GWM Cannon Alpha vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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.

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

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
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
Model Introduced Year 2024 2024
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. Sixth-generation Triton
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. Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Current specification
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2125 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Single-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Cannon Alpha Triton Single Cab
Length 5410 mm 5320 mm
Width 1935 mm 1865 mm
Height 1865 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3220 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 2125 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1904 l
Number of Rows Not confirmed 1 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Triton Single Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 82 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 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 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 +10

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

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 exact South African derivatives 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.