Omoda C7 vs GWM Cannon

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM Cannon Discontinued model
Omoda C7 in South Africa

Omoda C7

Luxury Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 539,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 145 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l
VS
GWM Cannon in South Africa

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 634,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C7 vs GWM Cannon: the short answer

C7 and Cannon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context C7: current from ZAR 539,900 · Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C7 Cannon
Maximum Power C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm Cannon110 kW
Maximum Torque C7290 Nm Cannon480 Nm
Engine Size C71600 cc Cannon1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C713.3 km/l Cannon9.8 km/l
Ground Clearance C7176 mm Cannon210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Omoda C7

Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C7

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Cannon

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C7

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C7 Cannon
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation Current South Africa C7 range Cannon sold in South Africa is the first generation, derived from Great Wall's POER platform shared with the P Series but with bodywork, suspension calibration and cabin treatment positioned for the lifestyle segment rather than the work bakkie use case.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Cannon received a mid-cycle update in 2023 that brought the 12.3-inch infotainment system to LS as standard, added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range, and revised front-bumper geometry to improve approach angle by 2 degrees. A 2025 specification update standardised the panoramic sunroof on the LX trim and added the 360-camera to LS spec.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1578 kg 2035 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Body Type Cab - Double Cab
Spec C7 Cannon
Length 4660 mm 5380 mm
Width 1875 mm 1920 mm
Height 1670 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 176 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 176 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 614 l 450 l
Kerb Weight 1578 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity 512 kg 900 kg
Towing Capacity 1250 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 13.6 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1090 mm 1070 mm
Rear Legroom 750 mm 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C7 and Cannon 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: C7 61 vs Cannon 61.

Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Cannon 41.

Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Cannon 94.

Practicality index: C7 67 vs Cannon 80.

Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs Cannon 65.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Cannon leads by 1 points

C7 and Cannon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 100% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 94
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
69
#2

C7

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 61
Efficiency 52
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency C7 +11 Safety Level Practicality Cannon +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

C7

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 69 pts for C7

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C7 vs Cannon questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.