In Saudi Arabia GWM is the value entry to a real four-wheel drive: the Tank pair is ladder-framed and properly geared, and the Poer pickup does the working end of the range. The Tank name is itself recent: GWM has split its output into sub-brands, with the crossovers under Haval and the off-roaders under Tank. We have 6 listed across the Kingdom.
How much does a used GWM cost in Saudi Arabia?
Substantially less than the established off-road badges ask for the same capability. Live asking prices across the Kingdom run from SAR 53000 for the pickup and the smaller Tank up to SAR 179000 for a current-year Tank 500. The money buys low range and a separate chassis, which no crossover at this price offers.
Are used GWMs reliable in Saudi Arabia?
Their history is much cleaner than the class average: 9% of the GWMs we have inspected in the Kingdom show evidence of previous body or panel repair, against the 30% we would expect for SUVs of the same age and mileage here. At a median under 40,000 km these are young cars, so the real risk is use rather than wear — sand and rock work punishes an underbody, a transfer case and a set of bushes in a way kilometres alone do not. Have the underside and the four-wheel-drive system checked rather than assumed.
Do GWMs hold their value in Saudi Arabia?
Steadily, and better than most badges at the price: GWMs average about 50% of their value after five years across the models we can measure. Capability holds it up, because a buyer who needs low range will not take a crossover instead.
Which used GWM should you buy?
The Tank 300 is for a driver who wants the shape and the ability without the length. The Tank 500 adds a third row and a calmer cabin for long Kingdom distances. The Poer is the pickup if the car has to earn its keep.
GWM or Chery?
For a family that stays on asphalt, Chery and Changan both give more comfort and equipment for the money. GWM earns its price the moment you leave the road.
What to check on a used GWM
- Underbody and skid plates, for impact damage.
- Low range and diff locks, engaged and confirmed working.
- Cooling system, which off-road crawling loads hardest.
- Warranty balance and transfer, in writing.
These are inspected underneath as well as under the bonnet. Read that part before you talk money.
