GWM P-Series (Cannon/Poer) Review / Can it blast Hilux dominance?

We review the high tech Great Wall Motors GWM P-Series bakkie (120 kW / 400 Nm), which mixes affordability and luxury in a compelling package - which will be challenging the best that Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi, VW and Isuzu have to offer. In the form of the Hilux, Ranger and D-max, while not forgetting about the Triton, Amarok and Karoo.
At on R550 000 for the 2 litre diesel full spec model, with an 8-Speed ZF transmission, radar cruise control, heated seats, collision sensors to name a few, is nearly 300k cheaper than a top Hilux.
Could we be seeing a changing of the guard in the ultra-competitive pick-up segment, which accounts for a large proportion of overall sales?
Only on Africa Sideways.
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[@Agent.K.]

Chinese are bringing interesting vehicles, but they need time to beat the well known big names. Competition is good for the consumer.

[@Africasideways]

For sure, competition is King.

[@helmutluiperth821]

you are 100% right...

[@kevinschroeder9103]

Best looking bakkie by far ! And that front Grille on the P Series Passenger version is absolutely awesome! Thanks for a great review ! My Beast LT 4X4 is the best ( and in blue it just looks the part )

[@Africasideways]

Only a pleasure, looks the part.

[@flaviomoya4496]

Oí 7pm

[@sponzie1]

My beast is a 4 x2 ,it licked Namibia desert effortlessly

[@stuartprior6178]

Hi, enjoyed your review, I am in Australia and have ordered a Cannon, hope to have in a month or so, I was very impressed with what you get for the price. We are getting a 7 year warranty at the moment with a 5 year cap price servicing etc.

[@Africasideways]

Interesting to see how it maintains long term.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

This feels like a real world test and it seems better than the rest. If you are only allowed 120 km/h this diesel is fine and fuel efficient.

[@Africasideways]

So far so good.

[@johnboy5167]

Get real it's definitely one of the worst gutless garbage 🗑 😄

[@helmutluiperth821]

to be honest,i really fell inlove with this pickup but i am just waiting for a bigger engine with more torque and more kw i mean this pickup is stunnin,and i promise you in upcoming 2 or 3 yeas or even next year
,this pickup is going to be one of the best utes,i promise you all.Well thanks to GWM

[@Africasideways]

Indeed, the bigger engine option will sell like hotcakes.

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

Cheap price and luxury at the same time with 5 year bumper 2 bumper warranty? How can you ask for more?

[@Africasideways]

5 year 100 000km, it does bring a lot to the table if you like a high tech bakkie.

[@robertwearne7037]

Pick my one up (Cannon X) next week. Not a huge fan of the CCCP but the price and value are overwhelming. Any suggestions of whether you can fit bilstein shocks would be appreciated?

[@Africasideways]

Cool, interesting to see how it's going in 5-10 years. Yes, you can upgrade the shocks.

[@robertwearne7037]

@@Africasideways Seven year unlimted km warranty in Australia. In two years my kids can drive it to school. 100% tax write of for business this year....No doubt the steed was a dog...your right that it is a risk but I think this brand is here to stay..

[@xounggoiofficial4416]

Hansome ute looks like americen ute👍

[@Africasideways]

by looks only

[@rushdijohnstone3549]

Nice review. This bakkie is worth checking out.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Rushdi, worth a look.

[@johnboy5167]

It's junk it would be last on my list along with the rest of the cheap rubbish 😄😄😄

[@Africasideways]

Fair cop John Boy, long term maintenance....

[@markanthony6128]

Good looking Bakkie but the badge is crap

[@Africasideways]

beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

[@garylongshaw1299]

The badge covers a very high tech radar and senor set for the adaptive cruise control, the collision and pedestrian avoidance system , traffic sign recognition, and lane guidance system. its not just cosmetic.

[@sponzie1]

​@garylongshaw1299 ohk,I wasn't aware, thanks

[@Boschie143]

Proper review ,thanks!
This car bakkie has such a presence in person, really competing with the top boys out there

[@Africasideways]

Thanks boet, ja, it has presence on the road.

[@lihlesaliwa3218]

can u get the new haval h6 super lux?

[@Africasideways]

Ja, hoping to get the H6 soon.

[@TheAuditToolbar]

best P series review I've seen so far.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks.

[@AUmarcus]

The vehicle has a 7 year unlimited km warranty in Australia.

[@Africasideways]

Nice.

[@andrewsalomon4534]

Not bad at all, good to get some more depth in the local bakkie offerings.

[@Africasideways]

For sure R1!

[@vincegiangiuliani8444]

gwm....Chinese shit box

[@Africasideways]

italian cars are much more reliable

[@jaqueshoogstad9040]

There is a v6 twin turbo petrol

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the heads up, I see they're working on the V6 as we speak.

[@zamakubheka8018]

just hit the subscribe button, ladies and gentlemen

[@Africasideways]

Thank you. Keep em peeled.

[@tungstencarbide7255]

Why is your camera so unstable?

[@Africasideways]

Ja, I was using my phone for that car, had lost the proper camera the week before, fell off the car.

[@tungstencarbide7255]

@@Africasideways sorry about the loss of your camera.
I liked the review, it speaks to the average consumer stuck at crossroads

[@Africasideways]

Thanks

[@masonwabefuzani8274]

The kw?
Torque?
Is it a torque converter?
How many gears?
Great video man🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@Africasideways]

120 kW and 400 Nm of torque, 8 speed ZF. Thanks Fuz,

[@DJTrumpMAGA]

It appears the majority of South African have welcomed the GWM ute with open arms and open mind. In my country Australia it’s a political issue with Chinese made cars, half people just hate it because it’s chinese. Aussie people are really patriotic even though we are a multicultural society. I have not yet seen a negative comment about the p series in your country on TH-cam however if you check out GWM Cannon (that’s what we call it in Australia) on TH-cam you will see many many hate comments! I admire you guys openness!

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Mr President, seeing a lot of them on the road here. Long term reliability tbc. The Aussie Chinese relations are strained by all accounts.

[@gixxr88]

Lol selective patriotism, EVERYTHING in Australia is basically made in China, the economy pretty much propped up by Chinese money lol

[@chaze7302]

Who is the manufacturer of the p series 2.0l engine

[@Africasideways]

Info hard to find, but it appears to be a tweaked Toyota engine.

[@jacoannandale1696]

@@Africasideways Not so. It's an in house developed GWM engine

[@Africasideways]

Any more info Jaco? I saw the petrol was in-house, but no mention of the diesel.

[@jacoannandale1696]

@@Africasideways I'll see if I can find the original article from Aus I read it on and the question was previously asked on the SA p-series owners group on Facebook, which was confirmed by the DP of Haval Silver Lakes where I bought my p-series 😉 best car I've had, and I upgraded from a Volvo

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the info, are they working on a bigger diesel offering in the future? Volvo.... not known for their reliability.

[@seanlee3863]

This is what bakkies should've been. A value packed tool to do the job without costing a spleen. Toyotas and Ford has been chalked up more as a status symbol

[@Africasideways]

Hard to beat on price.

[@malumnator2763]

Please do a comparison between Mahindra Karoo S11 4x4 vs GWM P Series 4x4 LT

[@Africasideways]

good idea

[@johnboy5167]

They are all gutless unrefined polluting junk 😁