Tank 300 V8 Edition Debut

TANK Brand Makes Waves at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show: Debuts Self-Developed V8 Engine and TANK 300 Hooke Edition for Global Off-Road Market

China's Great Wall Motors' TANK brand launched multiple industry-shaking innovations on the opening day of the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show under the theme "Pioneering a New Off-Road Era." The highlights included China's first self-developed 4.0T V8 engine and the TANK 300 Hooke Edition, marking the brand's ambitious push into the global premium off-road vehicle market.

Highlight 1: 4.0T V8 Engine Fills China's Large-Displacement Void

The self-developed 4.0T V8 engine represents 35 years of technological breakthroughs, achieving China's first major accomplishment in large-displacement high-performance engines. This powerhouse not only delivers exceptional performance but also symbolizes pure mechanical driving pleasure and emotional connection with users. TANK officials stated the V8 will work in tandem with electric drive technologies to meet premium off-road and multi-scenario demands while supporting the brand's high-end globalization strategy.

Highlight 2: TANK 300 Hooke Edition - China's Answer to Extreme Off-Roading

Designed for hardcore off-road enthusiasts, the TANK 300 Hooke Edition was co-developed with China's famous off-road destination "Hooke Trail". It features exclusive desert yellow paint, unpainted matte wheel arches and mirrors, Cooper all-terrain tires, beadlock wheels and a complete off-road kit. The most crucial upgrade is its front/rear solid axle suspension specifically tuned for rock crawling, desert and extreme terrain.

  • Power configuration: Equipped with a domestic 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine producing 260 kW maximum power and 500 N·m peak torque.
  • User-focused development: Created through "user co-creation + scenario verification" with real-world testing in extreme environments like Rubicon Trail and Moab.

Highlight 3: Diesel Version Outperforms New Energy in Range Tests

Prior to the auto show, the TANK 300 diesel version achieved 120% range realization rate in long-distance Beijing-Shanghai highway tests, significantly outperforming comparable hybrid and range-extender models. The total refueling cost was only 655 RMB with total refueling time about 2.5 hours - just 1/15th of some BEVs, challenging new energy vehicles' cost-efficiency narrative.

  • Resale value: TANK brand maintains 74.48% 3-year residual value (2024 data).

Global Strategy: "Four Comprehensive" Approach Challenges International Competition

TANK brand proposed its "Comprehensive Powertrains, Comprehensive Models, Comprehensive Scenarios, Comprehensive Globalization" strategy:

  • V8 engine technology elevates brand positioning
  • Hooke Edition targets global extreme off-road needs
  • Diesel version focuses on practicality and economy
  • 4-year global cumulative sales exceeded 650,000 units

The TANK 300 Hooke Edition will challenge American off-road holy grounds in 2025, aiming to break the long-standing monopoly of欧美 brands in premium off-road segments.

Model Power Comparison

Model Engine Max Power (kW) Max Torque (N·m) Key Features
TANK 300 Hooke Edition 3.0T V6 Twin-Turbo 260 500 Solid axle suspension, hardcore off-road kit
New V8 (Future Flagship) 4.0T V8 TBA TBA China's first self-developed large-displacement V8
TANK 300 Diesel Diesel Engine TBA TBA Real-world range surpasses new energy rivals

Conclusion

TANK brand has achieved China's breakthrough in large-displacement hardcore off-road vehicles through its 35-year development of the 4.0T V8 engine. The TANK 300 Hooke Edition exemplifies China's new off-road paradigm through "user co-creation + scenario verification," while the diesel version's real-world range delivers a "reverse impact" on the new energy sector. Moving forward, TANK will challenge the world off-road market with its comprehensive powertrain and globalization strategy, elevating Chinese premium off-road vehicles from "manufacturing" to "global value creation."