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About the GWM Cannon Alpha
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 GWM Cannon Alpha is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $33,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $33,990 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the Cannon Alpha available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is only available with an diesel motor that produces 120kW and 400Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 Cannon Alpha was offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
63.97 kW/t
48.44 kW/t
125.55 kW/t
Boot Space
No Data
Fuel Efficiency
9.01 L/100km
6.49 L/100km
12.82 L/100km
Vehicle Range
778 km
672 km
1,231 km
Price
$33,990
$20,990
$169,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,920 kg
2,631 kg
4,600 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
No Data
4,585 kg
11,479 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,701 kg
6,943 kg
Approach Angle
25°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
21°
15°
29°
Breakover Angle
No Data
18.4°
18.4°
Ground Clearance Unladen
170 mm
170 mm
269 mm
Payload Capacity
1,020 kg
527 kg
1,550 kg
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2021 GWM Cannon Alpha Dimensions
1760mm
1800mm
5345mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 GWM Cannon Alpha Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Cannon Alpha
The most fuel efficient GWM Cannon Alpha is the -L with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| GWM Cannon Alpha | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a GWM Cannon Alpha?
The GWM Cannon Alpha has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 GWM Cannon Alpha Warranty
What is the warranty on a GWM Cannon Alpha?
The GWM Cannon Alpha offers a 5 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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GWM Cannon Alpha FAQs
The cheapest GWM Cannon Alpha is the -L that starts from $0.
The most expensive GWM Cannon Alpha is the Base that starts from $33,990.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Cannon Alpha is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: -L, -X and Base.
The largest GWM Cannon Alpha is the -L which measures 1800mm wide, 5345mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Cannon Alpha is the -L which has 120kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Cannon Alpha is the -L which weighs 2920 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Cannon Alpha uses diesel.