The GWM P300 is positioned as a thoroughly updated version of the P-Series. Here’s how much the fresh 2.4-litre turbodiesel double-cab variants cost…
The GWM P300 hit the market in South Africa in February 2025, touching down as a thoroughly facelifted version of the P-Series bakkie. The big news, of course, is the local availability of a new 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine at the top of the line-up.
Desmond Els, Sales Director at GWM South Africa, told us late in 2024 that the commercial derivatives will again employ the brand’s familiar 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, while passenger-spec variants will be available with a choice of either this motor or the newer 2.4-litre unit.
From February 2025, the new 2.4-litre oil-burning motor (codenamed GW4D24) – which debuted in the larger P500 that arrived locally in August 2024 and before being added to the Tank 300 line-up in March 2025 – launched in a trio of double-cab derivatives.
The GWM P300 2.4TD LT 4×2 9AT is priced at R599 900 (a marginal increase of R1 050 over the P-Series 2.0TD equivalent), while the GWM P300 2.4TD LT 4×4 9AT starts at R649 900 (interestingly, a R3 850 decrease over the outgoing 2.0TD version). Finally, the GWM P300 2.4TD LTD 4×4 9AT comes in at R699 900, some R4 950 more than before.
However, in July 2025, GWM SA rolled out 2 more derivatives, each employing the more accessible LS grade. The GWM P300 2.4TD LS 4×2 9AT is priced at R529 900, while the GWM P300 2.4TD LS 4×4 9AT kicks off at R579 900.
As a reminder, the older 2.0-litre oil-burning mill makes 120 kW and 400 Nm, while the new 2.4-litre (likewise 4-cylinder) turbodiesel engine generates peak outputs of 135 kW and 480 Nm, with drive delivered via a 9-speed automatic transmission rather than the 8-speeder mated to the smaller-capacity engine.
Claimed consumption comes in at 7.4 L/100 km in the case of the P300 2.4TD 4×2, with this figure rising to 8.0 L/100 km for the 4×4 version and further still to 8.2 L/100 km for the likewise all-paw LTD. The 4×2 drivetrain is rated to tow 3 000 kg (braked), while the 4×4 version boasts a braked towing capacity of 3 500 kg.
The new LS trim level comes with items such as 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, roof rails, fixed sidesteps, an electric-lock tailgate, tyre-pressure monitoring, 6 airbags, keyless entry, push-button start, automatic air-conditioning, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a reverse-view camera, wireless smartphone charging, a 6-speaker sound system and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
The LT grade adds features such as leather upholstery, a 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat (with 4-way adjustment for the front passenger), front-seat heaters, adaptive cruise control, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror, a sunroof and various driver-assistance features.
What about the P300 LTD? Well, this flagship off-road-ready derivative boasts extra items such as an oil-cooling fan, front-and-rear electronically controlled diff locks, a front winch, a snorkel, added underbody protection, front-seat ventilation and a front-centre airbag (for a total of 7). However, it seems to stick with the styling of the outgoing P-Series version.
Compared with the outgoing P-Series, the P300 LT features a new grille design, along with a restyled front bumper housing updated foglamps. The wheel-arch extensions, too, have been tweaked. Inside, the revised bakkie gains a freestanding 7-inch colour LCD instrument cluster and the aforementioned 12.3-inch touchscreen (as opposed to the old integrated 9-inch item) that likewise sits proud of the facia.
To refresh your memory, the P-Series range launched in Mzansi in December 2020. The outgoing line-up comprises 17 derivatives (4 single cabs, 8 “commercial” double cabs and 5 “passenger” double cabs) – if you don’t count the trio of P500 variants, that is – with pricing running from R413 050 to R694 950.
While this bakkie wears the “Poer” badge in China and the “Cannon” nameplate in Australia, it has been known as the P-Series in South Africa since launch. However, with this mid-cycle update, GWM has seemingly opted to switch to the “P300” moniker, positioning the updated model below the larger P500.
In 2024, local registrations of the GWM P-Series slid 18.0% year on year to 3 659 units, seeing the Chinese-made bakkie drop a place to 8th. The firm’s local division will be hoping both this fresh P300 2.4TD engine option and the likewise updated remainder of the range (which should follow at a later stage) help to grow sales in 2025.
*Article originally published on 30 January 2025 and updated in February and July 2025.
How much does the new GWM P300 2.4TD cost in SA?
GWM P300 2.4TD DC LS 4×2 9AT – R529 900
GWM P300 2.4TD DC LS 4×4 9AT – R579 900
GWM P300 2.4TD DC LT 4×2 9AT – R599 900
GWM P300 2.4TD DC LT 4×4 9AT – R649 900
GWM P300 2.4TD DC LTD 4×4 9AT – R699 900
The prices above include GWM South Africa’s recently launched 7-year/200 000 km warranty and a 7-year/75 000 km service plan.
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