GWM Cannon vs Changan Hunter Diesel

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
Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer

Cannon and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Hunter Diesel: current from ZAR 449,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Hunter Diesel226 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

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE

Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5

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
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Hunter Diesel

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

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

Hunter Diesel

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Hunter Diesel
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes -
Chrome Grille Yes -
AC Type Yes Manual climate control
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Active Safety Alert Yes -
Adaptive Dampers No -
Aero Kit No -
Air Conditioning Yes Manual climate control
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 Manual climate control
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 Not Officially Disclosed
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 Not Officially Disclosed
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style -
Performance Data Logger No -
Power Mirrors Yes -
Power Windows Yes All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Powered Tailgate Yes -
Prop Shaft Two-piece -
Puddle Lights Yes -
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Not Officially Disclosed
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 Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Speed Alert System Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Steering Response Progressive -
Sunroof Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors -
Surround View Monitor Yes Not Officially Disclosed
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 Yes
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 Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l -
Rim Size 18 18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Unlocking Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Sound System 9 6
Spec Cannon Hunter Diesel
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes -
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy -
Auto Headlights Yes -
Body Cladding Yes -
Body Type Pickup -
Daytime Running Lamps Yes LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured -
DRL Yes LED
Exterior Colour Options 5 Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Exterior Colour Options 6 -
Fog Lamps Yes Front
Fog Lights Yes -
Front Fog Lights Yes -
Front Overhang 980 mm -
Headlight Type Yes Not Available
LED Headlamps Yes Not Available
Led Headlights Yes Not Available
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 Not Available
Headlights Yes Not Available
Front Fog Lamps Yes Front
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes -
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel 62.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Hunter Diesel 45.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Hunter Diesel 88.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Hunter Diesel 75.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Hunter Diesel 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 1 points

Cannon and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 1 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 1 points
69
#2

Hunter Diesel

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 62
Efficiency 45
Safety 88
Practicality 75
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hunter Diesel +1 Efficiency Hunter Diesel +4 Safety Cannon +6 Practicality Cannon +5

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

Hunter Diesel

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 75/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel

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

Cannon vs Hunter Diesel 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.