Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid vs GWM Tank 500

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 500 opens at $59,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $11,115 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and GWM Tank 500 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 88% for the GWM Tank 500.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the GWM Tank 500.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the GWM Tank 500 misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the GWM Tank 500. The GWM Tank 500 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid lines up producing 315kW and 580Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 lines up making 175kW and 648Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving the rear wheels.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 175kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 98L in the GWM Tank 500, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 522L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Tank 500 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and $2,622/year for the GWM Tank 500. That is a $2,223 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs $2,622 (GWM Tank 500). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $2,223 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs 7 years (GWM Tank 500). Both match on warranty length.