uses horizontal chrome decoration, but the trim is obviously more rugged, visually more powerful and domineering. At the same time, the sports version of the model also adds a rear spare tire, which is also the biggest difference between the sports version and the business version.
The side design of the new car is also very stable, and the straight body is matched with a simple and calm body design, making it look like it has a strong sense of power. The tail design is also relatively vertical, and the vertical strip LED taillight is connected by a wide chrome decorative strip in the middle, which visually has a certain sense of grade. In addition, the new car is equipped with a spoiler on the top to make the tail transition more coordinated. The exhaust is also concealed, which provides a better departure angle for the body. According to official data, the approach angle of the tank 500 is 29.6°, the departure angle is 24°, the longitudinal passage angle is 22°, the minimum ground height is 224mm, and the wading depth can reach 800mm.
In the rim section, the Tank 500 mainly offers three rim styles. Among them, the sports version and the business version of the model have adopted a dense banner design, the difference is that the wheel rim of the sports version model looks more wild, and the spokes look more rugged. The banner of the business version model is more slender, the density is better, and the most important thing is that the wheel rim of the business version model adopts the chrome plating process, which looks more beautiful visually and looks more advanced. In addition, there is a Black Samurai Limited Edition with a blackened wheel rim, but the shape is the same as the sports model. In terms of size, the Sport model offers rims in 265/60 R18 and 265/55 R19 sizes, while the Business version offers rims in 265/55 R19 and 265/50 R20.
In terms of body color, the tank 500 mainly provides 4 kinds of paint colors, namely: inkstone black, Pamir silver, Kunlun gold, And everest white. In addition, there is a high-end customized version of the model with red/gold livery, which is also the biggest difference in the appearance of this car from other models. In general, the tank 500 has less choice in body color, and there is not much room for selection, and in the future, manufacturers can choose more on the body color for users to choose.
In terms of interior, the tank 500 also has a strong luxurious texture, the car is fully equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD screen and a 14.6-inch suspension central control screen, of which the large suspension central control screen looks very domineering. At the same time, the middle design of the three-frame multi-functional steering wheel is also extremely exquisite, coupled with the layered center console, the interior texture of the whole vehicle is well displayed. The seat part is also wrapped in nappa leather, which not only looks classy, but also the comfort of riding is self-evident.
In terms of power, the tank 500 is equipped with a 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine, equipped with a 48V light hybrid system, the maximum power of the engine is 354 horsepower, the peak torque is 500 Nm, and the transmission system matches the self-developed 9AT longitudinal hand automatic transmission.
Second, the model configuration highlights and recommendations
Although the 2022 Tank 500 entry-level model has been able to meet daily needs, for a medium-sized SUV that focuses on luxury off-road, the Tank 500 entry-level model is not equipped with many comfort features. First of all, in the appearance part, the configuration of the tank 500 is not much different, the main difference is that the entry-level model is not equipped with a panoramic sunroof function that can be opened, as for like LED high and near lights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights and electric vehicle pedals are all standard, so from the appearance of the overall configuration of the tank 500 is not much different.
However, in the interior part, the difference in the configuration of the tank 500 is obvious. First of all, the car is equipped with 12.3-inch LCD instruments, 14.6-inch suspension central control screen, steering wheel heating, main 12-way/ sub-6-way electric seats, front seat heating, Internet of Vehicles and Infinity 12 speaker audio and other commonly used basic configuration functions. However, other models have added front seat ventilation, massage, rear seat heating, ventilation, massage, HUD head-up display, leather seats, rear seat electric adjustment, etc. on this basis, so rich configuration makes the entry-level completely eclipsed. In general, in the basic practical configuration level, the entry model is not obviously missing, but for some advanced configurations, the entry model obviously has a big difference.
As for the safety part, the overall configuration of the entry-level model is also very high, the car is equipped with a master/co-pilot airbag, a front side airbag, a front/rear head air curtain, tire pressure display, active safety system, front/rear parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise and 360-degree panoramic image system, etc., while other models only have more reversing side warning system, automatic parking, follow-up and so on than it. Overall, although the 2022 tank 500 entry-level model configuration can already be used, it is too tempting for the luxury comfort configuration of other models, so the entry-level model does not occupy any advantage at all, so it is not recommended.
Third, the difference between the recommended model configuration analysis
Comprehensive configuration information, we recommend to you the 2022 model tank 500 business version of the 5-seater model and the sport version of the 5-seat model. First of all, these two models use two different front face designs, but the price is 355,000 yuan, and the configuration is completely the same, suitable for people with different aesthetic needs to choose. In addition, the reason why the 5-seat version of the model is more recommended is because the SUV has not been able to achieve the comfort and riding space of the MPV from beginning to end, so the 5-seat version is more suitable for the car purchase needs of most people. Although the creation type is only one level higher than the entry-level ascending type, in fact, these two models represent high and low matching, and the remaining Black Samurai limited edition and high-end customized version belong to the special edition model, and the actual configuration is basically the same as the creation type.
In contrast, the recommended model is only 20,000 yuan more expensive than the dengfeng type, but the configuration in exchange is very rich. These include leather seats, front seat ventilation and massage functions, rear seat heating, ventilation, massage functions, and the rear seats also support electric 6-way adjustment, which can be adjusted for the backrest, leg and leg drag, and the rear seat is even more comfortable than the front row. In addition, the environment type is also equipped with a rear row of panoramic sunroofs, rear manual sun blinds, HUD head-up display and electric steering wheel adjustment, etc., so it is very cost-effective to exchange 20,000 yuan for such a rich configuration.
Due to the addition of the third row of seats, the 7-seater version of the environment has increased in costs, requiring an additional cost of 8,000 yuan, and compared with the recommended model configuration, it also lacks the second row of seat massage and leg drag adjustment functions. Therefore, the 7-seat version of the landscape type is more suitable for a multi-family travel, not as much as the 5-seat version of the model has more space and more complete functions. Therefore, in summary, if you want to buy the 2022 tank 500 in the near future, then the business version of the 5-seater model and the sports version of the 5-seater model are relatively more cost-effective, and can be given priority when buying a car.