Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 is the price-and-family play, coming in RM451,200 cheaper with seven seats, a 1,998 cc petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain, a 1.8 kWh battery and RM439 annual road tax. The Lexus GX costs far more, but answers with a 3,445 cc petrol engine, 349 hp and 650 Nm, plus a 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time. Space is split oddly: the GWM is longer and taller, the Lexus is wider, both share a 2,850 mm wheelbase, yet boot space reads 98 L versus 1,063 L.
Tank 500
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, lower annual road tax and a much lower entry price.
GX
Pick the Lexus GX if you want the stronger engine, bigger quoted boot and a proven 7.0-second 0-100 km/h figure.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Lexus GX RM780,000
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Lexus GX 5
- Engine: GWM Tank 500 1,998 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Lexus GX 3,445 cc petrol
- Output: GWM Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm; Lexus GX 349 hp and 650 Nm
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 L; Lexus GX 1,063 L
- Road tax: GWM Tank 500 RM439/year; Lexus GX RM2,352/year
Tank 500
- Seven-seat cabin
- RM439 annual road tax
- 6-year warranty
- 98 L quoted boot space
- 241 hp and 380 Nm trail the Lexus GX
- Six airbags versus seven
GX
- 349 hp and 650 Nm
- 1,063 L quoted boot space
- 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats only
- RM2,352 annual road tax
- 5-year warranty trails the GWM Tank 500
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM780,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM2,352 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 349 hp✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 85.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | 10-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 9 | 10 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,110 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 1,063 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 265/70R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 265/70R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Full-size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 14" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 10-speaker Pioneer Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tank 500 & GX for sale
Tank 500 vs GX FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Lexus GX better?
The GWM Tank 500 is better for seven-seat use and running costs. The Lexus GX is better for performance and boot space, with 349 hp, 650 Nm and a 1,063 L boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus GX is RM451,200 dearer than the GWM Tank 500.
Which has more space?
For people, the GWM Tank 500 has seven seats to the Lexus GX’s five. For luggage, the Lexus GX has the advantage, with 1,063 L of boot space against 98 L.
