The debut of the updated Ora Good Cat and Ora Good Cat GT earlier today also saw the GWM Tank 500 Black Edition on display at the launch event. Announced at the end of last month, the variant’s exterior has been given the blackout treatment in the same vein as the Black Warrior version in Thailand and the Vanta in Australia. As the suffix suggests, the chrome accents on the flagship seven-seater 4×4, which was launched here in May this year, have been replaced by black trim elements, with just about everything shiny dulled out to lend the hybrid SUV a more menacing form. Bits that have gone the black route are the front grille, C-shaped front bumper trim, Tank emblem, window surrounds, roof rails, powered side steps, door handles, taillight surrounds, rear bumper protector and skid plate, as well as the tailgate and spare wheel cover garnishes. The LED headlights have also been given the smoked treatment, and completing the chrome delete job are black 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, in keeping with the theme, you’ll find a black Nappa leather-trimmed interior. Otherwise, there are no mechanical or equipment changes. The parallel hybrid combination of a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill – delivering 244 PS from 5,500 to 6,000 rpm and 380 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 4,000 rpm – and a 106 PS/268 Nm electric motor continues as is, with the combined output of 346 PS and 648 Nm delivered to all paws via a nine-speed automatic HAT (Hydraulic Automatic Transmission) and accompanying switchable four-wheel drive system. Elsewhere, you’ll find the same kit available for the car, and this includes a triple-zone auto climate control system, a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats (eight-way for driver, six-way for passenger) with memory, first- and second-row ventilation, power-folding and unfolding third-row seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, a Qi wireless charger and a 12-speaker Infinity sound system, among other things. The Tank 500 Black Edition is priced at RM336,800, on-the-road without insurance, making it RM8,000 more than the standard Tank 500, which continues to be available in the exterior colours offered at launch, namely Crystal Grey, Sun Black and Hamilton White. As per the standard Tank 500, the Black Edition comes with a six-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, a (non-transferable) lifetime engine, transmission and hybrid system warranty, an eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty and five years of free service. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.
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