LDV T60 MAX vs GWM Cannon

The LDV T60 MAX starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon opens at $39,490. That makes the LDV T60 MAX the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

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 $40,689 and $43,439 respectively.

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

The GWM Cannon holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV T60 MAX.

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 LDV T60 MAX and 6 in the GWM Cannon.

The LDV T60 MAX features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon counters with power tailgate that the LDV T60 MAX does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV T60 MAX uses a Diesel Turbo producing 160kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 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 LDV T60 MAX has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV T60 MAX measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 25mm longer 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 $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX and $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX) vs $2,280 (GWM Cannon). The GWM Cannon saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon). Both match on warranty length.