Verdict
At RM250,000, the GWM Tank 300 costs RM28,000 less than the RM278,000 Honda Prelude and answers a very different Malaysian brief. Its 217 hp, 380 Nm turbo petrol engine, all-wheel drive, five seats and 400-litre boot make it the practical choice, backed by a 75-litre tank and full-size spare. The Prelude is a lighter 1,469-kg four-seat coupe with a 143 hp petrol engine and 181 hp electric motor, adaptive dampers and a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose space and equipment in the Tank; choose the lower RM377 annual road tax and coupe format in the Honda.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you need five seats, a 400-litre boot, all-wheel drive and powered ventilated massaging front seats.
Pick the Honda Prelude if you want a lighter four-seat hybrid coupe with adaptive dampers, a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; Honda Prelude RM278,000.
- Powertrain: Tank 300 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 217 hp and 380 Nm; Prelude 2.0-litre hybrid with a 143 hp/189 Nm petrol engine and 181 hp/315 Nm motor.
- Driveline: Tank 300 all-wheel drive with eight-speed automatic; Prelude front-wheel drive with e-CVT.
- Size and seating: Tank 300 is 4,760 mm long with five seats; Prelude is 4,522 mm long with four seats.
- Boot space: Tank 300 400 litres; Prelude 264 litres.
- Weight and road tax: Tank 300 2,155 kg and RM440 yearly; Prelude 1,469 kg and RM377 yearly.
Tank 300
- Five seats and a 400-litre boot.
- All-wheel drive, 217 hp and 380 Nm.
- Powered front seats with massage and ventilation, plus rear AC vents.
- Higher RM440 annual road tax versus RM377.
- No adaptive dampers.
- No front knee airbags.
Prelude
- 1,469 kg kerb weight and a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive dampers and motion-adaptive electric power steering.
- Front knee airbags and a 10-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty.
- Three doors and four seats, versus the Tank 300's five doors and five seats.
- 264-litre boot versus 400 litres.
- Manual front seats, no rear AC vents and only two front USB ports.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000✓ | RM278,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM377✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp✓ | 143 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 189 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | e-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 188 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,522 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,355 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 1,469 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) 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 300 & Prelude for sale
Tank 300 vs Prelude FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or Honda Prelude better?
The Tank 300 is better for family capacity, luggage and all-wheel-drive traction, with five seats and a 400-litre boot. The Prelude is better if a lighter hybrid coupe, adaptive dampers and lower annual road tax matter more than rear-seat and cargo space.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Prelude costs RM28,000 more than the GWM Tank 300.
Which has the more practical cabin?
The GWM Tank 300 is clearly more practical: it has five seats, five doors, a 400-litre boot, rear AC vents and four USB ports. The Prelude has four seats, three doors, a 264-litre boot and two front USB ports.
