Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 is the rational Malaysian choice at RM328,800, undercutting the Lexus GX by RM451,200 while bringing seven seats, a 1.75-kWh hybrid battery and six-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Its 98-litre boot is the trade-off for that third row. The GX costs RM780,000, but its 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 produces 349 hp and 650 Nm against the Tank’s 241 hp and 380 Nm, and it has a far larger 1,063-litre boot. Its annual road tax is also RM2,352 versus RM439. Choose by seating needs and budget, not badge alone.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, hybrid assistance and a RM451,200 lower purchase price.
Pick the Lexus GX if you want 349 hp, 650 Nm and a 1,063-litre boot, and can accommodate five seats.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Lexus GX RM780,000.
- Power and torque: Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm; GX 349 hp and 650 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Tank 500 seven seats and 98 litres; GX five seats and 1,063 litres.
- Annual road tax: Tank 500 RM439; GX RM2,352.
- Powertrain: Tank 500 1,998 cc turbo hybrid with one 105-hp motor and 1.75-kWh battery; GX 3,445 cc twin-turbo petrol V6.
- Warranty: Tank 500 six years unlimited mileage plus eight-year/200,000-km high-voltage battery cover; GX five years unlimited mileage.
Tank 500
- RM451,200 cheaper to buy.
- Seven seats and third-row cup holders.
- Hybrid assistance with a 1.75-kWh battery.
- 98-litre boot versus the GX's 1,063 litres.
- 241 hp and 380 Nm trail the GX's 349 hp and 650 Nm.
- Six airbags versus seven in the GX.
GX
- 349 hp and 650 Nm twin-turbo V6.
- 1,063-litre boot.
- Seven airbags and adaptive high beam.
- RM780,000 price is RM451,200 higher.
- Five seats versus seven in the Tank 500.
- RM2,352 annual road tax versus RM439.
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 349 hp at 4,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,700 rpm | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 85.5 mm × 100 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 Tank 500 is better for seven-seat use, lower ownership tax and purchase cost. The GX is better if five seats suffice and you prioritise its 349 hp, 650 Nm and 1,063-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus GX costs RM780,000 and the GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800, so the GX is RM451,200 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Lexus GX has 1,063 litres of boot space, far more than the GWM Tank 500's 98 litres. The Tank counters with a third row and seven seats, while the GX seats five.
