GWM Cannon vs Isuzu D-Max X-Rider

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 Discontinued model
GWM Cannon in South Africa

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 634,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 km/l
VS
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max X-Rider

1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 690,810 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Isuzu D-Max X-Rider: the short answer

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max X-Rider remains close.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · D-Max X-Rider: current from ZAR 668,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon D-Max X-Rider
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW D-Max X-Rider110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm D-Max X-Rider350 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc D-Max X-Rider1900 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l D-Max X-Rider13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm D-Max X-Rider227 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

2.0T 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

Isuzu D-Max X-Rider

1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT

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

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

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

D-Max X-Rider

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

D-Max X-Rider

  • 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 D-Max X-Rider
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes -
Chrome Grille Yes -
AC Type Yes Manual
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Active Safety Alert Yes -
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Aero Kit No -
Air Conditioning Yes Manual
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes -
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes -
Automatic Headlamps Yes LED
Bed Extender No -
Boot Opener Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l Not Applicable
Bottle Holders Yes -
Bull Bar Optional -
Canopy Fitment Compatible -
Centre Console Full-length with storage -
Climate Control Yes Manual
Climate Zones 2 Manual
Coat Hooks Rear Yes -
Cornering Lights Yes -
Digital Speedometer Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Door Sill Trim Aluminium -
Drag Coefficient 0.42 -
Driver Display Multi-Information Display -
Driver Drowsiness Detection Yes -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes -
Electric Tailgate Yes Not Available
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes -
Engine Start Stop Yes Not Available
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km -
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes -
Follow Me Home Lights Yes -
Front Armrest Yes -
Front Power Outlet Yes -
Front Wipers Type Variable intermittent -
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.8 7.4
Fuel Lid Opener Yes -
Glove Box Lockable illuminated -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Grab Handles Rear Yes -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Headrest Front Adjustable -
Headrest Rear Adjustable -
Heads Up Display Yes -
Heated Mirrors Yes -
Hill Start Assist Yes Standard
Horn Type Electric -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes -
Intercooler Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Not Available
Load Bed Cover Optional -
Load Bed Length 1505 mm 1495 mm
Load Bed Light Yes Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps No -
Load Bed Width 1545 mm 1530 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm 1495 mm
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 mm 1530 mm
Locking Diff Rear Yes -
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist Yes -
Electric Mirror Folding Electric -
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Oil Pressure Warning Yes -
Panoramic Roof Yes Not Available
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style -
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Power Mirrors Yes -
Power Windows Yes Not Available
Powered Tailgate Yes -
Prop Shaft Two-piece -
Puddle Lights Yes -
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Not Available
Reading Lights Front Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Rear Defogger Yes -
Rear Reading Lamps Yes -
Rear Seat Split No -
Rear Step Bumper Yes Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Window Defroster Yes -
Rear Wing No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Side Mirror Yes -
Remote Start No -
Rev Counter Yes -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna -
Roof Load 120 kg -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes -
Seat Type Bucket Seat Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Service Reminder Yes -
Side Steps Yes Std, Black
Skid Plates Yes -
Spare Wheel Yes Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Speed Alert System Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Steering Response Progressive -
Sunroof Yes Not Available
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors -
Surround View Monitor Yes Not Available
Tachometer Yes -
Tail Lamps Yes -
Tailgate Damper Yes -
Tailgate Lock Yes Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Temperature Gauge Yes -
Tie Down Hooks Yes Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible Bakkie towing support
TPMS Yes Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist Yes Bakkie towing support
Trailer Sway Control Yes Standard
Trip Computer Yes -
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Vanity Mirror Yes -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes -
Voice Command Yes -
Voice Command Support Yes -
Welcome Lighting Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes Wireless
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l Not Applicable
Rim Size 18 Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Not Available
Unlocking Yes Not Available
Wireless Charger Yes Wireless
Sound System 9 6
Battery Preconditioning Not confirmed Not Available
Diff Lock Not confirmed Not Available
Difflock Not confirmed Not Available
Front Bumper Not confirmed High Appearance
Front Diff Lock Not confirmed Not Available
Intelligent Battery System Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm Not confirmed 490 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not confirmed Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon Not confirmed Manual
Oil Pan Guard Not confirmed Standard
One Pedal Driving Not confirmed Not Available
Rear Bumper Not confirmed Body Colour
Rear Diff Lock Not confirmed Not Available
Rear Electric Motor Not confirmed Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed 4.100
Regenerative Braking Levels Not confirmed Not Available
Sonar Not confirmed Rear
Source Model Column Not confirmed 1.9 DDI X-RIDER 4X2 A/T
Sport Plus Mode Not confirmed Not Available
Sports Bar Not confirmed Std, Black
Towbar Not confirmed Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch Not confirmed Bakkie towing support
Trim Level Not confirmed top
Variant Role Not confirmed Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid Not confirmed Not Available
Vehicle To Load Not confirmed Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm Not confirmed 800 mm
Spec Cannon D-Max X-Rider
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes -
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy -
Auto Headlights Yes LED
Body Cladding Yes -
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Daytime Running Lamps Yes LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured -
DRL Yes LED
Exterior Colour Options 5 3
Exterior Colour Options 6 3
Fog Lamps Yes Std, LED
Fog Lights Yes Std, LED
Front Fog Lights Yes Std, LED
Front Overhang 980 mm -
Headlight Type Yes LED
LED Headlamps Yes LED
Led Headlights Yes LED
Led Taillights Yes -
Load Bed Liner Optional Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable -
Rear Fog Lights Yes -
Rear Overhang 1160 mm -
Rear Wiper No -
Roof Rails Yes Not Available
Roof Type Metal Roof -
Rear Spoiler No -
Headlamps Yes LED
Headlights Yes LED
Front Fog Lamps Yes Std, LED
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes -
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Automatic Headlamps Not confirmed LED
Headlamp Levelling Not confirmed LED
Active Exhaust Not confirmed Not Available
Radiator Grille Not confirmed Gloss Black, Red Badge
Rear Overhang Mm Not confirmed 1250 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and D-Max X-Rider 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 X-Rider 61.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs D-Max X-Rider 53.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs D-Max X-Rider 40.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs D-Max X-Rider 85.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs D-Max X-Rider 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 leads by 10 points

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max X-Rider remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 100% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 94
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 10 points
60
#2

D-Max X-Rider

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 85 Check Safety 40
Performance 61
Efficiency 53
Safety 40
Practicality 85
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency D-Max X-Rider +12 Safety Cannon +54 Practicality D-Max X-Rider +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

D-Max X-Rider

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 85/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 60 pts for D-Max X-Rider

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, D-Max X-Rider may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Cannon vs D-Max X-Rider 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.