Comparison · 2026-11-01
Tank 400 Hi4-T vs Toyota Land Cruiser: off-road value against reputation
A plug-in hybrid Chinese off-roader against the LC300. The Land Cruiser is a petrol V6 with a global service reputation; the Tank 400 is cheaper, quieter in town and dependent on charging for its best numbers.
| Metric | Tank 400 Hi4-TChina · PHEV | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300China · petrol import |
|---|---|---|
| China guide price | ¥279,800–289,800 | from about ¥1,050,000 (import) |
| Powertrain | 2.0T + electric motor PHEV; 9HAT | 3.5T V6 twin-turbo; 10AT |
| System power | 300 kW / 750 Nm | 305 kW / 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.7 s |
| Electric range | 105 km WLTC | — |
| Fuel, charge-sustaining | 2.61 L/100 km WLTC (combined) | about 12.5 L/100 km WLTC |
| Dimensions | 4,985 × 1,960 × 1,900 mm; 2,850 mm WB | 4,950 × 1,980 × 1,945 mm; 2,850 mm WB |
| Wading depth | 800 mm | 700 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Body | Body-on-frame | Body-on-frame |
Specifications are cited per row. CLTC and WLTP are never merged.
The price difference buys a lot of fuel
The Tank 400 Hi4-T costs roughly a quarter of an imported LC300. Even at Chinese fuel prices, the gap is large enough to cover years of running costs. That is the central argument for the Chinese car: it delivers the same body-on-frame format, a locking rear differential and a 2.5-tonne-plus tow rating for a fraction of the entry price.
The Land Cruiser's counter is not a spec sheet. It is the global parts network, the resale market and decades of use in places where a breakdown is more than an inconvenience.
PHEV off-road: the numbers depend on the battery
The Tank 400's 105 km WLTC electric range and 2.61 L/100 km combined figure are only achievable with a charged battery. Once depleted, it is a 2.0T off-roader with a heavy battery pack. The LC300's 3.5T V6 is thirstier, but its range and refuelling are not dependent on infrastructure.
For a buyer who can charge at home and does mostly short off-road trips, the Tank 400 can run largely on electricity. For a buyer crossing deserts or remote regions, the Land Cruiser's simplicity and fuel availability remain decisive.
Where each car is honestly better
The Tank 400 is better on purchase price, electric-only commuting, V2L and cabin technology. It also has an 800 mm wading depth versus the LC300's 700 mm. The Land Cruiser is better on long-distance fuel logistics, global dealer support, resale and the confidence that comes from a mature platform.
Neither is a rock crawler in the Wrangler sense. Both are heavy, body-on-frame vehicles that trade articulation for payload and durability.
The resale question
The LC300's resale value in China is unusually strong because supply is limited and the nameplate is established. The Tank 400's resale is unproven over a full cycle. A lower purchase price does not automatically mean a lower cost of ownership if the resale gap is large.
Insurance, parts availability and the cost of replacing the battery pack are the unknowns. The table cannot answer them.