GWM West Rand News
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HAVAL named New Energy Achiever of the Year as GWM wins three naamsa Accelerator Awards
Johannesburg, 19 October 2026 – GWM South Africa secured three honours at the 2026 naamsa Accelerator Awards, powered by WesBank, spanning both the new-energy and passenger categories.
GWM Expands P300 Range with Electrified P300 Bakkie
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 2026: GWM South Africa has expanded its P300 range with the introduction of the new P300 2.0T Hi4-T PHEV 9HAT, the first electrified derivative in the P300 bakkie range.
GWM INTRODUCES NEW P500 WITH 3.0-LITRE TURBO-DIESEL POWERTRAIN
GWM South Africa launches the new P500 3.0L diesel with 170 kW, 620 Nm, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and prices from R724 900.
GWM Expands Tank 500 Range with New 3.0-Litre Turbo Diesel
GWM South Africa has expanded its Tank 500 range with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine, producing 170 kW and 620 Nm of torque. The Tank 500 3.0L combines strong low-speed torque and up to 3.5-tonne towing capacity with seven-seat luxury and long-distance touring capability.
GWM South Africa Launches All-New ORA 5 SUV
GWM South Africa launches the all-new ORA 5 compact SUV, offering ICE, HEV and BEV powertrains, Coffee OS infotainment and a 520 km range. See specs and pricing.
GWM launches HAVAL H6 PHEV with Hi-4 hybrid all-wheel drive technology
GWM introduces the HAVAL H6 PHEV , a plug-in hybrid SUV with Hi-4 all-wheel-drive technology, up to 106 km on electric power and a total range exceeding 1 000 km