The new Tank 500 Hi4-T was officially launched. The price of the car is still 335,000 RMB, which is consistent with the old model. As an upgraded version, the new car mainly upgrades the engine (Miller cycle), four-wheel drive system (EMOD system) and vehicle engine system (HarmonyOS engine). Overall, it will be closer to the urban commuting scene.
Specifically, the new car will be equipped with a new Miller cycle engine. The power parameters are unchanged from the current 2.0T engine. It still has a maximum power of 252 horsepower and a peak torque of 380 Nm. However, after replacing the Miller cycle, the new The energy saving and quietness of the engine will be improved. It is reported that the fuel consumption of the new car will be reduced to 8.8L/100km in the feed state. In terms of the four-wheel drive system, the new car will be updated from the current mechanical four-wheel drive structure to an electronically controlled intelligent four-wheel drive system, making it easier to get started.
In terms of vehicle systems, Great Wall Motors and Huawei’s Smart Travel Department have previously reached a cooperation, so the HUAWEI HiCar 4.0 system has also begun to be officially used in Great Wall’s products. The new car will be equipped with the latest V1.4 version, supporting HiCar, ICCOA, and DLNA hand-car interconnection functions. In addition, it also adds traffic light timing functions during navigation, navigation team functions, navigation destination red line functions, desktop wallpapers, and shortcuts. Card custom display function, HUD off-road mode, spiritual control ball and gun remote control and other functions. In addition, the voice assistant function has also been upgraded, including the image of the assistant and the diversity of voice commands.
As a review, the Tank 500 Hi4-T will be officially launched in June 2023. Only one old model is on sale, priced at 335,000 RMB. This new model has not been adjusted for appearance. The body size is still 5078/1934/1905mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. The approach/departure angles are 29.5° and 24° respectively, and the minimum ground clearance is 213mm.
The interior is equipped with a four-screen linkage consisting of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, a 14.6-inch floating central control screen, a 7-inch rear armrest screen and a HUD head-up display. After the new HarmonyOS car-machine system is put on the car, more functions can be achieved phones are connected to each other and improve screen UI, response speed, etc. The seats in the car adopt a 2+3 5-seat layout, and have electric suction doors with ice-breaking function, multi-mode anti-pinch electric side steps, and rear aviation headrests that can be flipped 45 degrees.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 9HAT gearbox powertrain with a P2 motor, with a maximum comprehensive power of 300kW and a maximum torque of 750N·m; the engine has a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 380N·m; the electric motor has a maximum power of 120kW and a peak torque of 400N·m. N·m; 37.1kWh battery has a pure electric range of 110km under WLTC operating conditions. The new model’s comprehensive fuel consumption is 2.06L/100km, and the fed fuel consumption is 8.80L/100km.
