GWM Cannon Alpha vs Foton Tunland V7 Double 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
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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

VLX 4x2 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer

Cannon Alpha and Tunland V7 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 · Tunland V7 Double Cab: current from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm Tunland V7 Double Cab240 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)

Cannon Alpha

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

Tunland V7 Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tunland V7 Double Cab

  • 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 Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2024 2025
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. The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
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. Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Not Applicable
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2125 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Cannon Alpha Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length 5410 mm 5617 mm
Width 1935 mm 2000 mm
Height 1865 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3220 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 2125 kg 2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3030 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 975 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Tunland V7 Double 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 Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 82 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Tunland V7 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

Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 2 points

Cannon Alpha and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 61% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Tunland V7 Double Cab

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 65
Efficiency 53
Safety 89
Practicality 84
Leads by 2 points
72
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon Alpha +4 Efficiency Tunland V7 Double Cab +11 Safety Cannon Alpha +5 Practicality Tunland V7 Double Cab +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tunland V7 Double Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 84/100

Cannon Alpha

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 42/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 72 pts for Cannon Alpha

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 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 Tunland V7 Double 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.