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.
2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HATHybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 999,900ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW🔧 648 Nm⛽ 10.2 km/l
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Decision summary
Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs GWM P500: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 473,700 cheaperHilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · P500 from ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Maximum Power
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
P500224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Hilux Single Cab
2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Model Introduced Year
2020
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
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
2025
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
Pickup
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 Single Cab
P500
Length
5325 mm
5445 mm
Width
1855 mm
1991 mm
Height
1795 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
450 l
Kerb Weight
2203 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.0 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Not Available
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Not Available
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.8
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
Standard 2
10-speaker premium audio
Source Model Column
-
p500
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Standard
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
9
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
9
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Without
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Hilux Single Cab 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: Hilux Single Cab 67 vs P500 98.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 vs P500 78.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single 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.
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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
P500 leads by 4 points
Hilux Single Cab and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
P500 +31
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +11
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +5
Practicality
P500 +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
65/100
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P500
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 74 pts for Hilux Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P500 leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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