Dongfeng 007 vs GWM P500

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
GWM P500 in South Africa

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW 🔧 648 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs GWM P500: the short answer

007 and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

007 starts ZAR 100,000 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · P500 from ZAR 799,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 P500
Maximum Power 007400 kW P500255 kW
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm P500648 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm P500224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

P500

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

P500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 P500
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African generation Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current launch specification Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active published
Segment Executive electric sedan Pickup
Vehicle Type Sedan Pickup
Body Type Cab - Pickup
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Tare Mass Kg - 2761 kg
Spec 007 P500
Length 4880 mm 5445 mm
Width 1895 mm 1991 mm
Height 1460 mm 1924 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 450 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 3495 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 685 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.0 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and P500 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs P500 98.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs P500 50.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs P500 88.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs P500 78.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs P500 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 5 points

007 and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 5 points
78
#2

P500

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 98
Efficiency 50
Safety 88
Practicality 78
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +2 Efficiency 007 +40 Safety Level Practicality P500 +25

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

P500

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 78/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 78 pts for P500

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs P500 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.