GWM Cannon vs Mitsubishi Triton

The GWM Cannon starts from $39,490 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $4,200.

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 $48,059 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Triton by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Cannon and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the GWM Cannon and 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GWM Cannon, against 4 on the Mitsubishi Triton.

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 Mitsubishi Triton.

The GWM Cannon features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon stands out with power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Triton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Cannon gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Triton offers cloth.

The GWM Cannon uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a 4WD layout.

The Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Cannon measures 5,416mm long on a 3,230mm wheelbase, 96mm longer than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,366/year for the GWM Cannon and $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.