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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha
New from
$33,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
7 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.6 - 8.4 L / 100km
About the GWM Cannon Alpha
Last updated Jan 23, 2025The new GWM Cannon Alpha is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Available in Australia from $33,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium variant and topping out at $48,990 for the XSR.
There are 5 variants of the Cannon Alpha available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.
Engine options include 2.4L turbo (135kW/480Nm) and 2.0L turbo (120kW/400Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Cannon Alpha is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
56.8 - 61.53 kW/t
49.36 kW/t
171.23 kW/t
Boot Space
No Data
Fuel Efficiency
8.13 - 8.4 L/100km
2 L/100km
12.82 L/100km
Vehicle Range
929 - 963 km
672 km
2,414 km
Price
$37,490 - $48,990
$34,536
$249,950
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,135 - 3,225 kg
2,880 kg
5,352 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,830 - 6,300 kg
5,150 kg
12,837 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,201 - 3,500 kg
2,501 kg
4,501 kg
Approach Angle
27 - 30°
20°
40.7°
Departure Angle
25 - 26°
15°
29°
Breakover Angle
No Data
17°
26.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
211 - 231 mm
188 mm
330 mm
Payload Capacity
875 - 995 kg
685 kg
1,759 kg
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Price
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | $33,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,990 |
Lux
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,990 |
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,990 |
Ultra
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,990 |
Vanta
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,990 |
XSR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Specs
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Cannon Alpha
The most fuel efficient GWM Cannon Alpha is the Premium with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 7.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The GWM Cannon Alpha that uses the most amount of fuel is the XSR with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L TURBO and uses 8.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| GWM Cannon Alpha | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 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 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Warranty
What is the warranty on a GWM Cannon Alpha?
The GWM Cannon Alpha offers a 7 year unlimited km 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 Premium that starts from $33,990.
The most expensive GWM Cannon Alpha is the XSR that starts from $48,990.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Cannon Alpha is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Lux, Ultra, Vanta and XSR.
The largest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux which measures 2043mm wide, 5531mm in length and sits 1997mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux which has 135kW of power from its 2.4L TURBO engine.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux which weighs 3225 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Cannon Alpha uses diesel.