2021 GWM P-Series

GWM P-Series

GWM’s P-Series double cab is pitched right at those buyers who want proper 4x4 chops but don’t have Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux money burning a hole in their pocket. It’s the Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara you’ll be cross-shopping if you’re counting rands. Under the skin, every P-Series runs a 2.0-litre turbodiesel – no frills, just the one engine option – with manual or auto ‘boxes, and, crucially, 4x4 across the main models. You’ll find 43 used examples listed between R229,000 and R529,500, with the lion’s share hovering around R400,000. No new ones on dealer floors, which tells you everything about how local dealers view their prospects: strictly a used market play, and that’s the point. If you’re browsing classifieds, you’ll notice the LT 4X4 Auto dominates, making up 10 of those listings, priced from R340,000 to just under R480,000. That’s the one most buyers will end up with. The LS spec, including the Black Edition, is grouped between R340,000 and R430,000 – not out of line for a bakkie with an average of 76,000 km on the odo. Year models run from 2021 to 2026, so there are some properly fresh units out there if you pack smart. On paper at least, you’re trading off the D-Max’s workhorse rep for a bit of flash – the P-Series does look more upmarket than its sticker price suggests, and for a lot of buyers, that matters.