GWM P500 vs KIA Tasman

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.

GWM P500 in South Africa

GWM P500

2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT Hybrid Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW 🔧 648 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance P500
Fuel Economy Tasman
🛡 Safety Tasman
📦 Practicality Tasman
🔑 Ownership Tasman
Tasman starts ZAR 119,905 cheaper P500 from ZAR 799,900 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec P500 Tasman
Maximum Power 255 kW 154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque 648 Nm 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size 2000 cc 2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 224 mm 252 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1173 l
Airbags Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags 6
Kerb Weight 2810 kg 2317 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Years / Unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

P500 and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P500 +26 pts
Efficiency Tasman +1 pts
Safety Tasman +6 pts
Practicality Tasman +14 pts
Ownership Tasman +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

P500

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

Tasman

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

P500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Tasman

  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec P500 Tasman
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026
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. First generation; no facelift
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2761 kg 2085 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec P500 Tasman
Length 5445 mm 5410 mm
Width 1991 mm 1930 mm
Height 1924 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase 3350 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 252 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 2810 kg 2317 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3495 kg 3250 kg
Payload Capacity 685 kg 1008 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 230 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1173 l
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.25 m
Front Headroom - 1044 mm
Rear Headroom - 1004 mm
Front Legroom - 1052 mm
Rear Legroom - 940 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

P500 leads by 1 points

P500 and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 79 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 67% source coverage
79
#1 Index leader

P500

67% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 98
Efficiency 50
Safety 88
Practicality 79
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
78
#2

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P500 +26 Efficiency Tasman +1 Safety Tasman +6 Practicality Tasman +14 Ownership Tasman +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

P500

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 79/100
Ownership 65/100

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM P500 leads the catalogue index with 79 pts vs 78 pts for Tasman

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, P500 leads. However, Tasman 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.

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

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 P500 and Tasman 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: P500 98 vs Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: P500 50 vs Tasman 51.

Safety-equipment index: P500 88 vs Tasman 94.

Practicality index: P500 79 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: P500 65 vs Tasman 75.

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.