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.
P300 and X55 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
P300 starts ZAR 14,950 cheaperP300 from ZAR 414,950 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
P300
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
P300135 kW
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
P300480 Nm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
P3002400 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
P30013.5 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
P300224 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM P300
2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
P300
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
X55 Plus
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
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
X55 Plus
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Five-door compact SUV
Body Type Cab
Pickup
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
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Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2070 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Length
5416 mm
4620 mm
Width
1934 mm
1886 mm
Height
1886 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3230 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
p300
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
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
135 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
231.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x2
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
9
7
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
78
53
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Airbags
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P300 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
SYNC
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
Not Available
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Multi Information Display
7-inch
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Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
P300
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Top
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
599900
429900
Starting Price Zar
599900
429900
In depth: how these cars differ
This P300 and X55 Plus 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: P300 71 vs X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: P300 57 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: P300 80 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: P300 65 vs X55 Plus not separately scored.
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
P300 leads by 4 points
P300 and X55 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P300
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
57/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P300
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 leads. However, X55 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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