TANK 700 Hi4-T Dominates the 2026 Taklimakan Rally and Claims the Top Three Places in T2.E
A Triple Victory That Proves the Strength of Hi4-T
TANK 700 Hi4-T delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 Taklimakan Rally, securing first, second, and third place in the T2.E category for new-energy production vehicles. The result highlights the strength, reliability, and advanced hybrid technology of the Hi4-T system in some of the harshest desert conditions.
Complete Control of the T2.E Category
TANK 700 Hi4-T achieved a remarkable result at the 2026 Taklimakan Rally, sweeping the podium in the T2.E category for new-energy production vehicles by taking first, second, and third place. The achievement further confirms the capability of the Hi4-T hybrid system and its ability to perform under extreme desert conditions.
Throughout the competition, the TANK 700 Hi4-T vehicles competing in the T2.E category imposed full control over the class, securing the top three positions. This result reflects the advanced level of the Hi4-T hybrid system and its ability to operate reliably in demanding environments.
Throughout the competition, the TANK 700 Hi4-T vehicles competing in the T2.E category imposed full control over the class, securing the top three positions. This result reflects the advanced level of the Hi4-T hybrid system and its ability to operate reliably in demanding environments.
Reliability and Desert Endurance
The achievement was not limited to the podium. TANK 700 Hi4-T also demonstrated exceptional reliability, as the four official participating teams completed the opening rally stages, from SS1 to SS4, with 12 drivers and co-drivers, without any withdrawals or mechanical failures that forced a vehicle out of the race.
The Hi4-T system also faced one of its toughest endurance tests during the second stage across the Kumtag Desert, covering 293 kilometers of soft sand and deep dunes. This was followed by the third stage, which extended for 468 kilometers and is considered one of the longest and most difficult stages of the rally. The engine, battery, energy management systems, and cooling systems were exposed to intense thermal and operational pressure, yet the vehicle continued competing efficiently and without mechanical failure.
The Hi4-T system also faced one of its toughest endurance tests during the second stage across the Kumtag Desert, covering 293 kilometers of soft sand and deep dunes. This was followed by the third stage, which extended for 468 kilometers and is considered one of the longest and most difficult stages of the rally. The engine, battery, energy management systems, and cooling systems were exposed to intense thermal and operational pressure, yet the vehicle continued competing efficiently and without mechanical failure.
TANK Philosophy and GWM Leadership Presence
This achievement is a clear reflection of TANK's philosophy in developing production vehicles capable of delivering exceptional performance in the most challenging environments. The Taklimakan Rally results proved the ability of the Hi4-T system to combine power, reliability, and advanced technology in one vehicle.
At Nahj Iraq, the official distributor of GWM vehicles in Iraq, we are proud to offer TANK 700 to our customers as a vehicle that combines refined luxury with true off-road capability, supported by technologies proven in one of the world's toughest desert competitions.
At Nahj Iraq, the official distributor of GWM vehicles in Iraq, we are proud to offer TANK 700 to our customers as a vehicle that combines refined luxury with true off-road capability, supported by technologies proven in one of the world's toughest desert competitions.
