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GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Palisade — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the GWM Tank 500 and the Hyundai Palisade: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
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The GWM Tank 500 is 3% cheaper than the Hyundai Palisade (MAD 599,000 vs MAD 619,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | GWM Tank 500 | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | GWM | Hyundai |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 354 ch | 295 ch |
| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 599,000 | MAD 619,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 749,000 | MAD 799,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
GWMTank 500
Pros
- V6 3.0L turbo 354 hp or HEV 409 hp / 750 Nm — segment-record power under 800,000 MAD
- 3 lockable diffs + air suspension + 800 mm wading: off-road capability above the Land Cruiser 250
- Nappa leather standard, twin 14.6" screens, massage seats — S-Class equipment in an off-roader
- 5+2 seven-seat layout with power-folding third row, suited to large families
Watch-outs
- Used-market value vs Land Cruiser to be validated — the Land Cruiser benefits from sub-Saharan export (Senegal, Mali, Mauritania) which shields its residual
- Service network in remote areas (Ouarzazate, Errachidia, Tan-Tan) weaker than Toyota Auto Nejma
- High V6 petrol consumption on heavy mileage (13-14 L / 100 km real vs 8-9 diesel Land Cruiser)
HyundaiPalisade
Pros
- True 7-8 seats — 3rd row adults short trips, bench/captain options
- 400-500k MAD cheaper than equivalent Mercedes GLE 7-seater or Audi Q7
- Standard smart HTRAC AWD + Calligraphy self-levelling suspension — premium at mainstream price
- Standard premium kit (Krell 12-speaker, quilted Nappa, 360 view, 10.25'' nav)
- 5-year / 100,000 km Hyundai Care warranty + Global Engines 35+ dealership service
Watch-outs
- Hyundai "mainstream" image — lacks the premium aura of a Mercedes GLE / Q7 / X5
- V6 3.8 GDI ~12 L/100 real MA at 35°C with AC (vs Q7 50 TDI ~7.5 L/100 diesel)
- TVM vignette ~13,000 MAD/year for 14 fiscal HP V6 gasoline (Q7 PHEV exempt)
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Frequently asked — GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Palisade
GWM Tank 500 or Hyundai Palisade: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the GWM Tank 500 (entry MAD 599,000). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the GWM Tank 500 and the Hyundai Palisade?
The GWM Tank 500 starts at MAD 599,000 versus MAD 619,000 for the Hyundai Palisade, a 3% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the GWM Tank 500 and Hyundai Palisade be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.