Great Wall Motor - recently unveiled the updated Tank 700 in China, a large off-road luxury SUV now offered with the plug-in hybrid Hi4‑Z system that boosts output to 875 cv (864 hp) and could alter GWM’s product calculus for markets such as Brazil.
- In short: The Tank 700 gains a 875 cv Hi4‑Z PHEV, up to 190 km electric range, LiDAR-assisted driving and premium interior features — a package that may be adapted for overseas markets.
Performance and technology that push the segment
The Hi4‑Z arrangement pairs a 2.0‑liter turbo engine with two electric motors, delivering the quoted 875 cv and an electric range of up to 190 km; GWM also reports 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The model adopts LiDAR‑based assisted driving, autonomous navigation on urban roads and highways, plus automatic parking, signaling a move toward high‑level driver assistance for full‑size SUVs. See broader industry coverage at Reuters.
Visually the Tank 700 becomes more aggressive across the range — chunky bumpers, up to 22" wheels and a body‑on‑frame layout that still measures over 5.1 meters long with a 3.0‑meter wheelbase.
"The Hi4‑Z system combines a 2.0 turbo engine with two electric motors, delivering 875 cv of maximum power and an electric range of up to 190 km."
Context and impact for Brazil and GWM’s lineup
Inside, the Tank 700 targets luxury buyers: a 15.6" multimedia screen, a 12.3" digital instrument cluster, head‑up display, rear occupant screens, massaging heated and ventilated seats, 21‑speaker audio and even an integrated refrigerator. Prices in China begin near 428,000 yuan (about US$62,700) and exceed 500,000 yuan in top trims, placing the model among the most expensive domestic SUVs there.
For export markets GWM will offer milder electrification: a 3.0 V6 with a 48V micro‑hybrid system and the Hi4‑T hybrid (3.0 V6 plus electric motor) that retains conventional all‑wheel drive, three differential locks and stronger off‑road capability. Given the Haval H9’s acceptance in Brazil for large, rugged SUVs, a Tank 700 variant with the micro‑hybrid V6 could better match local fuel preferences and infrastructure while elevating GWM’s premium credentials.
What do you think? Would a Tank 700 with a micro‑hybrid V6 appeal to Brazilian buyers? For more details, check out our specialized section.