The highly anticipated turbo-diesel variant of the 2025 GWM Tank 300 four-wheel-drive SUV is poised to enter the Australian market with a competitive pricing strategy, as indicated by leaked information circulating online. Industry pricing guide Redbook, a platform traditionally populated with manufacturer-supplied data, has revealed that the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel Tank 300 will be offered at a drive-away price of $49,490 for the Lux trim and $53,490 for the top-of-the-range Ultra trim. These figures position the diesel variant $1500 higher than the equivalent 2.0-litre turbo-petrol models and $6500 lower than the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol hybrids, based on the most recent publicly available prices on the GWM website.
However, when considering the current special offers on existing Tank 300 variants, which remain valid until March 31st unless extended, the price differential narrows significantly. In this context, the new diesel model is only $3500 more expensive than the petrol variant and a mere $1500 cheaper than the petrol-hybrid. GWM has yet to officially confirm these leaked prices for the diesel Tank 300, and inquiries from Drive seeking clarification have not yet yielded a response. The automotive community is keenly awaiting confirmation from GWM regarding the accuracy of these figures and any potential price adjustments for the petrol and petrol-hybrid variants. Additionally, it remains to be seen whether the existing petrol and petrol-hybrid models will continue to be offered in two distinct trim levels.
The Redbook listings suggest that the diesel variants will incorporate enhanced equipment levels, drawing features previously exclusive to the hybrid models, to justify their higher price points. Notably, the diesel models are listed with digital radio, front cross-traffic alert, rear-seat reminders, embedded satellite navigation, and smartphone companion app support, which includes vehicle tracking and remote climate control. These features were previously reserved for the hybrid grades. However, not all hybrid-exclusive features have been carried over. For instance, automatic parking remains exclusive to the Ultra hybrid trim.
Apart from these additions, the standard equipment levels of the diesel Tank 300 mirror those of the petrol and hybrid models. Under the hood, the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, sourced from the Cannon and Cannon Alpha utes, delivers 181 horsepower and 480 Newton-meters of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. A significant advantage of the diesel variant is its increased towing capacity, rated at 3000kg braked, up from 2500kg in the petrol and hybrid models. This enhancement aligns the diesel Tank 300 with less stringent CO2 targets under the latest Australian emissions regulations.
Furthermore, the payload capacity of the diesel Tank 300 has been increased to 600kg, based on a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 2880kg and an estimated kerb mass of 2280kg. This figure is derived from the 2223kg kerb weight of both diesel variants. This improvement addresses a previous concern regarding the payload capacity of the petrol and hybrid models, which were lower than those of key diesel-powered four-wheel-drive competitors. The diesel Tank 300's enhanced towing and payload capabilities, coupled with its competitive pricing, position it as a strong contender in the Australian four-wheel-drive SUV market.