Weighing 3,000 kg, with an electric range of 190 km and a length of 5.41 meters, GWM introduces an SUV that few Europeans would dare to sell.
12/09/2026 12:30
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12/09/2026 12:30
Great Wall Motor continues to expand its Tank lineup into increasingly premium segments. The latest development was revealed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which introduced a new variant of the Tank 700 that is significantly larger than the previous model and features a cabin designed for six passengers.
A still larger Tank 700 with 6 seats
The new model measures exactly 5,410 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,890 mm in height. Its wheelbase of 3,275 mm is particularly notable and allows for a six-seater interior layout, presumably arranged in three rows with a 2+2+2 configuration. MIIT documentation confirms six seats, although the interior has not yet been officially revealed.
It is also an extremely heavy vehicle. It lists a curb weight of 2,960 kg and a maximum authorized weight of 3,455 kg. For reference, the new variant is even longer than the current Tank 700 Hi4-T and approaches the dimensions of some of the largest luxury SUVs available in China.
The regulatory photos also show a design quite different from the aggressive Tank 700 we’re familiar with. The front end appears cleaner and more vertical, featuring a large chrome grille made up of horizontal bars and rectangular headlights. The body adopts a more subdued shape, while the rear maintains the robust appearance typical of an SUV of this size.
The specification includes various optional elements, such as a monochromatic body color and the option to omit the panoramic roof. 245/50 R18 tires are also listed. The approach and departure angles are 15 degrees and 16 degrees, respectively. This transformation is significant because the Tank 700 was originally designed as a five-seater SUV with a strong off-road focus. This new longer body appears to place greater emphasis on rear space and passenger comfort, a trend increasingly common among large Chinese premium SUVs.
It will be a plug-in hybrid with a ternary battery
The MIIT confirms that we are looking at a plug-in hybrid, although it has not yet released all the details of its propulsion system. What we do know is that it uses a 1,998 cubic centimeter gasoline engine developed by Great Wall Motor, with around 248 horsepower. No specific figures have been given regarding the total combined power yet, but it is expected to be in the range of 400 horsepower.
The electric part will be powered by a battery supplied by SVOLT, a battery specialist company that originated from Great Wall Motor. This battery will have a capacity of 59.05 kWh, which will enable this large model to achieve up to 190 kilometers of range on pure electric power.
In addition, it will be able to reach a top speed of 205 km/h and allow external battery charging. Based on its dimensions and positioning, it seems likely that GWM will build upon some iteration of its Hi4-T hybrid technology, though the published documentation does not yet confirm the final configuration. For now, this model is also not expected to reach Europe.