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GWM Tank 100 to Take on Jimny
GWM Tank 100 to Take on Jimny-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:27

The GWM Tank 100 has leaked early and looks to be pitched directly at the Suzuki Jimny.

Update: So it turns out that the images you see here are in fact cheeky Photoshop efforts and not the real GWM Tank 100. It has yet to be revealed, so we’ll look out for it in the future.

What you see here is the latest product from the Chinese carmaker. It’s the GWM Tank 100, and it looks to be inspired by and will be taking on the Suzuki Jimny. GWM’s Tank brand focuses on high-end offroad capability, and the range will comprise of multiple differently-sized SUVs. The Tank brand was revealed in 2021, and already over 84000 units were delivered that year.

The current model lineup comprises the Tank 300, a mid-sized SUV as well as the big Tank 700 and Tank 800 – two large flagship SUV offerings. The Tank 500 is a steel ladder frame platform SUV that’s aimed at the Prado. The Tank 500 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, boosting 260kW and 500 Nm with a 48V mil-hybrid system.

What you see here thanks to CarsGuide,is the GWM Tank 100 which is likely to be the smallest Tank offering. Now we’re not design specialists, but there look to be quite a few similarities between the Tank 100 and the vehicle it’s aimed at, the Suzuki Jimny.

As far as engines and offroad capabilities go, rumours suggest it will feature a low-range system with three differential locks. Impressively, the rumoured engine could be punchy with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor with 167 kW and 387 Nm. These outputs are more than double the Suzuki Jimny’s.

It’s still early days for now, but as soon as we get official confirmation from GWM, we’ll update this story.

Further Reading

GWM Tank 500 is a Prado rival

Suzuki Jimny celebrates 50 years of cool

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