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The Advertiser
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch over the coming months. "We will have H7 coming through in around August, and Tank 500 PHEV in roughly October," GWM Australia's head of marketing and communications, Steve Maciver, told media including CarExpert. "We confirmed those launches were happening earlier, but the dates are starting to firm up. We think there's opportunity with those two tech-driven cars coming through." Built on the same LEMON platform as the Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT, the more rugged Haval H7 will hit local roads in August, and as of yesterday potential buyers can submit an expression of interest online. Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the Haval H6, the Haval H7 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, but it differs with a locking rear differential and a "light off-road cruising mode". Local pricing and full specifications remain under wraps, but GWM Australia has confirmed on its website that the Haval H7 will offer a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, eight-speaker sound system, power driver's seat, head-up display, surround-view camera, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The Haval H7 joins the Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H6 GT, Tank 300, and Tank 500 in GWM's SUV lineup in Australia. As for the Tank 500 PHEV, it will arrive in October, bringing plug-in hybrid tech to GWM's flagship SUV. First launched as a rival to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest off-roaders in 2024, the Tank 500 is currently sold as a non-plug-in hybrid with an asking price of between $64,490-75,990 drive-away. Plug-in hybrid pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current HEV. This could mean a starting price of between $70,490 and $79,490 for the base PHEV, with the Ultra sitting somewhere between $77,990 and $86,990 before on-road costs – the highest list-price for a GWM sold here to date. While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech. The pair share the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, but differ in packaging, design, and capability. The Hi4-Z system runs a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – for peak combined outputs of 635kW and 1195Nm. In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. GWM says that the central battery packaging of the Hi4-Z benefits weight distribution, battery safety, and boot space. Conversely, the Hi4-T setup is the same system found in the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. That means system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm, and a 37.1kWh battery pack. MORE: 2025 GWM Tank 500 PHEV to beat Prado, Everest in offering plug-in power in Australia Content originally sourced from: GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch over the coming months. "We will have H7 coming through in around August, and Tank 500 PHEV in roughly October," GWM Australia's head of marketing and communications, Steve Maciver, told media including CarExpert. "We confirmed those launches were happening earlier, but the dates are starting to firm up. We think there's opportunity with those two tech-driven cars coming through." Built on the same LEMON platform as the Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT, the more rugged Haval H7 will hit local roads in August, and as of yesterday potential buyers can submit an expression of interest online. Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the Haval H6, the Haval H7 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, but it differs with a locking rear differential and a "light off-road cruising mode". Local pricing and full specifications remain under wraps, but GWM Australia has confirmed on its website that the Haval H7 will offer a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, eight-speaker sound system, power driver's seat, head-up display, surround-view camera, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The Haval H7 joins the Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H6 GT, Tank 300, and Tank 500 in GWM's SUV lineup in Australia. As for the Tank 500 PHEV, it will arrive in October, bringing plug-in hybrid tech to GWM's flagship SUV. First launched as a rival to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest off-roaders in 2024, the Tank 500 is currently sold as a non-plug-in hybrid with an asking price of between $64,490-75,990 drive-away. Plug-in hybrid pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current HEV. This could mean a starting price of between $70,490 and $79,490 for the base PHEV, with the Ultra sitting somewhere between $77,990 and $86,990 before on-road costs – the highest list-price for a GWM sold here to date. While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech. The pair share the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, but differ in packaging, design, and capability. The Hi4-Z system runs a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – for peak combined outputs of 635kW and 1195Nm. In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. GWM says that the central battery packaging of the Hi4-Z benefits weight distribution, battery safety, and boot space. Conversely, the Hi4-T setup is the same system found in the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. That means system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm, and a 37.1kWh battery pack. MORE: 2025 GWM Tank 500 PHEV to beat Prado, Everest in offering plug-in power in Australia Content originally sourced from: GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch over the coming months. "We will have H7 coming through in around August, and Tank 500 PHEV in roughly October," GWM Australia's head of marketing and communications, Steve Maciver, told media including CarExpert. "We confirmed those launches were happening earlier, but the dates are starting to firm up. We think there's opportunity with those two tech-driven cars coming through." Built on the same LEMON platform as the Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT, the more rugged Haval H7 will hit local roads in August, and as of yesterday potential buyers can submit an expression of interest online. Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the Haval H6, the Haval H7 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, but it differs with a locking rear differential and a "light off-road cruising mode". Local pricing and full specifications remain under wraps, but GWM Australia has confirmed on its website that the Haval H7 will offer a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, eight-speaker sound system, power driver's seat, head-up display, surround-view camera, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The Haval H7 joins the Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H6 GT, Tank 300, and Tank 500 in GWM's SUV lineup in Australia. As for the Tank 500 PHEV, it will arrive in October, bringing plug-in hybrid tech to GWM's flagship SUV. First launched as a rival to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest off-roaders in 2024, the Tank 500 is currently sold as a non-plug-in hybrid with an asking price of between $64,490-75,990 drive-away. Plug-in hybrid pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current HEV. This could mean a starting price of between $70,490 and $79,490 for the base PHEV, with the Ultra sitting somewhere between $77,990 and $86,990 before on-road costs – the highest list-price for a GWM sold here to date. While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech. The pair share the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, but differ in packaging, design, and capability. The Hi4-Z system runs a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – for peak combined outputs of 635kW and 1195Nm. In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. GWM says that the central battery packaging of the Hi4-Z benefits weight distribution, battery safety, and boot space. Conversely, the Hi4-T setup is the same system found in the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. That means system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm, and a 37.1kWh battery pack. MORE: 2025 GWM Tank 500 PHEV to beat Prado, Everest in offering plug-in power in Australia Content originally sourced from: GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch over the coming months. "We will have H7 coming through in around August, and Tank 500 PHEV in roughly October," GWM Australia's head of marketing and communications, Steve Maciver, told media including CarExpert. "We confirmed those launches were happening earlier, but the dates are starting to firm up. We think there's opportunity with those two tech-driven cars coming through." Built on the same LEMON platform as the Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT, the more rugged Haval H7 will hit local roads in August, and as of yesterday potential buyers can submit an expression of interest online. Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the Haval H6, the Haval H7 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, but it differs with a locking rear differential and a "light off-road cruising mode". Local pricing and full specifications remain under wraps, but GWM Australia has confirmed on its website that the Haval H7 will offer a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, eight-speaker sound system, power driver's seat, head-up display, surround-view camera, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The Haval H7 joins the Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H6 GT, Tank 300, and Tank 500 in GWM's SUV lineup in Australia. As for the Tank 500 PHEV, it will arrive in October, bringing plug-in hybrid tech to GWM's flagship SUV. First launched as a rival to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest off-roaders in 2024, the Tank 500 is currently sold as a non-plug-in hybrid with an asking price of between $64,490-75,990 drive-away. Plug-in hybrid pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current HEV. This could mean a starting price of between $70,490 and $79,490 for the base PHEV, with the Ultra sitting somewhere between $77,990 and $86,990 before on-road costs – the highest list-price for a GWM sold here to date. While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech. The pair share the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, but differ in packaging, design, and capability. The Hi4-Z system runs a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – for peak combined outputs of 635kW and 1195Nm. In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. GWM says that the central battery packaging of the Hi4-Z benefits weight distribution, battery safety, and boot space. Conversely, the Hi4-T setup is the same system found in the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. That means system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm, and a 37.1kWh battery pack. MORE: 2025 GWM Tank 500 PHEV to beat Prado, Everest in offering plug-in power in Australia Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch over the coming months. 'We will have H7 coming through in around August, and Tank 500 PHEV in roughly October,' GWM Australia's head of marketing and communications, Steve Maciver, told media including CarExpert. 'We confirmed those launches were happening earlier, but the dates are starting to firm up. We think there's opportunity with those two tech-driven cars coming through.' Built on the same LEMON platform as the Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT, the more rugged Haval H7 will hit local roads in August, and as of yesterday potential buyers can submit an expression of interest online. Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the Haval H6, the Haval H7 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, but it differs with a locking rear differential and a 'light off-road cruising mode'. Local pricing and full specifications remain under wraps, but GWM Australia has confirmed on its website that the Haval H7 will offer a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, eight-speaker sound system, power driver's seat, head-up display, surround-view camera, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The Haval H7 joins the Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H6 GT, Tank 300, and Tank 500 in GWM's SUV lineup in Australia. As for the Tank 500 PHEV, it will arrive in October, bringing plug-in hybrid tech to GWM's flagship SUV. First launched as a rival to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest off-roaders in 2024, the Tank 500 is currently sold as a non-plug-in hybrid with an asking price of between $64,490-75,990 drive-away. Plug-in hybrid pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current HEV. This could mean a starting price of between $70,490 and $79,490 for the base PHEV, with the Ultra sitting somewhere between $77,990 and $86,990 before on-road costs – the highest list-price for a GWM sold here to date. While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech. The pair share the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, but differ in packaging, design, and capability. The Hi4-Z system runs a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – for peak combined outputs of 635kW and 1195Nm. In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. GWM says that the central battery packaging of the Hi4-Z benefits weight distribution, battery safety, and boot space. Conversely, the Hi4-T setup is the same system found in the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. That means system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm, and a 37.1kWh battery pack.
Canberra Times
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
While there's certainty surrounding the type of powertrain in this latest addition to the Tank 500 range, the specifics haven't been confirmed. Two PHEV options are on the table, the Hi4-T and the new-generation Hi4-Z systems, both of which are different approaches to plug-in hybrid tech.
7NEWS
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 GWM Tank 500 gets fresh face following software, suspension upgrades
Here's one for the carspotters – the GWM Tank 500 now has a new grille. The large off-road SUV now wears a 'redesigned front sports grille' borrowed from the Chinese-market Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV), with fewer (but chunkier) horizontal slats. The visually updated but still chrome-heavy Toyota Prado rival entered production in April 2025, and the change in front-end styling doesn't affect the SUV's ANCAP rating. In fairness to GWM Australia, it's done more than simply change out the grille since launching the Tank 500 here in March 2024. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Tank 500 received recalibrated software in December 2024, including for active safety and driver assist systems such as the adaptive cruise control and emergency lane-keep assist. Other software changes were made to improve throttle response, as well as transitions between petrol and electric power. These changes were made available to existing Tank 500 owners. A revised suspension tune was quietly introduced in vehicles that arrived from late in the third quarter of 2024, with a move from Chinese to Thai market suspension tune aimed at improving its dynamics and composure on the road. The Tank 500 hybrid now looks more like its Chinese-market Hi-4T sibling, and GWM has already confirmed a PHEV option is coming to the local lineup during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025. GWM has, however, stopped short of confirming whether it'll be the Hi-4T or Hi-4Z. Both are based around the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine but where they differ is in packaging, design and – according to GWM – off-road capability. The Tank 500 is the first vehicle to use GWM's Hi4-Z system, introduced in China in January 2025 with claims of superior off-roading capability over the Hi4-T design. Running a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – combined peak power is 635kW and 1195Nm. The Hi4-Z PHEV package uses multi-link rear suspension and positions the battery pack between the front and rear wheels, allowing GWM to fit varying battery sizes to Hi4-Z vehicles. New grille (left), old grille (right) In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. Further off-road advantages include both better weight distribution and the ability to place the battery in a 'safer' location to protect it in rough conditions. The Hi4-T system is used in the Cannon Alpha PHEV and has the same total system outputs of 300kW/750Nm and a 37.1kWh battery pack in the Tank 500 PHEV. Compared to the Hi4-Z, the Hi4-T (pictured below) has a fixed layout which means the battery has to be placed below the rear boot area, reducing cargo space and limiting the physical size of the battery. While seemingly less capable than the Hi4-Z, the Hi4-T is still capable of water wading 800mm and has similar approach and departure angles to the current hybrid – albeit with its 223mm ground clearance being 11mm less. The addition of the PHEV powertrain will see the Tank 500 beat the Prado and Ford Everest in offering a plug-in option, too – despite the Everest being based on the Ford Ranger, which will offer a PHEV powertrain from mid-2025. Pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV version would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current hybrid.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 GWM Tank 500 gets fresh face following software, suspension upgrades
Here's one for the carspotters – the GWM Tank 500 now has a new grille. The large off-road SUV now wears a 'redesigned front sports grille' borrowed from the Chinese-market Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV), with fewer (but chunkier) horizontal slats. The visually updated but still chrome-heavy Toyota Prado rival entered production in April 2025, and the change in front-end styling doesn't affect the SUV's ANCAP rating. In fairness to GWM Australia, it's done more than simply change out the grille since launching the Tank 500 here in March 2024. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Tank 500 received recalibrated software in December 2024, including for active safety and driver assist systems such as the adaptive cruise control and emergency lane-keep assist. Other software changes were made to improve throttle response, as well as transitions between petrol and electric power. These changes were made available to existing Tank 500 owners. A revised suspension tune was quietly introduced in vehicles that arrived from late in the third quarter of 2024, with a move from Chinese to Thai market suspension tune aimed at improving its dynamics and composure on the road. The Tank 500 hybrid now looks more like its Chinese-market Hi-4T sibling, and GWM has already confirmed a PHEV option is coming to the local lineup during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert GWM has, however, stopped short of confirming whether it'll be the Hi-4T or Hi-4Z. Both are based around the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine but where they differ is in packaging, design and – according to GWM – off-road capability. The Tank 500 is the first vehicle to use GWM's Hi4-Z system, introduced in China in January 2025 with claims of superior off-roading capability over the Hi4-T design. Running a 185kW/380Nm version of the 2.0-litre engine combined with two electric motors – one on each axle – combined peak power is 635kW and 1195Nm. The Hi4-Z PHEV package uses multi-link rear suspension and positions the battery pack between the front and rear wheels, allowing GWM to fit varying battery sizes to Hi4-Z vehicles. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert New grille (left), old grille (right) In China, the Tank 500 Hi4-Z uses a 59.05kWh battery pack with a claimed 201km (WLTC) electric-only driving range and 1096km total range. Further off-road advantages include both better weight distribution and the ability to place the battery in a 'safer' location to protect it in rough conditions. The Hi4-T system is used in the Cannon Alpha PHEV and has the same total system outputs of 300kW/750Nm and a 37.1kWh battery pack in the Tank 500 PHEV. Compared to the Hi4-Z, the Hi4-T (pictured below) has a fixed layout which means the battery has to be placed below the rear boot area, reducing cargo space and limiting the physical size of the battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert While seemingly less capable than the Hi4-Z, the Hi4-T is still capable of water wading 800mm and has similar approach and departure angles to the current hybrid – albeit with its 223mm ground clearance being 11mm less. The addition of the PHEV powertrain will see the Tank 500 beat the Prado and Ford Everest in offering a plug-in option, too – despite the Everest being based on the Ford Ranger, which will offer a PHEV powertrain from mid-2025. Pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but GWM Australia previously told CarExpert a PHEV version would attract an estimated premium of between $6000 and $15,000 over the current hybrid. MORE: Everything GWM Tank 500
