Up to now, the Tank 400 from Great Wall Motor has been available only as a plug-in hybrid. There has been talk of a mild hybrid using a 48V system, but sales appear to have never started. Thanks to a government regulator, we now know that a diesel version of the Tank 400 will soon be released. And given that the listing is a requirement for a car to be sold in China, we know that the diesel is not just a car destined for export versions. It should be noted that Great Wall chairman, Wei Jianjun, has previously mentioned a diesel engine for the Tank 300.

Dimensions of the diesel remain largely unchanged from the Tank 400 Hi4-T and the car measures 4985, 1960, and 1905 mm (l/w/h) and has a wheelbase of 2850 mm the only difference being a 5 mm increase in height. The car is designed as a proper off-road vehicle with a body-on-frame structure. Where there is a very noticeable difference is the weight with the diesel version having a curb weight of just 2455 kg compared to 2770 kg for the PHEV.

Power is provided by an E24D 2.4 liter turbocharged diesel engine with a maximum output of 137 kW.

The diesel version is only available with 18-inch wheels and buyers have a choice from four different styles. The approach angle is 33 or 31 degrees and the departure is 33 or 29 degrees, with presumably the difference being due to the traction device. Towing capacity without brakes is 750 kg while for a braked trailer it is 2500 kg. The tow hook itself is optional.

Other options include a sunroof, opening panoramic roof, electric connectors and a dashcam.

The Tank 400 Hi4-T is priced from 285,800 to 289,800 yuan (39,850 – 40,400); prices for the diesel are expected to be lower. Despite the Tank 400 being originally shown in 2021, sales for the Hi4-T version did not commence until last year. Great Wall exports the Tank brand to various markets, including the Middle East and Australia, and export of the diesel version is highly likely.

Source: MIIT