The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has been locked in and priced for Australia, becoming the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms.
It’ll be sold alongside the existing turbo-diesel and hybrid-petrol Cannon Alpha lineup, priced from $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim. The latter is just $4000 more than the Ultra Hybrid.
It’ll rival the BYD Shark 6, priced at $57,900 before on-road costs, as well as the upcoming Ford Ranger PHEV for which pricing has yet to be announced.
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The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the Shark 6’s 2500kg figure.
It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials.
It also has the BYD beat in range… just.
While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 110km of range on the same cycle.
The PHEV can now be pre-ordered, ahead of customer deliveries commencing in April 2025.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux diesel | $51,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra diesel | $57,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV | $63,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid | $64,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV | $68,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing.
| Cannon Alpha diesel | Cannon Alpha hybrid | Cannon Alpha PHEV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four | 2.0-litre turbo-petrol hybrid four | 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four |
| Engine power | 135kW | 255kW | 180kW |
| Engine torque | 480Nm | 648Nm | 380Nm |
| Electric motor power | N/A | N/A | 120kW |
| Electric motor torque | N/A | N/A | 400Nm |
| Total power | 135kW | 255kW | 300kW |
| Total torque | 480Nm | 648Nm | 750Nm |
| Transmission | Nine-speed auto | Nine-speed auto | Nine-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| Battery capacity | N/A | 1.76kWh | 37.1kWh |
| Fuel consumption (claimed, WLTP) | 8.9L/100km | 9.8L/100km | 1.7L/100km |
| Electric-only range | N/A | N/A | 110km |
| Kerb weight | 2489-2550kg | 2575kg | 2810kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg | 3500kg |
The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate.
It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode.
Dimensions
| GWM Cannon Alpha | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5445mm |
| Width | 1991mm |
| Height | 1924mm |
| Wheelbase | 3350mm |
| Tub width | 1520mm (1110mm between the wheel arches) |
| Tub length | 1500mm |
| Tub height | 500mm |
| Approach angle | 28.5 degrees |
| Departure angle | 23 degrees |
| Breakover angle | 19 degrees |
| Wading depth | 800mm |
Payload varies based on the model.
| Model | Payload |
|---|---|
| Lux diesel | 821kg |
| Ultra diesel | 760kg |
| Ultra hybrid | 735kg |
| PHEV | 685kg |
Servicing and Warranty
GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The Cannon Alpha PHEV’s high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel and petrol-hybrid, with differing service schedules. Pricing and timing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV is yet to be announced.
GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing:
| Service interval | Capped price |
|---|---|
| Six months/5000km | $335 |
| 18 months/15,000km | $585 |
| 30 months/25,000km | $510 |
| 42 months/35,000km | $815 |
| 54 months/45,000km | $520 |
| 66 months/55,000km | $810 |
| 78 months/65,000km | $425 |
GWM Cannon Alpha petrol-hybrid service pricing:
| Service interval | Capped price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $335 |
| 24 months/25,000km | $630 |
| 36 months/40,000km | $855 |
| 48 months/55,000km | $1140 |
| 60 months/70,000km | $360 |
| 72 months/85,000km | $1000 |
| 84 months/100,000km | $655 |
Safety
The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024.
| Assessment category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 84 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 93 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 82 per cent |
| Safety assist | 81 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front cross-traffic assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring
- Emergency lane-keeping
- Traffic sign recognition
- Surround-view camera with transparent chassis mode
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Eight total for turbo-diesel
- 12 total for petrol-hybrid
Standard Equipment
There are three variants in the Cannon Alpha range.
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Ultra
The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment:
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Fixed side steps
- Electronically locking rear differential
- Hill ascent control
- Hill descent control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Full-sized steel spare wheel
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Spray-on tub liner
- High-mounted tub light
- Rear privacy glass
- Black leatherette-accented interior
- Dual-zone climate control
- Light, Comfort and Sport steering modes
- Standard, Sport, Eco, 4L, 4H drive modes
- Auto hold
- Six-way power driver’s seat
- Six-speaker sound system
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
The Ultra diesel adds:
- 60/40 split tailgate
- Spray-on tub liner
- Electronically locking front differential
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- LED front fog lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black leather-accented interior
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Driver’s seat memory and welcome function
- Wireless phone charger (front)
The Ultra Hybrid and Ultra PHEV add:
- Analogue clock
- Head-up display
- Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charger (rear)
- 10-speaker Infinity sound system
- Two-way power-adjustable rear seats with welcome function
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Semi-automatic parking assist
- Auto Reverse Assist
Colours
The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours:
- Marble White
- Lunar Red
- Onyx Silver
- Storm Grey
- Crystal Black
All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium.
