Strength, stamina, and style - The Changan Hunter Diesel is built to conquer every corner of South Africa.

  • The Hunter Diesel delivers rugged reliability in 2WD MT and 4WD AT configurations.
  • Engineered for South Africa’s toughest conditions - from gravel to highway.
  • Combines practicality, power, and comfort for work and leisure alike.
  • Embodies Changan’s commitment to capability, confidence, and continuous evolution.

Johannesburg, South Africa - The Changan Hunter Diesel was made for the real South Africa - a country where resilience isn’t optional, it’s essential.

With its muscular stance, robust chassis, and high ground clearance, the Hunter Diesel embodies the strength and durability needed to take on everything from city streets to backcountry trails.

Available in both 2WD MT for practical everyday performance and 4WD AT for unshakable off-road command, it’s a bakkie designed to adapt - not compromise.

Built for the Demands of the Day

From the early morning commute to the weekend getaway, the Hunter Diesel handles every demand with ease. Its turbo diesel engine delivers impressive torque and efficiency, while advanced suspension tuning ensures a stable, confident drive across any surface.

Inside, comfort meets control - with ergonomic seating, intuitive technology, and safety features that give you total confidence behind the wheel. It’s a truck that doesn’t just work hard; it makes the workday feel effortless.

Power You Can Count On

At its core lies a 2.0L turbo diesel engine, delivering 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque through either a smooth 6-speed manual (two-wheel drive) or 6-speed automatic transmission, on the four-wheel drive version. Inside, the Hunter Diesel surprises with features rarely found in its price segment. Premium leather seating, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen and multifunction steering wheel bring refinement to every drive, while tactile console controls and soft-touch finishes elevate the everyday experience.

Capability, With Tech That Makes Life Easier

The Hunter Diesel 4WD is loaded with driver-focused technology, from keyless entry and start-stop functionality to cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring and traction systems that adapt to the terrain. The four-wheel drive version boasts low range capability, while the two-wheel drive Hunter offers a formidable 1100KG’s of payload capacity. Add rear camera assistance and parking sensors, and you’ve got a bakkie that’s as smart as it is strong - one that works with you, wherever the road may take you.

And when it comes to safety, the Hunter Diesel has you covered. Multiple airbags, electronic stability control, hill start assist and hill descent control provide confidence in every condition.

Where Refinement Meets Reliability

The Hunter Diesel balances rugged reliability with refined comfort - proving that toughness and sophistication can share the same DNA. Every material, every system, and every feature is designed with one goal: to deliver performance that lasts.

It’s the kind of vehicle that earns trust - not through promises, but through performance tested in the real world, under real South African conditions. South African’s can expect the 2WD MT Hunter Diesel to retail from R449 900.00, with the 4WD AT derivative set to sell at R569 900.00  - backed by a 5 Year / 90 000KM Service Plan. All Hunter Diesels are supported by a 5 Year / 150 000KM Changan Journey Warranty, proving that peace of mind, doesn’t need to be priced at a premium.

In addition, Jameel Motors, a leading provider of mobility solutions and partner of choice to top automotive brands, serves as the official distributor of Changan in South Africa, bringing further credibility and a proven track record, to the local South African market.

Driven to Evolve, Wherever the Road Leads

Whether you’re navigating remote construction sites or winding through mountain passes, the Hunter Diesel stands ready. It’s not just a bakkie - it’s a companion built for those who go further, push harder, and never settle.

Because in a country built on movement and momentum, Changan builds vehicles that evolve with you.