GWM Cannon Alpha vs Nissan Navara

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Navara opens at $42,990. That makes the Nissan Navara the more affordable entry point by $10,000.

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 $47,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Navara by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Cannon Alpha and Nissan Navara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the GWM Cannon Alpha and 86% for the Nissan Navara.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Cannon Alpha packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Nissan Navara.

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 7 in the Nissan Navara.

The GWM Cannon Alpha features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Navara gets a 8-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 Nissan Navara. 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 Nissan Navara responds with a Diesel making 140kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Nissan Navara has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs $2,166 (Nissan Navara). The Nissan Navara saves you roughly $371 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 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara). The GWM Cannon Alpha has longer coverage.