Nissan Navara vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Nissan Navara starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the Nissan Navara the more affordable entry point by $10,000.

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 $47,289 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Navara by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

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

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 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 Alpha.

The Nissan Navara features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Cannon Alpha gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Nissan Navara has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha 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, 185mm 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Nissan Navara) vs $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The Nissan Navara saves you roughly $371 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 Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha has longer coverage.