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GWM’s 3.0-litre P500 and Tank 500 priced at Kyalami Festival of Motoring

Both models will officially be launched in the middle of September.

GWM’s 3.0-litre P500 and Tank 500 priced at Kyalami Festival of Motoring

The Kyalami Festival of Motoring in South Africa saw Great Wall Motors (GWM) unveil the pricing for its new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine, which will be exclusive to the P500 bakkie and Tank 500 SUV. The six-cylinder engine, rated at 170kW/620Nm, will be paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. This addition brings the Tank 500's range to four variants, including the plug-in hybrid model, while the P500 will maintain its current engine lineup.

The P500 will be available in three configurations with the 3.0T engine: Super Luxury AT for R724,900, Ultra Luxury 4×4 AT for R799,900, and Super Luxury 4×4 AT for R799,900. Meanwhile, the Tank 500 will be offered in three variants with the 3.0T engine: Super Luxury AT for R849,900, Ultra Luxury 4×4 AT for R929,900, and Overland 4×4 AT for R999,900.

The plug-in hybrid model will remain the only variant in its range. The final specifications for both models will be revealed at their official launch in September.

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