GWM Cannon vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew

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

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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
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew in South Africa

Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew

Karoo Special Edition Dew Diesel Current
ZAR 657,399 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Karoo Special Edition Dew: current from ZAR 657,399

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Karoo Special Edition Dew
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Karoo Special Edition Dew103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Karoo Special Edition Dew320 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Karoo Special Edition Dew2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Karoo Special Edition Dew10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Karoo Special Edition Dew210 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

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 Karoo Special Edition Dew
Model Introduced Year 2021 Not Available
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 local listing
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. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Original current-generation version
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg 2055-2155 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Pickup
Model Year Not confirmed Current
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Pickup
Spec Cannon Karoo Special Edition Dew
Length 5380 mm -
Width 1920 mm -
Height 1835 mm -
Wheelbase 3180 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 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 Karoo Special Edition Dew comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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Specification Index Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Cannon vs Karoo Special Edition Dew 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.

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