GWM Cannon vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2 Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 620,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: the short answer

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Eclipse Cross: current from ZAR 534,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Eclipse Cross
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Eclipse Cross110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Eclipse Cross250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Eclipse Cross1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Eclipse Cross13 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Eclipse Cross180 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

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

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

Eclipse Cross

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

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

Eclipse Cross

  • 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 Eclipse Cross
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes -
Chrome Grille Yes -
AC Type Yes Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Active Safety Alert Yes -
Adaptive Dampers No -
Aero Kit No -
Air Conditioning Yes Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes -
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes -
Automatic Headlamps Yes -
Bed Extender No -
Boot Opener Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l -
Bottle Holders Yes -
Bull Bar Optional -
Canopy Fitment Compatible -
Centre Console Full-length with storage -
Climate Control Yes Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Climate Zones 2 -
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 Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes -
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
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 -
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 -
Horn Type Electric -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes -
Intercooler Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Load Bed Cover Optional -
Load Bed Length 1505 mm -
Load Bed Light Yes -
Load Bed Steps No -
Load Bed Width 1545 mm -
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm -
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 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 Yes
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style -
Performance Data Logger No -
Power Mirrors Yes -
Power Windows Yes Front and rear
Powered Tailgate Yes -
Prop Shaft Two-piece -
Puddle Lights Yes -
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
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 -
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 -
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna -
Roof Load 120 kg -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes -
Seat Type Bucket Seat -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Service Reminder Yes -
Side Steps Yes -
Skid Plates Yes -
Spare Wheel Yes Space-saver
Speed Alert System Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Steering Response Progressive -
Sunroof Yes Yes
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors -
Surround View Monitor Yes No
Tachometer Yes -
Tail Lamps Yes -
Tailgate Damper Yes -
Tailgate Lock Yes -
Temperature Gauge Yes -
Tie Down Hooks Yes -
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible -
TPMS Yes No
Trailer Stability Assist Yes -
Trailer Sway Control Yes -
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 No
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l -
Rim Size 18 18-inch alloy
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Unlocking Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes No
Sound System 9 6
Spec Cannon Eclipse Cross
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes -
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy -
Auto Headlights Yes -
Body Cladding Yes -
Body Type Pickup -
Daytime Running Lamps Yes Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes Yes
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured -
DRL Yes Yes
Exterior Colour Options 5 White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Exterior Colour Options 6 -
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Fog Lights Yes -
Front Fog Lights Yes -
Front Overhang 980 mm -
Headlight Type Yes Yes
LED Headlamps Yes Yes
Led Headlights Yes Yes
Led Taillights Yes -
Load Bed Liner Optional -
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable -
Rear Fog Lights Yes -
Rear Overhang 1160 mm -
Rear Wiper No -
Roof Rails Yes Yes
Roof Type Metal Roof -
Rear Spoiler No -
Headlamps Yes Yes
Headlights Yes Yes
Front Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes -
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and Eclipse Cross 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 Eclipse Cross 52.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Eclipse Cross 51.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Eclipse Cross 76.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Eclipse Cross 64.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Eclipse Cross 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 9 points

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 9 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 9 points
61
#2

Eclipse Cross

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 52
Efficiency 51
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon +9 Efficiency Eclipse Cross +10 Safety Cannon +18 Practicality Cannon +16

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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

Eclipse Cross

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross

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

Cannon vs Eclipse Cross 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.