GWM takes off-road aim with roughened-up P-Series Limited Edition

Despite showcasing the all-electric Ora and the retro-styled Tank 300 as its main attractions at the Nampo Agricultural Expo in Bothaville in the Free State, Great Wall Motors (GWM) also used the event to debut the hybrid Jolion HEV, as well as a special edition version of the P-Series bakkie.

Unashamedly off-road focused

Based on the top-spec double cab LT 4×4 automatic, the simply titled P-Series Limited Edition sports a distinct off-road focused look GWM says bolsters the “off-road capability it has become known for”.

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In this regard, the Chinese automaker has furnished the Limited Edition with 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels wrapped in Cooper Discover all-terrain tyres, revised the front and rear bumpers, added a snorkel, a black sports bar and black plastic wheel cladding on the wheel arches.

While the colour coded door handles from the standard P-Series remains, a winch has been integrated into the bumper as standard, with the final unique piece being a 12-volt accessory connector located within the engine bay.

Spec

Inside, the Limited Edition has not been altered at all, meaning standard specification continues to consist of a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a pull-out step within the tailgate, remote engine start, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, six-speaker sound system as well as:

• Adaptive Cruise Control;
• Auto on/off LED headlights;
• push-button start;
• folding electric mirrors;
• keyless entry;
• dual-zone climate control with rear vents;
• heated and electric front seats;
• 360-degree camera system;
• Hill Start Assist;
• Hill Descent Control;
• tyre pressure monitor;
• Roll Over Mitigation;
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert;
• Lane Keep Assist;
• Forward Collision Warning;
• Lane Departure Warning;
• Lane Centre Assist;
• Autonomous Emergency Braking

Unchanged power

Like its specification sheet, GWM has kept the P-Series Limited Edition’s powertrain unchanged with outputs of 120kW/400Nm from the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.

As mentioned, drive goes to the rear or all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. New though is the addition of a front diff-lock as a means of complimenting the already present rear and the torque-on-demand four-wheel-drive system.

Carried over though is the four mode drive selector with four settings – Eco, Standard, Sport and 4L – an off-road tuned Cruise Control and three additional off-road modes; Snow, Mud and Sand.

Price

Officially also the new flagship P-Series model for the time being despite exact production figures not being announced, the Limited Edition carries a R54 000 premium over the LT and as is usual, includes five-year/100 000 km warranty and service plan in its sticker price.

Single Cab

• P-Series 2.0 TD SX – R404 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD SX 4×4 – R459 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX – R434 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX 4×4 – R489 950

Double Cab

• P-Series 2.0 TD SX – R435 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD SX AT – R477 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD SX 4×4 – R487 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD SX 4×4 AT – R524 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX – R463 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX AT – R504 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX 4×4 – R514 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD DLX 4×4 AT – R551 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD LS AT – R515 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD LS 4×4 AT – R565 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD LT AT – R589 950
• P-Series 2.0 TD LT 4×4 AT – R640 950
• P-Series 2.0 Limited Edition 4×4 AT – R694 950

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