GWM (Great Wall Motor Company Limited) continues to excel in vehicle safety with the GWM TANK 500 HEV as the make receives the prestigious 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). This accolade adds to the brand’s consistent history of achieving top safety ratings for new models introduced in the Australia and New Zealand region. Following the previous success of the GWM TANK 300, this milestone further cements GWM’s reputation for producing a “five-star family” of vehicles.
ANCAP, based in Australia, specializes in assessing vehicle safety through rigorous crash tests and evaluations of safety features and technologies.
The GWM TANK 500 HEV’s outstanding safety rating is attributed to its robust high-strength steel and high-safety-grade body structure. Enhanced by Level-2 Advanced Driver-Assist Systems (ADAS), including Lane-Keeping Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking (with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection), Front Cross-Traffic Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, the GWM TANK 500 ensures the safety of its passengers and other road users.
In the ANCAP assessments, the GWM TANK 500 HEV achieved impressive scores in various categories:
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) 85% (34.38 out of 40 points)
- Child Occupant Protection (COP) 93% (46.00 out of 49 points)
- Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRUP) 81% (51.53 out of 63 points)
- Safety Assist 84% (15.28 out of 18 points)
Notably, the GWM TANK 500 HEV received the maximum possible points in side impact tests. Its 93% score in the Child Occupant Protection category is the highest ever awarded by ANCAP under its 2023-2025 protocols, thanks to its direct Child Presence Detection (CPD) system.
Under ANCAP’s stringent standards, the GWM TANK 500 HEV not only continues GWM’s legacy of full-range five-star safety but also demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to user safety. GWM is dedicated to providing a worry-free travel experience for global users, highlighting their leading position and relentless efforts in automotive safety.
GWM’s consistent achievement of 5-star safety ratings from ANCAP dates back to 2017 with the GWM HAVAL H2. Subsequent models such as the GWM HAVAL H6, HAVAL Jolion, GWM POER (2021), GWM TANK 300 (2022), and ORA 03 (2023) have all received similar accolades.
GWM TANK has expanded to over 30 countries and regions worldwide, with overseas sales accounting for over 20%. In 2023, global cumulative sales of GWM TANK exceeded 160,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 31%. The GWM TANK 300 ranked second in global rugged off-road vehicle sales and became the only vehicle in this category to win the Australian Carsales award for “Car of the Year.” The GWM TANK 500 has emerged as a high-end rising star in key global off-road markets and is a popular choice for official purchases in many countries and regions.
GWM’s continued success in vehicle safety underscores its dedication to producing top-quality, safe, and reliable vehicles for their customers worldwide. To know more about GWM, visit https://www.gwm-global.com/ or their Philippine website at https://www.gwm.com.ph/
