Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) Tank brand launched the 2027 Tank 500 on Friday, introducing upgrades to driver-assistance technology, cabin equipment and safety systems while retaining the SUV’s existing plug-in hybrid and gasoline powertrain options.
Prices range from 335,000 yuan to 375,000 yuan (approximately $49,866 to $55,818), unchanged from the facelift introduced in August 2025. The updated lineup includes the Hi4-T and Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid systems and a 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 48V mild-hybrid assistance.
The plug-in hybrid range starts with the Hi4-T at 335,000 yuan, followed by the Hi4-T Zhixiang edition at 355,000 yuan. The Hi4-Z Zhixiang edition is priced at 375,000 yuan.
The 3.0T gasoline model is available in five-seat and seven-seat configurations, priced at 355,000 yuan and 363,000 yuan, respectively.
2027 GWM Tank 500 Specifications
| Specification | Hi4-T | Hi4-Z |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbocharged | 2.0-liter turbocharged |
| Electric motors | One | Two |
| Transmission | 9HAT | Three-speed DHT |
| Combined system output | 310 kW (416 hp) | 635 kW |
| Battery capacity | 37.1 kWh | 59.05 kWh |
| WLTC electric range | 110 km | 201 km |
| Starting price | 335,000 yuan | 375,000 yuan (Zhixiang edition) |
Specifications and prices are based on the information released for the updated model. The Hi4-T and Hi4-Z battery capacities and electric ranges remain unchanged from the versions introduced in August 2025.
Nvidia Thor-U Powers Updated Driver Assistance
Tank said the 2027 model incorporates 296 upgrades across hardware, software and safety redundancy, with particular attention to driver assistance and the in-cabin experience.
The Hi4-T Zhixiang and Hi4-Z Zhixiang editions feature GWM’s Coffee Pilot 4 driver-assistance system, which combines Nvidia’s Thor-U computing chip with a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model and LiDAR sensors.
The system provides 700 TOPS of computing power. Its sensor package comprises one LiDAR unit, three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars and 11 cameras.
This represents a hardware and software upgrade over the higher-specification plug-in hybrid variants introduced in August 2025, which used Nvidia’s Orin-X chip and the third-generation Coffee Pilot Ultra system.
The new Zhixiang editions support navigation-assisted driving on urban roads and highways, parking-space-to-parking-space assisted driving, and voice-controlled vehicle functions.
The entry-level Hi4-T and 3.0T gasoline models use the Coffee Pilot 2 system and do not include LiDAR, differentiating them from the more advanced plug-in hybrid versions.
Cabin Upgrades Add Comfort and Entertainment Features
The updated Tank 500 receives several interior enhancements intended to improve passenger comfort and in-car entertainment.
Features include dual 15.6-inch displays, a 22-speaker audio system, electrically folding front leg rests, rear tray tables and a bed mode.
The changes expand the SUV’s cabin functionality while preserving the model’s focus on long-distance travel and off-road use.
Plug-In Hybrid Powertrains Remain Unchanged
The Hi4-T and Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid systems retain their existing configurations.
The Hi4-T pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with a single electric motor and a nine-speed 9HAT transmission. Its combined system output is 310 kW, equivalent to 416 hp. The configuration is designed with an emphasis on off-road driving.
It uses a 37.1-kWh battery and has a claimed WLTC electric driving range of 110 km.
The Hi4-Z combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with two electric motors and a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Its combined system output reaches 635 kW, while a 59.05-kWh battery provides a claimed WLTC electric range of 201 km.
Both plug-in hybrid systems retain the battery capacities and electric ranges of their August 2025 versions. The 2027 update therefore concentrates on driver assistance, cabin equipment and safety-related improvements rather than changes to the core electrified powertrains.
The continued availability of a 3.0T gasoline model alongside two plug-in hybrid configurations gives buyers a choice between conventional and electrified powertrains, with seating capacity also varying by version.