GWM P-Series: South Africa’s Budget-Friendly Bakkie Beast

When you save on car insurance, you can spend more on the important stuff—like proving your bakkie supremacy. In the ultra alpha-male environment of the SA bakkie-owner, the P-Series still needs you to prove your bakkie-ness. Around the braai, you can justify it to your tjoms all you want: Mainly the competitive retail price and a list of features that wouldn’t look out of place on a luxury car.

Hippo’s data shows that mainly okes between the ages of 40 and 49 in Gauteng are being seduced by the P-Series aesthetics and features.

Why the GWM P-Series Bakkie Stands Out

Whether it’s for work, adventure, or just asserting dominance in a parking lot full of intimidating bakkies, the GWM P-Series is built to handle whatever Mzansi throws at it. And with Hippo.co.za, you can save big on insurance—on average R455pm*—which means you’ve got extra cash for the things that matter… like upgrades, gadgets, and 4x4 accessories that make you look more rugged than you are.

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How to Spend Your Insurance Savings

1. THE “I SWEAR I USE MY BAKKIE FOR WORK” KIT

You bought a double cab so you can “carry materials,” but let’s be honest—it’s mostly carrying school bags, groceries, and the occasional dog who thinks he’s going on an adventure but is off to the doggie parlour.

But if you do need your bakkie for work, saving R455/month with Hippo can get you

• After about 6 months of savings: A Karcher pressure washer for R2,849. To get rid of that caked-up dirt from a game drive, construction site, or just strong winds at the driving range.
• After about 11 months of savings: A Makita Cordless Drill Combo Kit for R5,349—because real DIY guys don’t borrow tools (or lend them out).
• After about 18 months of savings: A high-powered Ryobi inverter for R10,599 to keep the TV, Wi-Fi, and fridge running during loadshedding.

2. THE “WEEKEND WARRIOR” PACKAGE

The GWM P-Series whispers, “I’m built for adventure,” even if the only off-road experience it’s had is climbing a pavement at the mall or finding parking at the school play you’re late for. But for real bundu-bashers, those insurance savings can make your P-Series more legit.

• After about 5 months of savings: An “Armando” 4x4 recovery kit for R2,499—perfect for when your off-road skills are more “YouTube tutorial” than “You-know what you’re doing.”
• After about 25 months of savings: A luxury weekend bush getaway in Madikwe Hills for R7,555 per night—because sometimes it’s nice to let someone else do the cooking.
• After about 28 months of savings: A rooftop tent for R16,499—because why pay for a hotel when you can sleep under the stars?

3. THE “NOW IT’S A REAL BAKKIE” UPGRADE

Your GWM P-Series is already big, bold, and beautiful, but nothing says “I mean business” like some next-level modifications.

• After about 11 months of savings: A "bull bar" from R5,959—also useful for gently nudging the wheelie bin back into your driveway.
• After about 38 months of savings: A custom canopy with lockable storage to keep important life items like your laptop, golf clubs, and padel bats safe.
• After about 64 months of savings: A suspension lift kit for R38,265—so even if you never go off-road, you at least look like you do.

Save on Insurance and Upgrade Your Ride with Hippo

The GWM P-Series isn’t just a bakkie—it’s a statement of thrifty intent. And with Hippo.co.za, you can save R455pm on average by comparing insurance deals from SA’s top providers.

You could save as much as R570pm* if you compare other products like Home Insurance, Life Cover, Medical Aid, Personal Loans, and more using Hippo.

More money in your pocket means more bakkie upgrades, more adventures, and more reasons to remind your mates that their hatchbacks can’t do this.

With Hippo. Compare. Save. Spend wisely (or frivolously, we don’t judge). No matter what you drive, a better deal on your insurance is just a few clicks and a couple of minutes away. 

Compare insurance quotes now on Hippo.co.za and start turning your savings into bakkie upgrades today!