GWM Cannon vs Hyundai Tucson

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.

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
Hyundai Tucson in South Africa

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 764,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW 🔧 416 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Tucson: current from ZAR 568,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Tucson
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Tucson181 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

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD

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)

Cannon

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

Tucson

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

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

Tucson

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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 Tucson
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes -
Chrome Grille Yes -
AC Type Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
12V Accessory Socket Yes 12V
Active Safety Alert Yes -
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Aero Kit No -
Air Conditioning Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes No
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes No
Automatic Headlamps Yes Full LED Parametric
Bed Extender No Not Available
Boot Opener Yes Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 1799 l
Bottle Holders Yes 4
Bull Bar Optional -
Canopy Fitment Compatible Not Available
Centre Console Full-length with storage Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
Climate Zones 2 2
Coat Hooks Rear Yes -
Cornering Lights Yes -
Digital Speedometer Yes Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Door Sill Trim Aluminium -
Drag Coefficient 0.42 -
Driver Display Multi-Information Display -
Driver Drowsiness Detection Yes -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Yes
Electric Tailgate Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Yes
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 4
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Lights Yes -
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Front Power Outlet Yes Yes
Front Wipers Type Variable intermittent Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.8 7.2
Fuel Lid Opener Yes Inside
Glove Box Lockable illuminated Yes
Glovebox Cooling No Yes
Grab Handles Rear Yes -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Manual
Headlamp Washer No No
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Headrest Front Adjustable -
Headrest Rear Adjustable -
Heads Up Display Yes -
Heated Mirrors Yes -
Hill Start Assist Yes Yes
Horn Type Electric -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes -
Intercooler Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Load Bed Cover Optional Not Available
Load Bed Length 1505 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Light Yes Not Available
Load Bed Steps No Not Available
Load Bed Width 1545 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 mm Not Applicable
Locking Diff Rear Yes -
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist Yes -
Electric Mirror Folding Electric Power Adjustable
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Oil Pressure Warning Yes -
Panoramic Roof Yes Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style -
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Power Windows Yes All
Powered Tailgate Yes Yes
Prop Shaft Two-piece -
Puddle Lights Yes -
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes No
Reading Lights Front Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes Yes
Rear Air Conditioning No Yes
Rear Defogger Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamps Yes Yes
Rear Seat Split No 60/40 Split
Rear Step Bumper Yes -
Rear Window Defroster Yes Yes
Rear Wing No Yes
Remote Central Locking Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Side Mirror Yes Power Adjustable
Remote Start No -
Rev Counter Yes -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna -
Roof Load 120 kg -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes -
Seat Type Bucket Seat Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Yes
Service Reminder Yes Yes
Side Steps Yes -
Skid Plates Yes -
Spare Wheel Yes Full Size
Speed Alert System Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Steering Response Progressive -
Sunroof Yes Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors -
Surround View Monitor Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tail Lamps Yes Yes
Tailgate Damper Yes Not Available
Tailgate Lock Yes Not Available
Temperature Gauge Yes -
Tie Down Hooks Yes -
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible Not Available
TPMS Yes Yes
Trailer Stability Assist Yes -
Trailer Sway Control Yes -
Trip Computer Yes Yes
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes Yes
Voice Command Support Yes Yes
Welcome Lighting Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes 15W Wireless
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 1799 l
Rim Size 18 18
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Unlocking Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes 15W Wireless
Sound System 9 8 Bose Premium
Telescopic Steering Not confirmed No
Tilt Steering Not confirmed Yes
Accelerator 0 100 Not confirmed 9.5 sec
Battery Preconditioning Not confirmed Not Available
Common Rail Injection Not confirmed Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock Not confirmed No
Difflock Not confirmed No
Front Wiper Not confirmed Yes
Intelligent Battery System Not confirmed Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry Not confirmed Yes
Lift Gate Not confirmed Yes
Loadbox Depth Mm Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not confirmed Not Available
Manual Aircon Not confirmed Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror Not confirmed Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving Not confirmed Not Available
Passive Entry Start Not confirmed Yes
Power Socket 12v Not confirmed 12V
Rear Electric Motor Not confirmed Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights Not confirmed Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside Not confirmed No
Regenerative Braking Levels Not confirmed Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility Not confirmed Yes
Sonar Not confirmed Front & Rear
Source Model Column Not confirmed tucson
Sport Plus Mode Not confirmed Not Available
Sports Bar Not confirmed Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment Not confirmed Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame Not confirmed Monocoque
Trim Level Not confirmed executive
Variant Role Not confirmed Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc Not confirmed Yes
Vehicle To Grid Not confirmed Not Available
Vehicle To Load Not confirmed Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Not confirmed Yes
Walk Away Lock Not confirmed Yes
Spec Cannon Tucson
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes -
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy 19-inch Dark Alloy
Auto Headlights Yes Full LED Parametric
Body Cladding Yes -
Body Type Pickup SUV
Daytime Running Lamps Yes LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured Body Coloured
DRL Yes LED
Exterior Colour Options 5 6
Exterior Colour Options 6 6
Fog Lamps Yes LED
Fog Lights Yes Yes
Front Fog Lights Yes Yes
Front Overhang 980 mm -
Headlight Type Yes Full LED Parametric
LED Headlamps Yes Full LED Parametric
Led Headlights Yes Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights Yes Yes
Load Bed Liner Optional Not Available
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable Power Adjustable
Rear Fog Lights Yes -
Rear Overhang 1160 mm -
Rear Wiper No Yes
Roof Rails Yes Yes
Roof Type Metal Roof Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler No Yes
Headlamps Yes Full LED Parametric
Headlights Yes Full LED Parametric
Front Fog Lamps Yes LED
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Automatic Headlamps Not confirmed Full LED Parametric
Electric Blind Sunroof Not confirmed Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Door Handle Colour Not confirmed Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Folding Not confirmed Power Adjustable
Headlamp Levelling Not confirmed Full LED Parametric
Active Exhaust Not confirmed Not Available
Rear Spoiler Not confirmed Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and Tucson 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 Tucson 69.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Tucson 56.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs Tucson 92.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Tucson 68.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs Tucson 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

Tucson leads by 1 points

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

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 93% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

Tucson

93% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 69
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
70
#2

Cannon

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 94
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tucson +8 Efficiency Tucson +15 Safety Cannon +2 Practicality Cannon +12 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tucson

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Tucson leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 70 pts for Cannon

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

Cannon vs Tucson 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.