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Changan Hunter Diesel

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. Body style Double-cab pickup
Hunter Diesel is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.
ZAR 449,900
On-road in
ZAR 468,948
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 449,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,749
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 449,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 7,917/month Based on 2WD MT CS Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:350Nm (258 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:226mm (8.9″) Power:110kW (148 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 14.08 km/l (33 mpg)
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 7,917
Total Interest
ZAR 115,040
Total Payable
ZAR 475,040
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2WD MT CS. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Changan Hunter Diesel

Hunter Diesel is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.

The output does not change with trim, so the CE premium pays for transmission, traction and equipment rather than a stronger engine. Useful payload is 1,100 kg for the 2WD manual. Changan's current page and brochure do not agree on the 4WD automatic payload, so its registered figure needs written confirmation. The standard brochure describes the 80-litre tank as estimated, so fuel-range planning needs a conservative reserve until the exact usable fill is confirmed. CS uses 17-inch wheels, fabric manual seats, inner and outer cargo hooks, a ten-inch touchscreen, cruise control, reversing camera and the core stability package. CE moves to 18-inch wheels, leather electric seats, curtain airbags, rear differential lock and a 12-volt load-bed socket, while retaining the common cabin and cargo architecture. Neither choice is automatic, and neither should be compared with the K50 REEV without including fuel, charging, payload evidence, maintenance and route access. No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range. Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. 2WD MT CS has a 1,100 kg published payload; 4WD AT CE adds four-wheel drive, a rear differential lock and automatic transmission, with its payload requiring written confirmation. Ten-inch touchscreen and cruise control are common; CS uses fabric manual seats, while CE adds leather electric seats and curtain airbags. Hunter Diesel suits small businesses, tradespeople, agricultural users and active households needing a double cab with a published one-tonne-class payload. CS fits mostly paved operation, price control and drivers comfortable with a manual. Its extra 100 kg of claimed useful payload may matter to a tool- or stock-carrying operator. Every business buyer should weigh the fitted vehicle with canopy, towbar, passengers, fuel and accessories, because payload is consumed by all of them. A proper look at the Hunter Diesel begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 6-Speed Manual transmission sits beside a 6-Speed Manual transmission, while a rear-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. Here, a South African price reference of R449,900 sits beside engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 110 kW sets a practical boundary for Hunter Diesel. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Hunter Diesel. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Hunter Diesel

Changan Hunter Diesel — Quick Facts

Changan Hunter Diesel Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2WD MT CS Cs Diesel Efficiency14.08 km/l 6-Speed Manual ZAR 449,900
4WD AT CE Ce Diesel Efficiency10.99 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 569,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2WD MT CS Cs Diesel Efficiency14.08 km/l 6-Speed Manual ZAR 449,900
4WD AT CE Ce Diesel Efficiency10.99 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 569,900
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Changan Hunter Diesel Specifications

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Where the Changan Hunter Diesel Fits Best

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Who buys this

These are important working numbers, but the current South African documentation still lacks a validated braked towing capacity. The best buyer for Hunter Diesel can describe a recurring reason for choosing its pickup layout. Then compare a 6-Speed Manual transmission and a 6-Speed Manual transmission with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for Hunter Diesel should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Hunter Diesel. Drive the Hunter Diesel through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for Hunter Diesel. A 6-Speed Manual transmission matters when the cabin or load is full, and a 6-Speed Manual transmission can change the cost of repeated short trips for Hunter Diesel
Highway
For highway buyers, the Hunter Diesel needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Hunter Diesel. Run Hunter Diesel at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a power output of 110 kW, a 6-Speed Manual transmission and a 6-Speed Manual transmission is more informative than maximum speed for Hunter Diesel. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Hunter Diesel
Off-Road
The 4WD AT CE uses a six-speed automatic, selectable four-wheel drive and a rear differential lock. A South African price reference of R569,900 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Hunter Diesel. For Hunter Diesel, the sensible check is the exact rwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Hunter Diesel. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Hunter Diesel
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Hagalu editorial score 4.0 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan Hunter Diesel — Should You Buy It?

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Changan Hunter Diesel review: 110 kW and 350 Nm diesel
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Hunter Diesel splits its double-cab workload between a 2WD manual CS and better-equipped 4WD automatic CE. Hunter Diesel is easy to shortlist when the route is known. The 2WD MT CS offers the lower price, better published payload and lower claimed fuel consumption. The 4WD AT CE offers automatic convenience, four-wheel traction, a rear lock, curtain airbags and included service cover. Both retain the same 110 kW and 350 Nm engine, useful bed dimensions and five-year or 150,000 km warranty. The major not yet clarified item is towing capacity; the published GCM must not be converted into a trailer number. Buyers should also treat the tank capacity as estimated and confirm loaded clearance. With those cautions, the range provides two honest rather than cosmetically separated working propositions. This Hagalu desk review weighs the published South African specification against the vehicle's intended buyer and use; it is not a road test, owner survey or customer rating.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.5/5 · 20%
3.5/5
Value 4.1/5 · 20%
4.1/5
Practicality 4.6/5 · 20%
4.6/5
Ownership 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Powertrain suitability 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Comfort & technology 3.6/5 · 10%
3.6/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Hunter Diesel deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The diesel grades also have distinct claimed consumption: 7.1 litres per 100 km for 2WD MT CS and 9.1 litres per 100 km for 4WD AT CE. A fair review of Hunter Diesel should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a rear-wheel drive drivetrain, a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and a South African price reference of R569,900 can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for Hunter Diesel is specific. A South African price reference of R449,900 gives it a reason to be considered, while engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 110 kW set the boundaries for Hunter Diesel. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Hunter Diesel. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Hunter Diesel. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Hunter Diesel

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Pickup
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R449,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 110 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: RWD
  • ✓Drive layout: RWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Hunter Diesel can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Hunter Diesel depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Hunter Diesel quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Hunter Diesel budget.
  • ✕A short Hunter Diesel test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Hunter Diesel capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Hunter Diesel grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Hunter Diesel figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Hunter Diesel stock and support terms.

Changan Hunter Diesel FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Changan Hunter Diesel run from R449,900 to R569,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2WD MT CS, 4WD AT CE. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Changan Hunter Diesel is 226 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Changan Hunter Diesel is 2000 cc, with output shown as 110 kW (148 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Changan Hunter Diesel range: 2WD MT CS: 14.08 km/l; 4WD AT CE: 10.99 km/l.

These are important working numbers, but the current South African documentation still lacks a validated braked towing capacity. The best buyer for Hunter Diesel can describe a recurring reason for choosing its pickup layout.

The urban test for Hunter Diesel should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Hunter Diesel.

For highway buyers, the Hunter Diesel needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Hunter Diesel.

Buyers researching the Changan Hunter Diesel often compare it with rivals such as Isuzu D-Max Single Cab , Nissan Navara Single Cab , Hyundai H-100 Tipper , Mahindra S6 Mining , LDV T60 Double Cab . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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