GWM has added a plug-in hybrid to its P300 double-cab bakkie range in South Africa. The P300 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV is priced from R914,900, with the price including a seven-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty, an eight-year/150,000 km battery warranty and a seven-year/75,000 km service plan.
Its Hi4-T system pairs a 180 kW, 380 Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 130 kW, 495 Nm electric motor integrated into the dedicated hybrid transmission. Combined output is 310 kW and 750 Nm, sent through a part-time four-wheel-drive system with 2H, 4H and 4L modes. GWM claims fuel consumption of 2.4 L/100 km and an electric-only range of 115 km under the NEDC test cycle. The 33.1 kWh LFP battery accepts DC charging at up to 110 kW; a 30–80% charge is said to take about 18 minutes in normal temperatures. Vehicle-to-load output is rated at up to 6 kW when parked and 4 kW while driving.
The PHEV is 5,416 mm long and 1,947 mm wide, with a 3,230 mm wheelbase and 200 mm of ground clearance. Its braked towing limit is 3,500 kg. Cabin equipment includes a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch instrument display, wireless phone charging, a sunroof and a 360-degree camera. Driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist.