Which body style – single cab or double cab – is driving the GWM P-Series bakkie range’s overall sales volume in South Africa? We have the figures…
- Year-to-date sales figures revealed
- Double cabs account for over 88%
- P300 single cab reaches 567 units
Ever wondered about the GWM P-Series’ sales split between the single- and double-cab body styles in South Africa? Well, we have some intriguing information that sheds a little light on the topic.
Yes, Andrew Hibbert, Lead Data Analyst at Lightstone Auto, recently shared a fascinating sales statistic with Cars.co.za, confirming to us that GWM South Africa registered 4 204 units of its P-Series in the local double-cab segment over the opening 8 months of 2026.
According to our records, which are based on figures reported to Naamsa, the Chinese automaker has sold a total of 4 771 units of the P-Series – across both the single- and double-cab segments – year to date, at the end of August 2026 (almost matching its 2025 tally of 4 926 units).
A spot of arithmetic therefore suggests that GWM has registered 567 units of the P300 single cab during this 8-month reporting period. That translates to 11.9% of the bakkie’s overall figure, with the double-cab body style thus accounting for the remaining 88.1%.
As a reminder, the P-Series portfolio includes the P300 (offered in both body styles) and the P500 (available exclusively in dual-cab form and now powered by a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel motor). Priced from R414 950 to R699 900, the 11-strong P300 line-up comprises 2 single-cab derivatives and 9 double-cab variants.
In February 2025, the refreshed GWM P300 debuted in South Africa in 2.4TD form – initially offered only in LT and LTD guise – before the Chinese firm’s local division added new LS derivatives in July of that year.
By September 2025, the base P300 2.0TD SX variants (including a pair of single-cab derivatives) had arrived to complete the facelifted P-Series range, with these workhorse variants available exclusively with the older 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Which body style dominates GWM P-Series sales in South Africa?
A: The double-cab body style heavily drives the volume, accounting for 88.1% (4 204 units) of total P-Series sales in South Africa over the first 8 months of 2026, according to data from Naamsa and Lightstone Auto.
Q: How many GWM P-Series bakkies were sold in South Africa during the first 8 months of 2026?
A: Based on data from Naamsa and Lightstone Auto, GWM registered a total of 4 771 units of the P-Series range between January and August 2026, comprising 4 204 double cabs and 567 P300 single cabs.
Q: What is the sales proportion of the GWM P300 single cab in South Africa?
A: Using figures from Naamsa and Lightstone Auto, the P300 single cab accounts for 11.9% of the P-Series range’s overall sales volume, with 567 units registered over the 8-month period.
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