GWM Performance Hybrids Lead the Way in South Africa

South Africans love their bakkies, and they love them big, bold, and brawny. But what if we told you that GWM just gave the bakkie an eco-friendly makeover, and now it's powered by more than just a growling engine? Yep, GWM has just become the first automotive manufacturer in South Africa to roll out hybrid versions of their entire fleet. The green revolution has officially hit the bakkie scene, and it's faster and mightier than ever!

GWM’s Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Saving the Planet with Style

Whether you're cruising the streets of Jozi or tearing through the dirt roads of the Karoo, GWM’s range of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) now gives you the chance to save the planet – all while looking like a total badass. From the slick HAVAL Jolion PRO Hybrid to the ruggedly luxurious TANK 500 Hybrid, GWM has sprinkled its eco-friendly fairy dust on all its best-sellers. But let’s talk about the real game changer here: the P500 HEV bakkie.

A Bakkie Like No Other

The P500 HEV is the kind of bakkie that makes grown men weep tears of joy and petrolheads reconsider their loyalty to fossil fuels. Packing a jaw-dropping 255 kW of power and 648 Nm of torque, this bakkie hauls! It’s like the Hulk, but with a conscience. And if you think hybrid means weak, think again – this is officially South Africa’s most powerful hybrid bakkie, a title that makes its competitors shake in their boots (or should we say, their tires?).

And don’t even get us started on the luxury off-road TANK 500 Hybrid. It’s like driving a five-star hotel that also happens to care about the environment. Finally, a vehicle that can conquer mountains and guilt-free grocery runs in equal measure.

Power Behind the Green Machine

GWM’s hybrids aren’t just about going green – they’re about going faster and further while sipping on fuel like it’s a fine wine. Take the HAVAL Jolion Hybrid, for example, delivering 140 kW of power and 375 Nm of torque. It’s got more muscle than its non-hybrid sibling, the Jolion ICE, which feels like it's still lifting weights at the gym with its meager 105 kW.

And don't even try to catch the HAVAL H6 Hybrid – it's cruising past with a combined 179 kW and 530 Nm of torque. Yet it somehow manages to sip just 5 liters per 100 kilometers, making it more efficient than that friend who never refills their coffee cup.

Award-Winning and Still Humble: The P500 HEV

The P500 HEV is powerful and it's award-winning, having snagged the title of Bakkie of the Year 2024. But despite all the accolades, the P500 remains as down-to-earth as ever. It’s the kind of bakkie you can take to a construction site, but it’s also comfortable enough to drive to your kid's soccer match. Plus, with a dynamic hybrid engine taken straight from the TANK models, it's as smooth as it is savage.

Comprehensive Warranty: No Worries, Just Hybrid Joyrides

If you’re worried about the whole “new tech” thing, don’t be. GWM is offering an 8-year / 150,000 km warranty on its high-voltage batteries. That’s nearly a decade of stress-free, eco-friendly cruising.

So whether you're a bakkie enthusiast or a city slicker looking for something with a little extra oomph, GWM’s hybrid lineup has something for everyone – and it's all wrapped up in a neat, eco-conscious bow.

In the words of South Africa’s petrolheads: "Siyavuma!" – we agree, the future is electric... well, hybrid, and it's coming with 255 kW of hybrid power.