Lexus NX vs GWM Tank 500

The Lexus NX starts from $71,700 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 500 opens at $59,990. That makes the GWM Tank 500 the more affordable entry point by $11,710.

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 $78,870 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $4,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus NX and GWM Tank 500 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 85% for the GWM Tank 500.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Lexus NX, against 5 on the GWM Tank 500.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus NX and 7 in the GWM Tank 500.

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the GWM Tank 500 gets a 14.6-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for 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 Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 responds with a Hybrid making 255kW and 648Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 418mm shorter than the GWM Tank 500 at 5,078mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 500 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 98L in the GWM Tank 500, giving the Lexus NX a 422L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1141L vs 795L. The GWM Tank 500 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the GWM Tank 500 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,425/year for the Lexus NX and $2,423/year for the GWM Tank 500. That is a $998 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 500). The GWM Tank 500 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX)—.