Kia Tasman vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $14,000.

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 $42,889 and $58,289 respectively.

The GWM Cannon Alpha qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Tasman, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GWM Cannon Alpha by roughly $8,650 in fuel alone.

Both the Kia Tasman and GWM Cannon Alpha hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Tasman and 84% for the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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 7 in the Kia Tasman and 6 in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon Alpha gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with wireless charging and V2L that the Kia Tasman does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Tasman gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Cannon Alpha offers synthetic leather.

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha responds with a 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbo Petrol Plug-in Hybrid making 300kW and 750Nm, paired to a 9-speed hybrid automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 154kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the GWM Cannon Alpha at 5,445mm (3,350mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha 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 $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $379/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $1,730 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon Alpha.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $379 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha saves you roughly $1,730 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). Both match on warranty length.