Haval vs Tank · SUV
Haval H9 vs Tank 500: Chinese SUV Compared
Haval H9 (哈弗H9) meets Tank 500 (坦克500) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Haval H9 | Tank 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 哈弗H9 · Hāfú H9 | 坦克500 · Tǎnkè 500 |
| Domestic name | Haval H9 | Tank 500 |
| Overseas name(s) | Haval H9 | Tank 500 |
| Brand | Haval (GWM) | Tank (GWM) |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
Names decoded
Haval H9 (哈弗H9 · Hāfú H9)
- Haval H9 — CIS, Middle East, Australia
Body-on-frame flagship; badge kept abroad.
Tank 500 (坦克500 · Tǎnkè 500)
- Tank 500 — CIS, Middle East, Australia
Large off-road SUV; badge kept abroad.
Which one fits you?
- Both are combustion-only SUVs — no charging to plan around, but no electric driving either.
Local names & import rules by market
Haval H9
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Haval H9
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — Haval H9
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Haval H9
Tank 500
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Tank 500
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — Tank 500
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Tank 500
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haval H9 the same car as the Tank 500?
No. The Haval H9 is Haval's SUV (哈弗H9, Hāfú H9), while the Tank 500 is Tank's SUV (坦克500, Tǎnkè 500) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Haval H9 and Tank 500 called in China?
In China the Haval H9 is sold as the Haval H9 (哈弗H9, Hāfú H9), and the Tank 500 as the Tank 500 (坦克500, Tǎnkè 500).
Which is electric — the Haval H9 or the Tank 500?
The Haval H9 has a ICE powertrain; the Tank 500 has a ICE powertrain. Both are SUVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Haval H9 or the Tank 500 via AutoGlobal.