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Decision summary
GWM Cannon vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
Cannon and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Cannon:
last listed from
ZAR 484,900
·
V23:
current from
ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cannon
V23
Maximum Power
Cannon110 kW
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Cannon480 Nm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Cannon1996 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Cannon9.8 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Cannon210 mm
V23190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM Cannon
2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Roof Type
Metal Roof
-
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Spec
Cannon
V23
City Mileage
8.3 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Claimed Mileage
9.8 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel Tank Litres
75
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Highway Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
9.8 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Cannon
V23
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise control
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Eco Mode
No
-
EV Mode
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Wide-angle
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Spec
Cannon
V23
4WD Engagement
Electronic rotary dial
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Yes
-
Differential Type Front
Open
-
Differential Type Rear
Open / Lockable
-
Drivetrain
4x4 AWD
2WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
2WD
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.54
-
Number of Gears
8
1
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric shift gear
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
LSD Available
No
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
16.5:1
-
Transfer Case
Yes
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Transmission Speeds
8
1
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Clutch Type
Dual wet clutch
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
-
Low Range
Yes
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
4WD System Type
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Approach Angle
30 deg
-
Breakover Angle
24 deg
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Locking Differential
Yes
-
Off Road Descent Control
Yes
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Yes
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
22 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
24 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Terrain Modes
Yes
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Terrain Response System
No
-
Underbody Camera
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
Yes
-
Wading Depth
800 mm
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
60 40 Split Seat
No
Foldable second-row seats
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
1
-
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-way power adjustment
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Material
Leather
Leather seats
Front Shoulder Room
1440 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1420 mm
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather steering wheel
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Leather
Spec
Cannon
V23
ABS
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
Alarm System
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
All Terrain Tyres
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
No
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Mud Terrain Tyres
No
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
300 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
265 mm
-
Run Flat Tyres
No
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
-
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Size
265/60R18
255/55 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
S
-
Tyre Type
All-Terrain Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
19 in
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
19 in
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Winter Tyres
No
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
Alternator
120A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
15.4 in
Number of Speakers
9
7
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
12
15.4 in
USB Ports
2
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Infotainment Screen
12
15.4 in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Audio Speakers
9
7
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Spec
Cannon
V23
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
Body Type Cab
Double Cab
-
Tare Mass Kg
2035 kg
-
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 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.
-
Facelift Launched Since
2025
-
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Current
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Published
Segment
SUV
Electric SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Cannon
V23
Chassis Material
High-strength steel
-
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Front Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
McPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
-
Payload Front Axle
925 kg
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Live axle
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Rear Track Width
1560 mm
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar
McPherson Strut
Spec
Cannon
V23
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Green NCAP Rating
3/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
258
-
Noise Level
Moderate
-
Particulate Filter
Yes
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
2085 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
190 mm
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
990 mm
Height
1835 mm
1845 mm
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
1550–1850 kg
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
970 mm
Length
5380 mm
4220 mm
Payload Capacity
900 kg
350–650 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
13.6 m
5.9 m
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2735 mm
Width
1920 mm
1915 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
165 mm
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
Cannon
V23
Real-world City Mileage Max
13.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
10.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
-
Spec
Cannon
V23
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
GW4D20
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
84 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
90 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
172 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cannon
V23
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
699900
519900
Starting Price Zar
699900
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon and V23 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 V23 42.
Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs V23 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
V23 leads by 1 points
Cannon and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Cannon
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 70 pts for Cannon
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 leads. However, Cannon may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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