KGM Musso vs GWM Cannon

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon opens at $39,490. 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 $44,550 and $43,439 respectively.

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

Both the KGM Musso and GWM Cannon 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 KGM Musso and 6 in the GWM Cannon.

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

The KGM Musso stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the GWM Cannon. The GWM Cannon counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The KGM Musso uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 133kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The GWM Cannon responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 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 KGM Musso measures 5,105mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 235mm shorter than the GWM Cannon at 5,340mm (3,200mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon 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 $2,451/year for the KGM Musso and $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,280 (GWM Cannon). 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 (KGM Musso) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon). Both match on warranty length.