GWM Cannon Alpha vs Chery Tiggo 9

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
Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 12.0 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs Chery Tiggo 9: the short answer

Cannon Alpha and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 9: current from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha Tiggo 9
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm Tiggo 9147 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

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T

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 published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 9

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 9

  • 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 Tiggo 9
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode No -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Standard
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control Standard
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Spec Cannon Alpha Tiggo 9
4WD Engagement Electronic rotary dial Not Available
4WD Hi Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Yes Not Applicable
Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Differential Type Front Open -
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable -
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive AWD
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 Not Applicable
Number of Gears 9 7
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Standard
Gear Shift Type Automatic Electric
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 7 DCT
LSD Available No Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 9 7
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type Automatic 7 DCT
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Standard
Axle Layout Front driven axle AWD
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Automatic clutch
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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Tiggo 9 47.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Tiggo 9 94.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs Tiggo 9 67.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Tiggo 9 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

Tiggo 9 leads by 2 points

Cannon Alpha and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 69% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 9

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 80
Efficiency 47
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Leads by 2 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 Tiggo 9 +11 Efficiency Tiggo 9 +5 Safety Level Practicality Cannon Alpha +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 9

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

Cannon Alpha

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 9 leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 72 pts for Cannon Alpha

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 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.