GWM Cannon vs LDV T60 Double 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
VS
LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer

Cannon and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · T60 Double Cab: current from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm T60 Double Cab215 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 LDV T60 Double Cab T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Cannon

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

T60 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

T60 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
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 T60 Double Cab generation.
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. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2024
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2024
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Pickup
Spec Cannon T60 Double Cab
Length 5380 mm 5365 mm
Width 1920 mm 1900 mm
Height 1835 mm 1809 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 73 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3050 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 975 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 965 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm 880 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1190 l
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and T60 Double 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 T60 Double Cab 82.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs T60 Double Cab 44.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 93 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Practicality index: Cannon 81 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs T60 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.

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

T60 Double Cab leads by 7 points

Cannon and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 73% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

T60 Double Cab

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 82
Efficiency 44
Safety 87
Practicality 87
Leads by 7 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 T60 Double Cab +21 Efficiency T60 Double Cab +3 Safety Cannon +6 Practicality T60 Double Cab +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Double Cab

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 87/100

Cannon

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 70 pts for Cannon

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double 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 T60 Double 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.