GWM Cannon vs LDV Terron 9

The GWM Cannon starts from $39,490 before on-road costs, while the LDV Terron 9 opens at $50,990. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $11,500.

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 $56,089 respectively.

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

Both the GWM Cannon and LDV Terron 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the GWM Cannon and 91% for the LDV Terron 9.

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 and 7 in the LDV Terron 9.

The GWM Cannon features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the LDV Terron 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the LDV Terron 9. The LDV Terron 9 counters with MG Sound audio. 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 LDV Terron 9 responds with a Diesel Turbo making 163kW and 520Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.8 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 0.3s 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, 160mm shorter than the LDV Terron 9 at 5,500mm (3,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV Terron 9 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 $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the LDV Terron 9.

Estimated annual total: $2,280 (GWM Cannon) vs $2,252 (LDV Terron 9). The LDV Terron 9 saves you roughly $28 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 / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9). Both match on warranty length.