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GWM Cannon Alpha, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every GWM Cannon Alpha variant sold new in Australia. 7 variants, from $52,990 to $64,490 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the GWM Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 2 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research — their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026, price 1 Oct 2026

Every GWM Cannon Alpha variant in Australia, compared

9 variants of the GWM Cannon Alpha are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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Lux Diesel2026$52,990

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux Diesel

Power
135kW
Torque
480Nm
0–100
10.5s
Fuel use
8.9L/100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux is a modern diesel ute built for tradies and families wanting practical 4WD capability with genuine fuel economy, delivering 8.9L/100km from its 2.4-litre engine. Its standout strength is the combination of 480Nm torque for serious towing (3500kg braked), five-star ANCAP safety, and a seven-year warranty that undercuts traditional rivals. The key consideration is that running costs hover around $3437 annually, so factor in diesel's price trajectory when calculating your total cost of ownership against petrol alternatives.

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Ultra HEV2026$64,490

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra HEV

Power
255kW
Torque
648Nm
Fuel use
9.8L/100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Hybrid Automatic Transmission (9HAT)
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra HEV is a hybrid dual-cab ute that suits buyers wanting lower fuel costs and reduced emissions without sacrificing practicality, offering a 2-litre engine paired with electric motors delivering 255kW and 648Nm across an 9-speed hybrid automatic. Its standout strength is exceptional efficiency at 9.8L/100km combined with serious towing capacity of 3500kg, making it genuinely economical for work and weekend adventures alike. One consideration is the 2575kg kerb weight-while this reflects the hybrid system and provides stability for towing, it's worth confirming your driveway can handle the mass if you're upgrading from a lighter vehicle.

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Lux 3.0L Turbo-Diesel2026POA

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

Power
170kW
Torque
620Nm
Fuel use
7.3L/100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The GWM Cannon Alpha Lux 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is the entry grade of the Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute with GWM's new 3.0-litre diesel, priced at $58,990 drive-away for private buyers in Victoria against $63,990 for the Vanta. GWM Australia's release put it at dealers from mid-September 2026, and its model page now takes orders. The four-cylinder turbo-diesel makes 170kW and 620Nm, up from 135kW and 480Nm in the 2.4-litre diesel GWM still sells, and drives through a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive with front, centre and rear differential locks. It needs no AdBlue. GWM claims 7.3L/100km combined, and the Green Vehicle Guide lists 7.3L/100km and 192g/km of CO2. Braked towing is 3,500kg. The Lux lists 18-inch alloy wheels, faux leatherette seats, a 6-way electric driver's seat, a 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and lane departure warning. GWM backs it with a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, seven years of roadside assistance and seven years of capped-price servicing. GWM has not published dimensions, masses or payload for the 3.0-litre diesel, so those show as no data.

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Vanta 3.0L Turbo-Diesel2026POA

GWM Cannon Alpha Vanta 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

Power
170kW
Torque
620Nm
Fuel use
7.3L/100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg

The GWM Cannon Alpha Vanta 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is the upper of the two grades GWM sells with its new 3.0-litre diesel, priced at $63,990 drive-away for private buyers in Victoria against $58,990 for the Lux. GWM Australia's release put it at dealers from mid-September 2026, and its model page now takes orders. The four-cylinder turbo-diesel makes 170kW and 620Nm through a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive with front, centre and rear differential locks, and needs no AdBlue. GWM claims 7.3L/100km combined, matched by the Green Vehicle Guide with 192g/km of CO2, and a 3,500kg braked towing capacity. The Vanta adds black exterior styling with black side steps and 19-inch black alloy wheels with red brake calipers, leather accented seats and an 8-way electric driver's seat, alongside a 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and lane departure warning. Warranty is seven years with unlimited kilometres, with seven years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. GWM has not published dimensions, masses or payload for the 3.0-litre diesel, and no ANCAP rating is asserted for this grade, so those show as no data.

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Ultra 2.4T Diesel 9AT 4WD2025Price coming soon

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra 2.4T Diesel 9AT 4WD

Power
135kW
Torque
480Nm
Fuel use
8.9L/100km
Gearbox
9-speed automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Turbo Diesel is GWM's full-size dual-cab ute, documented in GWM Australia's own brochure (Edition GWMAU 20250417). It uses a 2,370cc turbo-diesel four making 135kW at 3,600rpm and 480Nm from 1,500 to 2,500rpm through a nine-speed automatic, using 8.9 L/100km combined on the ADR 81/02 test. Braked towing is 3,500kg with a 350kg towball limit, payload is 760kg, and GVM is 3310kg against a 6555kg GCM. Wading depth is 800mm.

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Lux 2.4T Diesel 9AT 4WD2025Price coming soon

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux 2.4T Diesel 9AT 4WD

Power
135kW
Torque
480Nm
Fuel use
8.9L/100km
Gearbox
9-speed automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux Turbo Diesel is GWM's full-size dual-cab ute, documented in GWM Australia's own brochure (Edition GWMAU 20250417). It uses a 2,370cc turbo-diesel four making 135kW at 3,600rpm and 480Nm from 1,500 to 2,500rpm through a nine-speed automatic, using 8.9 L/100km combined on the ADR 81/02 test. Braked towing is 3,500kg with a 350kg towball limit, payload is 821kg, and GVM is 3310kg against a 6555kg GCM. Wading depth is 800mm.

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Ultra PHEV2026POA

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV

Power
300kW
Torque
750Nm
0–100
6.9s
Fuel use
1.7L/100km
EV range
100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Hybrid Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV is a 5-seat, 4WD plug-in hybrid ute with a 9-speed hybrid automatic and 300kW of combined system output. It's from $64,490 drive-away, which is GWM's advertised drive-away price in VIC. For ute work it's rated to tow 3,500kg braked and carries a payload of 685kg. The official 1.7L/100km figure assumes you start with a charged battery, so if you don't plug in, expect the 7.9L/100km flat-battery figure instead. It suits someone who can charge at home, does a lot of shorter trips on the 115km claimed electric range and still wants a ute that can handle a decent tow.

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Lux PHEV2026POA

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV

Power
300kW
Torque
750Nm
0–100
6.9s
Fuel use
1.7L/100km
EV range
100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Hybrid Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV is a dual-cab 4WD ute that suits buyers wanting practicality with low running costs, delivering 300kW combined power, 750Nm torque, and a genuine 100km all-electric range for daily commutes. Its standout strength is exceptional efficiency at 1.7L/100km combined, translating to roughly $1015 annually in running costs, while the 3500kg towing capacity handles most trailers without sacrifice. Consider that at 2810kg kerb weight, it's heavier than conventional utes, which may affect payload capacity compared to petrol-only alternatives, though the 5-star ANCAP rating and 7-year warranty provide solid peace of mind.

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Ultra Diesel2026POA

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Diesel

Power
135kW
Torque
480Nm
0–100
10.5s
Fuel use
8.9L/100km
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Drive
4WD
Seats
5
Towing
3,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Diesel is a 5-seat dual-cab style workhorse ute with a diesel engine, a 9-speed automatic and 4WD. It's priced at $57,990 drive-away, which is the manufacturer's advertised drive-away price in Victoria. It can carry a payload of 760kg. Braked towing is rated at 3,500kg, with a towball download of 350kg. Fuel use is 8.9L/100km on the combined cycle, and the claimed 0-100km/h time of 10.5 seconds won't excite anyone, so it suits buyers who care more about hauling and towing than quick getaways.

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