Experience driving a TANK at M4TREC this weekend

While many automakers have been focussing more on crossover SUVs which are more oriented towards highway motoring than serious off-road adventures, the Chinese automakers still offer authentic SUVs which are more like the original 4×4 vehicles in earlier years.

One of them is Great Wall Motor (GWM) which has been the leading SUV manufacturer in China. The company, founded 40 years ago, has a range of SUVs from the crossover type to off-road TANK vehicles that can handle very rough terrain.

Top-seller in China
The TANK range has been a top-seller in its class in China since being launched in 2021. Of the two models currently available, the TANK 300 was launched in Malaysia recently and priced from RM250,000.

Read more about the GWM TANK 300 here

Though a premium SUV, the TANK 300 is a very capable vehicle, as we discovered recently when driving it at the M4TREC course in Semenyih, Selangor.

Although it has a ladder-frame chassis, the ride is still  comfortable for highway cruising.

With advanced electronic controls and intelligent systems, it is also able to travel over rugged terrain even if the driver is not skilled in off-roading.

GWM Malaysia says that response has been encouraging. It has already received over 300 orders, and deliveries have started.

Try it yourself
This weekend, it is offering the public a chance to experience the vehicle over a tough course with many obstacles that will show the capabilities of the TANK 300.

During the drive, expert instructors from M4TREC will also provide tips on off-road driving as they guide drivers around the course.

“We want the public to experience the performance and capabilities of our GWM TANK 300 in a variety of road conditions. This enables them to fully utilize the offroad intelligent features and conquer all terrains. Safety is, of course, also our top priority,” said Mike Cui An Qi, Managing Director of GWM Malaysia.

If you are interested in experiencing the TANK 300 on July 20 or 21 at M4TREC, send in your request via the form at this link: https://forms.gle/Xi7ZuvMPo9jDJwEW9 . Participants who complete the drive will receive exclusive GWM merchandise as appreciation for their interest.

Also, in conjunction with the launch of the SUV, 10 customers who have completed their vehicle registration by August 12, 2024 will also have the chance to win an Adventure Trip with the TANK in China. The selection of lucky customers will be made through a lucky draw contest.

To get an idea of what the drive in the TANK 300 will be like, check out this video: