GWM Tank 500 review

Overview

The GWM Tank 500 is a 5-door suv from GWM with seating for 7, available with petrol power and a focused single-variant line-up. Every Tank 500 is brand new, delivered through the national GWM franchise dealer network with its full manufacturer warranty and a 7 year / 75 000 km service plan. Through Car4Less you get it below the manufacturer's retail price — and the Payment Saver Plan can bring your effective monthly instalment down even further.

In this review we look at what the GWM Tank 500 offers South African buyers — its range and pricing, how it drives, what it's like to live with, and who it suits best. As a 5-door suv, it's built around the things families value most: a commanding driving position, generous space, easy access and the flexibility to handle everything from the school run to the open road.

Range and pricing

The GWM Tank 500 keeps things simple with a focused single variant, the Tank 500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4WD, from R 1 044 608 at the Car4Less price — below the manufacturer's retail. A one-variant line-up has its advantages: no agonising over trim levels, and a well-judged standard specification.

Performance and driving

Power is rated at 255kW, available with Petrol power. The benchmark 0–100km/h sprint is quoted at around 8.3 seconds. For a 5-door suv, the Tank 500 is tuned for relaxed, confident family motoring rather than outright speed — comfortable around town and stable on the open road.

Most buyers in this class care less about raw numbers than about how a car feels in daily use — and on that score the GWM delivers the kind of unstressed, predictable driving experience that makes it easy to live with day after day.

Fuel economy and running costs

The GWM Tank 500 claims around 10.2 L/100km — in line with what its size and performance demand.

Fuel is only part of the running-cost picture. Factor in insurance, tyres and servicing too — and remember that buying the Tank 500 below retail through Car4Less reduces the amount you finance, trimming your interest over the whole term as well.

Interior, safety and practicality

It seats 7 and the fuel tank holds 80 litres. On the safety front, expect 7 airbags, alongside the active safety systems expected in this class.

Whatever the configuration, every GWM Tank 500 on Car4Less is a brand-new car with its full factory specification — not a stripped-out special. The model page lists the detailed specs so you can confirm exactly what each variant includes before you enquire.

Ownership and aftercare

Every GWM Tank 500 sold through Car4Less is brand new and delivered by the national GWM franchise dealer network with the manufacturer's full warranty, a 7 year / 75 000 km service plan. Servicing and warranty work can be carried out at any GWM dealer in the country, so wherever you are, support is close by.

That national footprint is a real part of the ownership case. It means predictable servicing, easy access to parts, and the reassurance that your car can be looked after anywhere — all of which also helps protect its resale value down the line.

The Car4Less verdict

The GWM Tank 500 earns its place in our showroom on GWM's reputation and the value it offers in its class. It does the important things well, it's backed by a strong dealer network, and it's a car you can buy with confidence.

What seals it is the price. Because Car4Less lists the Tank 500 below the manufacturer's retail price — with the option of up to R3 000 a month back through the Payment Saver Plan for qualifying buyers — it's simply a smarter buy here than anywhere else. Browse the full variant line-up, compare it against its rivals, and enquire on WhatsApp when you're ready to drive one for less.