GWM Cannon Alpha vs Nissan Navara

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Navara opens at $47,990. That makes the Nissan Navara the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

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 $52,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Navara by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

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 Nissan Navara gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon Alpha stands out with power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Navara. 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 Nissan Navara offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GWM Cannon Alpha and 1-zone in the Nissan Navara.

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 Nissan Navara responds with a Diesel making 140kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Nissan Navara has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM Cannon Alpha is 1.4s 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, 185mm longer than the Nissan Navara at 5,260mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Nissan Navara 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 $2,252/year for the Nissan Navara. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Navara). The GWM Cannon Alpha has longer coverage.