LDV Terron 9 vs GWM Cannon

The LDV Terron 9 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon opens at $39,490. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $11,500.

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 $56,089 and $43,439 respectively.

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

Both the LDV Terron 9 and GWM Cannon hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the LDV Terron 9 and 84% for the GWM Cannon.

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 LDV Terron 9 and 6 in the GWM Cannon.

The LDV Terron 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV Terron 9 stands out with MG Sound audio 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 LDV Terron 9 uses a Diesel Turbo producing 163kW and 520Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 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 Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV Terron 9 measures 5,500mm long on a 3,300mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the GWM Cannon at 5,340mm (3,200mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 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 $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9 and $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the LDV Terron 9.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (LDV Terron 9) vs $2,280 (GWM Cannon). The LDV Terron 9 saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon). Both match on warranty length.