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GWM Ute recalled due to fire risk
Almost 3000 GWM Utes have been recalled in Australia, following the discovery of a fault that could result in a fire.
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About the GWM Ute
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2024 GWM Ute is classified as a Dual Cab Utility currently on sale in Australia as part of the generation, starting from $32,990 MLRP for the CANNON (4x2) and topping out at $46,990 for the CANNON-XSR (4x4).
There are 7 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jun of 2024. The Cannon is built in China and is available with 2.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to 4x4. The Cannon is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
GWM Ute Rating
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Entry-level
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7.8
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8.7
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2024 GWM Ute Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| CANNON (4x4) | $36,490 | $39,600 |
| CANNON (4x2) | $36,600 | $36,600 |
| CANNON-L (4x4) | $43,100 | $43,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 GWM Ute Dimensions
1886mm
1934mm
5410mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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A very reasonably sized cargo tray for the GWM Cannon makes it a very viable alternative to the traditional Thai-built Utes such as the Ranger and Hilux.
2024 GWM Ute Gallery
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2024 GWM Ute Safety Rating
Standard across all models are:
- Seven airbags including a front-centre ‘bag
- Reverse and passenger-kerbside camera views
- Reversing sensors
- Lane-departure warning and active lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Active or adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition and speed warning
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system
- Post-collision automatic unlock and fuel-cut functions
- Hill-start assist and hill-descent control braking
2024 GWM Ute Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Ute
The most fuel efficient GWM Ute is the CANNON (4x2) with a 8 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection and uses 8.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| GWM Ute | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| CANNON (4x2) | DIESEL | 8.4 |
| CANNON (4x4) | DIESEL | 9.4 |
| CANNON VANTA (4x4) | DIESEL | 9.4 |
| CANNON-L (4x4) | DIESEL | 9.4 |
| CANNON-X (4x4) | DIESEL | 9.4 |
| CANNON-XSR (4x4) | DIESEL | 9.4 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a GWM Ute?
All GWM Ute’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 10,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 GWM Ute drive?
Our expert take on GWM Ute drivability.
Under the bonnet is a reworked 2.0-litre turbo-diesel produced and developed in-house. Its outputs are 120kW of power and 400Nm of torque – a little below core rivals bar the LDV T60.
All versions come standard with an eight-speed automatic developed by ZF. There’s no manual option, but GWM now offers a choice of 4×2 and 4×4 models in the base Cannon.
The mid-range L and X models are still 4×4-only.
As is common for the ute class, the front and rear suspension make-up comprises double wishbones at the front and leaf springs at the back.
2024 GWM Ute Warranty
The Ute Cannon-X is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Should you buy the 2024 GWM Ute
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
All the good things about the lower-end Cannon range carry over here.
It’s still a solid performer on and off the road, and still represents great value compared to a HiLux or Ranger. It’s not a class-leader in any particular area, but it doesn’t need to be with a sticker price around $40,000 drive-away.
The addition of a five-star ANCAP safety rating hasn’t hurt its case, either.
Should you bother with the Cannon-X? It’s not essential. The Cannon-L is already loaded with standard kit, and the extras on the X are nice to have rather than absolutely critical.
Given value is one of the key draws of opting for a GWM, we’d be saving the extra $3000 and sticking with the mid-range model.
GWM Ute FAQs
The cheapest GWM Ute is the CANNON (4x2) that starts from $32,990.
The most expensive GWM Ute is the CANNON-XSR (4x4) that starts from $46,990.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Ute is 3200Kg offered by the following variants
- CANNON (4x2)
- CANNON (4x4)
- CANNON-L (4x4)
- CANNON VANTA (4x4)
- CANNON-X (4x4)
The largest GWM Ute is the CANNON-XSR (4x4) which measures 1958mm wide, 5439mm in length and sits 1918mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Ute is the CANNON-XSR (4x4) which has 120kW of power from its 2.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection engine.
The GWM Ute is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Ute is the CANNON-XSR (4x4) which weighs 3095 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Ute uses diesel.