{"id":787301,"date":"2024-08-17T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=787301"},"modified":"2024-08-16T16:39:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T14:39:45","slug":"two-new-chinese-cars-launch-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/787301\/two-new-chinese-cars-launch-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Two new Chinese cars launch in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GWM is launching two new vehicles &#8211; the P500 Double-Cab bakkie and the Tank 500 SUV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new products are part of GWM\u2019s rapidly expanding portfolio, including the Tank 300, ORA fully electric models, H6 HEV, and the Jolion SUV PRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese brand&#8217;s new bakkie comes in a full Petrol Electric Hybrid model with a 325-volt electric motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The P500 will also be offered in a 2.4l Turbo Diesel model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe P500\u00a0bakkie\u00a0is arguably the most well-equipped\u00a0bakkie\u00a0on the market. As a brand, we take full advantage of China\u2019s position as a leader in technological innovation in the automotive industry,&#8221; said Kevin Li,\u00a0GWM\u00a0South Africa&#8217;s Managing Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With the P500,&nbsp;GWM&nbsp;also demonstrates the company\u2019s innovative approach to design and engineering in what is usually a humdrum segment of the automotive sector. The P500 is a thrilling driver\u2019s vehicle with rugged capabilities on and off-road.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HEV version features a 9-speed automatic transmission. The Hybrid\u2019s intelligent hybrid drive system uses a 78kW (268Nm) electric motor and a 2-litre 180kW (380Nm) petrol engine for a combined output of 255kW of power and a 648Nm of torque. The combined fuel consumption is 9.8l\/100km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more traditional 2.4L Turbo Diesel with a power output of 135kW and 480Nm of torque, with a claimed fuel consumption of 8.6l\/100km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The car has a 360-view camera, an anti-collision radar, roof rails, a panoramic sunroof with tilt and slide function, a Head-Up Display, a multi-media infotainment screen, and a 10-speaker Harman Infinity\u2122 audio system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of safety features, the vehicle has Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, a Driver Fatigue Monitoring System, a cross-traffic alert, and smart dodge (automatic emergency lane change).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle also has seven airbags, including a central airbag that stops the passenger and driver from colliding in the event of an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The model lineup consists of three models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the&nbsp;GWM&nbsp;P500 2.4T 9AT 4X4 Luxury at R799 900,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the&nbsp;GWM&nbsp;P500 2.4T 9AT 4X4 Super Luxury at R889 900 and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the&nbsp;GWM&nbsp;P500 2.0T HEV 9HAT 4X4 Ultra Luxury at R999 900.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The P500 range also comes with the following benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5-Year\/ 75&nbsp;000 km Service Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-Year \/ 200,000 km Warranty,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-Year unlimited km Body &amp; Paint Warranty,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8-Year \/ 150,000km High Voltage Warranty (HEV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-Year, unlimited km Roadside Assist plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-787328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-39-2048x1367.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tank 500 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Tank 500 is fitted exclusively with the hybrid-electric (HEV) powertrain, which features a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine assisted by an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the P500 Double-Cab bakkie, the Tank 500 provides a combined output of 255kW and 648Nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SUV achieves an average fuel consumption of around 8.4l\/100km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle has light-sensing LED headlights and daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers, a heads-up display, and a 14.6-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4&#215;4 Ultra Luxury Tank 500 starts at R1,222,900. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 Year \/ 200 000 km Warranty, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 Year \/ 150 000 km High-Voltage Battery Pack Warranty, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 Year \/ Unlimited km Roadside Assistance plan,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 Year \/ 75 000 km Service Plan. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-1024x778.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-787330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-1024x778.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-1536x1167.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-41-2048x1556.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/government\/787241\/home-affairs-cancelling-dodgy-id-books-and-id-cards-in-south-africa-this-is-who-will-be-affected\/\">Home Affairs cancelling dodgy ID books and ID cards in South Africa \u2013 this is who will be affected<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/787024\/durban-university-of-technology-dut-your-gateway-to-a-brighter-future\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GWM is selling two new vehicles in South Africa, with both having hybrid versions that feature a 2l petrol engine. 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