Daily Brief:What Is The Real Family & Off-Road Performance of TANK 400 Gasoline Version?

Basic Positioning & Pricing

The TANK 400 is a mid-size body-on-frame hardcore SUV with mecha styling. The 2026 gasoline version starts at RMB 249,800, with PHEV variant available. It targets users requiring both daily commuting and light off-road travel. Although it boasts competitive hardware specs, its real driving performance varies greatly under different road conditions.

Exterior & Body Structure

Dimensions: 4964×1970×1905mm, wheelbase 2850mm. It adopts boxy mecha design with exposed rivets and wide wheel arches. 76.6% high-strength steel and four-layer steel on A/B pillars deliver outstanding torsional rigidity. Factory 265/65 R18 HT highway tires are equipped. The box shape leads to high wind resistance and mediocre high-speed wind insulation, while it has great refitting potential.

Cabin Space & Interior Test

5-seat layout with high driving position and broad view; rear row offers ample legroom and nearly flat floor. Standard trunk volume reaches 789L, expanding to 1803L with rear seats folded for camping gears. Thick A-pillars create blind spots during turning, which cannot be fully eliminated by panoramic view system. The cabin features 15.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen, column shift and 540° transparent chassis. Widespread soft wrapping is applied, yet interior rattles on bumpy roads, low USB charging power and blocked buttons by cups are areas for improvement.

Powertrain On-Pavement Performance

Equipped with 2.0T turbo engine (185kW/385N·m) and longitudinal 9AT transmission, standard TOD intelligent 4WD and rear electronic locker, optional front locker. Ample low-speed torque and smooth shifting at medium-high speeds; slight jerk at 20-40km/h when cold, eliminated after warming up. Front double wishbone + rear solid axle suspension with factory stiff tuning, weak vibration filtering on urban rough roads. Brake pedal delivers insufficient initial braking force, reducing confidence in city following.

Real-World Fuel Consumption

Official WLTC combined fuel consumption: 9.85L/100km, close to rated value at steady 90-110km/h highway cruising. Fuel consumption rises by 4-5L per 100km under urban congestion, and hits 11-12L under suburban & light off-road mixed conditions. Fuel consumption will increase by an extra 1L/100km after switching to AT all-terrain tires.

4WD Off-Road Test Performance

Equipped with 4L low-range 4WD, 12 all-terrain modes and crawl control. Key off-road specs: 235mm ground clearance, 33° approach angle, 31° departure angle. It ranks top in its segment for light off-road scenarios including cross-axle, mud and gravel slopes. Factory HT tires are unfit for desert or extreme rock crawling, requiring AT tires replacement. The body-on-frame chassis maintains solid integrity on rough roads without loose shaking.

Strengths of TANK 400 gasoline version lie in body rigidity, full 4WD hardware and cargo capacity; weaknesses include urban shock absorption, wind noise and high city fuel consumption. It achieves above-average competitiveness among 250,000 RMB hardcore SUVs without fatal defects. It is more suitable for frequent self-driving and light off-road enthusiasts, while urban daily commuters should consider carefully.

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