The GWM Ute has received revised drive-away pricing and a temporary $1000 factory bonus offer, though the range has gotten a little smaller since last year.
UPDATE, 05/08/2024 – GWM Australia has cut pricing of the Ute by up to $5000 with the addition of new factory bonuses until September 30.
For 2024, the Cannon 4×2 variants and Cannon-L CC 4×4 have been discontinued, leaving only six variants.
Cannon-XSR
“These two models have been discontinued due to low sales demand and complexity reduction,” said a spokesperson for GWM Australia.
For private buyers the range now opens at $35,990 drive-away for the GWM Ute Cannon 4×4, and extends to $48,990 drive-away for the GWM Ute Cannon-XSR.
ABN holders receive slightly different drive-away asking prices and until September 30 there’s an additional $1500 discount available.
In the first half of 2024, GWM sold 4430 examples in Australia. While that’s well off the tallies of the top-selling Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max, it outsold the LDV T60 (3399 sales) and SsangYong Musso (2027 sales).
Pricing
There are a total of six variants in the 2024 GWM Ute range.
| Model Variant | Private drive-away pricing | ABN drive-away pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon 4×4 dual-cab | $35,490 (-$3500) | $33,990 (-$3500) |
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon-CC 4×4 dual-cab | $36,990 (-$3000) | $35,490 (-$3000) |
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon-L 4×4 dual-cab | $38,490 (-$4000) | $36,990 (-$4000) |
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon-X 4×4 dual-cab | $40,490 (-$5000) | $38,990 (-$5000) |
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon Vanta 4×4 dual-cab | $42,490 (-$5000) | $40,990 (-$5000) |
| 2024 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR 4×4 dual-cab | $48,990 (-$4000) | $46,990 (-$4000) |
All prices are drive-away.
Drivetrains
The Ute range is now offered exclusively with four-wheel drive.
In most Utes, this is a full-time system with selectable low-range gearing and a locking rear differential.
The Cannon-XSR uniquely features a part-time system with selectable low-range gearing and locking front and rear differentials, and also comes with a crawl mode and Turn Assist By Braking.
| GWM Ute | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel |
| Power | 120kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic transmission |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Efficiency
The entire 2024 GWM Ute range uses 9.4L/100km on the combined cycle.
Dimensions
All GWM Utes ride a 3230mm wheelbase.
| Length | Width | Height | Payload | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWM Ute Cannon | 5410mm | 1934mm | 1886mm | 1050kg |
| GWM Ute Cannon CC | 5511mm | 1924mm | 1886mm | 1120kg |
| GWM Ute Cannon-L | 5410mm | 1934mm | 1886mm | 1050kg |
| GWM Ute Cannon-X | 5410mm | 1934mm | 1886mm | 1050kg |
| GWM Ute Cannon Vanta | 5410mm | 1934mm | 1886mm | 1050kg |
| GWM Ute Cannon-XSR | 5439mm | 1958mm | 1918mm | 875kg |
Braked towing capacity is 3000kg across the range.
Servicing and Warranty
As with the rest of the GWM range, the Ute is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
There are five years of capped-price servicing, with the first service – due at six months or 5000km – costing $260.
Subsequent services are required at 12-month/10,000km intervals and cost $360 each.
Safety
After initially failing to earn a five-star ANCAP rating, the GWM Ute range was modified by the factory.
It was in turn awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in November 2021. However, this doesn’t include the Cannon CC and Cannon-XSR, as these models haven’t been tested.
The tested vehicles scored 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 73 per cent for safety assist.
Standard features across all models are:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detection
- 7 airbags including a front-centre airbag
- Reverse and passenger-kerbside camera views
- Rear parking sensors
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Speed warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
All bar the base model feature a surround-view camera and front parking sensors, while the Cannon-X adds safe exit warning.
The Cannon CC misses out on blind-spot monitoring.
Standard Equipment
There are five different trim levels in total.
Cannon-XSR
The base Cannon and Cannon-CC come standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights and tail lights
- Side steps
- Hill descent control
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 3.5-inch instrument cluster screen
- Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
- Air-conditioning
- Power outlet and USB port for dash cam
- 12V power outlet
- 220V power outlet
- Front USB port x 2
- Rear USB port x 1
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- Paddle shifters
The Cannon-L ute and cab-chassis gain:
- Chrome grille, door handles and mirrors
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror
The Cannon-X adds:
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charger
- Leather upholstery
- Steering modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- Second-row armrest
- Voice recognition
- Tilt/slide steering wheel adjustment
The Cannon Vanta adds:
- 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- Black grille, sports bar, mirrors and door handles
The Cannon-XSR adds:
- Steel front and rear bumpers
- Sunroof
- Snorkel
- Unique grille and sports bar
- Black-finish 18-inch alloy wheels in 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres
- Full underbody chassis guard
- Locking front and rear differentials
Colours
Pearl White is the standard exterior finish.
The following finishes cost an extra $595:
- Sapphire Blue (utes only)
- Crystal Black
- Pittsburgh Silver
- Scarlet Red (utes only)
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