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.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
Ranger Platinum:
current from
ZAR 1,179,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Maximum Power
110 kW
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
600 Nm
Engine Size
1996 cc
2993 cc
Claimed Mileage
9.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
237 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
-
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
2345 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Cannon and Ranger Platinum are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger Platinum
+30 pts
Efficiency
Ranger Platinum
+11 pts
Safety
Cannon
+38 pts
Practicality
Ranger Platinum
+4 pts
Ownership
Cannon
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Cannon
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Ranger Platinum
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Cannon
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Ranger Platinum
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
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
Ranger Platinum
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 South African Ranger Platinum listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
2345 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Double Cab Pickup
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Mid-size Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Pickup
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
3.54
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
16.5:1
-
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x4 AWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic rotary dial
Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Available
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Differential Type Front
Open
-
Differential Type Rear
Open / Lockable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Claimed Mileage
9.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
9.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.5 km/l
13.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Efficiency
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
9.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Combined Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.2 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.1 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy Combined
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
75
80
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
Yes
Power door dead locks
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All positions
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
5
-
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
No
Driver knee
Tracking System
Optional
Vehicle locator via app
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
All positions
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
No
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
No
-
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Wide-angle
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Cannon
Ranger Platinum
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre console
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
Standard
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
1
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Underseat stowage
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Front Shoulder Room
1440 mm
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1420 mm
1440 mm
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Platinum grade before assuming a feature is included.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
81/100
Ownership
65/100
Ranger Platinum
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
56/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
54/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM Cannon
wins with 70 pts
vs 70 pts for Ranger Platinum
In structured scoring, Cannon emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Ranger Platinum may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Cannon edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Cannon 41 vs Ranger Platinum 52. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Cannon 94, Ranger Platinum 56. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Cannon 65, Ranger Platinum 54. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Cannon 81, Ranger Platinum 85. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Cannon 61, Ranger Platinum 91. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Cannon edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Cannon scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Cannon and Ranger Platinum in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Cannon scores 61 vs 91.
Efficiency: Cannon scores 41 vs 52.
Safety: Cannon scores 94 vs 56.
Practicality: Cannon scores 81 vs 85.
Ownership: Cannon scores 65 vs 54.
Final structured scoring gives Cannon
the advantage in this comparison.
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