Tank 700 UAE Review: Is It Really a Mercedes G Wagon Killer for Half the Price?

Abu Dhabi: China's Great Wall Motor is making quite an inroad into the adventure and tough SUV segment in the UAE through the Tank brand, which is now finding buyers who enjoy off-road experiences. The top end of the segment, often dominated by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Land Rover Defender, now has another rival, the Tank 700, trying to offer a similar experience at a considerably lower price.

The Tank 700 comes with a massive 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid, offering 516 hp, wrapped in a body that is 5,090 mm long on a 3,000 mm wheelbase, finished with 22-inch alloy wheels and 239 mm of ground clearance.

The Tank brand is sold in the UAE by Al Habtoor Motors across five Tank showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah. The Tank 500 already showed UAE buyers that a Chinese off-road SUV could compete with Japanese and American rivals on features and presence.

Really G-Wagon Rival

The comparison to the G-Wagon mentioned in the headline is not entirely accurate. The Tank 700, at AED 320,000, is not trying to be the G-Class. What it is doing is offering buyers the presence, size, off-road capability, and premium cabin experience of that category without spending double.

At 5,090 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, the Tank 700 is a genuinely large vehicle. The G-Class is 4,624 mm long. The Tank 700 is physically bigger.

Dimensions and Stance

Spec	Details
Length	5,090 mm
Width	2,061 mm
Height	1,952 mm
Wheelbase	3,000 mm
Ground Clearance	239 mm
Wheels	22-inch alloy

516 hp Hybrid: What It Feels Like to Drive

The Tank 700's powertrain is the combination that UAE buyers find hardest to ignore when they look at the spec sheet. The 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 works in tandem with a 37.1 kWh battery to produce 516 hp and 800 Nm of torque. These are numbers that belong in a supercar, not a five-seat SUV. The result in practice is instant and effortless acceleration that never feels like the car is working hard. Pulling away from a traffic light on Dubai's Al Khail Road, merging onto Emirates Road, or overtaking on the Abu Dhabi highway, the Tank 700 responds without hesitation.

Spec	Details
Price (AED)	3,20,000
Engine	3.0L Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid
Combined Power	516 hp
Peak Torque	800 Nm
Battery	37 kWh
0 to 100 km/h	Under 5 seconds
Transmission	9-speed automatic
Drive	4WD, 11 driving modes

The 9-speed automatic transmission manages the power quietly, and you hardly feel any interruption. The transitions between electric and petrol drive are seamless in normal driving conditions, a detail that separates the Tank 700 from some Chinese PHEVs, where you can feel the engine switch in and out.

The 37.1 kWh battery provides a decent electric range for shorter urban journeys. A buyer in Dubai who charges at home can run most of their daily school runs in Jumeirah or office commutes to DIFC on electric power alone. For longer trips to Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah, the V6 takes over and delivers the kind of effortless highway cruising that suits the car's character.

Off-Road Capability

The Tank 700 is built with body-on-frame construction, which is the same fundamental architecture as the G-Class, Defender, and Toyota Land Cruiser. It is not a monocoque crossover wearing off-road styling. The frame is built for serious terrain.

The 239 mm of ground clearance is more than the G-Class (241 mm on some variants varies by suspension setup) and close to the Defender 110 at standard ride height. The rear locking differential is standard, giving the Tank 700 the ability to force traction on uneven surfaces that most SUVs in the UAE cannot manage.

The 11 driving modes cover:

• Sand (essential for UAE desert driving)
• Rock (for Hatta and the Hajar mountain tracks)
• Mud
• Snow
• Sport
• Eco
• 4H and 4L (high and low range 4WD)
• Individual custom mode

For a buyer who wants to drive from a business meeting in DIFC on a Tuesday to the Liwa dunes on a Friday, the Tank 700 does not require you to choose between those two versions of your life. It handles both with the same vehicle.

Inside

According to Great Wall Motor, the Tank 700's interior is uncompromisingly first class. The top highlight has to be the 16.2-inch ultra-wide display, one of the largest infotainment screens in any SUV at this price point. The physical buttons for key climate and audio functions sit alongside it, a design choice GWM made deliberately: in a luxury SUV, you should not have to dig through touchscreen menus to change the temperature.

Spec	Details
Seats	5
Infotainment	16.2 inch ultra-wide display
Audio	Harman Kardon
Airbags	Driver and passenger standard

The rear cabin has its own dedicated touchscreen for climate, ventilation, and massage control. The Nappa leather upholstery covers every contact surface, with detailing and stitching quality that buyers who sit in the car for the first time consistently say exceeds their expectations for a Chinese brand.

Key interior features:

• Harman Kardon premium audio system
• Nappa leather throughout
• Rear passenger touchscreen for climate and massage
• Panoramic roof
• Ambient lighting system
• Multi zone climate control
• Premium ergonomic seats with massage function
• 22 inch alloy wheels v

The cabin is truly spacious for five adults. The 3,000 mm wheelbase translates to rear legroom that matches or exceeds the G-Class and the Defender 110. On a long drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, rear passengers are not making compromises.

Rival Comparison

Details	Tank 700	Mercedes G 500	Defender 110	Lexus GX 550
Price (AED)	320,000	From 620,000	From 288,000	From 299,000
Engine	3.0L Twin Turbo Hybrid	4.0L V8 Biturbo	3.0L Turbo 6	3.4L Twin Turbo V6
Power	516 hp	422 hp	394 hp	349 hp
Torque	800 Nm	610 Nm	550 Nm	650 Nm
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	2,890 mm	3,022 mm	2,850 mm
Ground Clearance	239 mm	212 mm	Up to 291 mm	235 mm
Infotainment	16.2-inch	12.3-inch	11.4-inch	14-inch
Seats	5	5	5 to 7	7
Warranty	6 yr / 200k km	2 yr / unlimited	3 yr / 100k km	4 yr / 80k km
EMI From (AED)	3,599	~8,500	~4,000	~4,200

The Tank 700 scores well on power, torque, screen size, and warranty length. It loses in obvious areas like brand legacy and the long-term resale certainty that European names carry in the UAE's premium SUV market.

Things to Consider

The SUV is clearly quite heavy, weighing over 2,700 kg. The Tank 700 uses its size and weight as part of its character, but that means parking in tight urban spaces in Deira or Satwa requires serious attention. The 2,061 mm width is wider than most parking bays in older parts of Dubai.

Ownership and Warranty

Spec	Details
Vehicle Warranty	6 years or 200,000 km
Engine and Transmission	10 years or 1,000,000 km
Monthly EMI (est.)	From AED 3,599 (AED 80,000 down, 60 months)

The Tank 700 does not have adaptive air suspension, which is a feature the Defender and G-Class offer at higher price points. On smooth highways and off-road terrain, this is not felt. On rough urban roads, it occasionally is.

Also, the earlier mention of only driver and passenger airbags is inaccurate. The Tank 700 includes a full airbag suite, which aligns with expectations in this segment.

Conclusion

Let us look at what you are getting at AED 320,000: 516 hp, 800 Nm, a 3,000 mm wheelbase, Harman Kardon audio, a 16.2-inch display, 11 terrain modes, and a 10-year engine and transmission warranty from Al Habtoor Motors. The Tank 700 is not a compromise car. It certainly shows how far Chinese automotive engineering has come in 2026.

Now, whether it kills the G-Wagon depends entirely on what you mean by that question. If you mean performance, size, and value for money: yes, without much argument. If you mean badge prestige and the weight of 45 years of global recognition, that is a different question.

Also Read: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2026 Overview: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying