GWM Cannon Alpha vs KGM Musso EV

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso EV opens at $60,000. That makes the GWM Cannon Alpha the more affordable entry point by $7,010.

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 $66,000 respectively.

The KGM Musso EV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The GWM Cannon Alpha, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the GWM Cannon Alpha and KGM Musso EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Musso EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Cannon Alpha and 8 in the KGM Musso EV. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the GWM Cannon Alpha misses.

The GWM Cannon Alpha features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Musso EV gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 EV. The KGM Musso EV counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 EV responds with a Electric making 152kW and 339Nm, paired to a 1-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 135kW. 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, 285mm longer than the KGM Musso EV at 5,160mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

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