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.
1 Month Ago
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha - Lux
2.4 L, 9-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4
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2.4 L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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Overview
Variant
Lux
Variant
GLX
Body type
Utility
Body type
Cab Chassis
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 480Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 470Nm
876km
1014km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
10 year
Doors
4
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
876km
1014km
Power
135kW at 3600 rpm
Power
150kW at 3500 rpm
Torque
480Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
470Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
10.2 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
8.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
234g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
195g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
10 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
5445 mm
Length
—
Height
1924 mm
Height
1785 mm
Width
1991 mm
Width
1865 mm
Ground clearance unladen
224 mm
Ground clearance unladen
228 mm
Front track
1635 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1635 mm
Rear track
1565 mm
Wheelbase
3350 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
5487 kg
Kerb weight
3891 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3310 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3070 kg
Tare weight
2432 kg
Tare weight
1710 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
265/60 R18 114H
Front tyres
265/65 R17 112H
Front rims
8.0x18
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
265/60 R18 114H
Rear tyres
265/65 R17 112H
Rear rims
8.0x18
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes display
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes display, steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time/Disconnect
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
yes
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
28.5°
Approach angle
30.4°
Departure angle
19°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
2
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
9.00 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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