Toyota Hilux Double Cab vs GWM P500

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.

Toyota Hilux Double Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT Diesel Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l
VS
GWM P500 in South Africa

GWM P500

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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance P500
Fuel Economy Hilux Double Cab
🛡 Safety Hilux Double Cab
📦 Practicality Hilux Double Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Hilux Double Cab starts ZAR 320,700 cheaper Hilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200 · P500 from ZAR 799,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Hilux Double Cab P500
Maximum Power 150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm 255 kW
Maximum Torque 500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm 648 Nm
Engine Size 2755 cc 2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.3 km/l 10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 312 mm 224 mm
Boot / Load Bay 1145.8 l -
Airbags 7 Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Kerb Weight 2155 kg 2810 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P500 +24 pts
Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +5 pts
Safety Hilux Double Cab +11 pts
Practicality Hilux Double Cab +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

P500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

P500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Double Cab P500
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 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 South African specification Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Bakkie Pickup
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle 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 Hilux Double Cab P500
Length 5320 mm 5445 mm
Width 1885 mm 1991 mm
Height 1865 mm 1924 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1145.8 l -
Kerb Weight 2155 kg 2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2950 kg 3495 kg
Payload Capacity 795 kg 685 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m -
Front Headroom 1000 mm -
Rear Headroom 930 mm -
Front Legroom 1040 mm -
Rear Legroom 700 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Double Cab leads by 2 points

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

Index leader 81 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 83% source coverage
81
#1 Index leader

Hilux Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 74
Efficiency 55
Safety 99
Practicality 90
Leads by 2 points
79
#2

P500

67% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 98
Efficiency 50
Safety 88
Practicality 79
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P500 +24 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +5 Safety Hilux Double Cab +11 Practicality Hilux Double Cab +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 90/100

P500

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 79/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the catalogue index with 81 pts vs 79 pts for P500

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Double Cab 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

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

Performance index: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs P500 98.

Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs P500 50.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs P500 88.

Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs P500 79.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab 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.