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GWM Cannon vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer
Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Cannon remains close.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
Navara Double Cab:
current from
ZAR 493,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
Cannon110 kW
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cannon480 Nm
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
Cannon1996 cc
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Cannon9.8 km/l
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cannon210 mm
Navara Double Cab221 mm
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GWM Cannon
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4
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Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
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
Driver knee airbag
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
All Terrain Tyres
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Mud Terrain Tyres
No
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
300 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Run Flat Tyres
No
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full-size spare wheel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full-size spare wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Size
265/60R18
255/60 R18
Tyre Speed Rating
S
-
Tyre Type
All-Terrain Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
18
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18
18
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Winter Tyres
No
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
255/60 R18
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Alternator
120A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
15000
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Intervals
10000
15000
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Standard
AUX Input
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Available
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
Standard
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
8-inch
Number of Speakers
9
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Touchscreen
12
8-inch
USB Ports
2
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Infotainment Screen
12
8-inch
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
9
Not Available
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
NissanConnect with 8-inch touchscreen
Audio System
Not confirmed
NissanConnect
Display Audio
Not confirmed
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
-
Connected Services
Not confirmed
NissanConnect
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Body Type Cab
Double Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Tare Mass Kg
2035 kg
2023 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
1997
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 Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
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.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Body Style
SUV
Double Cab
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double Cab
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Chassis Material
High-strength steel
Ladder
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Ladder
Front Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1570 mm
Payload Front Axle
925 kg
-
Power Steering
Yes
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear Axle Type
Live axle
5 link with coil spring
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
5 link with coil spring
Rear Track Width
1560 mm
1570 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Suspension
Not confirmed
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
3/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
258
-
Noise Level
Moderate
-
Particulate Filter
Yes
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3115 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
221 mm
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Height
1835 mm
1815 mm
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2023 kg
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
880 mm
-
Length
5380 mm
5260 mm
Payload Capacity
900 kg
1003 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
13.6 m
6.7 m
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3150 mm
Width
1920 mm
1850 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
1161 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Spec
Cannon
Navara 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
Navara Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4D20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2488 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
84 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
172 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.1 kW/tonne
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.9 Nm/tonne
222.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Cannon
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
Flagship
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Current listed price
Starting Price
699900
785700
Starting Price Zar
699900
785700
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon and Navara 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 Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Navara 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
Navara Double Cab leads by 10 points
Navara 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
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 70 pts for Cannon
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara 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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