Nissan NP200 vs GWM P Series

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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

Nissan NP200 Discontinued model GWM P Series Discontinued model
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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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

Nissan NP200 vs GWM P Series: the short answer

P Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP200.

Recorded price context NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900 · P Series: last listed from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification NP200 P Series
Maximum Power NP20065 kW @ 5200 rpm P Series110 kW
Maximum Torque NP200147 Nm @ 2800 rpm P Series480 Nm
Engine Size NP2001598 cc P Series1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy NP20012.5 km/l P Series9.8 km/l
Ground Clearance NP200185 mm P Series210 mm

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

Evidence for Nissan NP200 1.6 Safety Pack Manual

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

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

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP200

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

P Series

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NP200

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

P Series

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 NP200 P Series
Model Introduced Year 2009 2020
Generation Long-running model known for reliability and affordability 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 Periodic updates over long production life 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.
Tare Mass Kg 915 kg 1985 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2024
Body Type Cab Not confirmed Double Cab
Spec NP200 P Series
Length 4535 mm 5360 mm
Width 1615 mm 1900 mm
Height 1530 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm 3220 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 915 kg 1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1570 kg 3000 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 13.6 m
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 900 kg
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1070 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This NP200 and P Series 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: NP200 28 vs P Series 61.

Efficiency index: NP200 50 vs P Series 41.

Safety-equipment index: NP200 66 vs P Series 91.

Practicality index: NP200 38 vs P Series 81.

Ownership-cover index: NP200 43 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

P Series leads by 24 points

P Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP200.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 94% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 24 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P Series +33 Efficiency NP200 +9 Safety P Series +25 Practicality P Series +43 Ownership P Series +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P Series

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

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P Series leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P Series leads. However, NP200 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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NP200 vs P Series questions

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.