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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 splits its double-cab workload between a 2WD manual CS and better-equipped 4WD automatic CE.
ZAR 449,900
On-road in
ZAR 466,298
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.

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Changan Hunter Diesel

Hunter Diesel splits its double-cab workload between a 2WD manual CS and better-equipped 4WD automatic CE.

The Hunter Diesel is Changan’s conventional turbo-diesel double-cab bakkie and should remain separate from the electrically driven Hunter K50 REEV. Two exact South African derivatives give it a clean work-versus-versatility structure. The 2WD MT CS uses a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. The 4WD AT CE uses a six-speed automatic, selectable four-wheel drive and a rear differential lock. Both share the 2.0-litre D20TCID turbo-diesel with 110 kW and 350 Nm. The output does not change with trim, so the CE premium pays for transmission, traction and equipment rather than a stronger engine. Changan publishes an overall length of 5,330 mm, width of 1,930 mm, unladen height of 1,875 mm and wheelbase of 3,180 mm. The load bed measures 1,520 by 1,520 by 500 mm. Ground clearance is listed at 226 mm, gross vehicle mass at 3,080 kg and gross combination mass at 5,080 kg. 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. These are important working numbers, but the current South African documentation still lacks a validated braked towing capacity. Gross combination mass cannot be substituted for a trailer rating, and no trailer should be ordered from assumption. 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. The comparison is directionally logical because four-wheel-drive hardware, automatic operation and mass can affect energy use, but a business should calculate its own laden figure. 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. The 4WD automatic includes a five-year or 90,000 km service plan; Changan lists the same plan as optional for 2WD MT. Both carry a five-year or 150,000 km warranty. That service-plan distinction is a real total-cost factor for a commercial buyer. Hunter Diesel succeeds when derivative selection follows the route. A paved-road operator carrying payload may prefer the simpler, higher-payload CS. A mixed-use buyer facing mud, loose climbs or difficult access may value CE’s four-wheel drive, automatic and differential lock. Neither choice is automatic, and neither should be compared with the K50 REEV without including fuel, charging, payload evidence, maintenance and route access.

Changan Hunter Diesel — Quick Facts

Changan Hunter Diesel Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2WD MT CS Cs Diesel 6-Speed Manual ZAR 449,900
4WD AT CE Ce Diesel 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 569,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2WD MT CS Cs Diesel 6-Speed Manual ZAR 449,900
4WD AT CE Ce Diesel 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 569,900
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Changan Hunter Diesel Specifications

Length
5330 mm
Width
1930 mm
Height
1875 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
1100 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Driving fit

Where the Changan Hunter Diesel Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

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. CE is for customers who will genuinely use four-wheel drive, the rear differential lock, automatic convenience and additional cabin safety. Every business buyer should weigh the fitted vehicle with canopy, towbar, passengers, fuel and accessories, because payload is consumed by all of them. Private buyers should compare load-bed security, child-seat fit and ride when empty rather than choosing solely from the rugged appearance.

City
A 5.33-metre double cab demands deliberate urban testing. Reverse into the actual work bay, check the camera and sensors at night and measure clearance with the tailgate open. The manual CS may be perfectly acceptable on open routes but adds clutch work in repeated congestion; CE’s automatic reduces that burden. Neither transmission shrinks the turning space. The load bed can keep dirty equipment outside the cabin, yet unsecured cargo is exposed, so price an approved cover or canopy and subtract its mass from payload. CE’s electric leather seats improve adjustment for multiple drivers, while CS’s fabric may be preferable in hot, dusty work. Fuel consumption should be logged separately for empty commuting and loaded deliveries because the official combined claims cannot describe both.
Highway
Highway work highlights load, overtaking and restraint rather than headline top speed. Changan does not publish complete South African acceleration figures, so test the 110 kW and 350 Nm drivetrain with the intended payload on a representative incline. Assess automatic downshifts in CE and manual gear spacing in CS. The official 7.1 and 9.1 litres per 100 km claims provide a common reference but do not replace loaded fuel logs. Tie every load below the bed line or use an approved cover, verify tyre pressures for mass and stop to recheck restraints. A GCM of 5,080 kg is published, but braked towing remains not yet clarified; GCM alone is not permission to tow. Obtain a written tow rating and approved hardware before budgeting a trailer.
Off-Road
The two derivatives separate most clearly away from tar. CS is rear-wheel drive without CE’s listed rear differential lock, making it suitable for maintained access roads rather than routes that routinely lose traction. CE’s four-wheel drive, lock, hill-descent control and 226 mm published clearance create a stronger mixed-surface tool. Even CE still needs correct tyre pressures, route assessment and recovery preparation. Payload reduces available suspension travel, while an attached step, towbar or spare can become the lowest point. The published clearance is not stated as fully laden in the official South African evidence. Avoid water crossings without a verified wading depth, and never use electronics as a substitute for line selection or a safe turnaround plan.
4.0/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.0 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan Hunter Diesel — Should You Buy It?

4.0/5
Changan Hunter Diesel review: 110 kW and 350 Nm diesel

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 South African 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

A credible two-derivative diesel bakkie whose 2WD payload and 4WD equipment serve different jobs.

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.

What's Good
  • 110 kW and 350 Nm diesel
  • 1,100 kg CS payload
  • CE payload can be verified on the homologation plate
  • Large square load bed
  • 226 mm published clearance
  • CE four-wheel drive
  • CE rear differential lock
  • Five-year or 150,000 km warranty
  • Four-wheel disc brakes
Watch Out For
  • Braked towing remains not yet clarified
  • Tank capacity is marked estimated
  • No official local acceleration figures
  • Large urban footprint
  • CS service plan is optional
  • CE has higher claimed consumption
  • Published CE payload figures need reconciliation
  • Loaded clearance is not confirmed
  • No verified wading depth

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.

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. CE is for customers who will genuinely use four-wheel drive, the rear differential lock, automatic convenience and additional cabin safety. Every business buyer should weigh the fitted vehicle with canopy, towbar, passengers, fuel and accessories, because payload is consumed by all of them. Private buyers should compare load-bed security, child-seat fit and ride when empty rather than choosing solely from the rugged appearance.

A 5.33-metre double cab demands deliberate urban testing. Reverse into the actual work bay, check the camera and sensors at night and measure clearance with the tailgate open. The manual CS may be perfectly acceptable on open routes but adds clutch work in repeated congestion; CE’s automatic reduces that burden. Neither transmission shrinks the turning space. The load bed can keep dirty equipment outside the cabin, yet unsecured cargo is exposed, so price an approved cover or canopy and subtract its mass from payload. CE’s electric leather seats improve adjustment for multiple drivers, while CS’s fabric may be preferable in hot, dusty work. Fuel consumption should be logged separately for empty commuting and loaded deliveries because the official combined claims cannot describe both.

Highway work highlights load, overtaking and restraint rather than headline top speed. Changan does not publish complete South African acceleration figures, so test the 110 kW and 350 Nm drivetrain with the intended payload on a representative incline. Assess automatic downshifts in CE and manual gear spacing in CS. The official 7.1 and 9.1 litres per 100 km claims provide a common reference but do not replace loaded fuel logs. Tie every load below the bed line or use an approved cover, verify tyre pressures for mass and stop to recheck restraints. A GCM of 5,080 kg is published, but braked towing remains not yet clarified; GCM alone is not permission to tow. Obtain a written tow rating and approved hardware before budgeting a trailer.

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