GWM Cannon vs Mitsubishi Triton 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

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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
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Cannon holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Triton Single Cab: current from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Triton Single Cab200 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)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Triton Single Cab

  • 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 Triton Single 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. Sixth-generation Triton
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. Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Current specification
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Single-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Cannon Triton Single Cab
Length 5380 mm 5320 mm
Width 1920 mm 1865 mm
Height 1835 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1904 l
Number of Rows Not confirmed 1 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and Triton 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 Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 93 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Cannon 81 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Triton 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

Cannon leads by 24 points

Cannon holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 24 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 24 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon +27 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +8 Safety Cannon +61 Practicality Cannon +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

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

Cannon vs Triton 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.