{
  "id": 4000709,
  "title": "GWM’s 3.0-litre P500 and Tank 500 priced at Kyalami Festival of Motoring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/gwms-3-0-litre-p500-and-tank-500-priced-at-kyalami-festival-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/gwm-prices-3-0-p500-and-tank-500/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Both models will officially be launched in the middle of September.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "All-electric Chery Q priced below R400 000 at Kyalami Festival of Motoring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/all-electric-chery-q-priced-below-r400-000-at-kyalami-festival-of",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}