The GWM Cannon ute lineup has expanded in Australia, with two cab-chassis variants and a cut-price pickup coming to showrooms.

    After renaming its Ute to Cannon and trading a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine for a stronger 2.4-litre, GWM has reintroduced the smaller-capacity powerplant for its two new ‘Premium’ entry-level grades.

    The 2.0-litre engine is available in the Cannon Premium 4×2 single-cab/chassis from $35,490, and the 4×4 dual-cab pickup from $39,490 drive-away.

    A second cab-chassis has been added in dual-cab Lux guise, retaining the 2.4-litre engine and arriving with a price of $42,490 drive-away – a $2500 premium compared to the last time the Ute was available as a dual-cab/chassis.

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    Prices across the rest of the GWM Cannon lineup have risen by $1000 since launch.

    The reintroduction of the 2.0-litre engine also means the return of an eight-speed automatic transmission and 3200kg braked towing capacity, compared to the 2.4-litre’s nine-speed auto and 3500kg towing capability.

    Pricing

    ModelDrive-away price
    2025 GWM Cannon Premium 4×2 single-cab/chassis$35,490 (NEW)
    2025 GWM Cannon Premium 4×4 dual-cab pickup$39,490
    2025 GWM Cannon Lux 4×4 dual-cab pickup$41,490 (+$1000 over launch price, +$2000 over Ute Cannon Lux)
    2025 GWM Cannon Lux 4×4 dual-cab/chassis$42,490 (NEW)
    2025 GWM Cannon Ultra 4×4 dual-cab pickup$44,490 (+$1000)
    2025 GWM Cannon Vanta 4×4 dual-cab pickup$46,490 (+$1000 over launch price, +$2000 over Ute Cannon Vanta)
    2025 GWM Cannon XSR 4×4 dual-cab pickup$50,990 (+$1000 on launch price, -$2000 on Ute Cannon-XSR)

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    2025 GWM Cannon Premium2025 GWM Cannon Lux, Ultra, Vanta, XSR
    Engine2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel
    Power120kW135kW
    Torque400Nm480Nm
    TransmissionEight-speed automaticNine-speed automatic
    Drive type4×2 or 4×44×4
    Fuel economy (claimed)7.6L/100km (4×2 single-cab/chassis)
    8.1L/100km (4×4 dual-cab pickup)
    8.4L/100km
    Fuel tank capacity78L78L

    Dimensions

    GWM Cannon single-cab/chassisGWM Cannon dual-cab/chassisGWM Cannon dual-cab pickup
    Length5703mm5416mm5416mm (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    5439mm (XSR)
    Width1947mm1947mm1947mm (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    1958mm (XSR)
    Height1972mm1884mm1884mm (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    1893mm (XSR)
    Wheelbase3470mm3230mm3230mm
    Wading depth500mm500mm500mm (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    700mm (XSR)
    Approach angle25 degrees25 degrees25 degrees (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    26 degrees (XSR)
    Departure angle25 degrees25 degrees25 degrees (Premium, Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    26 degrees (XSR)
    Kerb weight1900kg2230kg2140kg (Premium)
    2230kg (Lux, Ultra, Vanta, XSR)
    Gross vehicle mass3050kg3225kg3125kg (Premium)
    3225kg (Lux, Ultra, Vanta)
    3205kg (XSR)
    Braked towing capacity3200kg3500kg3200kg (Premium)
    3500kg (Lux, Ultra, Vanta, XSR)
    Downball weight320kg350kg320kg (Premium)
    350kg (Lux, Ultra, Vanta, XSR)

    Servicing and Warranty

    As with the rest of the GWM range, the Cannon ute is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.

    GWM Cannon
    Warranty7 years, unlimited kilometres
    Service intervalsFirst service: six months/5000km
    All following: 12 months/10,000km
    Capped-price servicing5 years
    Total capped-price service costTBC

    Safety

    All variants of the GWM Ute – except for the Cannon XSR – were awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in November 2021.

    This rating carries across to the renamed Cannon.

    Assessment categoryScore
    Adult occupant protection86 per cent
    Child occupant protection87 per cent
    Vulnerable road user protection67 per cent
    Safety assist73 per cent

    Standard features across all models are:

    • Autonomous emergency braking
      • With pedestrian, cyclist detection
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Blind-spot monitoring (dual-cab only)
    • Driver fatigue monitoring system
    • Lane departure warning
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Lane-change assist (dual-cab only)
    • Rear cross-traffic assist (dual-cab only)
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Reverse camera
    • Safe exit warning (dual-cab only)
    • Speed warning
    • Traffic sign recognition
    • Trailer sway mitigation
    • Tyre-pressure monitoring
    • 7 airbags

    The Cannon Ultra and Vanta feature a surround-view camera and front parking sensors.

    The Cannon XSR misses out on lane-keep assist, safe exit warning, rear collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic assist.

    Standard Equipment

    The base Cannon Premium comes standard with the following equipment:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Chrome sports bar
    • Automatic LED headlights
    • Power-folding side mirrors
    • Spray-in bedliner (pickup only)
    • Keyless entry
    • Leatherette upholstery
    • Leatherette steering wheel
    • Six-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat
    • Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat
    • Single-zone climate control
    • 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • 3 x 12V power outlets
    • USB-A front outlets
    • Rain-sensing wipers

    The Cannon Lux adds:

    • Wireless phone charger
    • 6-speaker sound system
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Front and rear USB-A, USB-C outlets

    The Cannon Ultra adds:

    • Electric sunroof
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Leather accented seats
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    • 6-way power-adjustable driver seat
    • 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
    • USB port for dash camera
    • Ambient lighting
    • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

    The Cannon Vanta gains:

    • 18-inch black alloy wheels
    • Black sports bar
    • Matte black exterior trim

    The Cannon XSR adds:

    • Off-road drive modes
    • Front differential lock
    • Body-coloured exterior trim
    • Snorkel

    Colours

    A choice of six exterior paint colours are available on the Cannon lineup:

    • Pearl White
    • Crystal Black
    • Scarlet Red
    • Sapphire Blue
    • Pittsburgh Silver
    • Stealth Grey (XSR only)

    The entry-level Cannon Premium 4×2 single-cab/chassis is only being offered in Pearl White and Pittsburgh Silver. The top-spec XSR variant can’t be finished in Pittsburgh Silver.

    All finishes except the base Pearl White incur a $595 premium.

    MORE: Everything GWM Cannon

    Jordan Mulach

    Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.

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