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GWM Cannon vs Isuzu D-Max Double Cab: the short answer
Cannon and D-Max Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
D-Max Double Cab:
current from
ZAR 574,010
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Maximum Power
Cannon110 kW
D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cannon480 Nm
D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
Engine Size
Cannon1996 cc
D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Cannon9.8 km/l
D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cannon210 mm
D-Max Double Cab232 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM Cannon
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio
Yes
2.482
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Gear Ratio 1st
Not confirmed
3.600
Gear Ratio 2nd
Not confirmed
2.090
Gear Ratio 3rd
Not confirmed
1.488
Gear Ratio 4th
Not confirmed
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th
Not confirmed
0.687
Gear Ratio 6th
Not confirmed
0.580
Gear Ratio Reverse
Not confirmed
3.732
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
4WD System Type
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
30 deg
30 deg
Breakover Angle
24 deg
22.5 deg
Departure Angle
26 deg
18 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
232 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
232 mm
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Yes
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
22 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
24 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Terrain Modes
Yes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Terrain Response System
No
-
Underbody Camera
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth
800 mm
800 mm
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
30 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
Not confirmed
22.5 deg
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
18 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Standard
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
800 mm
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre console
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
No
Partial Leather
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
1
3
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Material
Leather
Partial Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1440 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1420 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
Hydraulic
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Partial Leather
Heated Front Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cannon sold in South Africa is the first generation, derived from Great Wall's POER platform shared with the P Series but with bodywork, suspension calibration and cabin treatment positioned for the lifestyle segment rather than the work bakkie use case.
Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Cannon received a mid-cycle update in 2023 that brought the 12.3-inch infotainment system to LS as standard, added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range, and revised front-bumper geometry to improve approach angle by 2 degrees. A 2025 specification update standardised the panoramic sunroof on the LX trim and added the 360-camera to LS spec.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Body Style
SUV
Double Cab pickup
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Model Year
2026
MY26
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
6000 kg
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Chassis Material
High-strength steel
-
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Front Spring Type
Torsion Bar
High Mounting
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
High Mounting
Front Track Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Payload Front Axle
925 kg
-
Power Steering
Yes
Hydraulic
Rear Axle Type
Live axle
Leaf Spring Overslung
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring Overslung
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring Overslung
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf Spring Overslung
Rear Track Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
High Mounting
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
Not confirmed
1450 kg
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
Not confirmed
1910 kg
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Suspension
Not confirmed
High Mounting
Suspension Height
Not confirmed
High Ride
Track Front Rear Mm
Not confirmed
1570/1570
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
212 g/km
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
3/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
258
212
Noise Level
Moderate
-
Particulate Filter
Yes
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
212
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
76 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3100 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
232 mm
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
975 mm
Height
1835 mm
1805 mm
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2070 kg
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
900 mm
Length
5380 mm
5333 mm
Payload Capacity
900 kg
970 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
13.6 m
12.5 m
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3125 mm
Width
1920 mm
1880 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
1000 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
220 mm
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Max
13.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
10.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
-
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4D20
4JJ3
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
3000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
16.3:1
Bore
84 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
172 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.1 kW/tonne
53.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.9 Nm/tonne
169.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Cannon
D-Max Double Cab
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
Flagship
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
900310 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Current listed price
Starting Price
699900
900310
Starting Price Zar
699900
900310
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon and D-Max 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 61 vs D-Max Double Cab 64.
Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs D-Max Double Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs D-Max Double Cab 44.
Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs D-Max Double Cab 91.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs D-Max 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.
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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 leads by 7 points
Cannon and D-Max Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Cannon
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, D-Max Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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