{"id":633980,"date":"2026-04-27T11:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/633980\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:50:25","slug":"gwms-v8-powered-toyota-landcruiser-rival-a-chance-for-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/633980\/","title":{"rendered":"GWM\u2019s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

In addition to a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 for its upcoming supercar \u2013 mechanical components of which have been revealed, along with the name \u2018GF\u2019 ahead of a 2027 reveal \u2013 a separate petrol V8 will power the current flagship of GWM\u2019s Tank lineup, the Tank 700<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the future, the Tank 700 will also use a V8 engine. The supercar uses a high-performance V8, while the Tank 700 uses a normal V8,\u201d said GWM chairman Jack Wei.<\/p>\n

While these V8s may potentially share some components and may both be available with and without hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems, they\u2019ve been developed for two very different use cases.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is completely opposite to the current environment or trend in China; it does not fit the Chinese market,\u201d Mr Wei continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe developed this V8 to meet the needs of more global users, in markets such as Australia and New Zealand.\u201d<\/p>\n

GWM has stopped short of confirming launch timing for any market, and hasn\u2019t explicitly confirmed the Tank 700 V8 for Australia \u2013 though it has hinted strongly the vehicle will come here.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s understood GWM may wait for an update or a next-generation version of the large, body-on-frame SUV, which entered production back in 2024.<\/p>\n

CarExpert understands GWM Australia is looking to secure a plug-in hybrid V8 for this updated or new model, skipping the existing powertrains on offer in the Chinese-market Tank 700 lineup and avoiding a non-electrified version of the new V8.<\/p>\n

Currently, the Tank 700 is offered with a choice of a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine offering 260kW of power and 560Nm of torque, or 385kW\/800Nm Hi4-T and 720kW\/1375Nm Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid powertrains which also use the V6.<\/p>\n

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The V8 powertrain is intended to operate primarily as an EV at low speeds, with the engine kicking in for higher-load conditions like towing and off-roading.<\/p>\n

V8s are rare in China, but GWM was working on a full-size pickup to rival the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the US. However, GWM put its plans to enter the US market on hold, and it\u2019s unclear what has happened with this model.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understood the V8 was being developed for this application, and the Tank 700 is the most logical application among GWM\u2019s existing models \u2013 and the only vehicle in which it\u2019s believed to fit.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs part of this broader strategy, the Tank 700 V8 represents a key step in expanding GWM\u2019s high-output powertrain offering, enabling the brand to respond to demand in markets where large-capacity engines continue to resonate, such as Australia and New Zealand,\u201d GWM Australia said in a press release today.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also reinforces the company\u2019s strategy to invest in a diverse range of powertrain solutions aligned with satisfying the evolving customer demand across key international markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

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