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2023 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR review
The new flagship of the GWM Ute line brings a different four-wheel drive system plus more off-road gear, for a premium. Is it still a bargain?
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GWM Cannon vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
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2024 GWM
Cannon
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2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.7
8.3
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Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
WorkFuel Efficiency
78L
647 to 733 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,990 - $52,990
$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Inclusions will inspire confidence in novice off-roaders
- One of the nicest interiors in the segment
- Still sharply priced
Misses
- Power adequate, but no more
- Ride quality
- Some of the tech needs work
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.2 | 10 - 16.5 | |
