The GWM Tank 300 is now available with diesel power, specifically the same engine found in the Cannon and Cannon Alpha utes, which also brings greater braked towing capacity.
Diesel-powered Tank 300s can tow 3000kg, up from 2500kg in the existing petrol and hybrid models.
The large off-road SUV range opens at $47,990 drive-away for both the petrol and diesel Lux, though the former is currently being offered for $45,990 drive-away as part of a promotion.
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While the new diesel isn’t available with discounted promotional pricing, GWM Australia is offering three years of free scheduled servicing to customers who order one in March.
And pricing for diesel Tank 300 vehicles, which are already arriving in Australian showrooms, is actually cheaper than had previously been reported, to the tune of $1500.
The Ultra Hybrid remains the priciest Tank 300 at $60,990 drive-away, though it’s currently being offered with a $5000 discount until March 31.
With the addition of the diesel, GWM will not only have three powertrains on offer in the Tank 300 range, but it’ll also have a more direct rival to other body-on-frame off-road wagons.
But while the diesel can tow 500kg more than the petrol and hybrid, it still falls short of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner’s 3100kg figures, as well as the class-leading 3500kg offered by the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X.
The Tank 300’s higher towing capacity pushes it into the “heavy off-road passenger vehicles” category under the incoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard emissions regulations from the Australian Government.
The government says a “heavy off-road passenger vehicle” is an MC-category vehicle with a rated towing capacity of three tonnes or more, and featuring body-on-frame construction.
This puts the Tank 300 diesel in a category with a higher CO2 emissions target than that for petrol and hybrid models.
The other Tank 300 models, which are classified as “light off-road passenger vehicles” along with the rest of the GWM range, must meet a more stringent target of 141g/km.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Lux | $47,990 ($45,990 until March 31) |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Lux Diesel | $47,990 |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra | $51,990 ($49,990 until March 31) |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Diesel | $51,990 |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Lux Hybrid | $55,990 ($50,990 until March 31) |
| 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Hybrid | $60,990 ($55,990 until March 31) |
Drivetrains
Petrol 
Hybrid 
Diesel
| Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol four | 2.4L turbo-diesel four | 2.0L turbo-petrol four |
| Engine power | 162kW | 135kW | 180kW |
| Engine torque | 380Nm | 480Nm | 380Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | – | 78kW |
| Electric motor torque | – | – | 268Nm |
| Total system power | – | – | 258kW |
| Total system torque | – | – | 615Nm |
| Transmission | Eight-speed auto | Nine-speed auto | Nine-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 9.5L/100km | 7.8L/100km | 8.4L/100km |
| Fuel type | 91-octane regular unleaded | Diesel | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75L | 75L | 75L |
All models have a Crawl Mode and Turning Assist features.
Dimensions
| Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4760mm | 4760mm | 4760mm |
| Width | 1930mm | 1930mm | 1930mm |
| Height | 1903mm | 1903mm | 1903mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm | 2750mm | 2750mm |
| Ground clearance | 224mm | 224mm | 224mm |
| Approach angle | 33 degrees | 33 degrees | 33 degrees |
| Departure angle | 34 degrees | 34 degrees | 34 degrees |
| Breakover angle | 23 degrees | 23 degrees | 23 degrees |
| Braked towing capacity | 3000kg | 2500kg | 2500kg |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 750kg | 750kg | 750kg |
| Kerb weight | 2280kg | 2155kg | 2305kg |
| Gross vehicle mass | 2880kg | 2552kg | 2725kg |
GWM doesn’t quote a cargo capacity figure.
Nor does it quote a payload figure, but this can be calculated by subtracting the kerb weight from the GVM. The diesel is the payload winner of the range with a 600kg figure, ahead of the hybrid (420kg) and petrol (397kg).
Servicing and Warranty
The 2025 GWM Tank 300 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and seven years of roadside assistance.
After the first service at 12 months or 10,000km, services are required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
GWM has yet to announce service pricing for the diesel, or for 2025 hybrid models. Petrol models’ service prices have increased for 2025.
| Service | Petrol (MY25) |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $335 (+$30) |
| 24 months/25,000km | $350 (+$50) |
| 36 months/40,000km | $635 (+$85) |
| 48 months/55,000km | $625 (+$75) |
| 60 months/70,000km | $360 (+$60) |
| 72 months/85,000km | $1060 (+$60) |
| 84 months/100,000km | $755 ($105) |
Safety
The GWM Tank 300 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 89 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 81 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 85 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane centring
- Lane-keep assist
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Seven airbags (front, front-side, front-centre and curtain)
- Surround-view camera with ‘Transparent Chassis Function’
- 4 x parking sensors (front)
- 4 x parking sensors (rear)
Hybrid models exclusively feature Highway Assist, while both diesel and hybrid models feature front cross-traffic assist, second-row child presence detection, and six parking sensors front and rear.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels for petrol, diesel and hybrid models, but there are some specification differences depending on the powertrain.
Ultra Hybrid 
All Lux models feature:
- 17-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- 265/65R17 spare tyre
- Electronically locking rear differential
- Hill descent control
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- LED headlights and tail lights
- Daytime running lights
- Sunroof
- Privacy glass
- Two-piece under-body guard
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Six-way power driver’s seat
- Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
- Microfibre and leatherette steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Front and rear USB ports
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Nine-speaker sound system
- Ambient interior lighting (seven colours)
- 12V power outlets (front and luggage cabin)
Diesel and hybrid Lux models also feature:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
Over the Lux petrol, the Ultra petrol adds:
- 18-inch chrome-finish alloy wheels
- 265/60R18 spare tyre
- Three-piece under-body guard
- Electronically locking front differential
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with massage function
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charging
- Infinity nine-speaker sound system
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
The diesel and hybrid Ultra models feature all the aforementioned features, plus:
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Driver’s seat and mirror memory
- Auto reverse tracking
- 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels (diesel only)
Only hybrid and diesel models have auto up/down for all power windows, while petrol models only have this for the driver’s window.
Hybrid and diesel models also exclusively feature GWM App connectivity, allowing you to remotely control the locks, climate control and heated and ventilated seats as well as check the vehicle’s fuel level remotely.
Colours
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes being $595 options:
- Dusk Orange
- Lunar Red
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
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