A brand new various to the Toyota Prado has arrived.
Booming Chinese language model GWM – previously Nice Wall Motors – has confirmed its Tank 500 will arrive in native showrooms within the coming months.
Costs for the two-tier mannequin line up begin at $66,490 for the Lux grade. Costs for the higher-spec Extremely might be confirmed later.
The seven-seat Tank 500 eschews diesel energy in favour of hybrid petrol-electric grunt. It makes use of a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine mixed with an electrical motor and small battery to provide mixed outputs of 255kW and 648Nm. That is paired with a nine-speed computerized driving all 4 wheels.
GWM makes use of the identical set-up in its smaller Tank 300 Hybrid four-wheel drive.
The Chinese language maker says the Tank 500 will drink 8.5L/100km and has a braked towing capability of 3000kg.
The Tank 500’s beginning worth places it up in opposition to the most affordable Toyota Prado GX, which is a reasonably naked bones proposition.
The Tank 500 Lux guarantees to come back loaded with fake leather-based seats which can be heated up entrance, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and rear privateness glass.
An enormous 14.6-inch infotainment display is suitable with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s complemented by a a 12.3-inch digital driver show.
It’ll be capable to deal with the tough stuff, with 11 driving modes together with Snow, Sand, Rock and Mud. Different off-road gear contains beneath physique safety, an digital rear differential lock, excessive and low gears, 224mm of floor clearance, a wading depth of as much as 800mm and beneficiant strategy and departure angles.
Extra hi-tech options embrace a 360-degree digital camera and a “Clear Chassis” operate that permits you to see what’s happening beneath the automotive.
Extremely grades bump up the usual tools listing with fascinating objects akin to heated and ventilated seats within the entrance and second row, massaging entrance seats, a 12-speaker Infinity stereo and plush Nappa leather-accented upholstery.