GWM Cannon vs Nissan Navara Single Cab

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
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Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Nissan Navara Single Cab: the short answer

Cannon and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Navara Single Cab: current from ZAR 433,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Navara Single Cab208 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)

Cannon

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

Navara Single Cab

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

Navara Single Cab

  • 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 Navara Single Cab
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 Type Cab Double Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg 1803 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Single Cab
Color Note Not confirmed White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Single Cab
Spec Cannon Navara Single Cab
Length 5380 mm 5235 mm
Width 1920 mm 1790 mm
Height 1835 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3010 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 1119 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 6.4 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 Navara Single Cab 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 Navara Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Navara Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 93 vs Navara Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: Cannon 81 vs Navara Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Navara Single 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.

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

Navara Single Cab leads by 2 points

Cannon and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 2 points
70
#2

Cannon

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 93
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Single Cab +6 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +15 Safety Cannon +3 Practicality Cannon +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 70 pts for Cannon

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

Cannon vs Navara Single Cab 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.