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.
H6 GT PHEV and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Both models start at the same price: ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Maximum Power
H6 GT PHEV321 kW
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
H6 GT PHEV762 Nm
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
H6 GT PHEV1500 cc
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT PHEV125 km/l
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT PHEV170 mm
P500224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H6 GT PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished 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?
H6 GT PHEV
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
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Double-cab pickup
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
2761 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Length
4727 mm
5445 mm
Width
1940 mm
1991 mm
Height
1729 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
-
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
3495 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Payload Capacity
-
685 kg
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
5
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
Standard
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
-
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
-
Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
p500
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.8
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
321 kW
255 kW
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Available
Available
4WD Hi Range
Available
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
9
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
80
Combined Driving Range
1000
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
12.3
SYNC
Audio Speakers
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Audio System
-
10-speaker premium audio
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
Pickup
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
224 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Service Interval
10000
10000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
First Service At
5000
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Alternator
110A
110A
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Intervals
10000
10000
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Yes
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
0
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
P500
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
999900
Starting Price Zar
799900
999900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs P500 98.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs P500 79.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 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.
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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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 4 points
H6 GT PHEV and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 79 pts for P500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV 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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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.
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