GWM P-Series (P300) vs JAC T9
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 65% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| P-Series (P300) | T9 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 414 950 | R 549 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 253/m | R 9 611/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 271 785 | R 360 174 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 143 165 | R 189 726 |
| Value after 5 years | R 215 653 | R 285 788 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (established) |
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
JAC T9 →
The T9 is JAC's flagship double cab, launched in 2023 with a 2.0 CTi turbodiesel and a 5-year/200,000km warranty. It undercuts the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin while offering near-premium cabin spec. The Hunter flagship added a more off-road focused option in 2026.
Known for: high spec bakkie undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the GWM P-Series (P300) or the JAC T9?
They are close to inseparable: 65% vs 65% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The GWM P-Series (P300) loses about R 143 165 over three years and the JAC T9 loses about R 189 726. 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 GWM P-Series (P300) runs about R 7 253 per month and the JAC T9 about R 9 611, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.