GWM Cannon Alpha vs LDV T60 MAX

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the LDV T60 MAX opens at $36,990. That makes the LDV T60 MAX the more affordable entry point by $16,000.

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 $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the LDV T60 MAX by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

The GWM Cannon Alpha holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV T60 MAX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 6 in the LDV T60 MAX.

The GWM Cannon Alpha features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the LDV T60 MAX gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-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 LDV T60 MAX. 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 LDV T60 MAX responds with a Diesel Turbo making 160kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 1.0s 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, 80mm longer than the LDV T60 MAX at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV T60 MAX 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 $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the LDV T60 MAX.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX). The LDV T60 MAX saves you roughly $228 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 / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX). Both match on warranty length.