GWM P300 vs Mitsubishi Xpander

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.

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
VS
Mitsubishi Xpander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Xpander

Cross 1.5 A/T Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 419,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 141 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM P300 vs Mitsubishi Xpander: the short answer

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.

Xpander starts ZAR 48,955 cheaper P300 from ZAR 414,950 · Xpander from ZAR 365,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification P300 Xpander
Maximum Power P300135 kW Xpander77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque P300480 Nm Xpander141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size P3002400 cc Xpander1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy P30013.5 km/l Xpander14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance P300224 mm Xpander225 mm

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 rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Xpander

Cross 1.5 A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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 Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Xpander

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

Xpander

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec P300 Xpander
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2021
Generation Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First-generation Xpander, 2025 South African update
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. Current 2025 equipment and Xpander Cross update.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup MPV
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 Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup Compact seven-seat MPV
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Passenger vehicle
Spec P300 Xpander
Length 5416 mm 4595 mm
Width 1934 mm 1790 mm
Height 1886 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase 3230 mm 2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 l 781 l
Kerb Weight 2070 kg 1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3120 kg 1860 kg
Payload Capacity 1050 kg 585 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 550 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 876 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 855 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This P300 and Xpander 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 Xpander 29.

Efficiency index: P300 57 vs Xpander 56.

Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs Xpander 36.

Practicality index: P300 80 vs Xpander 76.

Ownership-cover index: P300 65 vs Xpander 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.

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

P300 leads by 21 points

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 69% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

P300

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 21 points
48
#2

Xpander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 76 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 56
Safety 36
Practicality 76
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P300 +42 Efficiency P300 +1 Practicality P300 +4

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

Xpander

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 36/100
Practicality 76/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P300 leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 48 pts for Xpander

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 leads. However, Xpander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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P300 vs Xpander 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.