Changan Hunter vs GWM P-Series (P300)
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The GWM P-Series (P300) wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 9 160 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Hunter | P-Series (P300) | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 449 900 | R 414 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 864/m | R 7 253/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 262 624 | R 271 785 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 187 276 | R 143 165 |
| Value after 5 years | R 198 152 | R 215 653 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Changan Hunter →
Changan's one-ton double cab landed in October 2025 from R449,900 for the 2.0T 2WD, topping out at R569,900 for the 4WD auto. A range-extender electric version arrived at just under R800,000, a first for the SA bakkie market. Workhorse credibility against Hilux and Ranger is still being established.
Known for: value double cab with a range-extender option
GWM P-Series (P300) →
Launched in late 2020 as the P-Series and renamed P300 with the early 2025 update, this is GWM's mainstream one-ton bakkie. It undercuts the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin while offering a plush cabin, and it has become a consistent seller. Turbodiesel single and double cabs cover both work and leisure use.
Known for: value double cab with car-like cabin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan Hunter or the GWM P-Series (P300)?
The GWM P-Series (P300). It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 58% for the Changan Hunter, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan Hunter loses about R 187 276 over three years and the GWM P-Series (P300) loses about R 143 165. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Changan Hunter runs about R 7 864 per month and the GWM P-Series (P300) about R 7 253, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.