A market-aware Tank 300 specification guide covering petrol, HEV, diesel and China-market variants without treating one catalogue as universal.
Dimensions are a planning reference
An official South African brochure lists 4,760 mm length, 1,930 mm width and 1,903 mm height for its current range, with 224 mm stated ground clearance. These figures help with shipping and garage planning, but they are not permission to assume that every China-market edition is identical. Spare-wheel assemblies, roof accessories, tyres, suspension changes and measurement conventions can alter practical clearance and loading dimensions.
Petrol, hybrid and diesel are distinct
The same official export brochure lists a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with an eight-speed automatic, a 2.0-litre turbo HEV with a hybrid transmission, and a 2.4-litre turbo diesel with a nine-speed automatic. China's current official model page describes newer 2.0T petrol plus 9AT and additional hybrid or diesel families. These are not interchangeable labels; they imply different service parts, diagnostic needs, emissions evidence and import treatment.
Off-road hardware needs physical proof
Four-wheel drive does not prove that a particular vehicle has every differential lock, terrain function, tow interface or underbody guard shown in promotional material. Equipment can change by grade and option package. Inspect switchgear, axle and transfer-case hardware, labels and diagnostic status. For a modified vehicle, document what remains factory and what was added later.
Build a VIN-linked specification sheet
Before contracting, record engine code, fuel type, transmission, driven wheels, tyre size, seating, steering side, emissions information, key safety equipment and software language. Cross-check the registration certificate, VIN plate, manufacturer labels and vehicle itself. If destination conformity depends on a particular field, obtain documentary acceptance before shipment rather than trying to resolve ambiguity at the port.
Evidence to collect
- VIN and production date
- Engine and fuel type
- Transmission and 4WD hardware
- Tyre and wheel specification
- Weights and tow approval
- Emissions and safety documents
Apply the guide to a real candidate
What the official figures do prove
Manufacturer brochures are strong evidence for the market and version they describe. They help identify possible engines, transmissions, dimensions, weights and equipment. They do not identify an individual vehicle unless its version is established. Save the dated source and page, then compare the candidate’s VIN plate, tyre placard, engine bay, controls and registration. Where the fields disagree, stop and resolve the identity rather than choosing the more convenient number.
Shipping measurements need the real car
Published length usually includes the factory external spare-wheel arrangement, but a replacement bumper, tow device or rear carrier can add length. Roof racks, tents, lifted suspension and larger tyres can add height. Measure the prepared vehicle at its widest and highest fixed points and tell the carrier about non-standard equipment. Container feasibility, freight classification and port acceptance should never rest only on a brochure copied from another country.
Weight and towing require legal context
Kerb weight, gross vehicle mass and tow rating are certification values, not a promise that every imported version receives the same legal approval. Destination authorities may require a recognised plate, type approval or local test. Accessories also consume payload. If towing is central to the purchase, obtain written destination guidance for the exact VIN and configuration and include the trailer electrical interface, cooling, brakes and licence rules in the ownership plan.
Primary references
Specifications and equipment can vary by market, model year, trim, VIN and production batch. Verify the exact vehicle and current destination rules before purchase.
Official TANK China model page ↗Official GWM TANK 300 brochure ↗Frequently asked questions
What is the standard Tank 300 engine?
There is no universal answer. Current official markets list different petrol, HEV, diesel and plug-in hybrid families.
Can I use an overseas brochure for a China-market car?
Use it only as context. Contract and import decisions must rely on the candidate vehicle and its own documents.
Does every Tank 300 have the same four-wheel-drive equipment?
No. Hardware and electronic functions vary by market, trim and option package.