2024 GWM Cannon Alpha pricing and specs revealed

The latter utilises a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol hybrid engine that delivers outputs of 255kW and 648Nm, marking the Cannon Alpha as the first ute in Australia to be available with a full hybrid powertrain. GWM says the petrol-hybrid engine will consume 9.8L/100km of unleaded.

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The GWM Cannon Ute’s bigger brother is on its way to Australia, bringing more carrying space and greener motoring from mid 2024

The two non-hybrid variants are powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine that generates 135kW and 480Nm, with an official fuel consumption figure of 8.9L/100km. All vehicles utilise a nine-speed automatic transmission and are coupled with a Torque On Demand (TOD) four-wheel drive system that features a Borg Warner transfer case.

Both powertrains have a 3500kg braked towing capacity, with the Ultra grade featuring a clever 60/40 split tailgate as seen in full-size US trucks like the Ram 1500. The tub dimensions for all models are: 1520mm wide, 1500mm deep, 500mm high, and there’s a 1100mm gap between the wheel arches.

The ute is considerably bigger than the Cannon Ute it replaces: 35mm longer (5445mm); 57mm wider (1991mm); 38mm taller (1942mm); and it has a 120mm longer wheelbase (3350mm). In fact, these figures make it bigger than the nation’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford Ranger. The Cannon Alpha also has an impressive wading depth of 800mm, while approach, breakover and departure angles are 28.5, 19 and 23 degrees respectively.

The ute will be available in five colours, with only white a no-cost option. The red, silver, grey and black options are all classified as premium paint and cost an extra $595.