2026 Tank 500 China Export Specification Matrix| Specification | Hi4-T Standard | Hi4-T Smart Edition | Hi4-T Black Warrior | Hi4-Z Smart Edition | Hi4-Z Black Warrior | 3.0T V6 Zaojing |
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| China guide price | RMB 335,000 | RMB 355,000 | RMB 365,000 | RMB 375,000 | RMB 385,000 | RMB 355,000 |
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| Estimated FOB reference | From approx. US$49,500 | Approx. US$52,500 | Approx. US$54,000 | Approx. US$55,500 | Approx. US$57,000 | Approx. US$52,500 |
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| Energy type | PHEV | PHEV | PHEV | PHEV | PHEV | Gasoline + 48V mild hybrid |
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| Body architecture | Body-on-frame luxury off-road SUV |
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| Body style | 5-door, 5-seat SUV |
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| Steering | Left-hand drive, China-market specification |
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| Dimensions L/W/H | 5078 / 1934 / 1905 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2850 mm |
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| Curb weight reference | Approx. 2830 kg | Approx. 2830 kg | Approx. 2830 kg | Approx. 2980 kg | Approx. 2980 kg | Confirm by VIN |
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| Powertrain | 2.0T + P2 motor + 9HAT | 2.0T + P2 motor + 9HAT | 2.0T + P2 motor + 9HAT | 2.0T + dual motors + 3-speed DHT | 2.0T + dual motors + 3-speed DHT | 3.0T twin-turbo V6 + 9AT |
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| System output | China 2026 matrix lists 310 kW / 750 N.m | 310 kW / 750 N.m | 310 kW / 750 N.m | 635 kW / 1195 N.m | 635 kW / 1195 N.m | 265 kW / 500 N.m engine output |
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| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.9 s | 6.9 s | 4.3 s | 4.3 s | Confirm by exact version |
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| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | Approx. 180 km/h |
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| Drive system | Non-decoupled 4WD | Non-decoupled 4WD | Non-decoupled 4WD | Decoupled electric 4WD | Decoupled electric 4WD | Mechanical 4WD |
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| Best use case | Lowest entry price | Balanced smart off-road export trim | Appearance-focused limited trim | Daily EV use plus light/off-road travel | Hi4-Z with Black Warrior design | Markets preferring simple gasoline power |
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| Battery capacity | 37.1 kWh | 37.1 kWh | 37.1 kWh | 59.05 kWh | 59.05 kWh | Not applicable |
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| Battery chemistry | Ternary lithium | Ternary lithium | Ternary lithium | Ternary lithium | Ternary lithium | Not applicable |
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| WLTC electric range | 110 km | 110 km | 110 km | 201 km | 201 km | Not applicable |
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| Combined range reference | About 790-900 km depending cycle | About 790-900 km depending cycle | About 790-900 km depending cycle | 1096 km WLTC | 1096 km WLTC | Fuel-tank range depends on driving condition |
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| DC fast charging | 30-80% in about 16 min | 30-80% in about 16 min | 30-80% in about 16 min | 30-80% in about 15 min | 30-80% in about 15 min | Not applicable |
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| Fuel grade | Gasoline, verify local RON | Gasoline, verify local RON | Gasoline, verify local RON | Gasoline, verify local RON | Gasoline, verify local RON | Gasoline, verify local RON |
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| Charging-port export note | China-market PHEV units normally need destination charging-standard confirmation before shipment | Not applicable |
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| Approach / departure angle | Approx. 29 / 24 degrees | Approx. 29 / 24 degrees | Approx. 29 / 24 degrees | 29 / 24 degrees | 29 / 24 degrees | Confirm by tyre and bumper package |
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| Ground clearance | Approx. 210 mm reference | Approx. 210 mm reference | Approx. 210 mm reference | Approx. 210 mm reference | Approx. 210 mm reference | Confirm by VIN |
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| ADAS | No high-tier ADAS | Coffee Pilot Ultra | Coffee Pilot Ultra | Coffee Pilot Ultra | Coffee Pilot Ultra | No high-tier ADAS |
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| LiDAR | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Night vision | Confirm by exact unit | Coffee Night Vision available | Coffee Night Vision available | Coffee Night Vision available | Coffee Night Vision available | Confirm by exact unit |
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| Smart cockpit | Coffee OS 3 | Coffee OS 3 | Coffee OS 3 | Coffee OS 3 | Coffee OS 3 | Coffee OS 3 |
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| Rear entertainment / fridge | Lower equipment level | 17.3-inch rear screen and 5.4 L fridge package | 17.3-inch rear screen and 5.4 L fridge package | 17.3-inch rear screen and 5.4 L fridge package | 17.3-inch rear screen and 5.4 L fridge package | Confirm by trim |
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| Interior highlights | Luxury 5-seat cabin | Nappa leather comfort package | Black/red Black Warrior theme | Nappa leather comfort package | Black/red Black Warrior theme | Luxury gasoline cabin |
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| Export priority | Price-sensitive orders | Recommended Hi4-T balance | Limited visual appeal | Recommended for daily charging users | Limited visual appeal | Markets with weak PHEV service support |
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| Main risk to verify | Missing high-tier ADAS | ADAS activation and local map support | Limited allocation and color availability | Charging standard and battery-document package | Limited allocation and higher FOB | Local emission and tax treatment |
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| Recommended buyer | Dealer stock where price matters | Off-road buyers who want smarter cabin tech | Image-led showroom stock | Family/off-road mix with regular home charging | Premium image-led PHEV order | Importers avoiding PHEV complexity |
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Estimated FOB references are planning figures for 0 km China-market vehicles. Final quotation must confirm VIN, production date, color, battery document status, inland transport, export license timing, PDI photos, charge-port hardware and destination compliance.
2026 Tank 500 from China: not just a big SUV with a new badge
The 2026 Tank 500 from China sits in a useful space for export buyers: it is a body-on-frame luxury 4WD SUV, but the current China-market lineup is no longer only about displacement and chrome. The buyer now has to choose between the stronger off-road logic of Hi4-T, the larger-battery daily-use logic of Hi4-Z, and the simpler 3.0T V6 gasoline route for markets where plug-in hybrid service is still limited.
For current Tank export sourcing, start with the Tank export category and compare this newer page with the older 2024 Tank 500 export listing. The old page is useful for baseline dimensions, but the 2026 page needs a different quotation logic because smart driving, Black Warrior versions and the Hi4-Z battery system change both price and buyer risk.
Hi4-T or Hi4-Z: the decision is about use case, not bragging rights
The Hi4-T is the safer answer for clients who still think like off-road drivers. Its non-decoupled 4WD structure, 9HAT transmission and smaller 37.1 kWh battery make it easier to explain to buyers who care about long-distance travel, mountain roads, heat, low battery operation and predictable mechanical behavior.
The Hi4-Z is the more attractive answer for city families who also want weekend off-road capability. Its 59.05 kWh battery and 201 km WLTC electric range make daily commutes possible with very little fuel use, while its 4.3-second acceleration gives the model showroom drama. But it should not be sold as simply “better than Hi4-T.” It is better for mixed urban and light/off-road use, while Hi4-T remains the more confidence-oriented choice for repeated heavy off-road work.
What buyer research changes in the quotation
Owner and forum research shows that shoppers do not only ask about horsepower. Overseas users ask whether the Tank 500 is genuinely reliable in the long term, how much of the smart system will work outside the original market, whether the big body is easy to live with in tight parking, and whether the battery can be managed sensibly on long trips without reliable charging.
That is why a serious export quote should not stop at trim name and FOB. For a 2026 Tank 500 from China, include a 12V battery check, high-voltage battery report for PHEV units, ADAS sensor inspection, language and app-account confirmation, charging-cable details, tyre date, underside photos and a cold-start or hybrid-mode video before the car leaves China.
Smart cabin and ADAS need a country-by-country disclaimer
Coffee Pilot Ultra, LiDAR, Coffee OS 3, night vision, the rear entertainment screen and the fridge package make the Smart Edition and Black Warrior versions more persuasive in a showroom. They also create the most common export questions: will navigation work, will OTA updates continue, can the buyer use the app, and are local roads supported by the driver-assistance software?
For this reason, the Smart Edition is recommended only when the importer accepts that ADAS is a driver-assistance system, not a guaranteed autonomous-driving feature. Before shipment, check the exact software language, region lock, account binding status and whether the destination market allows the sensors and driver-assistance functions to be used legally.
Charging, fuel and aftersales checks before shipment
Hi4-Z looks especially strong on paper because it combines a large PHEV battery with fast charging and a long combined range. Real-world testing also shows the large battery can make the vehicle practical for daily electric driving. Still, export buyers should match the vehicle to local charging infrastructure before selecting Hi4-Z over Hi4-T.
In countries where technicians already understand GWM hybrids, Hi4-T and Hi4-Z can both make sense. In markets with limited diagnostic tooling, the 3.0T V6 or the lower-complexity Hi4-T order may be easier to support than a fully equipped Hi4-Z Black Warrior. The best quote is the one the local dealer can maintain, not merely the one with the longest spec sheet.
Export recommendation
For most B2B orders, start with Hi4-T Smart Edition if the buyer values off-road confidence and balanced equipment. Choose Hi4-Z Smart Edition when the end customer has home or workplace charging and wants a luxury daily SUV with real electric range. Use Black Warrior for limited showroom appeal, and keep the 3.0T V6 as the fallback for markets where PHEV certification, charging or aftersales support is uncertain.
Pre-shipment confirmation list
- Confirm exact trim: Hi4-T Standard, Hi4-T Smart, Hi4-T Black Warrior, Hi4-Z Smart, Hi4-Z Black Warrior or 3.0T V6.
- Check VIN, production month, exterior color, interior color and whether the vehicle is unregistered 0 km stock.
- For PHEV versions, verify battery capacity, charge-port type, charging cable, battery certificate and PDI battery report.
- For Smart Edition and Black Warrior, verify LiDAR, Coffee Pilot Ultra, night vision, app binding, OTA state and software language.
- Confirm destination compliance for fuel grade, emissions, charging standard, radio/navigation, ADAS use and warranty handling.
For exact wholesale stock and FOB movement this week, request a live sourcing quote from Bymotorcar. For official China-market configuration references, check the Tank 500 official configuration page before locking the final vehicle.
