GWM Cannon vs KGM Musso

The GWM Cannon starts from $39,490 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $1,010.

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 $43,439 and $44,550 respectively.

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

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Cannon packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the KGM Musso.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Cannon and 6 in the KGM Musso.

The GWM Cannon features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon 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.

The GWM Cannon uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a auto 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 the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Cannon measures 5,340mm long on a 3,200mm wheelbase, 235mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon 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 $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon.

Estimated annual total: $2,280 (GWM Cannon) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). The GWM Cannon saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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