GWM Confirms Tank 700 V8 as Australia Prepares New 3.0-Litre Diesel for Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

Overview

• Great Wall Motors, which briefed media at the Beijing auto show on Monday, confirmed a V8 for the flagship Tank 700 that was developed with Australia and New Zealand in mind.
• GWM detailed on Tuesday a new 3.0-litre turbo‑diesel four‑cylinder rated at 170 kW and 620 Nm for the Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 SUV, with Australian launches slated for the third quarter of 2026 and 3500 kg towing confirmed.
• GWM Australia is phasing out the Tank 500 petrol hybrid to clear the way for the new diesel, leaving only the top-spec hybrid trims in runout before the 3.0‑litre model arrives.
• Following Monday’s local briefings, GWM Australia said stronger‑than‑expected orders for the Tank 300 plug‑in hybrid led it to request roughly double the factory allocation as buyers look to cut fuel costs.
• Australia will skip the China‑market Tank 300 interior update for now because a column‑mounted shifter was judged awkward for off‑road control, while GWM also confirmed diesel hybrid and diesel plug‑in hybrid systems are in development for China in early 2027 with Australia likely to follow.