A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4Diesel8-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 599,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW🔧 480 Nm⛽ 9.8 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceP Series
⛽Fuel EconomyD-Max Extended Cab
🛡SafetyP Series
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipP Series
Recorded price context
D-Max Extended Cab:
current from
ZAR 504,700
·
P Series:
last listed from
ZAR 444,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
480 Nm
Engine Size
3000 cc
1996 cc
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
9.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
232 mm
210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
Not confirmed
Airbags
3
6
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
1985 kg
Seating Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
P Series has a slight advantage, but D-Max Extended Cab remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
P Series
+6 pts
Efficiency
D-Max Extended Cab
+9 pts
Safety
P Series
+53 pts
Practicality
Equal
Ownership
P Series
+17 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Extended Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
P Series
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway Driving
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Extended Cab
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
P Series
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2020
Generation
Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
The P Series sold in South Africa is the first generation marketed under the GWM banner locally, derived from Great Wall's POER platform launched in China in 2019. Local specification differs from the Chinese-market POER in suspension calibration (firmer for higher payload), 4x4 system tuning (greater bias to load-carrying durability over technical off-road performance) and trim levels (the South African range is more equipment-loaded than the domestic Chinese equivalent at the same price point).
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Since its 2020 South African launch, the P Series has received two notable updates. A 2022 mid-cycle refresh introduced the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen on LS and above, updated driver-assistance calibration to reduce false lane-departure alerts on SA rural roads, and added wireless Apple CarPlay on the LT and LX. A 2024 specification update added the 360-degree camera as standard on LT trim, upgraded the rear-camera resolution across the range and revised the suspension damping after South African dealer feedback noted the original tune was firmer than ideal on Eastern Cape gravel.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Extended Cab pickup
Not confirmed
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Double Cab
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
MY26
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Pickup
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1930 kg
1985 kg
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.54
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4x4 AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronic rotary dial
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Open
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Open / Lockable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Position
-
Front Longitudinal
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
16.5:1
Reverse Gear Warning
-
Yes
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
9.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.4 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
9.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
No
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Average Fuel Consumption
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
9.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
7.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
76
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
-
8.2 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Urban
-
12.1 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
-
Lockable
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Airbags
3
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Side Impact Beams
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
5
Whiplash Protection
-
Yes
Lane Change Warning
-
Yes
Fatigue Detection
-
Yes
Tracking System
-
Optional
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
LED
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Wide-angle
Reversing Camera
Standard
Yes
Eco Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Attention Assist
-
Yes
Auto Park Assist
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Yes
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
P Series
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Armrest
Centre console
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather Wrapped
Interior Colour Options
3
1
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-Way Electric
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-Way Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Extended Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Performance
P Series +6
Efficiency
D-Max Extended Cab +9
Safety
P Series +53
Practicality
Level
Ownership
P Series +17
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
P Series
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
81/100
Ownership
65/100
D-Max Extended Cab
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
41/100
Practicality
81/100
Ownership
48/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM P Series
wins with 70 pts
vs 56 pts for D-Max Extended Cab
In structured scoring, P Series emerges as the stronger overall package. However, D-Max Extended Cab may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the P Series edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs P Series 41. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: D-Max Extended Cab 41, P Series 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: D-Max Extended Cab 48, P Series 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: D-Max Extended Cab 81, P Series 81. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: D-Max Extended Cab 55, P Series 61. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The P Series edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The P Series scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between D-Max Extended Cab and P Series in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: D-Max Extended Cab scores 55 vs 61.
Efficiency: D-Max Extended Cab scores 50 vs 41.
Safety: D-Max Extended Cab scores 41 vs 94.
Practicality: D-Max Extended Cab scores 81 vs 81.
Ownership: D-Max Extended Cab scores 48 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives P Series
the advantage in this comparison.
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