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

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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

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

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · Triton Single Cab: current from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm Triton Single Cab200 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 Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

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)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

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

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
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

Triton Single Cab

  • 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 Triton Single Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes No
Auto Highbeam Yes No
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes No
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes No
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes No
Eco Mode No -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes No
Lane Departure Warning Yes No
Lane Keep Assist Yes No
Park Assist Yes No
Parking Sensors Front and Rear No
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes No
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Around View Monitor Yes No
Blind Spot Warning Yes No
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control No
Reverse Camera Yes No
Spec Cannon Alpha Triton Single Cab
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 -
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable -
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD RWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 4.272
Number of Gears 9 5
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 5-Speed Manual
LSD Available No No
Paddle Shifters Yes No
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 9 5
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gearbox Type Automatic 5-Speed Manual
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes No
Axle Layout Front driven axle 4x2
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Single dry plate
Front Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control No
Low Range Yes Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Yes Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control No

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Triton Single 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 Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Triton Single 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

Cannon Alpha leads by 26 points

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

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 26 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 26 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon Alpha +35 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +7 Safety Cannon Alpha +62 Practicality Cannon Alpha +9

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 81/100
Ownership 65/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon Alpha leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

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

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Cannon Alpha vs Triton Single 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.