GWM Cannon Alpha vs Nissan NP200

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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM Cannon Alpha Discontinued model Nissan NP200 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
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Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs Nissan NP200: the short answer

Cannon Alpha has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha NP200
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm NP20065 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm NP200147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc NP2001598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l NP20012.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm NP200185 mm

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

Evidence for GWM Cannon Alpha 2.4T Double Cab LX 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Evidence for Nissan NP200 1.6 Safety Pack Manual

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

NP200

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

NP200

  • 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 NP200
Model Introduced Year 2024 2009
Generation First generation, derived from GWM's premium pickup platform launched in China in 2023. Local specification leans toward higher equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version, with adjustments for South African fuel quality and aftersales support requirements. Long-running model known for reliability and affordability
Facelift History First-generation Cannon Alpha — launched in South Africa in mid-2024 with no model-year facelift to date. Software updates have refined the driver-assistance calibration for South African driving conditions and improved the 9-speed automatic shift mapping based on local fleet feedback. Periodic updates over long production life
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Double Cab Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2125 kg 915 kg
Spec Cannon Alpha NP200
Length 5410 mm 4535 mm
Width 1935 mm 1615 mm
Height 1865 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 3220 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 47 l
Kerb Weight 2125 kg 915 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 1570 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 975 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and NP200 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 NP200 28.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs NP200 50.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs NP200 66.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 82 vs NP200 38.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs NP200 43.

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 27 points

Cannon Alpha has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 94% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 42
Performance 69
Efficiency 42
Safety 94
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 27 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon Alpha +41 Efficiency NP200 +8 Safety Cannon Alpha +28 Practicality Cannon Alpha +44 Ownership Cannon Alpha +22

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon Alpha

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 42/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon Alpha leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon Alpha leads. However, NP200 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cannon Alpha vs NP200 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.