Russian Tank prices rise for 2023 Tank 300 and Tank 500 SUVs
The Chinese automaker Tank has announced price increases for its 2023 Tank 300 and Tank 500 sport utility vehicles in Russia, as reported by the portal Car news of the day. The changes reflect broader shifts in the Russian market for mid-sized and full-size crossovers and are likely to influence demand in nearby markets, including Canada and the United States where Tank models are less common but interest in global SUV options remains notable.
The Tank 300 Adventure, the standard model in the lineup, now carries a starting price that is higher by 100,000 rubles. The base price climbs to 3,799,000 rubles. For the top-tier Premium version, the increase reaches 150,000 rubles, lifting the price to 4,199,000 rubles. In effect, buyers must budget more to secure either the entry or upper trim of the Tank 300, with the gap between versions widening as a result of the latest adjustment.
Prices for the larger Tank 500 have risen in a steadier manner. The Adventure and Premium variants each gained a 100,000 ruble bump. The updated price tags place the Tank 500 Adventure at 5,199,000 rubles and the Tank 500 Premium at 5,799,000 rubles. This shift highlights a broader strategy of gradual increases across Tank’s SUV range in the Russian market, aligning with regional pricing dynamics and currency movements that affect import-heavy models.
Specs for the Tank 300 remain consistent with a 220-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, delivering confident off-road and on-road performance within its class. By contrast, the Tank 500 is offered with a single, more muscular powertrain: a 299-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This configuration underlines Tank’s strategy to position the Tank 500 as a higher-end option with stronger performance credentials in the segment.
In broader national conversations, authorities previously discussed a proposal for a national program aimed at producing a mass-market vehicle priced around 500,000 rubles. The dialogue around a “People’s Car” framework signals ongoing interest in making affordable, domestically relevant vehicles more accessible to the public, a topic that continues to influence automotive policy and consumer expectations in Russia and neighboring markets. In Canada and the United States, where consumer tastes lean toward reliability, safety features, and resale value, buyers often compare such global models against locally available SUVs that balance performance with total ownership costs. These price movements remind buyers to factor not only sticker price but also maintenance, fuel efficiency, and after-sales support when evaluating a vehicle’s true value across markets.