GWM Ensures That PHEV Cars Will Be Presented To Indonesia, 700 Tanks?

Photo: GWM Tank 700 (Photo: @GWMGlobal/X)

JAKARTA - The Great Wall Motor (GWM) has marked its debut in the Indonesian automotive market by introducing three Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) lines, consisting of 500 Tanks, 300 Tanks, Haval H6, and Haval Jolion.

The four products are proven to have many enthusiasts in the country.

According to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), GWM represented by sub-brand Tanks and Haval managed to book sales with a total of 630 units from January to October 2024.

Seeing the fairly good demand for electrification vehicles, this manufacturer from China also intends to launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle to Indonesia. The car is known to run like a pure EV.

This was confirmed by the Sales & Network Director of GWM Indonesia, Lisa Wijaya, who said that her party was considering bringing the PHEV line to Indonesia.

"For PHEV, we make sure there are plans to be presented to Indonesia," Lisa said when met by reporters in Kebayoran Baru, Friday, November 29.

He also ensured that the latest PHEV model presented by his party was in the SUV segment as well as expanding the ranks of utility vehicles for the Indonesian market.

"That's right, because the GWM brand is stronger in the SUV segment. What's more, when viewed from our product line, the segment is in the premium SUV," added Lisa.

Unfortunately, Lisa did not reveal the certainty of attendance time from the PHEV product line. However, it is hoped that GWM can launch in Indonesia no later than next year.

"Anyway, just wait, we will definitely present the PHEV line in Indonesia," said Lisa.

The manufacturer based in Hebei, China has a number of PHEV models in the outside market, one of which is Tank 700.

The car is positioned as a full-size SUV that will match other large-dimensional cars, such as BYD Yangwang U8, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Nissan Patrol.

For the bamboo curtain country market, GWM offers it in a powertrain of 3.0T V6 Hi4-T PHEV which is known for fuel efficiency.

Thus, this allows him to perform with a total output of up to 422 dk and a torque of 517 Nm. The manufacturer gives him a 37.1 kWh battery capable of providing a range of up to 100 km running with pure electric power.