Mitsubishi Triton vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Triton the more affordable entry point by $9,300.

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 $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 Mitsubishi Triton, 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 Mitsubishi Triton and GWM Cannon Alpha hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Cannon Alpha packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in 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 Alpha.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Mitsubishi Triton stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the GWM Cannon Alpha. The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and V2L. 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 Alpha offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Triton and 2-zone in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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 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 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 0.8s quicker. 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, 125mm 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 Mitsubishi Triton 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 (Mitsubishi Triton) 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: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.