Nissan NP200 vs GWM P300

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.

Nissan NP200 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
VS
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance P300
Fuel Economy P300
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality P300
🔑 Ownership P300
Recorded price context NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900 · P300: current from ZAR 414,950

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec NP200 P300
Maximum Power 65 kW @ 5200 rpm 135 kW
Maximum Torque 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm 480 Nm
Engine Size 1598 cc 2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.5 km/l 13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 224 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed -
Airbags 4 Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 915 kg 2070 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

P300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P300 +43 pts
Efficiency P300 +7 pts
Practicality P300 +44 pts
Ownership P300 +22 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP200

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NP200

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

P300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 P300
Model Introduced Year 2009 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Long-running model known for reliability and affordability Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Periodic updates over long production life Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Tare Mass Kg 915 kg 2070 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Not confirmed Pickup
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Pickup
Spec NP200 P300
Length 4535 mm 5416 mm
Width 1615 mm 1934 mm
Height 1530 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 l 78 l
Kerb Weight 915 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1570 kg 3120 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m -
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1050 kg
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

P300 leads by 25 points

P300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 63% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

P300

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 25 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 P300 +43 Efficiency P300 +7 Practicality P300 +44 Ownership P300 +22

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

NP200

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM P300 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, P300 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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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.

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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.

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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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 NP200 and P300 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: NP200 28 vs P300 71.

Efficiency index: NP200 50 vs P300 57.

Safety-equipment index: NP200 66 vs P300 not separately scored.

Practicality index: NP200 38 vs P300 82.

Ownership-cover index: NP200 43 vs P300 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.