The Double Cab bakkie segment is proving to be a battleground of tech, design and functionality and GWM has put its hand up with the upgraded P300 that has unleashed 310kW and 750Nm. As the first electrified derivative in the P300 bakkie range, the new plug-in hybrid system expands the P300 range by pairing the practicality and capability of a GWM bakkie with electric driving. It's now at your local GWM dealer.
The P300 PHEV pairs a hybrid-dedicated 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, producing 180kW and 380Nm, with GWM’s nine-speed automatic transmission. Integrated into the transmission is a 130kW electric motor producing 495Nm, giving the all-wheel-drive P300 a combined system output of 310kW and 750Nm. Unlike a conventional plug-in hybrid that may rely heavily on its electric motor when battery charge is available, the P300 PHEV’s engine and electric motor work in parallel. The electric motor delivers immediate torque at lower speeds, while the petrol engine operates within its most efficient range. This parallel-hybrid approach also helps maintain performance when the battery charge is low, with the engine continuing to drive the wheels. The P300 PHEV is designed to deliver consistent performance during long climbs and heavy-load driving conditions that would challenge conventional plug-in hybrid systems.
Equipped with three selectable power modes, the P300 PHEV allows drivers to tailor the powertrain to different driving conditions. Electric Mode prioritises quiet, zero-tailpipe-emission motoring for shorter daily journeys, while Hybrid Mode combines the petrol engine and electric motor for longer-distance and highway driving. Intelligent Mode gives drivers greater control over battery usage, allowing the state of charge to be maintained between 30% and 80%. It also incorporates Camping Mode, which reserves battery capacity for powering appliances and other electrical equipment when spending time off grid. The result is a plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to combine the refinement and efficiency of electric driving with the sustained performance and flexibility of a petrol-powered all-wheel-drive vehicle. Power comes from a 33.1kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery using short-blade laminated cells. The P300 has an electric-only range of up to 115km (NEDC), enough to cover most daily commutes without using the engine. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 2.4L/100km.
Underneath its electrified powertrain, the P300 PHEV remains a thoroughly capable bakkie. A part-time four-wheel-drive system offers 2H, 4H and 4L settings, with low range whilst an electronically controlled rear differential lock is fitted as standard. Towing capability is equally important, with a braked towing capacity of 3 500kg. A dedicated Trailer Driving Mode is designed to make towing safer and more intuitive.
Its sportier look comes from a black front grille, blacked-out headlamp and tail-lamp clusters, black door handles and mirror caps, black wheel arches and black alloy wheels on 265/60 R18 tyres, with red brake callipers. Automatic LED headlamps with High Beam Assist, fixed side steps and a spray-in load-bin liner are standard. White is the standard colour, with Red, Blue, Silver, Grey and Black available as options. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 50W wireless phone charger with a built-in cooling fan come as standard. The front seats are leather-trimmed, heated and ventilated, with six-way electric adjustment for the driver and four-way for the passenger. The steering wheel is macrofibre-trimmed and heated. A sunroof, automatic climate control and rear air vents are also standard. The P300 PHEV comes standard with Level 2 driver assistance. The system uses a high-definition front camera, four fisheye cameras, corner radars and ultrasonic sensors.
Warranty and Ownership Package
The P300 PHEV includes the following as standard:
- 7-year/200 000km warranty
- 8-year/150 000km high-voltage battery warranty
- 7-year/75 000km service plan and
- 7-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.
- Service intervals are every 12 months or 15 000km.
Pricing
P300 D-CAB 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV R914,900.00