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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha
New from
$49,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
7 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
1.7 - 9.8 L / 100km
About the GWM Cannon Alpha
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new GWM Cannon Alpha is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LUX variant and topping out at $66,990 for the Ultra Phev.
There are 5 variants of the Cannon Alpha available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 2.4L turbo (135kW/480Nm), electric motor (300kW/750Nm) and 2.0L turbo (255kW/648Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Cannon Alpha is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
52.94 - 106.76 kW/t
51.93 kW/t
148.05 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
1.7 - 9.8 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
816 - 4,412 km
672 km
4,412 km
Price
$49,990 - $66,990
$33,990
$172,990
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,310 - 3,495 kg
2,910 kg
4,495 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
6,555 - 6,745 kg
5,370 kg
12,474 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,500 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.5°
20.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
19 - 23°
17.9°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
224 mm
210 mm
296 mm
Payload Capacity
685 - 821 kg
685 kg
1,494 kg
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1.75 - 37.11 kWh
1.75 kWh
37.11 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
3.5 kW
7 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
50 kW
50 kW
55 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
110 - 115 km
49 km
115 km
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Price
Lux
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,990 |
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,490 |
Ultra
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,990 |
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,490 |
Lux Phev
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Electric, 4x4 | $61,990 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Electric, 4x4 | $59,990 |
Ultra Hybrid
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $62,990 |
Ultra Phev
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Electric, 4x4 | $66,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Specs
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Cannon Alpha
The most fuel efficient GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux Phev with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 1.7L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The GWM Cannon Alpha that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ultra Hybrid with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 9.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| GWM Cannon Alpha | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a GWM Cannon Alpha?
You should service your Cannon Alpha at your authorised GWM dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Cannon Alpha's warranty.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Warranty
What is the warranty on a GWM Cannon Alpha?
The GWM Cannon Alpha offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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GWM Cannon Alpha FAQs
The cheapest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux that starts from $49,990.
The most expensive GWM Cannon Alpha is the Ultra Phev that starts from $66,990.
The best towing capacity of a GWM Cannon Alpha is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Lux, Ultra, Lux Phev, Ultra Hybrid and Ultra Phev.
The largest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux which measures 1991mm wide, 5445mm in length and sits 1924mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux Phev which has 300kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Cannon Alpha is the Lux Phev which weighs 3495 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Cannon Alpha may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Unleaded or Diesel.