Jeep Gladiator vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Jeep Gladiator starts from $84,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the GWM Cannon Alpha the more affordable entry point by $32,000.

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 $93,489 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GWM Cannon Alpha by roughly $4,985 in fuel alone.

The GWM Cannon Alpha holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Gladiator. Adult occupant protection scored 60% for the Jeep Gladiator and 84% for the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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 Jeep Gladiator.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Gladiator and 6 in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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

The Jeep Gladiator stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Alpine audio that you will not find on the GWM Cannon Alpha. The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Gladiator uses a 3.6L Pentastar V6 naturally aspirated with ESS producing 209kW and 347Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha responds with a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel making 135kW and 480Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Gladiator is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Gladiator measures 5,591mm long on a 3,488mm wheelbase, 146mm longer than the GWM Cannon Alpha at 5,445mm (3,350mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,721kg. That 779kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $997 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon Alpha.

Estimated annual total: $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator) vs $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha saves you roughly $997 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Gladiator)—.