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Tank history under Great Wall Motor. Origin: China. Status: Active. Tank is a Chinese premium off-road vehicle brand launched by Great Wall Motor in 2021, evolving from a model series to a standalone marque specializing in body-on-frame SUVs.
Chronological Storyline (19 Milestones)
Jul 1, 2020 CE
Tank brand concept debuts
Great Wall Motor officially announces the Tank brand as a new off-road SUV product line under its Wey luxury marque, debuting the Tank 300 concept at the Chengdu Motor Show. #China #GreatWallMotor #BodyOnFrame · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_300
TANK 300 By Anonymousfox36 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=111489656
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Tank 300 enters production
The first production model, the Tank 300, rolls off the assembly line as a rugged body-on-frame SUV, initially marketed under the Wey brand as the Wey Tank 300. #China #GreatWallMotor #BodyOnFrame · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_300
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Tank becomes standalone brand
Due to overwhelming market demand, Great Wall Motor announces Tank will spin off from Wey into an independent, standalone marque focused exclusively on off-road vehicles. #China #GreatWallMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_(brand)
Apr 19, 2021 CE
Tank 700 and 800 concepts revealed
At the Shanghai Auto Show, Tank reveals the 700 and 800 concept SUVs, signaling its ambition to expand into full-size luxury off-road segments with PHEV technology. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_700
Tank 700 By JustAnotherCarDesigner - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151437706
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Tank 500 launches in China
Tank introduces the 500, a mid-size luxury SUV powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 mild-hybrid engine, positioned as a premium alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. #China #GreatWallMotor #MildHybrid · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_500
Tank 500 By Anonymousfox36 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120238461
Nov 1, 2021 CE
Tank 300 PHEV variant announced
Great Wall expands the Tank lineup with a plug-in hybrid version of the Tank 300, integrating a 2.0T engine with electric motors for improved off-road torque and efficiency. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_300
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Tank 500 enters mass production
The Tank 500 officially begins mass production at Great Wall's Chongqing plant, featuring the company's self-developed 3.0T V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. #China #GreatWallMotor #9AT · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_500
Aug 26, 2022 CE
Tank 500 PHEV debuts at Chengdu
Tank showcases the 500 PHEV at the Chengdu Motor Show, featuring a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system with pure electric range targeting urban commuting and off-road capability. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_500
Oct 1, 2022 CE
Tank brand international expansion
Great Wall Motor announces plans to export Tank vehicles to markets in the Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia, beginning with the Tank 300 and 500 models. #China #GreatWallMotor #Export · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_(brand)
Feb 1, 2023 CE
Tank 500 Hi4-Z PHEV launches
Tank launches the 500 Hi4-Z, a plug-in hybrid variant featuring a 2.0T engine combined with dual electric motors, offering over 100 km of pure electric range. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_500
Apr 18, 2023 CE
Tank 700 PHEV concept at Shanghai
The production-ready Tank 700 PHEV concept is unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, showcasing a full-size luxury off-road SUV with advanced plug-in hybrid technology. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_700
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Tank 300 cumulative sales milestone
Tank announces that cumulative sales of the Tank 300 have surpassed 100,000 units, making it one of China's best-selling off-road SUVs and validating the brand's standalone strategy. #China #GreatWallMotor #SalesMilestone · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_300
Nov 17, 2023 CE
Tank 700 Limited Edition revealed
A limited-edition Tank 700 is revealed at the Guangzhou Auto Show, featuring a 3.0T V6 PHEV powertrain and exclusive design elements, with production capped at 700 units. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_700
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Tank 700 Hi4-T officially launches
The Tank 700 Hi4-T officially launches in China as the brand's flagship, combining a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with PHEV technology for 850 Nm of torque and luxury off-road capability. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_700
Apr 1, 2024 CE
Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV launches
Tank launches the 300 Hi4-T, a plug-in hybrid version of its best-selling off-roader, featuring a 2.0T engine paired with a dedicated electric motor for enhanced low-end torque. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_300
Jul 1, 2024 CE
Tank 500 Hi4-Z expands PHEV lineup
The Tank 500 Hi4-Z enters the market with an extended-range PHEV system, offering up to 200 km of pure electric range and reinforcing Tank's commitment to electrified off-roading. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV #LFPBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_500
Apr 1, 2025 CE
Tank 800 flagship PHEV unveiled
Great Wall unveils the Tank 800, a full-size luxury SUV with a 3.0T V6 PHEV system, positioning it as a domestic rival to the Range Rover and Lexus LX in the Chinese market. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_800
Logo of Tank, marque of Great Wall Motor (GWM), used in most overseas markets By Great Wall Motor - https://www.gwmauto.co.id/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150898030
Oct 1, 2025 CE
Tank 700 Hi4-T enters export markets
Great Wall begins exporting the Tank 700 Hi4-T to Australia and the Middle East, marking the first international shipment of its flagship luxury off-road PHEV model. #China #GreatWallMotor #PHEV #Export · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_700
Jan 1, 2026 CE
Tank brand announces BEV platform
Tank reveals plans for its first pure electric off-road vehicle based on a new dedicated BEV platform, utilizing solid-state battery technology for extreme off-road endurance. #China #GreatWallMotor #BEV #SolidStateBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_(brand)