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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades
The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. "We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered," said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. "These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. "It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand." GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: GWM also says it has "optimised" false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. "We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered," said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. "These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. "It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand." GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: GWM also says it has "optimised" false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. "We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered," said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. "These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. "It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand." GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: GWM also says it has "optimised" false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. "We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered," said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. "These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. "It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand." GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: GWM also says it has "optimised" false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades
The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. 'We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. 'These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. 'It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand.' GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: Adaptive cruise control Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist GWM also says it has 'optimised' false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades
The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year. GWM says they're now available to existing owners though there's no over-the-air update available, so owners will need to head to one of the Chinese brand's dealerships to receive the update. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. GWM has also confirmed there are no changes for the Cannon ute and Tank 300 off-roader – as they use different programming, the updates made to their larger platform-mates aren't transferable. 'We continue to work hard to ensure the voice of our local market is heard and considered,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand marketing and communications boss Steve Maciver. 'These upgrades reflect recent feedback from our customers across Australia and New Zealand and demonstrate GWM's global commitment to supporting our region and continually refining the product to better suit local drivers. 'It's not just about building for the future – we're also focused on delivering meaningful updates and improvements to our existing owners, ensuring their experience continues to strengthen with our brand.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert GWM says it has improved throttle response and sensitivity in hybrid versions of the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, while the following changes have been applied to not only these models but also the Cannon Alpha diesel: Adaptive cruise control Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist GWM also says it has 'optimised' false triggering alerts on certain road surfaces with the emergency lane-keep assist, and added a Trailer Hitch Track guideline on the touchscreen. Supplied Credit: CarExpert In Paul Maric's testing of the old calibration and new calibration back-to-back on the Cannon Alpha Hybrid late last year, he found the throttle was more responsive, the transition between electric and hybrid mode smoother, and the 'sticky throttle' issue had been eliminated. The distraction monitoring changes were also improved, though he noted more work could be done on the accuracy of the lane centring system. GWM recently discontinued the Cannon Alpha Hybrid in Australia, leaving only the diesel and the recently launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on sale. The Tank 500 remains hybrid-only in Australia, though a PHEV powertrain is due later this year. Supplied Credit: CarExpert GWM quietly moved the Tank 500 Hybrid from a Chinese to a Thai market suspension tune late last year to improve its dynamics. However, it doesn't have a locally developed suspension tune like in more recent models such as the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM is working to not only improve the performance of its advanced driver assistance systems in Australia but also how the vehicles drive. To that end, in April it appointed vehicle ride and handling expert Rob Trubiani who was Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer for nearly 15 years. These days, an automaker having a dedicated, permanent local engineering and tuning program based in Australia is far from common, and puts GWM in the same company as Kia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The fast-growing Chinese brand has been securing further talent from more established brands of late, with John Kett joining GWM as its chief operating officer earlier this year after holding the same role at Hyundai Australia for more than five years. To the end of June, GWM is also Australia's seventh best-selling brand. It delivered 25,189 vehicles in the first half of this year, up 17 per cent and a new record for the brand, placing it behind only Toyota (120,978), Mazda (48,942), Ford (47,300), Kia (40,750), Hyundai (38,948) and Mitsubishi (33,379) in year-to-date standings. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom
News.com.au
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
The ute war: GWM fires shot at BYD
In the battle of the beasts, GWM is positioning its new plug-in hybrid Cannon Alpha as the apex predator. During an exclusive roundtable briefing, GWM Australia marketing chief Steve Maciver laid it out clearly: It's hunting down the BYD Shark 6. 'BYD has done a great job launching that car and got some good volume out of it very, very quickly, but we feel now is our time,' he said. 'We feel hand on heart looking you in the eye, we do have a better vehicle.' The BYD Shark 6 is the first PHEV ute to launch into the Australian market and has so far been successful. It is currently the fourth-best selling 4×4 dual cab in Australia behind only the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max. So it's no surprise rivals feel threatened by the Shark. But it's not usual for companies to boldly target a competitor but GWM didn't hold back. 'We're second to the market, but we're not second best,' a GWM spokesperson said. 'We feel now is our time. We've got to absolutely take the fight to BYD Shark and the full range of [PHEV] utes.' GWM claimed the Shark 6's lower towing capacity, limited off-road capability and design compromises is the result of the company building a 'plug-in hybrid system' first. Unlike the Cannon Alpha which was engineered as a 'ute first, EV second', specifically for Australian conditions. 'They've just got a system and then built a ute around it,' a GWM spokesperson said. 'We understand our customers.' BYD's Shark is rated to tow 2.5 tonnes and the Cannon Alpha is 3.5 tonnes – a number GWM said was non-negotiable after receiving customer feedback. 'It would be remiss of us not to bring three and a half tonne, regardless of what the powertrain is,' a GWM spokesperson said. TESTED: Kia's new Tasman ute So how do the predators stack up? Well in terms of battery, the Cannon wins points as it carries a 37.1kWh pack (split into A/B cells), the largest currently available in any PHEV ute. GWM claims a class-leading 115km pure electric range and 1060 km combined. BYD lists 100km EV range and 840km combined, while the Ranger (arriving mid-year) offers approximately 49km of EV-only range, less than half of GWM's range. GWM says its ute achieved 1.7L/100km, also 'best in class' but real world figures will likely be much higher. Cannon Alpha outputs 300kW and 750Nm via a hybrid 2.0-litre turbo engine paired to a nine-speed automatic and mechanical 4WD. BYD offers 320kW combined power (1.5-litre turbo and two electric motors), 650Nm torque with a dual-motor setup. The Ranger pairs a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (138kW/411Nm) with a 75kW electric motor, offering a combined output of 213kW, less than Alpha and Shark. However, these claims are made on the ADR81/02-NEDC standard. While the BYD Shark 6 undercuts the Cannon Alpha at $57,900 for the single model, GWM is pitching the Cannon Alpha models from $59,660 Lux and $66,990 (all pricing plus on-road costs), Ford is pricing high with the entry-level XLT starting at $71,900 (before on road-costs), with the top of the range Sport and Wildtrak variants priced up to $86,990 (before on road-costs). But GWM insists the slight premium is justified by a long list of extra features – including better towing, a larger battery, superior off-road capability and a 'world class' warranty (7 years warranty, 7 years roadside assist, 7 years capped price servicing). If the Shark was the first in the water, the Cannon Alpha is now asserting itself, not just over the Shark and Ranger but as the Alpha of the PHEV ute segment.
7NEWS
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 GWM Tank 300 gets payload, towing upgrades, but large SUV lineup shrinks
GWM just added a diesel engine to its Tank 300, and now it has treated petrol and hybrid versions of the large off-road SUV to updates aimed at increasing their capability. More than 20 engineering enhancements applied to the diesel-powered Tank 300, launched earlier this year and pictured below, have now been extended to petrol and hybrid variants – for no extra charge, with pricing remaining unchanged. These enhancements larger front brake rotors and calipers, a reinforced prop shaft, upgraded wheel bearings, and strengthened front suspension knuckles. As a consequence, petrol and hybrid versions of the Tank 300 now match the diesel with a braked towing capacity of 3000kg, up from 2500kg. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Payload has also been increased to a minimum of 600kg (Ultra Hybrid) and a maximum of 610kg (Ultra petrol). Again, this effectively matches diesel vehicles which have a payload of 600kg. Petrol and hybrid Tank 300s previously had maximum payload figures of 397kg and 420kg, respectively. Coinciding with these updates, however, GWM has axed the petrol and hybrid versions of the entry-level Tank 300 Lux. These powertrains can still be had in flagship Ultra trim, while the diesel continues to be offered in both Lux and Ultra trims. GWM notes the diesel now accounts for 60 per cent of monthly Tank 300 sales, which led to the axing of the two variants. 'These important updates reflect our global team's growing understanding of the Australian market, where towing capability and payload remains a key consideration for buyers in this segment', said Steve Maciver, GWM Australia and New Zealand's head of marketing and communications. While the Tank 300 can now tow more than before, it still falls just shy of the Toyota Fortuner's 3100kg figure, as well as the class-leading 3500kg offered by the Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X. The Tank 300's higher towing capacity pushes it into the 'heavy off-road passenger vehicles' category under the Australian Government's incoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions regulations. The government says a 'heavy off-road passenger vehicle' is an MC-category vehicle with a rated towing capacity of three tonnes or more, and featuring body-on-frame construction. This puts the Tank 300 diesel in a category with a higher CO2 emissions target than that for petrol and hybrid variants. To the end of April this year, GWM has delivered 1278 Tank 300 vehicles, which is 11.6 per cent less than in the same period last year. It's sitting just ahead of the Fortuner (1250 deliveries), and is also ahead of the LDV D90 (1022) and KGM SsangYong Rexton (518).
