New Chinese 4WD revealed, with 2027 GWM Tank 300 gaining V6 grunt to rival to 2026 Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and BYD's Denza B5

GWM is preparing to add more grunt to its tough Tank 300 4WD, with the Ford Everest now in its sights.

A new V6-powered Tank 300 variant has just appeared in Chinese sale approval documents ahead of its full launch before the end of 2026.

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It has not been confirmed for Australia, and without hybrid power, it will have a tough time slipping under our emissions regulations.

It is also expected to only be available in left-hand drive due to engineering restrictions. 

The V6 Tank 300 sports a different honeycomb front grille design to other variants, but it otherwise bears a similar resemblance to its siblings. 

It would continue to rival the diesel-powered Ford Everest and Toyota Prado, along with BYD sub-brand Denza’s new B5 plug-in hybrid SUV. 

GWM’s Australian approach could be more likely to include the diesel hybrid and plug-in hybrid set-ups planned for next year.

The Tank 300 should receive these new engines, but it is unclear whether they will come Down Under.

GWM has regularly tinkered with its Tank 300 lineup in Australia, which at one stage had petrol, diesel, hybrid and PHEV options.

Having now cut the hybrid model, there could be room for the more powerful V6 in the range to accompany the soon-approaching 3.0-litre diesel.

GWM also filed details of an updated 2.0-litre turbo-petrol version, boosting power from 162kW to 175kW.