A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Omoda C5 SHS vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
C5 SHS and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 20,000 cheaperC5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
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Specification
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
C5 SHS1500 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
C5 SHS145 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C5 SHS
C5 SHS
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C5 SHS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5 SHS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Length
4400 mm
5330 mm
Width
1830 mm
1930 mm
Height
1590 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Manual climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
350 Nm
Combined Power
165 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
295 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
1.55 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
350 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
1 DHT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DHT
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
80
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10-inch
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
239 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
range-specific
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
469900
569900
Starting Price Zar
469900
569900
Spec
C5 SHS
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 SHS and Hunter Diesel comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C5 SHS 51 vs Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C5 SHS leads by 0 points
C5 SHS and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 SHS leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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