{"id":23735,"date":"2025-08-19T12:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=23735"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:00:46","slug":"gwm-p300-ls-models-take-on-toyota-hilux-ford-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gwm-p300-ls-models-take-on-toyota-hilux-ford-ranger\/","title":{"rendered":"GWM P300 LS Models Poised to Take on Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GWM has expanded its popular P300 line-up with two new LS variants, both powered by the 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the higher-spec models. The rear-wheel drive version retails at R529 900, and the four-wheel drive variant retails at R579 900, making the new additions attractively priced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ls-models-make-a-statement\">LS Models Make a Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On this week\u2019s episode of <em>The Citizen Motoring\u2019s Pitstop<\/em> podcast, automotive experts discussed the potential impact of the LS models. With top-tier versions of South Africa\u2019s best-selling bakkies\u2014the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, and Isuzu D-Max crossing or approaching the R1-million mark, GWM\u2019s competitively priced options could shake up the market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755592585-1024x625.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-23738\" style=\"width:528px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, although it ranks below the LT and LTD models, the LS still delivers a generous list of features. Buyers can expect a rear differential lock, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, keyless entry, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, push-button start, wireless phone charging, and a reverse camera as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-463414699\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-features-of-the-gwm-p300-ls\">Key Features of the GWM P300 LS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Specification \/ Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Engine<\/td><td>2.4-litre turbodiesel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power<\/td><td>135 kW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torque<\/td><td>480 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission<\/td><td>Nine-speed automatic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drivetrain Options<\/td><td>4\u00d72 and 4\u00d74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ground Clearance<\/td><td>232 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Towing Capacity<\/td><td>3 500 kg (4\u00d74) \/ 3 000 kg (4\u00d72)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infotainment<\/td><td>12.3-inch touchscreen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Audio System<\/td><td>Six speakers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instrument Cluster<\/td><td>7-inch digital display<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Features<\/td><td>Rear diff lock, keyless entry, push-button start, wireless phone charger, reverse camera<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Consumption<\/td><td>7.4 L\/100km (4\u00d72) \/ 8 L\/100km (4\u00d74)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Warranty<\/td><td>7 years \/ 200 000 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service Plan<\/td><td>7 years \/ 75 000 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strong-diesel-performance\">Strong Diesel Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the hood, the P300 LS is equipped with a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine delivering 135kW and 480Nm of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel efficiency is competitive, with GWM claiming 7.4L\/100km for the 4\u00d72 and 8L\/100km for the 4\u00d74.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LS models also offer a healthy 232mm ground clearance and towing capacities of 3 500kg for the 4\u00d74 and 3 000kg for the 4\u00d72. In addition, both variants come with a seven-year\/200 000 km warranty and a seven-year\/75 000 km service plan, providing peace of mind for prospective owners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755592602.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-23741\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755592602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755592602-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755592602-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With its blend of affordability, practicality, and generous features, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/motoring\/gwm-p300-ls-derivatives-introduced-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> GWM P300<\/a> LS is clearly targeting buyers who want premium functionality without the premium price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gwm-revises-prices-for-haval-h6-gt\/\">GWM Revises Prices for Haval H6 GT: Hybrid Power Meets Combustion Muscle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GWM has expanded its popular P300 line-up with two new LS variants, both powered by the 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the higher-spec models. The rear-wheel drive version retails at R529 900, and the four-wheel drive variant retails at R579 900, making the new additions attractively priced. LS Models Make a Statement On this week\u2019s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":23742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"GWM has expanded its popular P300 line-up with two new LS variants, both powered by the 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the higher-spec models. 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