{"id":53950,"date":"2026-03-26T07:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=53950"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:37:27","slug":"gwm-south-africa-2026-product-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/26\/gwm-south-africa-2026-product-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"GWM&#8217;s 2026 product roll-out led by new Havals and V6 turbodiesel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>GWM is in for a busy year across is Haval, P-Series, Tank and Ora sub-brands.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Great Wall Motors (GWM) South Africa has announced an expansion of its local market product portfolio this year, including the arrival of its much-vaunted turbodiesel V6 engine.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming four new products, the Baoding-based brand also hinted at the possibility of its luxury Souo\u00a0motorcycle brand being launched locally.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-coming\">What\u2019s coming?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haval\">Haval<\/h3>\n<p>Announcing its future plans at the launch of the plug-in hybrid H6 last week, the new product roll-out will mainly be on the Haval side.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" alt=\"First images emerge of all-new Haval H9\" class=\"wp-image-3530940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/P1-1200x757.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/P1-768x484.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"First images emerge of all-new Haval H9\" class=\"wp-image-3530940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/P1-1200x757.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/P1-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>A possible but unconfirmed new Haval product for South Africa is the H9 revealed in China two years ago. Picture: autohome.com.cn<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Based on a product presentation slide at the event, the unnamed additions will fit in between existing models.<\/p>\n<p>The first arrival will slot-in between the Jolion and H6, and the second between the H6 GT and H7. Finally, the third will filter in above the H7, with the final being an all-new flagship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: GWM makes it official: New turbodiesel V6 arriving in 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As it stands, nothing about either products are known, not did GMW hint at possible powertrains that could\u2019ve hinted at products already available in China.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-p-series\">P-Series<\/h3>\n<p>On the P-Series front, the biggest arrival involves the mentioned 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 engine.<\/p>\n<p>An unexpected announcement at the Shanghai International Motor Show\u00a0last year, the bent-six oil-burner will supplement the existing 2.4-litre four-cylinder, but only in the P500.<\/p>\n<p>Initially planned for 2027, the V6 will, seemingly, be fast-tracked for South Africa as GWM\u2019s direct powertrain rival for the similarly sized unit in the Ford Ranger and its twin, the Volkswagen Amarok.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe performance of this engine will be will be even better, with better fuel economy and also lower emissions,\u201d GWM Chairman, Jack Wei, told\u00a0<em>carsales.com.au<\/em>\u00a0at the Shanghai showpiece.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" alt=\"GWM bringing P500 PHEV to South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-3852949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510641_415_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8192x0-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8192x0-768x548.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510641_415_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C457&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510641_415_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GWM bringing P500 PHEV to South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-3852949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510641_415_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8192x0-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/8192x0-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>GWM has, seemingly, backtracked on its plans of offering the plug-in hybrid P500 in South Africa: Picture: GWM Australia<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>At present, no details about power or torque figures are known. However, speculation has alleged it could have more or similar outputs to the 184kW\/600Nm made by the Ranger and Amarok.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, nothing was said about the plug-in hybrid the brand approved for introduction last year.<\/p>\n<p>With the roll-out of the facelift P300 as replacement for the P-Series now complete, no further changes are expected.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tank\">Tank<\/h3>\n<p>On the Tank side, the 300 will gain a plug-in hybrid under the Hi-4 banner that officially debuted locally with the H6 PHEV.<\/p>\n<p>Based on Australian media, where sales are expected to start next month, the Hi-4T combines a 37.1-kWh battery pack with the existing 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a combined 300kW\/750Nm compared to the 162kW\/380Nm made by the normal 2.0-litre unit, and the self-charging hybrid HEV\u2019s 255kW\/648Nm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\" alt=\"GWM debuting plug-in hybrid Tank 300 soon\" class=\"wp-image-3418032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510642_228_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-1200x860.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-767x550.jpg 767w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510642_228_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C459&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510642_228_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C459&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GWM debuting plug-in hybrid Tank 300 soon\" class=\"wp-image-3418032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510642_228_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-1200x860.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HT1-767x550.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>The prototype plug-in hybrid Tank 300 shown back in 2023. Picture: carnewschina.com<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to <em>drive.com.au<\/em>, the setup allows for an electric-only range of 115 kW and a combined of 955 km with the inclusion of the combustion engine.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting DC charging up to 50 kW will require a waiting time of 24 minutes from 30-80%.<\/p>\n<p>Down Under, the Tank 300 Hi-4T has already been priced at $59\u00a0990, which amounts to R709 345 when directly converted and without taxes.<\/p>\n<p>For South Africa, though, the Hi-4T is expected to breach R1-million as the current flagship, the HEV Ultra Luxury, carries a sticker of R929\u00a0950.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOW READ: GWM preparing Tank 300 for visit to the plug<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" alt=\"GWM announces new plug-in hybrid V8\" class=\"wp-image-3926310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-2048x1463.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-scaled.jpg 1681w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510644_451_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C457&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774510644_451_GWMs-2026-product-roll-out-led-by-new-Havals-and-V6.jpg?resize=640%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GWM announces new plug-in hybrid V8\" class=\"wp-image-3926310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-2048x1463.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WHZL0365-scaled.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tank 300 Hooke Trail will go on-sale later this year in China as the reported first GWM brand product to offer the new plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain. Image: GWM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p>Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#GWMs #product #rollout #led #Havals #turbodiesel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GWM is in for a busy year across is Haval, P-Series, Tank and Ora sub-brands. 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