GWM Cannon Alpha vs LDV T60 Double Cab

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
LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer

Cannon Alpha and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · T60 Double Cab: current from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm T60 Double Cab215 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

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

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)

Cannon Alpha

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

T60 Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

T60 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 Cannon Alpha T60 Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Eco Mode No -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control Standard
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Spec Cannon Alpha T60 Double Cab
4WD Engagement Electronic rotary dial Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range Yes Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock Yes Rear
Differential Type Front Open -
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable -
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive Front-engine four-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears 9 6
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Standard
Gear Shift Type Automatic Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 6-speed manual
LSD Available No Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters Yes Not Available
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Dual-range part-time 4WD
Transmission Speeds 9 6
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gearbox Type Automatic Manual
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Not Available
Axle Layout Front driven axle Selectable part-time 4WD
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Single dry-plate clutch
Front Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Not Available
Low Range Yes Standard
Low Range Ratio Yes 2.48:1
Rear Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Standard

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and T60 Double Cab 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 T60 Double Cab 82.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs T60 Double Cab 44.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs T60 Double Cab 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.

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

T60 Double Cab leads by 5 points

Cannon Alpha and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 73% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

T60 Double Cab

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 82
Efficiency 44
Safety 87
Practicality 87
Leads by 5 points
72
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T60 Double Cab +13 Efficiency T60 Double Cab +2 Safety Cannon Alpha +7 Practicality T60 Double Cab +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Double Cab

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 87/100

Cannon Alpha

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 72 pts for Cannon Alpha

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, Cannon Alpha may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cannon Alpha vs T60 Double Cab 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.