Changan Hunter


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The Changan Hunter is a double cab bakkie sold in two diesel models from R449 900. Both use a 2.0 litre turbodiesel producing 110kW and 350Nm, carry 226mm of ground clearance with 28 degree approach and 27 degree departure angles, and run a 1 520 x 1 520 x 500mm load bed. The 2WD manual carries a 1 100kg payload and uses 7.1 litres per 100km; the 4WD auto carries 1 020kg, uses 9.1 litres per 100km and adds a rear differential lock. Both have a gross combination mass of 5 080kg, an 80 litre tank, disc brakes all round and a full size spare. Every Hunter carries a 5 year or 150 000km warranty and 24 hour Changan roadside assistance.
Eight numbers decide whether a bakkie can do your work. Take this list to any dealer and ask for their figures. Here are ours.
Payload is 1 100kg on the 2WD Manual and 1 020kg on the 4WD Auto. Fuel consumption is 7.1 L/100km on the 2WD Manual and 9.1 L/100km on the 4WD Auto. The specification table covers the two diesel models; the Hunter REEV is a separate model line. E and OE.
Which Hunter fits your work
Three questions. There is no wrong answer, only a model that suits how you actually use it.
How often do you leave a surfaced road?
Manual or automatic?
What matters more day to day?
Full specification
| Specification | 2.0 MT 2WD | 2.0 AT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | R449 900 | R569 900 |
| Configuration level | Level 2 | Level 4 |
| Engine | 2.0 turbodiesel D20TCID | 2.0 turbodiesel D20TCID |
| Displacement | 2 000 cc | 2 000 cc |
| Power | 110 kW | 110 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | 6 speed automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive |
| Rear differential lock | — | Standard |
| Emissions standard | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions | 239 g/km | 239 g/km |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Useful payload | 1 100 kg | 1 020 kg |
| Tare mass | 1 950 kg | 2 060 kg |
| GVM | 3 050 kg | 3 080 kg |
| GCM | 5 080 kg | 5 080 kg |
| Load bed, L x W x H | 1 520 x 1 520 x 500 mm | 1 520 x 1 520 x 500 mm |
| Length, width, height | 5 330 x 1 930 x 1 875 mm | 5 330 x 1 930 x 1 875 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3 180 mm | 3 180 mm |
| Ground clearance | 226 mm | 226 mm |
| Approach / departure angle | 28 / 27 degrees | 28 / 27 degrees |
| Turning radius, curb to curb | 13 m | 13 m |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone independent | Double wishbone independent |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring | Leaf spring |
| Power steering | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Steering wheel adjustment | Tilt | Tilt |
| Front brakes | Vented disc | Vented disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Tyres | 265/65 R17 | 265/60 R18 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard | Standard |
| Spare wheel | Full size steel | Full size alloy |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard |
| ABS, EBD, ESP, TCS, brake assist | Standard | Standard |
| Hill start assist, hill descent control | Standard | Standard |
| Switchable ESP | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard | Standard |
| Driver, passenger and front lateral airbags | Standard | Standard |
| Side curtain airbags | — | Standard |
| Front seatbelts | Force limiting | Pretension and force limiting |
| Rear three point seatbelts | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX | Standard | Standard |
| Child safety locks | Standard | Standard |
| Reversing camera | Standard | Standard |
| Reversing sensors | 2 | 2 |
| Keyless entry and go | — | Standard |
| Key type | Folding remote | Smart key |
| Central colour screen | 10 inch | 10 inch |
| Driver display | 4.2 inch | 4.2 inch |
| Mirror Link, Bluetooth, radio | Standard | Standard |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| 12V outlet, cabin | Standard | Standard |
| 12V socket in cargo bed | — | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Manual, single zone | Manual, single zone |
| Rear air outlet | Standard | Standard |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric | Leather |
| Driver seat adjustment | 6 way manual | 6 way electric |
| Driver lumbar support | — | Standard |
| Passenger seat adjustment | 4 way manual | 4 way electric |
| Rear seat 60:40 folding | Standard | Standard |
| Rear centre armrest | Standard | Standard |
| Glove box refrigeration | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen |
| LED daytime running lights | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | — | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo bed light | — | Standard |
| Electric windows, front and rear | Standard | Standard |
| Electric exterior mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic wipers | — | Standard |
| Rear window demister | — | Standard |
| Roof rails | — | Standard |
| Side steps | Aluminium alloy | Stainless steel |
| Cargo protection fence | Aluminium alloy | Stainless steel |
| Warranty | 5 yr / 150 000 km | 5 yr / 150 000 km |
| Service plan | Optional | 5 yr / 90 000 km standard |
| Service intervals | 15 000 km | 15 000 km |
| Optional maintenance plan | Available | Available |
| Roadside assistance | 24 hour Changan | 24 hour Changan |
The part that is hard to see on a test drive
Service intervals are 15 000km, with a first service inspection at 5 000km or six months. An optional maintenance plan is available across the Hunter diesel range.
Come and put a tape measure on it
Every figure on this page is published specification. The only way to know whether it suits your work is to load it, drive it and look underneath it. Book a test drive in Riverside Park.
Questions buyers ask
What is the Changan Hunter's payload?
The 2.0 MT 2WD carries 1 100kg and the 2.0 AT 4WD carries 1 020kg. The load bed measures 1 520mm long, 1 520mm wide and 500mm deep on both.
How much can the Changan Hunter tow?
Gross combination mass is 5 080kg on both models, against a GVM of 3 050kg for the 2WD and 3 080kg for the 4WD. GCM is the ceiling for vehicle and trailer together; ask the dealership for the rated braked towing figure for your intended use.
Does the Changan Hunter have a diff lock?
A rear differential lock is standard on the 2.0 AT 4WD. It is not fitted to the 2WD manual.
What is the Changan Hunter fuel consumption?
7.1 litres per 100km on the 2.0 MT 2WD and 9.1 litres per 100km on the 2.0 AT 4WD. Both have an 80 litre tank and emit 239g/km of CO2 to Euro 4.
What ground clearance does the Changan Hunter have?
226mm, with a 28 degree approach angle and a 27 degree departure angle. Turning radius is 13m curb to curb. Front suspension is double wishbone independent and the rear is leaf sprung.
What is the difference between the Hunter 2WD and 4WD?
The 4WD Auto adds all wheel drive, a rear differential lock, a six speed automatic, leather upholstery, a six way electric driver seat with lumbar support, side curtain airbags, keyless entry and go, automatic headlights and wipers, a rear demister, roof rails, a cargo bed light, a 12V socket in the bed, six speakers and 265/60 R18 tyres. The 2WD Manual carries 80kg more payload and uses 2 litres less fuel per 100km.
What warranty and service plan does the Changan Hunter come with?
A 5 year or 150 000km warranty on both models. The 5 year or 90 000km service plan is standard on the 4WD Auto and optional on the 2WD Manual. Service intervals are 15 000km with a first inspection at 5 000km or six months, and an optional maintenance plan is available across the Hunter diesel range.
Does the Changan Hunter include roadside assistance?
Yes. 24 hour Changan Roadside Assistance covers breakdowns, flat tyres and battery jump starts anywhere in South Africa, reached on the Changan customer care line 086 184 7000.
What is the difference between the Hunter and the Hunter REEV?
The Hunter is a 2.0 turbodiesel producing 110kW and 350Nm. The Hunter REEV is a separate model line pairing a 2.0 turbo petrol range extender with a 31.2kWh battery for 200kW combined, 470Nm and a 2 200kg towing capacity.
Where can I test drive a Changan Hunter in Mpumalanga?
At Produkta Changan, Cnr Weir and Lydenburg Road, Riverside Park, Nelspruit. Call 013 753 7305 or book a test drive online.
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Specification and pricing correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. Figures are taken from the Changan South Africa Hunter brochure; features and specifications may vary by model and are market dependent on grade and equipment. Gross combination mass is stated as published; confirm the rated braked towing capacity with the dealership for your intended use. Cash back offer applies to selected new Changan Hunter derivatives while stocks last and may be withdrawn without notice. Vehicle images for illustration. E and OE.