GWM Cannon vs GWM P Series

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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM Cannon Discontinued model GWM P Series 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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GWM P Series in South Africa

GWM P Series

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 599,900 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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Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs GWM P Series: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · P Series: last listed from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon P Series
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW P Series110 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm P Series480 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc P Series1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l P Series9.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm P Series210 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

Evidence for GWM P Series 2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: General Use

P Series

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

P Series

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

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 P Series
Model Introduced Year 2021 2020
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. The P Series sold in South Africa is the first generation marketed under the GWM banner locally, derived from Great Wall's POER platform launched in China in 2019. Local specification differs from the Chinese-market POER in suspension calibration (firmer for higher payload), 4x4 system tuning (greater bias to load-carrying durability over technical off-road performance) and trim levels (the South African range is more equipment-loaded than the domestic Chinese equivalent at the same price point).
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. Since its 2020 South African launch, the P Series has received two notable updates. A 2022 mid-cycle refresh introduced the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen on LS and above, updated driver-assistance calibration to reduce false lane-departure alerts on SA rural roads, and added wireless Apple CarPlay on the LT and LX. A 2024 specification update added the 360-degree camera as standard on LT trim, upgraded the rear-camera resolution across the range and revised the suspension damping after South African dealer feedback noted the original tune was firmer than ideal on Eastern Cape gravel.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2024
Body Type Cab Double Cab Double Cab
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg 1985 kg
Spec Cannon P Series
Length 5380 mm 5360 mm
Width 1920 mm 1900 mm
Height 1835 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3220 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 900 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 13.6 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1070 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and P Series 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 P Series 61.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs P Series 41.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 93 vs P Series 91.

Practicality index: Cannon 81 vs P Series 81.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs P Series 65.

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 P Series are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 94% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 93
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
69
#2

P Series

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 91
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Level Safety Cannon +2 Practicality Level Ownership Level

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 93/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

P Series

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 69 pts for P Series

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

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Cannon vs P Series 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.