Foton Thunder
Foton Thunder
4x2 EL MT
₱1.08 Million
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GWM Cannon
GWM Cannon
Lux 4x4 AT
₱1.348 Million
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Foton Thunder vs GWM Cannon Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Foton Thunder and GWM Cannon, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Foton Thunder priced at ₱1.08 Million, while GWM Cannon is priced at ₱1.348 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Foton Thunder houses 1968 engine whereas GWM Cannon engine displacement stands at 2398.

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Overview: Thunder vs Cannon

Key Features

Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Power 161 hp 178 hp
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 2398 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
12 reviews
4/5
9 reviews
Design
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Comfort
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Performance
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Safety
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User Review Comparison
  • Offers everything expected of a pickup truck

    The Foton Thunder offers everything that you would expect a pickup truck to have. It offers immense value for money, making it a more cost-effective...

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    Ezekiel Sep 11, 2025 for Foton Thunder
  • Handles everything I throw at it

    Whether on or off the clock, I can trust the Great Wall Cannon. It has got the towing strength, cargo space, and the capacity to handle everything I...

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    Andrea Aug 11, 2025 for GWM Cannon

From The Experts

Things we like

4x4 drivetrain works efficiently

Dual cab variant is very plush

Powerful engine with good performance

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Rugged looks and underpinnings

Premium interior for a pickup

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Things we don't like

Slightly expensive than some competitors

 

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Long term reliability not proven as rivals

Bouncy ride quality

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 76 L --
Gross Weight 2980 kg --
Length 5340 mm 5425 mm
Width 1940 mm 1883 mm
Height 1870 mm 1882 mm
Wheel Base 3110 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance 220 mm 232 mm
Turning Radius 6 m --
No Of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Payload Capacity 1090 kg --
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Diesel Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.4L Turbocharged Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System CRDi --
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 4 --
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 2398 cc
Power 161 hp 178 hp
Torque 390 Nm 480 Nm
RPM At Max Power 4000 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 1800 RPM --
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Type Power Hydraulic Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Leaf spring Leaf spring

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 4x4
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 265/70 R18 245/70 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R17
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front No --
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No --
Park Assist No --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No --
Lane Departure Warning System No --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Glove Box Cooling -- Yes
Ventilated Front Seats -- Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- Yes
Smartphone Connectivity -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No --
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Leather Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Fabric Upholstery -- No
Leather Seats -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Wiper No --
Rear Window Washer No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen LED LED
Taillight Type Bulb Bulb LED LED
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper Yes Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Daytime Running Lights -- LED LED
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Roof Rail -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Foton Thunder vs GWM Cannon FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Foton Thunder vs GWM Cannon?

Thunder is priced at ₱1.08 Million and Cannon is priced at ₱1.348 Million. Hence Thunder is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Foton Thunder vs GWM Cannon?

The Foton Thunder has power of 161 hp with 390 Nm torque and GWM Cannon has power of 178 hp with 480 Nm torque. Thus making Cannon the more powerful as compared to Thunder.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Thunder vs Cannon?

The Thunder comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , on the other hand the Cannon comes with a ground clearance of 232 mm , hence the GWM Cannon has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Foton Thunder vs GWM Cannon?

Thunder safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Cannon safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Foton Thunder has higher number of sefety features than Cannon, hence Foton Thunder is more safer than GWM Cannon.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Thunder vs Cannon?

Thunder comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Rear Reading Lamp

Cannon comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Glove Box Cooling, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Automatic Headlamps and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The GWM Cannon has higher number of comfort features than Thunder, hence GWM Cannon is more comfortable than Foton Thunder.

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Which is bigger Thunder or Cannon?

The Thunder dimensions are 5340 mm length, 1940 mm width, 1870 mm height while the Cannon dimensions are 5425 mm length, 1883 mm width, 1882 mm height. Hence, the Cannon is more longer, Thunder is more wider and Cannon is more higher.

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