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.
Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs GWM P500: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Both models start at the same price: ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Maximum Power
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
P500224 mm
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Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
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
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Range-extended electric double-cab 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
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Length
5380 mm
5445 mm
Width
1980 mm
1991 mm
Height
1875 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
255 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
648 Nm
Combined Power
200 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
470 Nm
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
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sports
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
31.18 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
131 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Gearbox
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Motor four-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
9
Transmission Type
Single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
9
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
80
Combined Driving Range
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Airbags
6
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
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.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
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 Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
4
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
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
10-speaker premium audio
Digital Instrument Cluster
7.5-inch colour LCD
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
Audio Speakers
4
10-speaker premium audio
Audio System
-
10-speaker premium audio
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front and rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
-
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
-
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
224 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Tyre Size
265/60 R18 HT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair tools
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
999900
Starting Price Zar
799900
999900
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
P500
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter K50 REEV and P500 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
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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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