Changan Hunter Diesel vs Toyota Yaris

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.

Toyota Yaris Discontinued model
Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
VS
Toyota Yaris in South Africa

Toyota Yaris

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 359,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 15.1 km/l
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Decision summary

Changan Hunter Diesel vs Toyota Yaris: the short answer

Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Yaris remains close.

Recorded price context Hunter Diesel: current from ZAR 449,900 · Yaris: last listed from ZAR 289,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hunter Diesel Yaris
Maximum Power Hunter Diesel110 kW Yaris88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Hunter Diesel350 Nm Yaris145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size Hunter Diesel2000 cc Yaris1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l Yaris15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Hunter Diesel226 mm Yaris160 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

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Toyota Yaris

1.5 XR CVT

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)

Specification evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

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

Yaris

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

Yaris

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 Hunter Diesel Yaris
Model Introduced Year 2025 2020
Generation Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range. Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable 2024
Body Style Double-cab pickup Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Double-cab bakkie Hatchback
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg - 1110 kg
Spec Hunter Diesel Yaris
Length 5330 mm 4180 mm
Width 1930 mm 1745 mm
Height 1875 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 226 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 286 l
Kerb Weight 2060 kg 1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3080 kg 1515 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 405 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m 5.1 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 991 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 940 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1039 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hunter Diesel and Yaris 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 Yaris 37.

Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Yaris 61.

Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Yaris 98.

Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Yaris 53.

Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs Yaris 43.

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

Hunter Diesel leads by 10 points

Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Yaris remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 61% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 62
Efficiency 45
Safety 88
Practicality 75
Leads by 10 points
59
#2

Yaris

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 61
Safety 98
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hunter Diesel +25 Efficiency Yaris +16 Safety Yaris +10 Practicality Hunter Diesel +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hunter Diesel

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 75/100

Yaris

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Hunter Diesel leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 59 pts for Yaris

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

Hunter Diesel vs Yaris 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.