On October 20, we learned from the official announcement of Great Wall Motor that the mid-to-large SUV, the 2027 Tank 500, will go on sale on October 23. The vehicle has already started pre-order, a RMB 3,000 deposit counts toward RMB 9,000 of the final payment, plus up to RMB 12,000 of exclusive optional-equipment benefits (including the far-infrared night vision system, available for all models, and the passenger-side entertainment package, available only on the Smart Enjoy trim). As a 2027 model, the overall design is largely consistent with the current model, featuring a large-size front grille with horizontal chrome trim for a good sense of luxury. In terms of the rear end, the vehicle comes with vertical taillights and a spare tire mounted externally, enhancing the muscular appearance. Additionally, this model will offer a new Danxia Red colour option. In terms of auxiliary driving hardware, it is equipped with the Great Wall Coffee Pilot 4.0 ADAS, a Thor-U chip delivering 700 TOPS, and 27 ADAS sensors including a Hesai 192-line LiDAR. Compared with the Hesai AT128 LiDAR used on the Wey Lanshan, this unit has been reduced in size by 60%, with a 50% decrease in weight, while also improving detection distance, resolution, and field of view. In terms of the interior, the vehicle adopts a wrap-around cabin design and features an embedded full LCD instrument panel and a unified dual-screen setup, offering a good sense of technology. In terms of other configurations, the vehicle is equipped with a Danbi Stone-trimmed passenger-side dash, 22 speakers (including headrest speakers for the driver and front passenger), NAPPA leather, and a folding table behind the front passenger seat. In terms of dimensions, the vehicle has a length, width, and height of 5078/1934/1905mm, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. The approach angle is 29 degrees, the departure angle is 24 degrees, and the minimum ground clearance is 210mm. In terms of power, the vehicle offers three versions, with the Hi4-T version featuring a 2.0T engine, single motor, and 9HAT transmission combination, with a system output power of 310kW and a battery capacity of 37.1kWh, offering a WLTC cycle pure electric range of 110km and a non-decoupled four-wheel-drive system, emphasizing robust off-road performance. The Hi4-Z version, meanwhile, features a 2.0T engine, dual motors, and a 3-speed DHT transmission combination, with a system output power of 635kW and a battery capacity of 59.05kWh, offering a WLTC cycle pure electric range of 201km, emphasizing versatile off-road attributes. In terms of the fuel version, it is equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, paired with a 9AT transmission, with a maximum power output of 265 kW and a peak torque of 500 N·m. (Autohome Zhou Yi)