7.7
2023 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR review
The new flagship of the GWM Ute line brings a different four-wheel drive system plus more off-road gear, for a premium. Is it still a bargain?
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William Stopford
2022 GWM Cannon vs 2024 Ford Ranger Comparison
GWM Cannon
Ford Ranger
2022 GWM
Cannon
vs
2024 Ford
Ranger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.7
8.4
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Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger TREMOR
Best suitable for...
Work
Towing
Off-roadingAwards
We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
NA
80L
584 to 880 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$36,880 - $90,440
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Inclusions will inspire confidence in novice off-roaders
- One of the nicest interiors in the segment
- Still sharply priced
Misses
- Power adequate, but no more
- Ride quality
- Some of the tech needs work
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buyer-focused upgrades
- User-friendly tech
- Well priced relative to rival off-road specials
Misses
- No V6 option
- Limited production run
- Less settled on the road
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.2 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
