Mitsubishi Triton vs GWM Cannon

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon opens at $39,490. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $4,200.

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 $48,059 and $43,439 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Triton by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Triton and GWM Cannon hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton and 86% for the GWM Cannon.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GWM Cannon, against 4 on the Mitsubishi Triton.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton and 6 in the GWM Cannon.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon gets a 14.6-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Triton gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Cannon offers synthetic leather.

The Mitsubishi Triton uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 470Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 seconds.

The GWM Cannon responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Triton measures 5,320mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 96mm shorter than the GWM Cannon at 5,416mm (3,230mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Triton and $2,366/year for the GWM Cannon. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.