Changan Hunter Diesel vs GWM P Series

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.

GWM P Series Discontinued model
Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
VS
GWM P Series in South Africa

GWM P Series

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 599,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 km/l
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Decision summary

Changan Hunter Diesel vs GWM P Series: the short answer

Hunter Diesel and P Series are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Hunter Diesel: current from ZAR 449,900 · P Series: last listed from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hunter Diesel P Series
Maximum Power Hunter Diesel110 kW P Series110 kW
Maximum Torque Hunter Diesel350 Nm P Series480 Nm
Engine Size Hunter Diesel2000 cc P Series1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l P Series9.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Hunter Diesel226 mm P Series210 mm

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

Evidence for GWM P Series 2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

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

P Series

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

Which One's Right for You?

Hunter Diesel

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

P Series

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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 Hunter Diesel P Series
Model Introduced Year 2025 2020
Generation Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. 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 No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range. 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 Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not confirmed
Body Style Double-cab pickup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Double-cab bakkie Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Not confirmed
Body Type Cab - Double Cab
Tare Mass Kg - 1985 kg
Spec Hunter Diesel P Series
Length 5330 mm 5360 mm
Width 1930 mm 1900 mm
Height 1875 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3220 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 226 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2060 kg 1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3080 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 900 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m 13.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1070 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hunter Diesel and P Series 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs P Series 61.

Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs P Series 41.

Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs P Series 91.

Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs P Series 81.

Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs P Series 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

Hunter Diesel leads by 0 points

Hunter Diesel and P Series are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 61% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 62
Efficiency 45
Safety 88
Practicality 75
Leads by 0 points
69
#2

P Series

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 91
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hunter Diesel +1 Efficiency Hunter Diesel +4 Safety P Series +3 Practicality P Series +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hunter Diesel

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 75/100

P Series

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Hunter Diesel leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 69 pts for P Series

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

Hunter Diesel vs P Series questions

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.