New Models / 19 August 2025 / Michael Taylor

More affordable GWM Tank 300 goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing

GWM has launched a more affordable version of the Tank 300 in South Africa.

The Tank made its debut back in February 2024, where it was initially available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in both hybrid and non-hybrid guises.

In response to customer demand, the Chinese carmaker later added a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel option, greatly improving the SUV’s fuel consumption in the process.

Now, GWM has added a new, entry-level, rear-wheel-drive version of the 300, which was previously only sold as a 4×4.

The new Tank, which is available in a “Luxury” specification, clocks in at R649,900, making it R50,000 cheaper than the previous “Super Luxury” starter model.

Engine

The 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine generates a total of 135kW and 480Nm, which is transmitted to the rear wheels.

Gear changes are handled by a nine-speed automatic transmission, which leads to an average fuel consumption of 7.7l/100km.

Importantly, the 2WD Tank has the same towing capacity as the 4WD models, letting it pull a trailer weighing up to 3,000kg.

It also comes with a rear axle differential lock, and a surround-view camera system with a transparent chassis view, allowing users to see what’s under the car as they traverse off-road.

Features

While it may be the entry-level model, the new 300 still comes with a generous spec sheet.

This includes a set of LED headlights and daytime running lights, side steps, roof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels, a chassis guard, rain-sensing wipers, and a sunroof.

It also features keyless entry and start, a leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, leatherette upholstery, an aviator-style gearstick, dual-zone climate control, nine speakers, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

This is on top of safety and driver assistance functions, such as traction control, electronic stability control, front collision warning, automatic emergency braking, driver fatigue monitoring, hill ascent and descent control, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, and parking sensors.

The few things the base GWM misses out on include ambient cabin lighting, heated and ventilated massage seats, blind spot detection, an automated parking system, off-road cruise control, a lockable front axle differential, and various terrain driving modes.