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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha

Used from

$49,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

8.9 - 9.8 L / 100km

About the GWM Cannon Alpha

Last updated Jul 29, 2025

The 2024 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 $49,990 for the LUX variant and topping out at $62,990 for the Ultra Hybrid.

There are 3 variants of the Cannon Alpha available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2024.

Engine options include 2.4L turbo (135kW/480Nm) and 2.0L turbo (255kW/648Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The 2024 Cannon Alpha was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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2025 2024

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Power to Weight

53.81 - 100.49 kW/t

49.36 kW/t

172.59 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

8.93 - 9.8 L/100km

2 L/100km

12.82 L/100km

Vehicle Range

816 - 876 km

672 km

1,215 km

Price

$49,990 - $62,990

$34,536

$249,950

Warranty (Years)

7 years

3 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 1 year

New this year

5 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,310 kg

2,880 kg

5,352 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

6,555 kg

5,150 kg

12,837 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

2,501 kg

4,501 kg

Approach Angle

28.5°

15.2°

40.7°

Departure Angle

19°

15°

29°

Ground Clearance Unladen

224 mm

188 mm

330 mm

Payload Capacity

735 - 821 kg

685 kg

1,759 kg

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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Price

Lux

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$49,990

Ultra

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$55,990

Ultra Hybrid

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4	$62,990

*excl. on-roads

All GWM Cannon Alpha Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$49,990	$66,990
2024	$49,990	$62,990

*excl. on-roads

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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Specs

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Lux

Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
Airbags
- Number Of: 7
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Driver Monitor
- Includes Junction Crossing
- Includes Junction Turning
- Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Radio: Am/fm
- Touch Screen
Autonomous drive
- Active Lane Control
- Lane Changing
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Response
Blind spot monitor
- Includes Display
Bumpers
- Colour: Painted
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Usb Connection Rear
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 1
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Touch Pad Control
- Touch Screen
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Black
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Steering
- Includes Transmission
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Embedded infotainment user interface
- Number Of Months Of Online Services: 24
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Height Type: Electric
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Instrument cluster
- Reconfigurable
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Load area side covering
- Exposed Metal: No
- Type: Plastic/rubber
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
- On Dash: Wood & Alloy
- On Doors: Wood & Alloy
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Android Wireless Connection
- Apple Carplay
- Apple Wireless Connection
Over air updates
- Type: Ota Updates
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Parking assistance
- Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor
Power locks
- Includes Boot/hatch
- Operation: Card Key
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Split Bench
Rear side windows
- Type: Wind-up
Remote HVAC control
- Includes Cooling
- Includes Heating
- Includes Phone
- Includes Timer
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote services
- Beep/flash
- Find My Car
- Geo Fencing
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
- Remote Lock/unlock
- Remote Seat Heating Control
- Send Destination To Car
- Theft Alert
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Vehicle Start
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- Type: Fullsize
Speakers
- Number Of: 6
Steering wheel
- Height Adjustment
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Step
- Type: Retractable Cargo Box Step
Telematics
- Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tray
- Liner: Spray-in
- Type: Straight Side
USB charging port
- Number: 2
Ventilation system
- Touch Screen Controls
Voice activating system
- Virtual Assistant: Other
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Wifi network
- Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Ultra

Adds to Lux:

Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
Front seat
- Heated
- Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
- Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass

Removes from Lux:

Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Black
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

Ultra Hybrid

Adds to Ultra:

360 view camera
- 3d Enhanced View
Ambient lighting
- Colour Selection
- Wrap Around
Electric Power source
- Battery Supplier: Other
- Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
- Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.75
Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 268
- Motor Location: Transmission-integrated Motor Generator
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 106.1
- Power Output Motor Kw: 78.0
Energy recuperation
- Level Selection
Hybrid type
- Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Instrument cluster
- Head-up Display: Windscreen
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
Parking assistance
- Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Secondary engine power
- Maximum Power Hp/ps: 245
- Maximum Power Kw: 180
- Maximum Torque Nm: 380
- Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
- Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1700
Speakers
- Number Of: 10
Warranty battery
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 96
Warranty electric systems - total
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty electric systems
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84

Removes from Ultra:

Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Type: Sensor
Speakers
- Number Of: 6

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