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Great Wall Motors is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Baoding, China and it parents the GWM, Haval, WEY and ORA brands.

The GWM brand replaces Great Wall as the badge affixed to its pickup, which was initially called the GWM Ute but is now known as the GWM Cannon, as well as the newer and bigger Cannon Alpha ute, the Ora electric hatch and the Tank 300 and 500 off-road SUVs.

GWM models

GWM Cannon

GWM Cannon Alpha

GWM Haval H6

GWM Haval H7

GWM Haval Jolion

GWM Ora

GWM Ora Sport

GWM Tank 300

GWM Tank 500

GWM Haval H2

Discontinued

GWM Haval H9

Discontinued

GWM Steed

Discontinued

GWM car types

Ute

Small

Sedan

SUV

GWM news

GWM Australia plans new model onslaught, says 2026 will be its “most ambitious year yet”

William Stopford

GWM Australia plans new model onslaught, says 2026 will be its “most ambitious year yet”

More dealers and more models – including new diesels, PHEVs and EVs – should help GWM reach its target of 75,000 annual sales in Australia.

14 Days Ago

James Wong

GWM Cannon Hi4-T confirmed as Chinese brand's second PHEV ute for Australia

China's GWM is going Shark hunting, confirming the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV dual-cab ute for a launch in the coming months – with a 3.5-tonne tow rating.

18 Days Ago

GWM: We're not "one-dimensional" like BYD or Geely

James Wong

GWM: We're not "one-dimensional" like BYD or Geely

China's GWM is aiming high on the sales charts, but the brand's COO says growth will come from powertrain diversity unlike some rival brands.

18 Days Ago

GWM would "love" to bring new V8 engine to Australia

James Wong

GWM would "love" to bring new V8 engine to Australia

Even with big engines nearly extinct in mainstream segments, GWM is keen to bring its new 4.0T V8 Down Under, potentially with PHEV tech.

18 Days Ago

Almost 80 per cent of cars tested in the real world overstate their fuel economy

Damion Smy

Almost 80 per cent of cars tested in the real world overstate their fuel economy

Most new cars can’t match their official fuel consumption claims on the road, where some use up to 25 per cent more.

19 Days Ago

2026 GWM Tank 300 price and specs

William Stopford

2026 GWM Tank 300 price and specs

The GWM Tank 300 has a new plug-in hybrid powertrain that matches the rest of the range on towing capacity, and adds a new tow mode.

20 Days Ago

Still a “significant gap” between Chinese automakers and others, warns GWM boss

William Stopford

Still a “significant gap” between Chinese automakers and others, warns GWM boss

GWM's chairman has made some frank comments about the hurdles an increasingly prominent Chinese automotive industry still faces on the world stage.

25 Days Ago

GWM offering savings on PHEVs

William Stopford

GWM offering savings on PHEVs

GWM is offering deals across most of its plug-in hybrid range, including discounts and free servicing.

26 Days Ago

GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV

William Stopford

GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV

GWM is launching its largest, most luxurious SUV yet in China under its premium Wey brand, but it's unclear if it'll come to Australia.

1 Month Ago

GWM Cannon PHEV uncovered as BYD Shark 6 rival, Australian launch under consideration

Damion Smy

GWM Cannon PHEV uncovered as BYD Shark 6 rival, Australian launch under consideration

The second plug-in hybrid ute from GWM has been uncovered in official documents, with an Australian launch potentially on the cards.

1 Month Ago

Ex-Holden plant to stop building GWM Ora electric hatch for Australia

Damion Smy

Ex-Holden plant to stop building GWM Ora electric hatch for Australia

The end of Thai production could spell the end of GWM's electric hatch in Australia, but another Ora-badged vehicle could follow.

1 Month Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Josh Nevett

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.

1 Month Ago

2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5

William Stopford

2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5

The GWM Tank 300 lineup has gained yet another powertrain, this time a 300kW/750Nm plug-in hybrid option.

1 Month Ago

GWM Australia appoints new managing director

Damion Smy

GWM Australia appoints new managing director

Record growth and a more than doubling of sales has seen GWM promote its local boss as it looks to increase its market share in Europe.

2 Months Ago

GWM's new 'super platform' to host sports cars, hydrogen fuel-cell EVs, diesel hybrids and more

William Stopford

GWM's new 'super platform' to host sports cars, hydrogen fuel-cell EVs, diesel hybrids and more

GWM plans to roll out 50 models based on its new architecture, which will support several powertrain types including diesel hybrids.

2 Months Ago

Which ute should you buy for under $60,000?

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

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GWM reviews

2026 GWM Haval Jolion review

Max Davies

2026 GWM Haval Jolion review

The GWM Haval Jolion has adopted a stealthier blacked-out look for 2026, but serious safety shortfalls compromise the package.

3 Months Ago

2026 GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV review: Quick drive

Damion Smy

2026 GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV review: Quick drive

GWM's rival for the top-selling Ford Everest and Toyota Prado is plugging in with PHEV power, and first impressions are positive.

5 Months Ago

2026 GWM Haval H6 PHEV review: Quick drive

Damion Smy

2026 GWM Haval H6 PHEV review: Quick drive

There's a new plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV, and it's got a fresh face, smart cabin and local tune – is that enough to rock the establishment?

5 Months Ago

2026 GWM Cannon review

Matt Campbell

2026 GWM Cannon review

This tougher truck from China gets the GWM Cannon's new diesel engine, but not the dual-cab 4x4 ute's facelift.

6 Months Ago

2026 GWM Tank 300 review

Jack Quick

2026 GWM Tank 300 review

GWM's answer to the Toyota Prado, the Tank 300, picked up a diesel engine earlier this year and it's all the better for it.

6 Months Ago

2026 GWM Cannon Ultra review

Max Davies

2026 GWM Cannon Ultra review

The updated GWM Cannon is good, but it needs a little more fine-tuning to threaten the segment-leading dual-cab 4x4 utes.

7 Months Ago

2025 GWM Haval H7 review

Max Davies

2025 GWM Haval H7 review

GWM's newest model in Australia looks unique, but it's a miss in the brand's ever-improving local SUV lineup.

7 Months Ago

2025 GWM Haval H6 review

Josh Nevett

2025 GWM Haval H6 review

GWM has made meaningful improvements to its Haval H6 mid-size SUV, and it'll likely remain a popular option among Aussies as a result.

8 Months Ago

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review

James Wong

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review

GWM's answer to the BYD Shark offers rugged capability with equally tough looks. It's a compelling PHEV ute, especially with its sharp price.

9 Months Ago

2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid review

Max Davies

2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid review

GWM's range of Haval Jolion small SUVs remains mixed, much like the driving experience of the middling variant of the hybrid lineup.

11 Months Ago

2025 GWM Tank 300 Diesel review

Jack Quick

2025 GWM Tank 300 Diesel review

Aussies have been yearning for it and now it's here. GWM's answer to the Toyota Prado, the Tank 300, is now available with a diesel engine.

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV review: Quick drive

Jack Quick

2025 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV review: Quick drive

GWM's first PHEV in Australia is claimed to do up to 180km on EV power alone and sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds, but do people care?

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Cannon review

Jack Quick

2025 GWM Cannon review

As far as mid-life updates go, this one has to be one of the most significant we've experienced. Should the Triton and Navara be scared?

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux review

Josh Nevett

2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux review

The Jolion is a sales darling for GWM, but the mid-spec Lux variant has seemingly been left to fight a losing battle against newer rivals.

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid off-road review

Simon Christie

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid off-road review

The GWM Cannon Alpha is the first hybrid dual-cab 4x4 ute on sale in Australia, so how does it fare off the beaten path?

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid review

Max Davies

2025 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid review

It brings a unique hybrid powertrain at a lower price than other large 4x4s, but is the Tank 300 the best Chinese off-roader available?

1 Year Ago

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