GWM Cannon vs GWM P Series

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.

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
VS
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
+ Add a 3rd car

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.

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

GWM P Series

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

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
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

P Series

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

P Series

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes Yes
Chrome Grille Yes Yes
AC Type Yes Yes
12V Accessory Socket Yes Yes
Active Safety Alert Yes Yes
Adaptive Dampers No No
Aero Kit No No
Air Conditioning Yes Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Bed Extender No No
Boot Opener Yes Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 0 l
Bottle Holders Yes Yes
Bull Bar Optional Optional
Canopy Fitment Compatible Compatible
Centre Console Full-length with storage Full-length with storage
Climate Control Yes Yes
Climate Zones 2 2
Coat Hooks Rear Yes Yes
Cornering Lights Yes Yes
Digital Speedometer Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Door Sill Trim Aluminium Aluminium
Drag Coefficient 0.42 0.42
Driver Display Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Driver Drowsiness Detection Yes Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Yes
Electric Tailgate Yes No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Yes
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Lights Yes Yes
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Front Power Outlet Yes Yes
Front Wipers Type Variable intermittent Variable intermittent
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.8 9.8
Fuel Lid Opener Yes Yes
Glove Box Lockable illuminated Lockable illuminated
Glovebox Cooling No No
Grab Handles Rear Yes Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Yes
Headlamp Washer No No
Headrest Adjustable Yes Yes
Headrest Front Adjustable Adjustable
Headrest Rear Adjustable Adjustable
Heads Up Display Yes No
Heated Mirrors Yes Yes
Hill Start Assist Yes Yes
Horn Type Electric Electric
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes Yes
Intercooler Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Load Bed Cover Optional Optional
Load Bed Length 1505 mm 1520 mm
Load Bed Light Yes Yes
Load Bed Steps No No
Load Bed Width 1545 mm 1560 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm 1520 mm
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 mm 1560 mm
Locking Diff Rear Yes Yes
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist Yes Yes
Electric Mirror Folding Electric Electric
Multi Function Steering Yes Yes
Oil Pressure Warning Yes Yes
Panoramic Roof Yes No
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style Aluminium-style
Performance Data Logger No No
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Powered Tailgate Yes No
Prop Shaft Two-piece Two-piece
Puddle Lights Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Reading Lights Front Yes Yes
Reading Lights Rear Yes Yes
Rear Air Conditioning No No
Rear Defogger Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamps Yes Yes
Rear Seat Split No No
Rear Step Bumper Yes Yes
Rear Window Defroster Yes Yes
Rear Wing No No
Remote Central Locking Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start No No
Remote Side Mirror Yes Yes
Remote Start No No
Rev Counter Yes Yes
Rev Matching No No
Ride Mode Selection Yes Yes
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna Mast Antenna
Roof Load 120 kg 120 kg
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Seat Type Bucket Seat Bucket Seat
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Yes
Service Reminder Yes Yes
Side Steps Yes Yes
Skid Plates Yes Yes
Spare Wheel Yes Yes
Speed Alert System Yes Yes
Speed Limiter Yes Yes
Stabilizer Bar Yes Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes Yes
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Steering Response Progressive Progressive
Sunroof Yes No
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors Dual with vanity mirrors
Surround View Monitor Yes No
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tail Lamps Yes Yes
Tailgate Damper Yes Yes
Tailgate Lock Yes Yes
Temperature Gauge Yes Yes
Tie Down Hooks Yes Yes
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible Receiver hitch compatible
TPMS Yes Yes
Trailer Stability Assist Yes Yes
Trailer Sway Control Yes Yes
Trip Computer Yes Yes
Tyre Repair Kit No No
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes Yes
Voice Command Support Yes Yes
Welcome Lighting Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 0 l
Rim Size 18 18
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Unlocking Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Sound System 9 8
Spec Cannon P Series
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes Yes
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy Multi-Spoke Alloy
Auto Headlights Yes Yes
Body Cladding Yes Yes
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Daytime Running Lamps Yes Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes Yes
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured Body Coloured
DRL Yes Yes
Exterior Colour Options 5 5
Exterior Colour Options 6 6
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Fog Lights Yes Yes
Front Fog Lights Yes Yes
Front Overhang 980 mm 980 mm
Headlight Type Yes Yes
LED Headlamps Yes Yes
Led Headlights Yes Yes
Led Taillights Yes Yes
Load Bed Liner Optional Optional
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable Electric Adjustable
Rear Fog Lights Yes Yes
Rear Overhang 1160 mm 1160 mm
Rear Wiper No No
Roof Rails Yes Yes
Roof Type Metal Roof Metal Roof
Rear Spoiler No No
Headlamps Yes Yes
Headlights Yes Yes
Front Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof No

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and P Series 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 P Series 61.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs P Series 41.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs P Series 91.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 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 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

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 +3 Practicality P Series +1 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 94/100
Practicality 80/100
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.

Cannon vs P Series 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.