The luxury off-road world in the Middle East just got a major new contender. GWM has launched the Tank 700, a high tech SUV that blends electric torque, serious hybrid muscle, and luxury car comfort. Revealed at the Armani Hotel in Downtown Dubai, the Tank 700 is set to take on names like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender, but it does things differently with a hybrid system engineered for desert use and Gulf weather.
The Tank 700 rides on GWM’s Hi4 T hybrid platform, which was built to handle much more than light city driving. It pairs a 3.0 liter twin turbo V6 with a front electric motor and a nine speed hybrid transmission. The result is an impressive 516 horsepower and up to 850 newton meters of torque on special editions, making it one of the most powerful SUVs in its class. The battery holds 37.1 kilowatt hours and gives you between ninety and one hundred kilometers of electric range for short trips.
What sets the Tank 700 apart in the UAE is the way it keeps full power ready for big moments, like dune climbing in the summer heat, thanks to a feature that stores battery charge for maximum torque on demand. The SUV was put through real world testing in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where engineers focused on cooling and sand driving performance. With nearly three hundred millimeters of ground clearance, deep wading ability, and a suspension designed for harsh terrain, it is a real off-road machine that happens to be a hybrid.
Step inside the Tank 700 and the first thing you notice is the “Cyber Mech” design theme, mixing bold exterior styling with an interior that feels like a premium lounge. The cabin comes loaded with luxury touches, including Nappa leather seats with massage, heating and cooling, a fibre optic starlight roof, a sixteen speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and a sixteen inch infotainment display. Even rear passengers get electric sunshades and high end details.
GWM has also tuned the Tank 700’s software and controls for the Gulf market, with Arabic voice commands in the latest version of Coffee OS and a Sand Mode that uses electric power to avoid getting stuck. Pricing will be officially announced soon, but industry sources expect the Tank 700 to start between two hundred ninety thousand and three hundred twenty thousand dirhams. Buyers get a standout warranty package with six years or two hundred thousand kilometers of coverage, and the engine and gearbox are protected for ten years or one million kilometers for the first owner. The message is clear, GWM is not just aiming for attention, they want to build real long term trust with UAE drivers who expect durability and after sales support.
Official showroom prices for the GWM Tank 700 will be announced soon, but industry experts expect the new SUV to start between two hundred ninety thousand and three hundred twenty thousand dirhams depending on the trim and features. Buyers in the UAE will get strong after sales peace of mind with a six year or two hundred thousand kilometer vehicle warranty, plus an impressive ten year or one million kilometer warranty on the engine and gearbox for the first owner.
GWM’s regional focus shows up in features like Arabic voice control, thermal upgrades for the engine and battery, and smart Sand Mode technology for desert driving. The Tank 700’s No Power Fade feature also gives drivers full torque for dune climbs or tough off road conditions. With its blend of advanced hybrid tech, premium cabin, and genuine off road ability, the Tank 700 sets a new standard for luxury SUVs aimed at Gulf buyers.
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