Tank 500 — Top Things To Know About The Premium & Capable Chinese SUV

Premium luxury with off-road capabilities is a rare sight in the world of automobiles. There are only a handful of SUVs that have the full range of off-road features while offering a comfortable and feature-rich cabin. The Tank 500 is among those SUVs on sale in the UAE that perfectly fits the premium luxury off-road SUV segment. Here are the top things to know about the Tank 500

Tank is a sub-brand of Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM). It exclusively offers SUVs and the Tank 500 is the flagship model under the sub-brand.

Buyers can choose from a 3.0-litre non-hybrid V6 petrol and a 2.0-litre inline-4 turbo-petrol hybrid engine.

Both hybrid and non-hybrid models are offered in Signature and Prestige trims. Here is the variant-wise pricing:

The Tank 500 does justice to the name with its large proportions and boxy design that gives it a good road presence.

The 19-inch alloy wheels are offered in two designs depending on the variant. The multi-spoke chrome finished wheels suit the SUV’s bold design and add to the premium looks.

The top-spec variant gets an electrically operated side-step that is extended when the door is open for easy ingress and egress. It retracts to provide better ground clearance.

The large hexagonal-shaped grille houses horizontal slats and a large Tank logo in the centre all of which are finished in chrome and look massive matching the SUV’s design.

The premium and plush interiors on the top-spec trim of the Tank 500 are paired with seats featuring Nappa Leather providing a top-notch premium feel.

The multi-layered dashboard houses a large 14.6-inch infotainment that features connected technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Along with the digital TFT instrument cluster, the Tank 500 also projects vital information to the driver on the windscreen via a 12.3-inch screen.

Front seats on the Tank 500 are offered with massaging and ventilation to keep you cool in hot UAE climates. However, even the rear seats also feature ventilation providing a comfortable ride to the rear passengers.

The Tank 500 is offered in a 2+3+2 seating configuration and even the third row is power-operated for folding. 

The interiors of the SUV feature a 12-speaker audio system. This paired with the panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting will be a serene experience.

As mentioned at the start of this article, the Tank 500 is a capable SUV with incredible off-road credentials. Here are its off-road features:

Front and rear electric differential locks enhance the vehicle’s off-road capability with a power transfer mechanism and the transfer case’s locking mechanism, which has a 3-lock off-road drive system.

There are 11 different driving modes available for the Tank 500 including standard, sport, economy, slippery, off-road (including mud, sand, and rock mode, 4L, 4H, automatic, and expert.). 

The system automatically controls the engine and braking system to keep the car running at a low and steady speed. It reduces the distraction to the driver and increases safety by controlling the car in complex road conditions.

After turning on the function, the system helps reverse the car in a narrow space (TANK Turn). When the system detects too much steering intent, braking force is applied to the inner rear wheels to reduce the turning radius and help the car turn in a narrow circle.

The active Level 2 ADAS feature on the Tank 500 ensures crash avoidance and offers enhanced protection. There are over 20 active safety assist available on the SUV.

In case of an unfortunate crash, the SUV ensure the passengers are well-protected with 6 airbags present in the car. It is also idle for families as the Tank 500 features ISOFIX child seat anchors to mount the baby seat securely in the SUV.

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