GWM Cannon vs Hyundai H-100 Tipper

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 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
Hyundai H-100 Tipper in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Tipper

2.6D Tipper Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 455,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Hyundai H-100 Tipper: the short answer

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Tipper remains close.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · H-100 Tipper: current from ZAR 431,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon H-100 Tipper
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW H-100 Tipper58 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm H-100 Tipper167 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc H-100 Tipper2607 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l H-100 Tipper10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm H-100 Tipper185 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for GWM Cannon 2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

H-100 Tipper

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

H-100 Tipper

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 H-100 Tipper
Model Introduced Year 2021 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation 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 H-100 Tipper 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 Type Cab Double Cab Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg 1740 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Single-cab tipper
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 Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Pickup
Spec Cannon H-100 Tipper
Length 5380 mm 4850 mm
Width 1920 mm 1740 mm
Height 1835 mm 2120 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 65 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3015 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 1275 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m -
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 975 mm -
Front Legroom 1070 mm -
Rear Legroom 880 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and H-100 Tipper 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 61 vs H-100 Tipper 34.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs H-100 Tipper 46.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 93 vs H-100 Tipper 94.

Practicality index: Cannon 81 vs H-100 Tipper 58.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs H-100 Tipper 65.

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 11 points

Cannon has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Tipper remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 94% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 93
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 points
59
#2

H-100 Tipper

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon +27 Efficiency H-100 Tipper +5 Safety H-100 Tipper +1 Practicality Cannon +23 Ownership Level

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 93/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

H-100 Tipper

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Tipper

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, H-100 Tipper 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 H-100 Tipper 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.