GWM Tank 500 hybrid 7 seater 4x4 SUV 2024 review: Inc. off-road, practicality, fuel use, specs

Is the GWM Tank 500 hybrid seven-seater 4WD the family SUV that could topple the Toyota Prado? The value helps it make a strong argument, with this large SUV (not far off a 300 Series!) starting from just AUD $66,490 drive-away, and it comes as standard with 4x4 underpinnings, low-range, 3000kg towing, and a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. The hybrid engine system in the Tank 500 range is more about power assistance than fuel economy, but as you'll see in my review, the drivetrain works pretty well in a mix of situations, including off-road and on-road driving. There are 3 rows of seating, and a decent size boot capacity in five-seat layout, not to mention a number of terrific amenities for family SUV buyers. If you're thinking about a Toyota Prado, Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, Ssangyong Rexton, LDV D90 or any other off-road 4x4 SUV, this should be on your list to check out. It's very impressive. But not perfect... ALTERNATIVES: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport -    • Please Consider this 4x4 7 seater SUV! Mit...   Ssangyong Rexton -    • Budget 4x4 seven-seater SUV updated! 2024 ...   Ford Everest -    • 2024 Ford Everest review - Benchmark 4x4 7...   Isuzu MU-X -    • Reliable rugged family 4x4 SUV? 2024 Isuzu...   LDV D90 -    • LDV D90 family SUV review: Best seven-seat...   GWM Tank 300 -    • This changes EVERYTHING! GWM Tank 300 2024...   -- 00:00 GWM Tank 500 00:30 Is it the right price? 02:15 What are the best alternatives? 03:44 Is it the right size? 06:13 Interior 13:24 Under the bonnet 14:11 Driving - on-road 19:18 Driving - off-road 22:31 Efficiency 23:19 Is it safe? 24:12 Ownership 25:00 Verdict -- I am aiming to review every new car on the market that people actually buy, to help new-car customers like you, or curious car enthusiasts (maybe also like you) get the right steer when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels. If you're looking for a car for yourself, monitoring the market and hunting for the latest info, or even if you've just bought your new car and you're looking to see what experts like me think about it, The Right Car will offer you something of value. Subscribe to The Right Car:    / @therightcar   I'm aiming to upload a review or two per week, so if you have any specific cars you want me to take a look at, please feel free to leave a comment. Any feedback on my content is welcome, and you can feel free to email me or hit me up on social media. I'm eager to see this new channel grow, and it can only do that with your support and feedback - so please let me know if there's anything you don't like, want more of, or would like to see changed. I'd love to hear from you. Follow The Right Car on social media to see what I'm up to and to ask any questions! The Right Car: TikTok:   / therightcar.au   Instagram:   / therightcar.au   #gwm #tank500 #review