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GWM started the pre-sale of the Tank 400 this Tuesday, the 3rd, positioning this SUV as the brand's new top car in the Brazilian market.

With a value of R$ 399 thousand, the Tank 400 is R$ 57 thousand more expensive than the Tank 300. Furthermore, the new model features larger dimensions, reaching 4.99 meters in length, which represents almost 20 centimeters more compared to the Toyota SW4, and accommodates five passengers.

This vehicle enters the luxury SUV segment aimed at off-road activities. Its main competitors include the Toyota SW4 Diamond, the Jetour G700, which was displayed last week, and the BYD Denza B5, which has an initial price of R$ 405 thousand.

The Denza B5 is seen as an important rival, as in June it became the first Chinese car to lead sales in the premium category in Brazil, surpassing BMW models.

The design of the Tank 400 is characterized by straight lines, prominent fenders, and a spare tire mounted on the rear, elements that suggest its preparation for expeditions. Structurally, the SUV follows the tradition of jeeps, being built with a body-on-frame chassis, equipped with 4x4 traction and low gear. The platform used is shared with the Tank 300, Haval H9, and the Poer P30 pickup truck.

GWM confirmed that the Brazilian version of the Tank 400 will be a plug-in hybrid, allowing external charging, and will feature a flex engine. The propulsion system, named Hi4-T, uses a nine-speed automatic transmission.

In China, the vehicle configuration combines a 2.0 turbo gasoline engine with an electric motor, generating a total power exceeding 400 horsepower. In the Chinese cycle, it can travel up to 105 km using only electricity, a figure considered more optimistic than that established by Inmetro.

The Brazilian public had the opportunity to see the model during the Interlagos Festival, held in August. The complete official presentation and disclosure of the national technical specifications are scheduled for November 9th and 10th, coinciding with GWM's last launch event in the country in 2026.

The pre-sale of the new generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Brazil. On Monday, the 26th, Mercedes began selling the CLA 200 AMG Line model with a suggested price of R$ 364,900. This price represents an increase of R$ 18 thousand compared to the cost of the CLA 200 AMG Line launched in 2023.

This vehicle is the first to be marketed in the country using MMA, an acronym for Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture, a platform developed for the automaker's new line of compact cars.

In the entry-level luxury car segment, the CLA is positioned to compete directly against the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the Audi A3 Sedan. However, the complete technical specifications for the version intended for the national market have not yet been released.

In Europe, the CLA 200 version is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine that generates 163 hp and 25.5 kgfm, combined with an electric motor of 30 hp and 20.4 kgfm. This combination is integrated into an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, forming a mild hybrid system.

Together, the two engines produce a total of 184 hp and 33.7 kgfm, operating with front-wheel drive. According to the manufacturer, the sedan can reach 100 km/h in just 8 seconds, achieve a top speed of 232 km/h, and has a fuel consumption between 18.5 km/l and 20.4 km/l in the European consumption cycle.

The dimensions of the new CLA are 4.72 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width, 1.45 meters in height, and 2.79 meters in wheelbase. Its trunk capacity is 405 liters. The AMG Line package, which refers to Mercedes' sporty style, includes 18-inch wheels. Furthermore, the car comes standard with a panoramic sunroof and a hands-free trunk opening function.

Internally, the major difference is the new generation of the MBUX multimedia center with Superscreen, featuring side-by-side screens on the dashboard. The CLA also has digital key functionality via mobile phone and online voice command capability. Driving assistance systems include the Distronic adaptive cruise control, which adjusts the distance to the vehicle ahead, as well as features such as lane keeping, emergency braking, blind spot detection, and the Parktronic parking sensor.

The Fiat Pulse Abarth, which represents the sporty version of the compact SUV manufactured by the automaker, is available with a discount of R$ 23,500 until November 3rd.

Within the campaign called Ofertaço Fiat, the 2026/2027 model can be purchased for R$ 139,990 in cash, a value lower than the R$ 163,490 listed in the official table. This special condition applies exclusively to the Volcano Black color, subject to direct sale to an individual, and stock is limited to 50 units.

With this discount, the sporty vehicle is only R$ 2 thousand away from the Pulse Audace mild hybrid and the Jeep Avenger Longitude, both priced at R$ 137,990 and equipped with a 1.0 turbo engine that generates up to 130 hp.

In comparison, the Volkswagen Tera High 2027, which has 128 hp, has a cost of R$ 147,190, making it R$ 7,200 more expensive than the Abarth.

The Abarth is notable for being the only Pulse equipped with a 1.3 turbo engine, capable of producing 180 hp using gasoline and 185 hp when fueled with ethanol, always maintaining a torque of 27.5 kgfm. The transmission system is an automatic six-speed.

According to Fiat, the SUV can reach 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds with ethanol and has a maximum speed of 215 km/h. In terms of efficiency, the consumption declared by Inmetro is 10.5 km/l in the city and 12.2 km/l on the highway with gasoline. Using ethanol, the figures are 7.2 km/l in the city and 8.8 km/l on the highway, respectively.

Furthermore, the version has received improvements in several aspects, including adjustments to the suspension, steering system, brakes, and exhaust. The Poison button has also been added, which makes the accelerator response more agile.

Aesthetically, the Pulse Abarth features exclusive bumpers that include a rear diffuser, a front grille in black with red details, LED fog lights, and 18-inch wheels.

The SUV dimensions are 4.13 meters in length and 2.53 meters in wheelbase. Fiat reports that the trunk holds 370 liters, although the VDA standard establishes a limit of 320 liters.

Inside, the vehicle offers sports seats with red finishes, a panoramic sunroof, a 7-inch digital dashboard, and a 10.1-inch multimedia center. The equipment package also includes wireless phone charging, a rearview camera, parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.

It is important to note that this offer cannot be combined with other current promotions, and the prices of units in other colors may vary.