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Decision summary
GWM P500 vs Ford Ranger: the short answer
P500 and Ranger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
P500:
current from
ZAR 799,900
·
Ranger:
last listed from
ZAR 895,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
P500
Ranger
Maximum Power
P500255 kW
Ranger154 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
P500648 Nm
Ranger500 Nm @ 1750-2000 rpm
Engine Size
P5002000 cc
Ranger1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
P50010.2 km/l
Ranger13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
P500224 mm
Ranger237 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forGWM P500
2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Ranger
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
P500
Ranger
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Next-Generation Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab, South African specification
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.
Next-Generation Ranger Wildtrak 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo 4x4 retained as a historical South African derivative
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2025
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
published
discontinued
Segment
Pickup
Mid-size Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
2761 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
P500
Ranger
Length
5445 mm
5350 mm
Width
1991 mm
2208 mm
Height
1924 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3350 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
237 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
2810 kg
2334 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3495 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
685 kg
946 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
12.8 m
Front Headroom
-
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
-
989 mm
Front Legroom
-
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
-
879 mm
Spec
P500
Ranger
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
Standard duty with monotube dampers
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Standard duty with monotube dampers
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear; global one-touch open/close
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power lock with lift assistance
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
5
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.8
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Standard
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Rear differential lock
Not confirmed
Difflock
Rear differential lock
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Sound System
10-speaker premium audio
10
Source Model Column
p500
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.0-litre Bi-Turbo Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Cylinder Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
84.01 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.03 mm
Maximum Power
255 kW
154 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
648 Nm
500 Nm @ 1750-2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
10-Speed Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Tow, Slippery, Mud, Sand
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
214.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
P500
Ranger
Gearbox
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Electronic Shift On The Fly
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic shifter
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4x4 with Electronic Shift On The Fly
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronic Shift On The Fly
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
9
10
Spec
P500
Ranger
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
8.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
P500
Ranger
Airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
2 ISOFIX points
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Support
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All positions
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard with pedestrian detection
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Support
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
All positions
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
Ranger
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard with trailer coverage
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard with pedestrian detection
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain sensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Active Park Assist 2.0
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard with trailer coverage
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
Ranger
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Partial leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way power with lumbar adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way power with lumbar adjustment
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.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Partial leather
Spec
P500
Ranger
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC 4A with B&O Premium Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
10
Navigation System
Standard
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
8-inch configurable LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-A and USB-C front and rear
Voice Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12-inch touchscreen
Audio Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
10
Audio System
10-speaker premium audio
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12-inch touchscreen
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
12-inch touchscreen
Spec
P500
Ranger
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Pickup
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Approach Angle
Not Available
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
800 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Eco, Tow, Slippery, Mud, Sand
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Rear
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electronic Shift On The Fly 4x4
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21 deg
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/65 R18 A/S
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
17-inch steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
P500
Ranger
Service Interval
10000
Not confirmed
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
Not confirmed
First Service At
5000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Not confirmed
Alternator
110A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
195 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
0
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
Not confirmed
Spec
P500
Ranger
Ownership Role
Flagship
Historical premium bakkie reference
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
895500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
999900
895500
Starting Price Zar
999900
895500
In depth: how these cars differ
This P500 and Ranger 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: P500 98 vs Ranger 81.
Efficiency index: P500 50 vs Ranger 53.
Safety-equipment index: P500 88 vs Ranger 94.
Practicality index: P500 79 vs Ranger 85.
Ownership-cover index: P500 65 vs Ranger 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ranger leads by 1 points
P500 and Ranger 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
Ranger
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
85/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 79 pts for P500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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