In 2021 the P-Series arrived to jokes about Chinese junk. In April 2026 it was the fourth best-selling bakkie in the country. On 8 October 2026 about 888 were for sale. The short version: the bakkie has a decent record so far. What catches used buyers is the paperwork, mostly the warranty.
Prices here are asking prices on live listings, tracked daily, in October 2026. They are what sellers want, not what bakkies sell for. Current numbers are on the P-Series page and the P-Series market page.
What is a P-Series, a P300 and a P500?
Three bakkies now share the name.
| Bakkie | On sale | Engine | Gearbox | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-Series 2.0 (the original) | December 2020 to 2025 | 2.0 turbodiesel, 120 kW, 400 Nm | 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto | Most of the used market |
| P300 2.4 (LS, LT, LTD) | February 2025 on | 2.4 turbodiesel, 135 kW, 480 Nm | 9-speed auto | Nearly new and new |
| P300 SX 2.0 (work spec) | September 2025 on | 2.0 turbodiesel, 120 kW, 400 Nm | 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto | Fleet and farm |
| P500 | August 2024 on | 2.4 diesel at first, petrol hybrid, 3.0 diesel from September 2026 | 9-speed auto | Top end, few used |
Check the engine, not the badge. GWM now calls the old 2.0 a P300 too. A 2.0 with an eight-speed auto is the original. A 2.4 with a nine-speed is the 2025 P300.
The trims, cheapest first: SX and DLX are the work bakkies. Then come LS, LS Black Edition and LT. LTD arrived in May 2023 with diff locks, a winch and a snorkel. The hybrids are too new to matter used; see our hybrid bakkie guide.
The Steed is a different bakkie. It is GWM’s older one, where its name for rust comes from. Don’t pin its faults on the P-Series.
What does a used P-Series cost?
A typical used one asks about R361,900 with about 78,300 km (648 for sale). Nearly all are the 2.0. The cheapest way in is a used SX or DLX, at about R299,900 (188 for sale).
| Year | For sale | Typical asking | Typical km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | R327,000 | 100,200 |
| 2022 | 143 | R340,000 | 91,300 |
| 2023 | 194 | R343,200 | 99,600 |
| 2024 | 152 | R414,900 | 60,500 |
| 2025 | 21 | R449,900 | 27,300 |
Used P-Series 2.0 double cabs. Live asking prices, updated daily (last on 5 November 2026).
The 2021 to 2023 bakkies ask almost the same, so watch the km. The big step is 2023 to 2024: about R70,000 more, for about half the km.
Trim and drive matter more than year. These are used 2.0 double cabs (number for sale in brackets):
| Trim | 4x2 asks about | 4x4 asks about |
|---|---|---|
| SX | R294,900 (26) | R344,900 (20) |
| DLX | R289,900 (30) | R329,000 (41) |
| LS | R357,900 (32) | R379,900 (57) |
| LT | R367,200 (60) | R419,800 (129) |
| LTD | not made | R459,900 (24) |
The LS Black Edition is left out. Many are ex-fleet with about 124,000 km, so they ask only about R289,900 (55 for sale).
| Mileage | For sale | Typical asking |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 to 49,999 km | 212 | R449,900 |
| 50,000 to 99,999 km | 311 | R369,000 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 km | 191 | R300,000 |
Used P-Series, all versions. Live asking prices, updated daily (last on 5 November 2026).
Mileage moves the price most of all. Where you buy makes little difference: Gauteng asks about R360,000 (327 used) and the Western Cape about R369,900 (90). See the P-Series price guide and the listings.
Is a new P300 2.4 worth paying more for?
Nobody pays list for it. New and demo stock asks R30,000 to R45,000 under list.
| P300 2.4 double cab | GWM list price | New or demo asks about |
|---|---|---|
| LS 4x2 | R529,900 | R499,900 (40) |
| LS 4x4 | R579,900 | R549,900 (19) |
| LT 4x2 | R599,900 | R559,800 (38) |
| LT 4x4 | R649,900 | R620,000 (35) |
| LTD 4x4 | R699,900 | R654,900 (35) |
List prices are from GWM South Africa. The 2.4 adds power, the seven-year warranty and towing: 3,500 kg on the 4x4. New, it still asks far less than a new Ranger.
Which warranty does a used P-Series have?
This is the most important part of the guide. Most used ones do not have the seven-year warranty you see on GWM adverts.
| Bought new | Warranty | Service plan |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 to end 2023 | 5 years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 100,000 km |
| During 2024 | 5 years / 100,000 km | 10 years / 100,000 km |
| From 1 January 2025 | 7 years / 200,000 km | 7 years / 75,000 km |
GWM did not backdate the new warranty, so check the service book of anything sold around the change. The old one runs out fast. About half the 2021 to 2023 ones for sale are past 100,000 km (194 of 413).
The good news: what is left of the factory warranty stays with the bakkie, tied to the VIN. For the service plan, ask a dealer for a GWM printout of its end date and km.
The 2024 bakkies are the sweet spot. They got the 10-year service plan, which stops at 100,000 km. A typical 2024 has done 56,800 km, so roughly 43,000 km of plan is left.
The catches, from GWM’s own warranty guide:
- A service more than 1,500 km or one month late can void the warranty or the plan.
- The 2.0 needs a service every 10,000 km or 12 months. Fleets doing big km often miss them.
- No service book, no claim.
- GWM can test the diesel before it pays an engine claim.
- The clutch, shocks, brake discs and wheel bearings are only covered for one year or 20,000 km.
What has actually gone wrong for SA owners?
We found no South African recall on the P-Series (October 2026), and no pattern of engine or gearbox failures on the forums. But only 11 on live listings have done 200,000 km or more, so nobody knows yet how they last. These are single owner reports, not a failure rate.
Throttle lag. The 2.0 is slow below about 1,500 rpm. A software update helped some early bakkies.
The DPF. This exhaust filter traps soot and burns it off. Early 2021 owners reported a burn every 400 to 500 km, until a software update. A DPF delete or a remap is a red flag.
Gear hunting. One owner reported the auto hunting between seventh and eighth on long hills.
Software. Pop-up cameras, a lane keep that tugs at the wheel, and glitchy wireless CarPlay.
Dealer and parts waits. This is the big one. Owners have reported weeks off the road waiting for parts. In 2023 GWM moved to a bigger parts warehouse in Midrand.
Towing. SA road tests do not agree on the 2.0’s rating. Some list as little as 1,200 kg braked. See our towing guide.
The bakkie seems sound so far. The dealer experience is what varies.
Does it hold its value against a Ranger, Hilux and D-Max?
| Year | P-Series | D-Max | Ranger | Hilux |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R329,000 (117) | R346,400 (130) | R367,900 (381) | R501,900 (140) |
| 2022 | R340,000 (143) | R379,900 (127) | R400,000 (381) | R541,400 (128) |
| 2023 | R343,200 (194) | R449,900 (133) | R530,000 (470) | R545,400 (242) |
| 2024 | R415,000 (153) | R509,900 (106) | R599,900 (388) | R599,900 (186) |
Used double cabs, all trims, typical asking price (number for sale in brackets). Live asking prices, updated daily (last on 5 November 2026).
A used P-Series asks less than a D-Max, Ranger or Hilux of the same year, every year. Part of that is simple: it cost less new. The D-Max and Ranger also got new shapes in 2022 and 2023, so this does not prove which holds value better. Our resale guide goes deeper.
Sellers are under some pressure: we tracked 483 price cuts in three weeks. So haggle. Other Chinese bakkies are in our Chinese double cab guide.
Which used P-Series should you buy?
Best value: a 2024 2.0 LT 4x4, bought new in 2024. It asks about R439,900 (58 for sale). Its warranty runs to 2029 or 100,000 km. Confirm it and the service plan by VIN.
Cheaper: a 2022 or 2023 LT 4x4 with low km. Assume the warranty ends soon or has ended.
Work bakkie: a used SX or DLX. Many are ex-fleet, so read our ex-fleet guide.
The full seven years, or a caravan: a nearly new or new P300 2.4.
Avoid: a 2021 with over 100,000 km on finance. A 72-month loan runs until it is 11 years old, with no factory warranty. Our finance guide shows the payments.
What to check before you buy
- The service book. Check it against the 10,000 km or 12 month schedule on the 2.0.
- A GWM printout by VIN. Get the warranty and plan end dates and any open campaigns.
- No tampering. No DPF delete, no remap. If a DPF or engine light stays on, walk away.
- The test drive. Feel for lag pulling off, gear hunting on a long hill and shudder under hard braking.
- The electronics. Try every camera, the screen and cruise control.
- Parts. Get a turbo and clutch quote from a GWM dealer, and ask how long parts take.
- Add-on warranties. An “extended warranty” from a seller is insurance, not GWM cover. Read what it leaves out.
On the evidence so far the engine is not the risk. The paperwork is. Find one on the P-Series page.
Questions people ask
Is the GWM P-Series reliable?
So far, yes, with some quirks. We found no South African recall and no pattern of engine or gearbox failures. The big complaint is waiting on dealers and parts.
Does a used GWM P-Series have the seven-year warranty?
Usually not. The 7 year / 200,000 km warranty is for bakkies bought new from 1 January 2025. One sold new from 2021 to 2024 has 5 years / 100,000 km, and whatever is left passes to the next owner.
How much is a used GWM P-Series in South Africa?
In October 2026 a used one asked about R361,900, across 648 for sale. The cheapest work-spec SX and DLX ask about R299,900 (188 for sale). These are asking prices, not selling prices.
Does the GWM P-Series hold its value?
A used P-Series double cab asks less than a D-Max, Ranger or Hilux of the same year. Part of that is simply that it cost less new.
What is the difference between the P-Series and the P300?
The P300 is the 2025 update, with a 2.4 turbodiesel (135 kW) and a nine-speed auto on the LS, LT and LTD. The original has a 2.0 with 120 kW. GWM now calls some 2.0 bakkies P300 too, so check the engine size.
Figures are seller asking prices aggregated from South African listing platforms and dealers, not final selling prices. Most vehicles transact below asking. Updated continuously.
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