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GWM Cannon vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab: the short answer
Hilux Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Cannon remains close.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
Hilux Double Cab:
current from
ZAR 479,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Maximum Power
Cannon110 kW
Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cannon480 Nm
Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size
Cannon1996 cc
Hilux Double Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Cannon9.8 km/l
Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cannon210 mm
Hilux Double Cab312 mm
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GWM Cannon
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4
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No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Available
Low Range
Yes
Standard
Low Range Ratio
Yes
2.566:1
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Standard
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
4WD System Type
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range
Part-time 4WD
Approach Angle
30 deg
29 deg
Breakover Angle
24 deg
24 deg
Departure Angle
26 deg
25 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Locking Differential
Yes
Rear
Off Road Descent Control
Yes
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Yes
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
22 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
24 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Terrain Modes
Yes
Multi-Terrain Select
Terrain Response System
No
-
Underbody Camera
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
Yes
-
Wading Depth
800 mm
700 mm
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
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
Power
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
1
-
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
Manual
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
Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1440 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1420 mm
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Leather
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
ABS
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
7
Alarm System
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
All Terrain Tyres
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
No
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Mud Terrain Tyres
No
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
300 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Rear Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Run Flat Tyres
No
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full-size
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full-size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Size
265/60R18
265/60 R18
Tyre Speed Rating
S
-
Tyre Type
All-Terrain Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
18-inch alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch alloy
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Winter Tyres
No
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Alternator
120A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
12.3-inch digital cluster
FM Radio
Yes
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
12.3-inch
Number of Speakers
9
9-speaker JBL
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
12
12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
4
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Infotainment Screen
12
12.3-inch
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Audio Speakers
9
9-speaker JBL
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
12.3-inch Toyota Display Audio
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Body Type Cab
Double Cab
-
Tare Mass Kg
2035 kg
-
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
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.
Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
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.
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Body Style
SUV
Pickup
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Chassis Material
High-strength steel
-
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Front Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Front Track Width
1560 mm
-
Payload Front Axle
925 kg
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Live axle
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Rear Track Width
1560 mm
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
197 g/km
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Green NCAP Rating
3/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
258
-
Noise Level
Moderate
-
Particulate Filter
Yes
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
2950 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
312 mm
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
930 mm
Height
1835 mm
1865 mm
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2155 kg
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
700 mm
Length
5380 mm
5320 mm
Payload Capacity
900 kg
795 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
13.6 m
6.3 m
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3085 mm
Width
1920 mm
1885 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
1145.8 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
185 mm
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
Cannon
Hilux 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
Hilux Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4D20
1GD-FTV
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2755 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
15.6:1
Bore
84 mm
92 mm
Stroke
90 mm
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
172 km/h
176 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
10.7 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
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.1 kW/tonne
69.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.9 Nm/tonne
232.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
0.2 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
48 V
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
Yes
Spec
Cannon
Hilux Double Cab
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Flagship
Starting Price
699900
999900
Starting Price Zar
699900
999900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon and Hilux 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 Hilux Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Hilux Double Cab 55.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Hilux Double Cab 99.
Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Hilux Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Hilux 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hilux Double Cab leads by 11 points
Hilux Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Cannon remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
90/100
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 70 pts for Cannon
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, Cannon may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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