GWM Cannon Alpha vs Mitsubishi Triton 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
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Cannon Alpha and Triton 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 · Triton Double Cab: current from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm Triton Double Cab228 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

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • 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 Triton Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes No
Eco Mode No -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes No
Lane Keep Assist Yes No
Park Assist Yes No
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control Yes
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Spec Cannon Alpha Triton Double Cab
4WD Engagement Electronic rotary dial Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range Yes Yes
4WD Lo Range Yes Yes
Differential Lock Yes Rear differential lock
Differential Type Front Open -
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable -
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 4.272
Number of Gears 9 6
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Paddle Shifters Yes No
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Super Select 4WD-II
Transmission Speeds 9 6
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
4WD Selector Not Applicable Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes No
Axle Layout Front driven axle 4x4
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Torque converter
Front Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control No
Low Range Yes Yes
Low Range Ratio Yes 2.566
Rear Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Triton 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 Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Triton 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

Triton Double Cab leads by 6 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 6 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 Triton Double Cab +6 Efficiency Triton Double Cab +5 Safety Triton Double Cab +1 Practicality Triton Double Cab +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

Cannon Alpha

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 72 pts for Cannon Alpha

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton 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 Triton 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.