GWM Cannon Alpha vs KGM Musso

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. That makes the KGM Musso the more affordable entry point by $12,490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $58,289 and $44,550 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The GWM Cannon Alpha features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon Alpha stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the KGM Musso. The KGM Musso counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Cannon Alpha gets synthetic leather upholstery while the KGM Musso offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the GWM Cannon Alpha and 1-zone in the KGM Musso.

The GWM Cannon Alpha uses a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel producing 135kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The KGM Musso responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 133kW and 400Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Cannon Alpha measures 5,445mm long on a 3,350mm wheelbase, 340mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the KGM Musso leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the KGM Musso.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). The KGM Musso saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). Both match on warranty length.