The new four-cylinder diesel engine will be offered exclusively in the Tank 500 large SUV and Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute, replacing the existing 2.4-litre turbo-diesel in the latter and giving the seven-seat Tank 500 its first diesel engine option. Supplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertThe Tank 500 diesel has a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.1L/100km on the NEDC cycle, while the Cannon Alpha is rated at 7.3L/100km. The new diesel engine will form part of GWM’s expanding powertrain lineup, which already includes petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and diesel options. PHEV versions of the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha offer 300kW/750Nm. Pricing, final specifications, and local availability for the diesel-powered Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha will be announced closer to their September launch.