Nissan Navara vs GWM Cannon

The Nissan Navara starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon opens at $39,490. That makes the GWM Cannon the more affordable entry point by $3,500.

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 $47,289 and $43,439 respectively.

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

Both the Nissan Navara and GWM Cannon hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan Navara and 84% for the GWM Cannon.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Cannon packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Nissan Navara.

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

The Nissan Navara features a 8-inch touchscreen, 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 Nissan Navara does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Navara uses a Diesel producing 140kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.9 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 Nissan Navara has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Navara measures 5,260mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara and $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Nissan Navara) vs $2,280 (GWM Cannon). The Nissan Navara saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon). The GWM Cannon has longer coverage.