GWM P500 vs Volkswagen Amarok
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Amarok wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 59 396 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| P500 | Amarok | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 799 900 | R 596 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 981/m | R 10 431/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 509 896 | R 450 499 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 290 004 | R 146 301 |
| Value after 5 years | R 398 772 | R 382 006 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
GWM P500 →
GWM's flagship bakkie arrived in August 2024 to fight the Ranger and Amarok on space and luxury rather than just price. Buyers choose between a 2.4 turbodiesel and a powerful petrol hybrid. It is still new to the market, so long-term resale is unproven.
Known for: flagship bakkie spec at mid-range money
Volkswagen Amarok →
The second-generation Amarok is built by Ford in Silverton alongside the Ranger, sharing its platform and engines. The first generation earned a reputation for car-like road manners and a strong 3.0 V6 TDI. Resale is solid even though it trails the Hilux and Ranger in outright sales volume.
Known for: car-like refinement in a bakkie
Common questions
Which holds value better, the GWM P500 or the Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 64% for the GWM P500, a gap of 12 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The GWM P500 loses about R 290 004 over three years and the Volkswagen Amarok loses about R 146 301. 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 P500 runs about R 13 981 per month and the Volkswagen Amarok about R 10 431, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.