South Africa got a first look at the GWM C30 at last year’s Johannesburg Motor Show where the company promised that this B-segment sedan would be available within the year. GWM has kept its promise, and you can have this vehicle for R179 990.
Under the bonnet is the same 77 kW 1,5-litre engine that does duty in the recently-launched M4. GWM claims a fuel consumption figure of 6,4 litres/100 km and a top speed of 170 km/h. This unit comes mated with a five-speed manual transmission.
With a wheelbase of 2 610 mm and a cargo-carrying capacity of 475 dm3, GWM believes that the C30 has one of the most spacious cabins and the biggest boot in its class. It also comes fitted with many nice-to-haves such as air-conditioning, power steering, electric windows all-round, electric mirror adjustment, radio/CD/MP3 player with USB, auxiliary and Bluetooth support and a rake-adjustable steering wheel. For peace of mind, there are dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and Isofix child-seat mountings.
Included in the price is a 5-year/45 000 km service plan and a 5-year/100 000 km warranty with 2-year AA roadside assistance.
