GWM P500 review

Name: GWM P500 review
Item: GWM P500
Author: Car4Less

★★★★★

From R 679 915 at the Car4Less price

Overview

The GWM P500 is a double cab pick-up from GWM with seating for 5, available with diesel or petrol power and 3 variants to choose from. Every P500 is brand new, delivered through the national GWM franchise dealer network with its full manufacturer warranty and a 7 year / 75 000 km service plan. Through Car4Less you get it below the manufacturer's retail price — and the Payment Saver Plan can bring your effective monthly instalment down even further.

In this review we look at what the GWM P500 offers South African buyers — its range and pricing, how it drives, what it's like to live with, and who it suits best. As a double cab pick-up, it's a well-rounded choice in its class.

Range and pricing

The GWM P500 range spans 3 variants, giving you room to match the car to your budget and needs. At the Car4Less price it opens with the P500 2.4T Double Cab Luxury 4x4 from R 679 915 and stretches to the P500 2.0T HEV Double Cab Ultra Luxury 4x4 at R 849 915 — every one below the manufacturer's retail price.

That spread means there's usually a sweet spot in the range — a variant that balances price against the features that matter to you. The full variant-by-variant pricing is laid out on the model page, so you can see exactly what each step up buys you.

Performance and driving

Power outputs run from 135kW to 255kW across the range, available with Diesel and Petrol power. The benchmark 0–100km/h sprint is quoted at around 8.38 seconds. For a double cab pick-up, the P500 is tuned for easy, efficient everyday driving, with enough performance to make it feel willing without drinking fuel.

Most buyers in this class care less about raw numbers than about how a car feels in daily use — and on that score the GWM delivers the kind of unstressed, predictable driving experience that makes it easy to live with day after day.

Fuel economy and running costs

Claimed consumption ranges from 10.3 to 11.8 L/100km depending on variant and drivetrain. Those are respectable figures for the class, though as always your real-world number depends on how and where you drive.

Fuel is only part of the running-cost picture. Factor in insurance, tyres and servicing too — and remember that buying the P500 below retail through Car4Less reduces the amount you finance, trimming your interest over the whole term as well.

Interior, safety and practicality

It seats 5 and the fuel tank holds 78 litres. On the safety front, expect 7 airbags, alongside the active safety systems expected in this class.

Whatever the configuration, every GWM P500 on Car4Less is a brand-new car with its full factory specification — not a stripped-out special. The model page lists the detailed specs so you can confirm exactly what each variant includes before you enquire.

Ownership and aftercare

Every GWM P500 sold through Car4Less is brand new and delivered by the national GWM franchise dealer network with the manufacturer's full warranty, a 7 year / 75 000 km service plan. Servicing and warranty work can be carried out at any GWM dealer in the country, so wherever you are, support is close by.

That national footprint is a real part of the ownership case. It means predictable servicing, easy access to parts, and the reassurance that your car can be looked after anywhere — all of which also helps protect its resale value down the line.

The Car4Less verdict

The GWM P500 earns its place in our showroom on GWM's reputation and the value it offers in its class. It does the important things well, it's backed by a strong dealer network, and it's a car you can buy with confidence.

What seals it is the price. Because Car4Less lists the P500 below the manufacturer's retail price — with the option of up to R3 000 a month back through the Payment Saver Plan for qualifying buyers — it's simply a smarter buy here than anywhere else. Browse the full variant line-up, compare it against its rivals, and enquire on WhatsApp when you're ready to drive one for less.

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GWM P500 review — questions

Is the GWM P500 a good car?+

The GWM P500 is a strong choice in its class, backed by GWM's reputation and a national dealer and parts network. It covers the fundamentals — practicality, running costs and aftercare — well, and through Car4Less it's priced below the manufacturer's retail, which makes it an even smarter buy.

What does a GWM P500 cost through Car4Less?+

From R 679 915 at the Car4Less price — below the manufacturer's retail price of R 799 900. A consultant confirms the exact current price before you order.

Does the GWM P500 come with a warranty?+

Yes — every GWM P500 is brand new and delivered through the GWM franchise dealer network with the manufacturer's full warranty and plan, exactly as you'd get buying from the dealer directly. You simply pay less for the car.

Where can I buy a GWM P500 for less?+

Right here. Car4Less lists every GWM P500 variant below retail, delivered brand new through the GWM dealer network. Enquire on the model page to get a current price and start the process.