Verdict
At RM328,800 versus RM289,000, the GWM Tank 500 asks RM39,800 more but it is the bigger, harder-hitting family SUV: seven seats, AWD, 241 hp/380 Nm and a 75-litre tank. The Toyota Harrier is the smaller urban choice, with five seats, FWD, 175 hp/221 Nm and a far more useful 396-litre boot against the Tank’s quoted 98 litres. Both are CBU D-segment hybrid/REV SUVs with AEB, so this is not a spec-sheet walkover; it is size and traction against boot space and price.
Tank 500
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, AWD, 241 hp and 380 Nm more than you need a large quoted boot.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a five-seat SUV with a 396-litre boot, seven airbags and a less bulky footprint.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Seats and boot: GWM Tank 500 7 seats and 98 litres; Toyota Harrier 5 seats and 396 litres
- Output: GWM Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm
- Drivetrain: GWM Tank 500 AWD with conventional automatic; Toyota Harrier FWD with eCVT automatic
- Size: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm long, 1,934 mm wide, 1,905 mm tall; Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm, 1,855 mm, 1,660 mm
- Ownership basics: GWM Tank 500 6-year warranty, RM439 road tax and 6 airbags; Toyota Harrier 5-year warranty, RM830 road tax and 7 airbags
Tank 500
- Seven seats in a D-segment SUV
- Much stronger 241 hp and 380 Nm output
- AWD and a 75-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM39,800 more
- Quoted boot space is only 98 litres
- Six airbags versus the Harrier’s seven
Harrier
- 396-litre boot is far larger
- Seven airbags
- Shorter, narrower and lower body
- Five seats only
- FWD only
- 175 hp and 221 Nm trail the Tank 500
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM289,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 118 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm✓ | 202 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 396 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| 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, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Bi-LED Projector |
| 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 | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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.
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Tank 500 vs Harrier FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Toyota Harrier better?
The GWM Tank 500 is better if you need seven seats, AWD and 241 hp/380 Nm. The Toyota Harrier is better if you want a lower-priced five-seat SUV with a 396-litre boot and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000, so the Toyota is RM39,800 cheaper.
Which one is more practical for family use?
For carrying people, the GWM Tank 500 wins with seven seats against five. For luggage on quoted capacity, the Toyota Harrier wins clearly with 396 litres against 98 litres.
