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Decision summary
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Hyundai i30: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and i30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Hunter Diesel:
current from
ZAR 449,900
·
i30:
last listed from
ZAR 432,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
i30
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
i30998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
i3016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
i30135 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.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
i30
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?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Model Introduced Year
2025
2007
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Third generation i30 on Hyundai's i-GMP-derived platform; the N Performance uses a more heavily engineered chassis with limited-slip differential and performance suspension
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Third generation launched globally in 2017; N Performance model arrived in SA as a standalone performance derivative; third gen has received ongoing tech updates
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1285 kg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Length
5330 mm
4340 mm
Width
1930 mm
1795 mm
Height
1875 mm
1455 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
135 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
395 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
68.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
133.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Manual climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
3
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
135 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
135 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
225/45 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Multi-Link
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
117 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
468900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
569900
468900
Starting Price Zar
569900
468900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i30
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and i30 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs i30 39.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs i30 66.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs i30 84.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs i30 60.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs i30 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hunter Diesel leads by 7 points
Hunter Diesel and i30 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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
i30
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 62 pts for i30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel leads. However, i30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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