GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM H6 GT

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 Alpha Discontinued model
GWM Cannon Alpha in South Africa

GWM Cannon Alpha

2.4T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 829,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM H6 GT: the short answer

Cannon Alpha and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · H6 GT: current from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha H6 GT
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm H6 GT420 Nm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc H6 GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l H6 GT16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm H6 GT192 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.

GWM Cannon Alpha

2.4T 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

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT

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)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

H6 GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 Cannon Alpha H6 GT
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No No
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Yes
Eco Mode No Yes
EV Mode No Yes
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle Yes
Reversing Camera Yes Yes
Sport Mode Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control Yes
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Active Engine Braking Not confirmed No
Automatic High Beam Not confirmed Yes
Emergency Braking Not confirmed Yes
Front Camera Not confirmed Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Not confirmed Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Not confirmed Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Not confirmed Yes
Rear View Camera Not confirmed Yes
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Spec Cannon Alpha H6 GT
4WD Engagement Electronic rotary dial Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Yes Not Applicable
Differential Lock Yes No
Differential Type Front Open Not Available
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable Not Available
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 3.73
Number of Gears 9 2
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic DHT Hybrid Transmission
LSD Available No No
Paddle Shifters Yes Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 14.7:1
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 9 2
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type Automatic DHT Hybrid Transmission
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Not Applicable
Axle Layout Front driven axle FWD
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Wet Multi-Disc
Front Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Not Applicable
Low Range Yes Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Yes Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector Not confirmed Yes
Transfer Case Guard Not confirmed Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and H6 GT 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: Cannon Alpha 69 vs H6 GT 70.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs H6 GT 67.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs H6 GT 93.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs H6 GT 63.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs H6 GT 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 Alpha leads by 0 points

Cannon Alpha and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 100% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 42
Performance 69
Efficiency 42
Safety 94
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Leads by 0 points
72
#2

H6 GT

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 63
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 93
Practicality 63
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT +1 Efficiency H6 GT +25 Safety Cannon Alpha +1 Practicality Cannon Alpha +18 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon Alpha

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 42/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon Alpha leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 72 pts for H6 GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon Alpha leads. However, H6 GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cannon Alpha vs H6 GT 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.