The Ultimate Evolution: New GWM Tank 400 Hi4-T vs. Previous Generation

The Ultimate Evolution: New GWM Tank 400 Hi4-T vs. Previous Generation

For off-road enthusiasts and tech-savvy commuters alike, the 2025 landscape of "Hardcore SUVs" has reached a new peak. The New Tank 400 Hi4-T has arrived, shifting its focus toward "Intelligent Evolution + Family Adaptation". While it retains the rugged DNA of the original, it strategically bridges the gap between extreme off-roading and urban comfort.

Below is the definitive guide to what’s new, what’s changed, and which version belongs in your garage.

1. Major Upgrades: What Makes the New Model Better?

 High-Level Intelligent Driving (City NOA)

The biggest leap forward is the transition from basic assistance to high-level navigation.

• Hardware Overhaul: The new model adds a roof-mounted LiDAR, binocular front cameras, and an increased number of radar sensors.
• City NOA: Unlike the previous generation's basic L2 system, the new Coffee Pilot Ultra supports "map-less" urban navigation, including U-turns, left-turn waiting areas, and gate passage.
• Smart Parking: New features include memory parking for multi-level garages and remote-controlled parking.

 A Smarter, More Luxurious Cabin

The interior has been overhauled to serve as a high-tech "living space" for families.

• Next-Gen Processing: Swapping to the Snapdragon 8295 chip and Coffee OS 3 ensures a lightning-fast UI with 5G connectivity and four-zone voice recognition.
• Family Comforts: A new 15.6-inch rear ceiling entertainment screen and a built-in armrest fridge (adjustable from -6°C to 50°C) make long road trips effortless.
• Refined Details: The front passenger seat now includes massage functions, and the wireless charging pad has been upgraded with cooling vents and premium flocking material.

Optimized Hybrid Performance

While the 2.0T + P2 architecture remains, efficiency and range have seen a boost.

• Increased Power: Motor output has climbed from 120kW to 130kW, bringing total system power to 310kW.
• Extended Range: The WLTC combined range has jumped from 800km to 913km.
• All-Weather Reliability: A new battery pre-heating function improves performance and charging speeds in cold northern climates.

To make room for new technology and prioritize function, some "ritualistic" design elements have changed:

• The Sunroof: The previous panoramic opening sunroof has been replaced with a standard electric sunroof.
• The Shifter: The iconic "aircraft-style" gear lever is gone, replaced by a column shifter to free up center console space.
• The Spare Tire: The enclosed spare tire cover has been removed for an exposed look, making it easier to disassemble but losing some of the previous model's unique "ceremony".

Final Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

The New Model is for you if: You want a "Dual-Energy" vehicle that conquers the daily commute with autonomous driving and rear-seat entertainment while remaining a beast on the trails.

The Previous Model is for you if: You are a hardcore traditionalist who prefers the mechanical feel of a floor shifter and the classic "mecha" aesthetics of a fully covered spare tire.