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2022 GWM Ute Cannon price and specs: Prices increased again
GWM has upped prices on its Ute Cannon by an additional $1000 for 2022. The range is now backed by a five-star ANCAP rating, however.
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About the GWM Cannon
Last updated Jul 29, 2025The 2021 GWM Cannon 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 $33,490 for the Cannon variant and topping out at $42,490 for the Cannon-x.
There are 6 variants of the Cannon available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
The GWM Cannon is only available with an diesel motor that produces 120kW and 400Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Cannon was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
57.99 - 63.97 kW/t
48.44 kW/t
125.55 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
9.01 - 9.43 L/100km
6.49 L/100km
12.82 L/100km
Vehicle Range
778 - 830 km
672 km
1,231 km
Price
$33,990 - $42,490
$20,990
$169,950
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 - 999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
New this year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,920 - 3,150 kg
2,631 kg
4,600 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,555 kg
4,585 kg
11,479 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 3,001 kg
1,701 kg
6,943 kg
Approach Angle
25 - 27°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
21 - 25°
15°
29°
Ground Clearance Unladen
170 - 193 mm
170 mm
269 mm
Payload Capacity
1,020 - 1,054 kg
527 kg
1,550 kg
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2021 GWM Cannon Price
-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $0 |
-X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $0 |
Cannon
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,990 |
Cannon-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $37,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,490 |
Cannon-X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $42,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 GWM Cannon Dimensions
1760mm
1800mm
5345mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 GWM Cannon Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Cannon
The most fuel efficient GWM Cannon is the Cannon with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The GWM Cannon that uses the most amount of fuel is the Cannon-X with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| GWM Cannon | 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?
You should service your Cannon at your authorised GWM dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Cannon's warranty.
2021 GWM Cannon Warranty
What is the warranty on a GWM Cannon?
The GWM Cannon 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 FAQs
The cheapest GWM Cannon is the -L that starts from $0.
The most expensive GWM Cannon is the Cannon-X that starts from $42,490.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Cannon is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: Cannon, Cannon-L and Cannon-X.
The largest GWM Cannon is the Cannon which measures 1934mm wide, 5410mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Cannon is the Cannon which has 120kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The GWM Cannon is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Cannon is the Cannon-L which weighs 3150 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Cannon uses diesel.