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The GWM-Haval marque is on track to arrive next year with Australia’s first hybridised off-roader.


GWM-Haval sub-brand ‘Tank’ has been confirmed for sale in Australia – and will launch with a range of hybridised off-roaders next year.

A smaller monocoque-based ‘Big Dog’ (see gallery below) – Which draws stylistic inspiration from the 300, but is badged as a Haval – is also on the cards for local distribution.



“The domestically popular ‘Tank’ will be officially launched in Australia next year,” a global market report released earlier this week said. “In order to bring diversified choices to consumers, the fuel version and hybrid version of the Tank series will be launched at the same time.”

A spokesperson for GWM-Haval is Australia would not comment directly on the report, however, when asked about the future of the Tank and Ora brands, said: “We’re still looking at specific dates and model variants for this market.”

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