Tank 700: How Does It Differ from Other Versions in the Iranian Market?

The Tank 700 Shetabran Khodro, with a V6 gasoline engine, 354 horsepower, and a ladder chassis, how does it differ from the Chinese hybrid versions? The Tank 700 is one of the largest and most luxurious products of the Tank brand, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors, but the vehicle entering the Iranian market under the name Tank 700 [...]

What are the differences between the 700 Shatabran car tank with a V6 gasoline engine, 354 horsepower and a ladder chassis compared to the Chinese hybrid versions?

Tank 700 is one of the largest and most luxurious products of the Tank brand, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors, but the car that entered the Iranian market with the name Tank 700 is not necessarily the same version that is known as Hi4-T in China. In fact, the difference in the engine, driving forces, some equipment and even design details has made the Iranian market version have a different personality compared to some examples of this flagship SUV.

To understand the differences, we must first clear up a common misunderstanding. Tank 700 is not offered in different markets with the same specifications. In China, the main focus of this car in recent years has been on the Hi4-T plug-in hybrid version; A system that combines a 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine with an electric motor and a 37.1 kWh battery, and in the new versions, it reaches a combined power of about 530 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque.

But the Tank 700 offered by Shatabran Khodro in Iran is the 3.0 liter V6 Twin Turbo gasoline version. This engine produces about 354 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque and sends its power to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission. Therefore, if you see numbers such as 520 horsepower or 800 Nm declared for the 700 Iranian tank, you should be careful. These figures are related to the Hi4-T system and the hybrid version of the car, not the specifications of the gasoline version sold in Iran.

At first glance, you might imagine that the most important difference between the Iranian version and other 700 tank models is in the level of equipment or design, but the reality is much more important and is related to the completely different driving forces of this car.

The car's 700 Shatabran tank uses a 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine; An engine that has 354 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque. This engine is connected to a 9-speed automatic transmission, and unlike the Hi4-T version, there is no electric motor or plug-in hybrid battery in it.

On the other hand, the 700 Hi4-T tank is equipped with a much more complex hybrid system. The 3.0-liter V6 engine is placed next to the electric motor, and the total power of the system in the new versions reaches about 530 horsepower. The combined torque is 800 Nm. This version is equipped with a 37.1 kWh battery and has the possibility of fully electric movement.

The difference is very important in practice. The Hi4-T version is not only faster, but thanks to the instant torque of the electric motor, it also offers a different response at start-up and in situations such as climbing difficult trails. On the other hand, the Shatabran gasoline version of the car is simpler in terms of powertrain structure and offers an experience closer to a powerful traditional SUV.

Even in the new versions of the Chinese market, Tank 700 has taken another step and introduced the Hi4-Z version with a 2.0 liter engine, two electric motors and a larger battery. Therefore, today the name tank 700 does not refer to a single technical specification.

If we only look at the power numbers, the answer is yes, but the story is not that simple. The 700 gasoline tank with 354 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque is still considered a very powerful SUV. V6 twin turbo engine, volume of 3 liters and torque of 560 Nm, distinguishes it from many competing cars in the Iranian market.

On the other hand, removing the hybrid system means reducing the complexity of the driving forces. The Iranian version does not have the large battery, electric motor and equipment related to the plug-in hybrid system, and as a result, its nature is closer to a classic gasoline SUV.

This issue can even be an advantage for the Iranian market; Because the charging infrastructure of plug-in hybrid cars is still not widespread, and many buyers prefer to have a car with simpler powertrains. However, on the other hand, the fuel consumption and acceleration of the gasoline version compared to the Hi4-T cannot offer the same advantages of the hybrid system.

One of the interesting points is that despite the difference in powertrains, the gasoline version of the Tank 700 is still a real SUV with a structure suitable for off-road routes. The Iranian version uses a 9-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system. The chassis of the car is also a ladder type, and this makes the Tank 700, unlike many luxury crossovers, not designed only for urban use.

Differential lock, different driving modes and systems such as Crawl Control, hill and hill control and Tank Turn are part of the set of off-road capabilities of this car.

In the higher versions of Tank 700, more advanced equipment such as air suspension system, adaptive shock absorbers, and even a breakable shock absorber shaft can be seen. Therefore, the difference between versions is not only limited to the engine, and the level of off-road equipment can also change depending on the market and trim.

In terms of overall design, Iran's Tank 700 is faithful to the original design language of this car. The very large body, the huge front grille and the muscular shape of the body have made the car look more like a flagship SUV than a regular SUV.

However, a distinction must be made between different generations and versions. The initial versions of Tank 700 were released in China with a different design than the new facelifts. In the new models, the design language of Qilin, which is inspired by the Chinese legendary creature, shows itself more, and the headlights are also equipped with more advanced technologies. Export versions may also be offered with details such as an outer spare tire, changes in body dimensions and some equipment specific to the destination market.

As a result, if you put Iran's 700 tank next to the latest Chinese 2026 version, the difference in appearance will be recognizable, but compared to the exported gasoline versions, the similarity is much greater.

One of the main strengths of Tank 700, regardless of the type of engine, is its cabin. This car basically tries to blur the line between an off-roader and a luxury SUV. In the Shatabran version of the car, the cabin is equipped with leather material, large central display, digital cluster, panoramic roof, multi-channel ventilation and seats equipped with heating, cooling and massage. The professional sound system is also considered one of the key equipment of the car.

In this section, different versions have differences. For example, on higher trims and some export models, features such as a HUD, a specially designed roof, wider lighting and more equipment for the rear passengers, including power adjustments and massaging second-row seats, independent climate control and even a roof-mounted display for the rear passengers, are also offered.

In China's latest 700 tank, even the level of equipment has gone up another step. Front seats with very wide settings, 21-speaker audio system, internal refrigerator and a large roof screen for rear passengers are among the features that can be seen in the new versions.

Therefore, it should not be assumed that any car with the name Tank 700 written on it has exactly the same level of internal equipment.

Tank 700 in the new Chinese versions has also found a significant distance from the original models in terms of driver assistance technologies.

In new models, the Coffee Pilot system comes with more advanced hardware and even LiDAR or laser radar and offers more advanced semi-automated driving capabilities. In some versions, features such as automatic driving in different directions, intelligent parking and more advanced environmental recognition systems have been added to the car.

On the other hand, the Shatabran version of the car, although it offers a complete set of driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane warning and lane keeping, blind spot warning, collision warning, automatic emergency braking, sign reader and 360-degree camera, but its specifications should not be confused with the latest versions equipped with new generation Coffee Pilot and LiDAR. This is exactly the point that should be considered when comparing imported cars. The model name is the same, but the technology package can be completely different.

In terms of dimensions, the 700 Shatabran car tank is still in the category of very large cars. Its length is about 5.09 meters, its width is about 2.06 meters, and its wheelbase is 3 meters. To better understand the dimensions of the car, it is enough to know that many medium-sized SUVs in the Iranian market do not even reach 4.8 meters in length. Therefore, the Tank 700 is a large car not only in appearance, but also in actual dimensions.

Newer versions have similar dimensions, although some trims have a slight increase in length, width or height. Even newer and longer versions of the 700 tank have been introduced, which have a longer wheelbase and are designed for more luxurious use and carrying more passengers.

Tank 700 Shatabran Khodro is one of those cars that you should not be satisfied with only by the name of the model or its appearance. The most important difference between the Iranian market version and some world-renowned models is the 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine with 354 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque; While the Chinese version of Hi4-T uses a combination of V6 engine and electric motor and achieves a much higher combined power and torque. Even the Hi4-Z version with a 2.0-liter engine and more powerful electric drive has been added to its family. For this reason, comparing an Iranian 700 tank with the image we may have of Chinese versions or foreign videos can be misleading.

However, the Iranian version is still considered one of the most different imported SUVs in the market; Because the combination of a six-cylinder engine, a ladder chassis, four-wheel drive, serious off-road equipment and a luxurious cabin is not something that can be seen in abundance in the Iranian market. So, if your criteria is simply the most power and the latest hybrid technology, the Hi4-T and newer versions of the 700 tank are hands down. But if you consider a luxury and large SUV with a V6 engine, a real off-road structure and gasoline driving forces, the Tank 700 Shatabran Khodro is still a very special and distinctive product in the Iranian market.

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