On August 27, beside the World Cultural Heritage site of Dujiangyan, Tank Brand's "Starting a New Era of Off-Roading" launch event for the all-new Tank 500 was grandly held. This was the first automotive launch event ever held at Dujiangyan, and also a lofty tribute from Great Wall Hi4 and Tank Brand to the millennia-old "Chinese wisdom."
The all-new Tank 500 is positioned as an all-scenario intelligent luxury off-road SUV, offering three powertrain versions: Hi4-Z, Hi4-T, and 3.0T V6 fuel. Among them, the Hi4-Z Smart Enjoy Edition is 375,000 yuan, the Hi4-T Smart Enjoy Edition is 355,000 yuan, the Hi4-T Base Edition is 335,000 yuan, and the 3.0T Creation Edition is 355,000 yuan, making them more attractive than the presale prices.
To repay users' affection, Tank has introduced a care policy. For purchasers of the Hi4-Z Smart Enjoy Edition and Hi4-T Smart Enjoy Edition, in addition to the highway/city NOA intelligent navigation-assisted driving, parking-to-parking navigation assistance, 17.3-inch 3K rear entertainment screen, and intelligent hot-and-cold dual-purpose refrigerator with a total value of 41,000 yuan, those who order during the launch period can also enjoy five limited-time premium gifts with a total value of 38,000 yuan: including a 3,000 yuan deposit offsetting 6,000 yuan of the final payment; a 3,000 yuan optional fund for the far-infrared night vision system; a 5,000 yuan technology package and an 8,000 yuan seat massage package given for free; to thank existing Tank owners, existing Tank owners receive a 15,000 yuan subsidy for additional purchase or trade-in, while non-Tank users receive up to 7,000 yuan subsidy for additional purchase or trade-in; and one year of assisted driving protection service worth 4,000 yuan and providing up to 5 million yuan in coverage.
For purchasers of the Hi4-T Base Edition and 3.0T Creation Edition, ordering during the launch period also includes a limited-time purchase gift package worth a total of 26,000 yuan: including a 3,000 yuan deposit offsetting 6,000 yuan of the final payment, plus a 5,000 yuan technology package and a 3,000 yuan far-infrared night vision optional fund; existing Tank owners receive a 15,000 yuan subsidy for additional purchase or trade-in, while non-Tank users receive up to 7,000 yuan subsidy for additional purchase or trade-in.
In addition, there are five worry-free benefits: financial worry-free, vehicle use worry-free, charging worry-free, rescue worry-free, and connectivity worry-free. Launch-exclusive benefits, all in one step!
Although the official price has just been revealed, the all-new Tank 500 has already shown "hit product" qualities. Shortly after the presale phase opened not long ago, orders exceeded 11,000 units within 24 hours, and this number is still climbing, undoubtedly demonstrating the market's strong recognition of this model.
Adapting to circumstances and living in harmony A tribute to Dujiangyan's millennia-spanning "Chinese wisdom"
On the day of the launch event, the CCTV News program "Second to None" entered Dujiangyan, where Bashu culture expert Zhao Wenqiao and Great Wall Motor Chairman Wei Jianjun appeared as guests and engaged in a dialogue with China Media Group host Wang Ning, conveying the Chinese wisdom shared by Great Wall Hi4 intelligent four-wheel-drive hybrid technology and the water-management philosophy of Dujiangyan.
Great Wall Motor Chairman Wei Jianjun paid tribute to Dujiangyan through technological inheritance and innovation, expressing his understanding and thoughts on Dujiangyan's governance philosophy. The greatness of ancient wisdom lies not in solving temporary difficulties, but in seeking long-term benefits for the people. Dujiangyan is a sustainable water-management system that, after 2,300 years, still benefits the local people and the local land and water. Great Wall Motor must also continuously research and develop reliable technologies that protect users' interests and create social value.
Dujiangyan's development adapted to local conditions and followed the momentum, presenting an ecological outlook that respects natural laws and a values orientation of long-termism. Sustainable development is never achieved overnight; it relies on accumulation and sedimentation. Great Wall Motor firmly upholds long-termism and aims to build Great Wall Hi4 into the "Dujiangyan" of Chinese automotive technology.
Great Wall Motor has always taken practical work as its path and adhered to the value orientation of "for the people." In the future, it will still take technological innovation as its core, pay tribute to "Chinese wisdom," aim to build a century-old foundation, and continue to provide high-value, highly reliable technologies and products to the global market.
The millennial echo between Hi4-Z technology and Dujiangyan's water-management philosophy
It was no accident that the all-new Tank 500 chose Dujiangyan for its launch. The birth process of Hi4-Z drew on the Dujiangyan project. With the ingenious design of "Fish Mouth dividing water, Bottle-Neck Channel controlling flow, and Flying Sand Weir releasing floods," Dujiangyan allowed the Min River's waters to "follow the momentum and adapt to the times," benefiting the people and future generations. Hi4-Z, by contrast, relies on the linkage of three cores—"power split + three-speed DHT + dual-motor four-wheel drive"—to make energy "distribution" and "use" equally natural.
The "power-split planetary gear" is Hi4-Z's "intelligent fish mouth." It can "understand" demand and adjust flexibly, splitting the engine's power into two parts, corresponding to how the fish mouth divides the Min River into the inner river and outer river. One part of the power directly drives the wheels, responsible for "maintaining drive," just as the inner river's water flows along the Bottle-Neck Channel to the Chengdu Plain, responsible for "maintaining irrigation." Whether it is the power demand at startup or the power response during acceleration, it can be delivered precisely, just as the inner river always ensures Chengdu's farmland does not lack water. The other part of the power flows to the generator and is converted into electrical energy, responsible for "relieving surplus energy," constantly replenishing the battery, just as the outer river receives excess water from the Min River and is responsible for "releasing floods." The three-speed DHT precisely controls the "flow" of power like the Bottle-Neck Channel, while the dual motors stabilize the "flow" of energy like the Flying Sand Weir. With the three working together, Hi4-Z can both "distribute on demand" like Dujiangyan and achieve "zero waste." This is the optimal automotive hybrid architecture that uses the "diversion wisdom" of millennia-old water management to meet the needs of different user scenarios!
Li Bing and his son, who built Dujiangyan, chose a difficult but more correct path. Great Wall's choice of Hi4 is likewise choosing the harder path and the correct path among various routes. This systematic thinking that adheres to long-termism is precisely the foundation of technological innovation.
Chinese-style new luxury defines a new design paradigm
In addition to the astonishing technical philosophy originating from a thousand years ago, the exterior design of the all-new Tank 500 is also distinctive—an Eastern design that Chinese people can understand and the world can applaud. The all-new Tank 500 adopts a "Chinese-style new luxury" design concept combined with the ritual system of royal architecture to create a balanced and expansive "upright and grand" presence. The "stepped central grille" design is inspired by the stepped sloping roofs of ancient Chinese architecture. Four chrome-plated trim strips run horizontally across the left and right, while the bottom trim extends to both sides to support the front headlights, like the "flying eaves" of ancient buildings. This horizontal tension brings a broad and relaxed bearing. The Danbi stone secondary instrument panel is inspired by the long stone carving in the middle of the steps in front of ancient palace gates—the Danbi stone. The overall design rises step by step, like the sense of order of "moving upward step by step" when climbing stairs.
The newly added Dunhuang Green color is inspired by the precious stone-green mineral pigment hues in Dunhuang murals, highlighting the Chinese aesthetics and cultural confidence of the all-new Tank 500. Tank Brand, together with excellent coating suppliers, after repeated selection, finally determined this green that is both rich and profound and full of layering. It is not only a modern echo of the mineral pigments in Dunhuang murals, but also conveys cultural confidence and aesthetic independence. During the presale stage, orders for the Dunhuang Green version accounted for as much as 35%, further demonstrating consumers' high recognition of it.
Refrigerator, TV, large sofa reshape the travel experience for the whole family
In terms of interior, the all-new Tank 500 pushes comfort and functionality to a new height. The seats use pure natural full-grain Nappa leather, treated through 78 traditional processes, with a delicate and supple touch. All four seats in the front and rear rows support ventilation, heating, and massage functions, comparable to a luxury first-class cabin experience.
A 50W independent compressor, truly hot-and-cold onboard refrigerator, supports temperatures from -6°C refrigeration to 50°C heating, meeting multi-scenario needs such as iced drinks and cold brew, warming milk, and hot coffee. Whether it is a sip of a cold drink while crossing the desert or preparing hot food during a long drive, it can handle it with ease. The multi-screen interconnection system supports touch, voice, remote control, and gesture interaction. The rear entertainment screen can accompany children during the journey, while the Coffee GPT intelligent assistant responds to various questions in real time, becoming a "family smart partner" on the move.
Full-link intelligent assisted driving system
The all-new Tank 500 is equipped with Great Wall's third-generation intelligent assisted driving system—Coffee Pilot Ultra, easily achieving full-scenario mapless NOA. Relying on an end-to-end large model and a multi-sensor fusion solution, it realizes full-process intelligent navigation assistance from parking space to parking space. This system breaks the discontinuity of traditional assisted driving in urban, highway, and parking scenarios, truly achieving full-road and full-scenario coverage, more of an "old driver" than an old driver.
Whether in congested urban areas, express ring roads, long highway journeys, or internal roads within campuses, the vehicle can provide a smooth and safe assisted driving experience, reducing the driver's burden and improving driving comfort and safety.
Off-road + intelligence + luxury, a trinity achieving value elevation
The appearance of the all-new Tank 500 marks that China's luxury off-road vehicles have officially entered a "new era of off-roading." It not only retains the passability and reliability of hardcore off-road vehicles, but also achieves breakthroughs in intelligence, comfort, and luxury. Compared with traditional luxury brands, the Tank 500 is more intelligent; compared with similar off-road models, its technological configuration is more advanced; and compared with products from new forces, it has broader applicable scenarios. It can be said that the all-new Tank 500 integrates "off-road + intelligence + luxury" into a trinity: a commuter car for women, a nanny car for children, an off-road car for men, and a dream car for the whole family.
The all-new Tank 500 can be a reliable partner for realizing off-road dreams, a comfortable ride for daily urban commuting, and even a mobile safeguard for family travel. One car with multiple capabilities truly covers full-scenario needs from extreme road conditions to urban life, achieving an elevated breakthrough from "single function" to "all-dimensional value."
Born in response to the times, honoring mountains and rivers. The all-new Tank 500 is opening a new era of off-roading with engineering wisdom spanning millennia and contemporary technology.
