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Instead of “Kruzak”: They Want to Bring “Bad” Tank SUVs to Russia

  • July 11, 2022
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Saudi Arabia hosted an international presentation of the Tank brand, which was founded some time ago by Great Wall Motors. The brand was entrusted to represent the head

Instead of “Kruzak”: They Want to Bring “Bad” Tank SUVs to Russia

Saudi Arabia hosted an international presentation of the Tank brand, which was founded some time ago by Great Wall Motors. The brand was entrusted to represent the head of the Middle East branch, Xu Huanzhi, who said the newly minted SUV manufacturer will try its hand at the Australian and Russian markets after the Middle East.

Only frame SUVs of various sizes are produced under the Tank brand: from the medium Tank 300 to the huge Tank 700. For example, the 500 model (in the title photo) is a clear attempt by the Chinese to challenge the super-popular Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the “heavenly” SUV even resembles a Japanese “three hundred”.

However, the first on Russian soil, most likely, will be another “Tank” – the above-mentioned representative of the three-hundredth series. Some time ago, he was even taken to a conference of dealers of the Haval brand to find out how interesting this car is for local sellers.

It is worth clarifying that the Tank 300 is built on the GW P01 modular platform – the same “cart” on which the well-known Haval H9 is based. In terms of dimensions, the Chinese SUV resembles the UAZ Patriot.

The Tank 300 is powered by a 227 hp petrol turbo engine. met., which is assisted by an eight-speed “automatic” manufactured by ZF. The disk is permanently full. At the request of the customer, the SUV can be equipped with a reinforced suspension and metal bumpers.

Since the Haval brand Tula factory can also produce frame equipment, there are no obstacles to set up the production of “Tanks” on this conveyor. Especially now that the market has moved away from imported SUVs for well-known reasons.

Only frame SUVs of various sizes are produced under the Tank brand: from the medium Tank 300 to the huge Tank 700. For example, the 500 model (in the title photo) is a clear attempt by the Chinese to challenge the super-popular Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the “heavenly” SUV even resembles a Japanese “three hundred”.

However, the first on Russian soil, most likely, will be another “Tank” – the above-mentioned representative of the three-hundredth series. Some time ago, he was even taken to a conference of dealers of the Haval brand to find out how interesting this car is for local sellers.

It is worth clarifying that the Tank 300 is built on the GW P01 modular platform – the same “cart” on which the well-known Haval H9 is based. In terms of dimensions, the Chinese SUV resembles the UAZ Patriot.

The Tank 300 is powered by a 227 hp petrol turbo engine. met., which is assisted by an eight-speed “automatic” manufactured by ZF. The disk is permanently full. At the request of the customer, the SUV can be equipped with a reinforced suspension and metal bumpers.

Since the Haval brand Tula factory can also produce frame equipment, there are no obstacles to set up the production of “Tanks” on this conveyor. Especially now that the market has moved away from imported SUVs for well-known reasons.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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