Hello, peace be upon you, friends. How are you? I hope you and your family are all healthy. Next to me is a GWM Tank 300, one of the 4x4 SUV cars that many of you have requested for me to review. Alhamdulillah, today I finally have the opportunity to review the GWM Tank 300. 

Now, talking about the Tank 300, this is actually the first time I am doing a review for both off-road and on-road capabilities. I have tested its on-road performance before, but today is the first time I will be testing its off-road abilities. Previously, I fully tested the GWM Tank 500, which really opened my eyes, and many others have had similar experiences with this brand. They often say, Oh, that’s true! or I didn’t realize that. When they actually try it out, they become aware that what I mentioned was indeed accurate. This car is full of surprises in terms of materials, features, and driving experience. 

So today, we will review a Tank 300 named Tank Ganesa, which belongs to Om Aga. Let’s see how it performs in its habitat. Keep watching the video. 

Now, when we talk about the Tank, the first model we see is actually the Tank 300.

Exactly in 2020, and then in 2021, there was the introduction of the Tank 500. Now, if we talk about the Tank 300, it falls into the category of medium-sized SUVs with a ladder frame chassis. This means that when we discuss its competitors, such as the Pajero Sport, Fortuner, and others, some may perceive the Tank 300's features and luxury as more comparable to the Land Cruiser Prado. In fact, there is one variant of this tank that is a direct competitor to the Land Cruiser Prado, which is the Tank 400. I actually really like that model, so hopefully, it can be available in Indonesia as well. 

However, if we return to the Tank 300, its main competitors remain the Pajero Sport, Fortuner, and others. As I mentioned earlier, this vehicle is one that we really need to try out to understand how it feels. Sometimes, we only read reviews or watch them, and it still leaves us questioning, Is it really like that? or Is it just a gimmick? That's why I often say that we must try it out. But this advice doesn't only apply to the Tank; there are many other Chinese cars as well. For instance, they really can't...

Viewed with skepticism, perhaps our mindset was that, well, if it’s a 4x4 vehicle, it should be a Japanese or American car. But now, Chinese 4x4 vehicles are truly worth it. At the very least, we should give them a try before deciding whether to buy one or not; it ultimately comes back to each of us. However, it is definitely worth trying, including the Tank 300. 

Moving on to the exterior section, when comparing the Tank 300 with the Tank 500, the differences in their designs are quite apparent. The Tank 500 leans more towards luxury and opulence, while the Tank 300, with its current shape, emphasizes high functionality. The design is very utilitarian, as some would say. 

However, when we discuss the design itself, many people mention that Chinese cars often resemble something else. Even though people from China might say it’s more inspired than imitative, whether it follows a trend or is inspired by something else, the important thing is that this is how the design looks. Again, some people like it while others might not. Personally, I like it overall; it reminds me of the Ford Bronco but with a front end that resembles SUVs or vehicles from Eastern Europe. So, if I were to have the Tank 300, in terms of its body...

I can maintain or be proud of everything, but I might upgrade the grille section. Also, if we talk about the side part, friends, it seems like adding side molding with black Dove material would enhance the consistency of using the black Dove bumper. It would look even cooler with plastic side molding here. Besides that, the Tank 300 has a lot of body kits available. We want to install a body kit that resembles, for example, the G-Class in Brabus style, along with other models. There are so many options for the Tank 300, even from several well-known global 4x4 brands like ARB, which has already created bumpers for it. This is actually a sign, a benchmark that the Tank 300 is being viewed globally. One of the characteristics is the abundance of aftermarket options available for the vehicle, which can serve as a reference for us to assess whether it's worth it to buy this car or not, with one of the considerations being the available aftermarket options. As for the engine, friends, the Tank 300 uses the same engine as the Tank 500. Although there are many variants available outside, the version that comes to Indonesia for the Tank 300 uses the same engine, which is a 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a turbo, and this is a hybrid engine. So, with the same engine, we can...

The feel is almost the same as the Tank 500, but the note is that the weight of this Tank 300 is about 200 kilograms lighter than the Tank 500. This means the power-to-weight ratio will definitely be better. So, if we experience the acceleration in the Tank 500, the pull in the Tank 300 will be even more noticeable because of its lighter weight compared to the Tank 500. As for the transmission, it is equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Overall, if I look at it, for off-road capabilities, on the right side, the air intake position is quite high, which is a confident position for off-roading. Although, if we go for more extreme off-roading, the function of the snorkel will be very helpful. But at least for light to medium off-roading, this is already in a safe position for air intake. I'm curious to try it out. Then, if we talk about the suspension, I see that it is almost the same as the Tank 500 or most other ladder frame SUVs. In the front, it uses a double wishbone suspension, which is independent, while in the back, it uses a solid axle with multilink, where this multilink system is also quite similar to most others.

The SUV has a different leather frame, but when we talk about the Tank 500, the driving experience is quite different from the others or its competitors. In the Tank 300, which has a construction almost identical to the Tank 500, I believe the driving experience will also be enjoyable; it will meet expectations rather than just being a basic observation. Now, friends, if we talk about the wheelbase, or the distance from the front axle to the rear in the Tank 300, it is 2,750 millimeters. This means it is definitely not as long as the Land Cruiser, as it is still a medium-sized vehicle, more comparable to the Land Cruiser PR, not too short and not too long. This should provide a good balance for off-road use, allowing for maneuverability and stability when navigating uneven roads. 

Speaking of tires and wheels, it uses BF Goodrich KM3 tires, with a size of 285/70 R17, while the wheels are Method, type 703, with a polished finish that looks really cool. I see that this vehicle belongs to Om Aga; even though the modifications are just the tires and wheels, they have significantly enhanced the overall look and feel. It feels just right, although perhaps in the future, Om Aga might want to upgrade other parts as well. But just by changing the tires and wheels, it already feels like a substantial improvement.

More than enough! It seems just right, doesn't it? On one hand, it's still simple, but on the other hand, it really enhances the attractiveness of the Tank 300. Okay, now let's move on to see the interior. Let's start by trying out the second-row seats. Alright, bismillah. Assalamualaikum. Wow, even though it's a medium size, and smaller than the Tank 500, it's quite spacious. It doesn't feel like I'm getting into a medium-sized SUV. Starting with the legroom, it's really ample, even though the seat has been adjusted for me, where I usually drive with the seat pushed back because of my long legs. But still, the leg space in the second row is comfortable, and the headroom is also safe, with plenty of space. So, if we are riding along with friends in the off-road package of the Tank 300, sitting there is definitely not going to be a problem for headroom. 

Now, talking about the seat materials, they are actually fine, even though I'm not an expert in evaluating materials. But this is more than enough for me, especially since I personally prefer the black interior color like this, without any overly bright colors. It also makes it easier to clean, especially for off-road trips.

It's quite easy for maintenance; on a daily basis, it's pretty straightforward. In this section, it's simple; there are no buttons, just a charging port at the bottom here, a USB port, while on this side, there are air conditioning vents. Additionally, there’s an extra output for audio from Infiniti at the back here. That's about it, friends. 

Now, as for sitting in the front seats, I find it really comfortable. The adjustments are quite good. While driving, I noticed that it could be a bit uncomfortable for the legs or arms, but with adjustments that don't take too long, you can quickly find a good driving position. The Tank 300 is quite similar to the Tank 500 in this regard; it’s easy to find the right position. Sometimes, there are cars where even after adjusting the seat, it still doesn't feel quite right. However, so far, the Tank 300 is comfortable.

When talking about the design of the dashboard and other parts of the interior, it also maintains consistency with the exterior design. The exterior is highly functional and more utilitarian, and entering the interior, the dashboard of the Tank 300, compared to the Tank 500, is also more utilitarian. For example, in terms of...

This section still has a handlebar for those sitting on the left. Furthermore, the other parts here clearly show that the direction or concept is not about luxury, but rather functionality. Now, if we talk about the design of this dashboard, it actually resembles a Jeep Wrangler, but not entirely. It's fine, at least for me. However, I think the center console looks more luxurious compared to the other parts, which seem to prioritize high functionality. In terms of design, this part still displays a sense of luxury, while the mid-section is fully LCD. Friends, it connects directly from what is in front of us to the entertainment system in the center. What do we have here? Starting with the car settings, we can adjust various things here. Meanwhile, if we look at the additional settings outside of those related to the car, we also have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available. The previous settings are for the air conditioning, and then there’s the audio home display. It shows the total range here for audio connections and others. Below this, aside from the air conditioning vents, there’s something unique: an analog clock that looks a bit elegant in this section.

So, it's like Lexus and the others, but what interests me here is the front locker and the rear locker. Meanwhile, in the center console, for the driving modes, if you turn it, it changes to snow mode, sand mode, mud mode, and then back to normal. There is also AWD and 4L. So, this car is actually 4H full-time, meaning it has full-time four-wheel drive. When we turn it to the right, it changes to low range. 

Then, here we have the ventilated seats, a camera for parking, and a hill descent control. There's also a tank turn feature. Many of you may already know that this feature allows the car to have a smaller turning radius by braking one side of the wheels. This is actually quite familiar in the world of competitive off-road adventures, where one tire can be locked, either on the left or right side, allowing for a true pivot without changing the axis at all. 

Now, one of the special things about this tank turn is that it has front and rear differential locks. This is the only car under 1 million that has complete differential locks. So, besides the center or transfer case, there are also locks in the rear and front, making the lockers complete, unlike others.

Everything above is already over 1 billion, for example, the Jeep Wrangler GL, the Rubicon, and others. What distinguishes this vehicle in relation to off-roading is truly remarkable, especially with a price of 800 million, which already includes a complete log. Okay, now it's time for us to test drive. First, I will switch from AWD or full-time four-wheel drive to 4L. Once we are in 4L, we can no longer use the driving modes that I previously explained, like the mud and others; those are actually only available in AWD. But in 4L, we just need to adjust the log. This mode is actually more advanced or can be said to be better suited for heavy off-road use. We just switch to the off-road mode displayed in the center screen. 

The display is really interesting. The layout and design show, on the left, the tire pressure. However, the TPMS or tire pressure monitoring system sensor has not been set yet, so it still reads 0 PSI for all tires. Meanwhile, in the center, there is a compass and an inclinometer to know the degree of the vehicle's tilt, among other things. On the right side, there is the layout for the four-wheel drive system. Once in 4L, the transfer case is locked, meaning the center is locked. This is standard for any vehicle once you engage 4L; the center locks automatically.

The rear axle or the front axle can be locked, and we can adjust it ourselves through the button here, friends. Then, if we press the conqueror perspective, here is the 360 camera. I see that now Chinese cars have really good cameras, friends; they are very clear. This can also be adjusted, for example, if we want to see from the front of the car, the back, or the side. It seems that this feature is not only available in off-road vehicles; now, many cars have it. This additional feature is often referred to as an off-road cam, so we can see where our wheels are positioned on the path we will take. It's quite useful like that. Actually, I don't really need to use the camera; I will just close it and we will try the off-road capabilities here in dry conditions. It's okay; we can still try it off-road. 

Now, let's start driving, friends. First, we will try it on flat, straight roads, not too steep or inclined. So, I will switch back to the all-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive. The road is still rocky, and I can immediately feel how the suspension performs in off-road conditions. This type of path also represents...

For example, people might actually use this tank car, whether it's the 300 or 500 model. The country roads or rural paths are still traversed by regular cars, although it may require more effort for them. For us, it will definitely be more effortless, especially since we are using a four-wheel drive. From the first time I tried the 500 tank, I could already guess that if the 300 tank has a similar feel, the tires will be very good. The suspension and the ride quality are also more comfortable compared to competitors like the Pajero Sport or Fortuner. However, there is still a firm feel when we go over a bump; you can definitely feel the impact, but it’s still more comfortable. To me, it feels more like driving a Land Cruiser Prado, which is also a ladder-frame medium SUV. But when it hits a road like this, it doesn’t feel too jarring left and right. That's the feeling I can get right now. 

As for the steering, it’s very light. This features electric power steering (EPS). One of the advantages of using EPS like this is that it’s easier to handle, but when we encounter uneven terrain, it might make the steering feel a bit loose. With EPS, there’s no such thing as the steering feeling loose; it can be either a positive or negative experience.

It's negative because, in fact, using conventional hydraulic power steering, we actually get feedback from the road that makes the steering feel a bit resistant. This helps us to better sense the path we are taking. However, if we use something like this, although on one hand it is comfortable, on the other hand, the downside is that we are not used to feeling the road surface. We cannot read the surface of the road, so we also do not know when we need to adjust the steering slightly to the left or right. The feedback we receive is not as strong, so we end up not feeling it as much. So, there are pros and cons to using this system. Additionally, the maintenance of this system is not as easy or simple as hydraulic power steering. But again, if the usage is just for light off-roading and not for splashing through mud or crossing rivers, I think it’s perfectly fine. Next, I want to try the engine, friends, so we will still use the AWD to maintain speed because it’s still flat, but right now the position is uphill, so we’ll put a load on the engine. Let’s try accelerating. The delay is quite noticeable, but after a while...

As soon as I responded, it felt like my friends were counting while I also tried out the suspension, which was hit hard like this. Although it seems like the pressure in the tires is quite high, I intentionally didn't touch it so we could at least feel that the engine is more than enough for off-road use. This is fine. I'm using the normal driving mode, friends. With this normal mode, we can also use it for off-roading on dry and flat surfaces. However, if we are truly in a specific off-road situation, then we can switch to the options available. For a simple off-road on dry land, there isn't a direct option, just mud. So, in conditions like this, even though it's a bit muddy, using the normal driving mode is already sufficient and quite comfortable overall. 

Now, we are going to test one of the parts here, which is considered quite extreme, with deep water channels and large rocks. Usually, I don't try to test all vehicles here, but for the Tank 300, especially since the tires have been enlarged using MT materials, let's give it a try. I will switch to 4L now.

We have been using the full-time four-wheel drive, and now we will switch to 4L. Alright, bismillah, let's engage the handbrake and start moving forward. There are a lot of large rocks here, and we really need to be careful in positioning the tires. In a downhill condition like this, it might actually be steeper in reality than what you see in the video. The descent has loose or slippery rocks, so we must be cautious not to hit the brakes suddenly, as that could cause the vehicle to slide down or even tip over the rear. 

Alright, we will ascend back to the path. Let's adjust and keep to the right side for now. The track is quite deep here, and we are still moving slowly. We need to be careful, as the differential might be slightly affected. Now we will shift sideways to the right. We are moving slowly, and it’s quite noisy due to the parking sensor, but that’s okay. 

Ideally, we should have a spotter in situations like this, so we can see more clearly. The rear right side is lifting, so we need to proceed slowly until the vehicle moves forward again. Alright, let's continue carefully.

Now, we are positioned on the left. The track is also deep, but we will just pass through. This is an experience many friends have had, as it can be quite tricky here due to the depth of the track. So, if you miss by just a little, the car can easily tip over to the side. The control of the car feels great; the suspension is good, and the articulation is decent. Although the tires are a bit larger now, if we want to maximize suspension articulation, we would still need a lift kit. However, so far, with the tires raised and without a lift kit, we can still achieve maximum traction here.

Now, we are going to turn around to try driving uphill in the current condition. This is more challenging than before. With the direction reversed, the difference now is that I am still using 4L, but I will engage the rear differential lock. The front locker is rarely used unless we are in a really deep mud situation. However, we tend to use the rear locker more frequently, whether in dry or wet conditions. So now, with the rear axle locked, we need to align ourselves closely to the left side because the right side is very deep. Okay, here we go; slowly, we will move to the side.

Here we are calling in, and here we will put the front right tire into the ditch so that we can cross to the right side, which is the opposite of what we did earlier. Alright, bismillah, let's put in the front right tire. Okay, the left rear tire is starting to lift. Alright, let's raise it slowly. Now, the right rear tire is going in here. Bismillah, let's move it forward again. Wow, with the articulation of the suspension being quite long, it actually helps so that the car doesn't feel like it's floating excessively in the air and shaking a lot, right, friends? Because if the suspension has a short travel distance, when we hit a flat road that lifts the car, it really feels like it's being pushed hard, and inside, it feels like we're about to tip over. But with long articulation, even when it lifts, there's not too much sideways push, making it more comfortable inside. Okay, we are losing traction here. Let's fix our position first. We really need a spotter here because from inside the car, we can't see clearly. Alright, let's give it a bit more gas. Okay, there's a slight hit on the lower left side; let's correct that first.

Okay, this stone is extraordinary. This is already using a size almost 35 inches. Wow, we finish here, we finish here until we reach the flat part. Okay, wow, I feel so happy. Indeed, when we test in a track that can be categorized as extreme with a new car, and it's not really a car that is fully equipped for heavy off-road, because the only thing that has changed is the tires and the wheels. That actually adds, well, not adrenaline, but adds a factor that needs to be considered when passing over large stones with very deep water channels. But beyond all that, for the car itself, I can say again that this car really needs to be tried to feel how enjoyable it is. At least, if you don't try the off-road, you can try the on-road, which in this video I didn't make to showcase the on-road performance with these MT tires. I focused on the off-road only. But I can say that for the on-road performance, both the Tank 300 and the Tank 500 are above expectations. So, for the on-road, we really can't say that Chinese brands must have a lot of drawbacks. Let's take the positive side; there are many variations of 4x4 SUVs that we can enjoy, and that's an advantage in Indonesia. This gives people more options than before. For me, what matters most is whether it's 4x4 or not, regardless of anything else.

We're back again according to our needs and preferences. Today, I want to thank Omega for allowing us to review and test drive the Tank 300. Overall, it's similar to the Tank 500. I've rediscovered an interesting 4x4 vehicle option in Indonesia that could be worth considering. Let's continue outside to wrap up this exciting day. 

So, friends, that's about it for today. We reviewed and test drove a GWM Tank 300. Before we close, there's one question that many of you often ask. The Tank 300 is a medium SUV, and when we talk about this class, its main competitor is the BJ40. How do the two compare? 

In another instance, I tried to review and compare both, but I didn't create any content or video at that time because it was for work at the 4x4 school. However, the main point is that between the Tank 300 and the BJ40 currently available in Indonesia, even though they belong to the same class, they can't really be compared validly, or apple to apple. Why? Because they are from different generations. The BJ40 in Indonesia is from the early generation, which has been around since 2015-2016, while the Tank 300 is from the 2020 generation, which is quite a gap in time and indeed different.

Maybe some of you have seen that the BJ40's entertainment system is not as sophisticated and luxurious as that of the Tank 300. This is because they belong to different generations. The BJ40 is a 2020 model, although produced in 2024, it is actually the first generation that has been around since 2015. However, the second generation BJ40, which is already available in China, has just entered Indonesia. This new version can be compared Apple to Apple with the Tank 300, and their shapes are also quite similar. Personally, I still prefer the grille design of the BJ40, but I think both are quite balanced.

Now, going back to the BJ40, it is still the first generation, but at least its price is around 600 million, which is still cheaper than the Tank 300, priced at around 800 million. So, it really comes down to our preferences, at least in terms of needs or personal taste. I think both styles are okay. Most importantly, the increasing number of 4x4 SUVs in Indonesia is very interesting to me. 

Thank you for watching. I hope this is useful for all of you, and see you again in the next video. Goodbye, and peace be upon you.

REVIEW GWM TANK 300. SI BRONCO MUKA RUSIA PENANTANG FORTUNER & PAJERO SPORT

REVIEW GWM TANK 300. SI BRONCO MUKA RUSIA PENANTANG FORTUNER & PAJERO SPORT