LDV Terron 9 vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The LDV Terron 9 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the LDV Terron 9 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $56,089 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the LDV Terron 9 by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 7 in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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The LDV Terron 9 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 LDV Terron 9 stands out with MG Sound audio — features our data doesn't list for the GWM Cannon Alpha. The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the LDV Terron 9 gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Cannon Alpha offers synthetic leather.

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

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM Cannon Alpha 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, 55mm longer 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 $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9 and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the LDV Terron 9.

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