

James Wong
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review
Pros
- Tough looks, plush cabin
- Does ute stuff (mostly) well
- 85-90km EV range achievable
Cons
- Spare wheel impedes tray
- Still some safety assist annoyances
- Pricey servicing
8 Months Ago
The new GWM Cannon Alpha is a ute offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles available in Australia from $50,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Lux variant and topping out at $61,990 for the Ultra Phev variant.
There are 4 variants of the Cannon Alpha available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2024.
The new Cannon Alpha is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the GWM Cannon Alpha include 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (300kW/750Nm) and 2.4 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/480Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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The GWM Cannon Alpha comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Lux and the most expensive being Ultra Phev.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,445 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,991 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,924 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 821 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our GWM Cannon Alpha Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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GWM Cannon Alpha
The cheapest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux variant that starts from $50,490.
See all GWM Cannon Alpha PricingThe most expensive GWM Cannon Alpha is the Ultra Phev variant that starts from $61,990.
See all GWM Cannon Alpha PricingThe best towing capacity of a GWM Cannon Alpha is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all GWM Cannon Alpha towing capacityThe largest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux variant which measures 1991mm wide, 5445mm in length and sits 1924mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 300kW of power and 750nm of torque are the Lux Phev and Ultra Phev variants.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux Phev variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3495 kg.
The GWM Cannon Alpha may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Unleaded.
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.