Do not order TANK 500 floor mats for an Australian vehicle from the model name alone. A correct set has to match the driver's footwell and steering side, the actual seating layout, the powertrain and the cargo area. The driver mat must also be retained without obstructing either pedal.
Here is a concrete reason to slow down: our seven-piece TANK 500 petrol mat listing leaves the model year unspecified in its fitment table, while the wording embedded in its gallery appears to identify a 2022–23 left-hand-drive, petrol, seven-seat version. That gallery detail is not proof of right-hand-drive fitment. If your vehicle is right-hand drive, do not assume that its driver's mat can be used or simply flipped over. Ask for a current right-hand-drive installation photograph and written confirmation for your build before buying.
Catalogue and GWM Australia's current TANK 500 range page checked 26 September 2026. The AI cover is a generic illustration, not a photograph of any kit. The three inline photos are catalogue examples; we have not independently installed, material-tested or certified these mats.
Three listings that sound similar—but answer different questions
GWM currently presents the Australian TANK 500 range with HEV, PHEV and diesel powertrains. Its Australian page describes the PHEV shown there as a five-seat vehicle, while other TANK 500 configurations are marketed with seven seats. A floor-mat title containing only “TANK 500” or “hybrid” is therefore not a complete fitment code. GWM Australia model page.
Our inspected catalogue contains these distinct examples:
| Listing | What its text actually identifies | Unresolved before an Australian order |
|---|---|---|
| Seven-piece TPE cabin kit, petrol / seven-seat | Petrol and seven-seat; no model year in the fitment table | Gallery appears to say 2022–23, left-hand drive. Confirm RHD and exact build. |
| Four-piece double-layer TPE floor and trunk kit, hybrid | “Hybrid”; no model year in its fitment table | Confirm whether it means your HEV or PHEV, the seat count, and exactly which four pieces are supplied. |
| 2025 floor, trunk and rear-seat protection set | 2025 model year; powertrain requires confirmation | Confirm grade, steering side, seat and cargo layout. |
This table compares what the listings say, not which kit we have verified to fit. None of these three descriptions provides written confirmation for a newly delivered Australian diesel vehicle. A seller may be able to supply the correct version, but it must be identified explicitly.
Check steering side before comparing shapes
A photograph of black moulded mats can make left- and right-hand-drive kits look deceptively similar. The driver side is the critical difference because the pedal positions, footrest, floor contours and retention points must line up with the actual vehicle.
Ask the supplier for a photo of the right-hand-drive driver's mat in a right-hand-drive TANK 500, showing the accelerator and brake area, the vehicle's original retaining points and the edge of the fitted mat. Ask them to identify the build year and powertrain of that photographed vehicle. A stock image from an overseas model is not sufficient.
Do not try to make an unmatched mat work by trimming around a pedal, reversing it or layering it over the factory mat. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's floor-mat guidance warns that an incorrectly fitted mat can interfere with the accelerator or brake, and advises using the right size and retention clips. Follow the TANK 500 owner's instructions and have the fit checked before driving.
Count coverage zones, not just “pieces”
A “seven-piece” name does not tell you which seven physical areas are covered. The petrol kit gallery shows separate cabin, seat-back and cargo-area-looking shapes across its images; the product title, meanwhile, focuses on a full-cabin set. Ask for a numbered pack-out photo of the exact option being shipped rather than assuming every pictured component is in the carton.
Useful questions include:
- Is the driver's mat separate, and what retention hardware is supplied?
- Which front, second-row and third-row footwells have fitted pieces?
- Is a rear-seat-back protector included, or only footwell mats?
- Is the trunk or boot mat included? Does it fit with the third row raised, folded or removed?
- Do the pieces preserve cargo hooks, floor vents, seat tracks and access to storage compartments?
The correct answer depends on how you use the vehicle. A family carrying seven people needs a different coverage plan from a five-seat PHEV owner who keeps the rear area open for luggage. The number of pieces alone does not establish either plan.
“Hybrid” does not settle HEV versus PHEV
The double-layer TPE hybrid listing names a hybrid TANK 500 and a four-piece set. It does not specify in its fitment table whether that means the Australian HEV, the five-seat PHEV, or both. The product photo shows one possible material and coverage style, not a measured template for every hybrid interior.
Ask for a current photo of the exact HEV or PHEV cabin you own. Check the second row, the area behind it and the cargo-floor height. A boot mat intended for one seat arrangement should not be assumed to work with another. The same logic applies to the new diesel: the body badge may be shared, but a retailer still needs to confirm the actual floor and cargo pattern.
The before-you-drive safety check
Only after the correct kit has been identified and supplied should you place it in the vehicle. With the vehicle stationary and safely parked, verify the driver's mat is the correct shape, engaged with the appropriate factory retention points and cannot slide toward either pedal. Confirm full accelerator and brake movement according to the vehicle's instructions. Remove any overlapping old mat; do not stack two driver mats. If the correct retention cannot be achieved, do not drive with that mat installed.
For the rest of the cabin, move the seats through their normal travel and check access to vents, seat belts, ISOFIX or child-restraint points where relevant, and third-row entry. Fold the rear seats and open the cargo storage areas you use. A mat that looks tidy when the vehicle is empty may foul an everyday movement later.
Quick answers
Is a seven-piece petrol kit suitable for an Australian diesel TANK 500?
The inspected product does not confirm that. Its text identifies petrol and seven seats, and its gallery appears to identify a left-hand-drive 2022–23 version. Obtain explicit right-hand-drive diesel fitment evidence before ordering; do not infer interchangeability.
Can I use the five-seat PHEV's mat in a seven-seat HEV or diesel?
Do not assume so. GWM Australia's current page distinguishes the five-seat PHEV from the wider range. Compare the actual cabin and cargo layouts, then ask the supplier to confirm the exact part option.
Does “TPE” tell me the mat will fit or stay put?
No. TPE describes a material family, not vehicle-specific contours, retention clip alignment or the pack contents. Those require separate evidence.
Bottom line: start with your build month, powertrain, grade, steering side and number of seats. Send clear footwell and cargo photos to the supplier and request a numbered pack-out photo plus a right-hand-drive installation view. A mat is only useful if it is both the correct coverage and safe in the driver's footwell.
