The interiors of both grades in the Tank 500 range look opulent, not to mention well laid-out and functional. Trim is either synthetic leather (Lux) or genuine Nappa leather (Ultra) and beyond ample soft-touch surfaces there's much to like about the GWM Tank 500's practical and comfortable cabin.

The Tank 500 is a petrol-electric hybrid. A 2.0-litre petrol engine is combined with an electric motor for an overall output of 255kW/648Nm. Transmission is a nine-speed automatic.

The Tank 500 is a seven-seater SUV with a 2-3-2 configuration. You’ll find synthetic leather on the entry-grade Lux and genuine Nappa leather upholstery on the top-grade Ultra.

Standard features on the entry-grade Lux include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, fixed side steps, an electric sunroof, rear privacy glass, proximity unlocking, push-button start, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch media screen, digital radio, an eight-speaker sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, plus heated and power adjustable front seats.

Stepping up to the Ultra brings power sidesteps, a panoramic sunroof, Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats with massaging function, a 12-speaker Infinity sound system and a head-up display.

The Tank 500 has a 0-100km/h time of 8.3 seconds and a top speed of around 180km/h.

The range of the tank 500 is approximately 940km. That's in theory. In our own testing fuel economy was higher than GWM's official figure of 8.5L/100km. The Tank 500 has an 80-litre fuel tank and takes 91 RON 'standard' fuel.