GWM Cannon vs Foton Tunland G7 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.

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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
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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab

4x4 Limited Auto Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
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Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Tunland G7 Double Cab: current from ZAR 399,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Tunland G7 Double Cab
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Tunland G7 Double Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Tunland G7 Double Cab390 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Tunland G7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Tunland G7 Double CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm Tunland G7 Double Cab210 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

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Spec Cannon Tunland G7 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 5,340 mm Tunland G7 double cab with a 3,110 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
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. Current South African Tunland G7 Double Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Body Type Cab Double Cab -
Tare Mass Kg 2035 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed One-tonne double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Cannon Tunland G7 Double Cab
Length 5380 mm 5340 mm
Width 1920 mm 1940 mm
Height 1835 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 975 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and Tunland G7 Double Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

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What the evidence means

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Cannon vs Tunland G7 Double Cab questions

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