2026 GWM Tank 500 Ultra PHEV review
The big four-wheel-drive wagon from GWM borrows plug-in hybrid power from the Cannon Alpha, with a solid EV driving range and 300kW/750Nm worth of combined outputs. But the asking price has gone up, and it loses the third row of seats. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2026 GWM Tank 500 Ultra Hi4-T PHEV It’s something of a rare offering in the four-wheel-drive space at the moment: plug-in hybrid power. Land Rover does offer it in a significantly higher price bracket, but Chinese compatriot brand BYD is bringing the Denza B5 and B8 to the Australian market. In a similar vein to the Denza B5 wagon and the BYD Shark 6, we have a plug-in hybrid powertrain borrowed from the GWM Cannon Alpha for the Tank 500 PHEV. That means you have a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which runs through ...