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Overview
Variant
Rubicon
Variant
Lux
Body type
Pickup
Body type
Pickup
Engine size
3.6 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 L/100km
Power and torque
209kW / 347Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 480Nm
672km
876km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.4 in
Navigational systems
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Remote seat heating control: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Theft alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 3
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 24
Over air updates
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Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Telematics
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Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Wifi network
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Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 247 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 288 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 358 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 215 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 234 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 268 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,604 cc
Engine code: ERC
Liters: 3.6 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,370 cc
Engine code: GW4D24
Liters: 2.4 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 83.279 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 78 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 7 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch pad control: yes
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.4 L/100km
Country/highway: 10.6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 672 km
Combined: 8.1 km/L
Country/highway: 9.4 km/L
Urban: 6.5 km/L
Urban: 15.4 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8.9 L/100km
Country/highway: 8.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 876 km
Combined: 11.2 km/L
Country/highway: 12.2 km/L
Urban: 9.8 km/L
Urban: 10.2 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 284 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 209 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 347 Nm
Measurement standard: SAE
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,400 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,100 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 184 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 135 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 480 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Differential lock
Location: Front, Rear
Differential lock
Location: Center, Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Transmission
Low/high gear ranges: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission code: 850RE
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Low/high gear ranges: yes
Manufacturer's name: GWM Hycet
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: 9AT
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Power steering
Type: Electric
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: Q
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: Q
Tire width: 255 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 114
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 114
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 265 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Underbody protection
Location engine: yes
Underbody protection
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Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Crew
Body type: Pickup
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: JT
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Pickup
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Crew
Body type: Pickup
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: TANK
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Long
Local body type: Pickup
Step
Location side: yes
Step
Location rear: yes
Type: Retractable Cargo Box Step
Location side: yes
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 40.7°
Departure angle: 25.1°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 28.5°
Departure angle: 23°
Cargo area dimensions
Length: 1,531.6231 mm
Loading floor height: 883.9218 mm
Width between wheelhouses: 1,137.9223 mm
Width: 1,442.7229 mm
Cargo area dimensions
Height: 500 mm
Length: 1,500 mm
Width between wheelhouses: 1,100 mm
Width: 1,520 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 13,600 mm
Front track: 1,635.7633 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 249 mm
Overall height: 1,909 mm
Overall length: 5,591 mm
Overall width: 1,894 mm
Rear track: 1,635.7633 mm
Wheelbase: 3,488 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 13,000 mm
Front track: 1,635 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 224 mm
Overall height: 1,924 mm
Overall length: 5,445 mm
Overall width: 1,991 mm
Rear track: 1,635 mm
Wheelbase: 3,350 mm
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Location rear: yes
Color: Black
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Painted
Location rear: yes
Color: Painted
Cargo doors
Location rear: yes
Opening angle: 90°
Operation: Tailgate
Cargo doors
Location rear: yes
Opening angle: 90°
Operation: Tailgate
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear side windows
Location driver: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Location passenger: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Rear side windows
Location driver: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Location passenger: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,721 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 5,656 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,935 kg
Payload allowance: 693 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,242 kg
Tare weight: 2,195 kg
Trailer noseweight: 272 kg
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,680 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 6,555 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,310 kg
Payload allowance: 821 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,489 kg
Rear axle weight: 2,250 kg
Tare weight: 2,432 kg
Trailer noseweight: 350 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 9
Speakers
Number of: 6
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Cargo area
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Luxury trim
On doors: Leather
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Colour High Gloss
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Synthetic Leather
On doors: Alloy, Wood/Woodgrain
On instrument panel: Alloy, Wood/Woodgrain
Load area side covering
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Load area side covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of: 4
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar & Camera
Side curtain airbag
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Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar & Camera
Lane departure warning
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Lane departure warning
Activates brakes: yes
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Overtaking sensor
Includes display: yes
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 84
ANCAP child occupant score: 93
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 82
ANCAP safety assist score: 81
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2024
ANCAP rating year: 2024
ANCAP version tested: Cannon Alpha 2.0L Hybrid Ultra RHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Electric
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Includes trunk/hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 12,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 10,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
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