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William Stopford
GWM offering savings on PHEVs
GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.
1 Month Ago
GWM Cannon Alpha Comparison
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 $52,990 (driveaway) for the Lux variant and topping out at $64,490 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 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (300kW/750Nm) and 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/480Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
Latest GWM Cannon Alpha News and Reviews
William Stopford
GWM offering savings on PHEVs
GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
Which ute should you buy for under $60,000?
Australia's ute market is teeming with options, from popular mainstays to Chinese challengers. Which ones would we choose with a budget of $60,000?
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia
GWM wants to hold onto the mantle of Australia's best-selling Chinese brand, and it's offering discounts across the range all January.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled
The hybrid systems in three GWM models have been recalled due to a wiring issue which may lead to loss of performance.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025
Utes are the second most popular new-vehicle type behind SUVs, and we tested plenty of new ones in 2025 – these were the best-read reviews.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Bigger new diesel engine to power GWM Tank 500 off-roader, Cannon Alpha ute
GWM has confirmed a larger-capacity new-generation diesel powertrain will make its global debut in the Tank 500 in Australia next year.
6 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
GWM Cannon Alpha recalled
Almost 2500 diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of GWM’s Cannon Alpha ute could have an electric power steering wiring harness issue.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha price and specs: PHEV here, hybrid axed
GWM has revised pricing for its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the hybrid. Here's a breakdown of the range.
9 Months Ago