Volkswagen Amarok vs GWM Cannon Comparison

    Volkswagen Amarok

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    GWM Cannon

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    2024 Volkswagen
    Amarok
    vs
    2024 GWM
    Cannon
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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.
    0.0
    8.2
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
    Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    WorkWork
    TowingTowing
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    576 to 792 km
    78L
    655 to 733 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $55,490 - $82,990
    $32,990 - $46,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun hot hatch engine
    • Upmarket styling all round
    • Unexpectedly plush ride
    Misses
    • Getting quite expensive
    • Scarce storage and minimal buttons
    • Inconsistent transmission behaviour
    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

    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

    • Metallic Paint (+$990)
    • Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)
    • Premium Paint (+$595)

    Colours Available

    While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.

    • Frozen White
    • Agate Black metallic
    • Blue Lightning metallic
    • Carbonised Grey metallic
    • Lucid Red metallic
    • Moondust Silver metallic
    • Diffused Silver metallic
    • Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)

    Specs

    Type
    BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDIDIESEL TURBO F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1996 - 29931996
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L2.0L
    Induction
    BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 2416
    Power
    125kW - 222kW120kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 59003600
    Torque
    405Nm - 600Nm400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 33501500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 16.516.2

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