Overview
The 2025 GWM Cannon Ultra is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Utility that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2025 classified as a P71. The GWM Cannon is regarded as a Pickup built in China with prices starting at $42,990 before on-road costs.
This GWM Cannon is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 480 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. GWM claims the Cannon Ultra uses 8.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 221g of CO2. It has a 78L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 929km per full tank
The GWM Cannon measures 1884mm (74.2 inches) in height, 5410mm (213.0 inches) in length, 1934mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 3230mm (127.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2230kg (4916.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cannon Ultra comes standard with 265/60 R18 front tyres and 265/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2025 GWM Cannon Ultra has a 232mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
Pros
- Inspires confidence in novice off-roaders
- One of the most excellent interiors in the segment
- Still sharply priced
Cons
- Power adequate, but no more
- Ride quality
- Some of the tech needs work
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | In-Line |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2370 |
| Size (L) | 2.4L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | - |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 3600 |
| Torque | 480Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 9 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | Alloy & Synthetic Leather |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 78 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 221 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | - |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | - |
| Tyre Front | 265/60 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 265/60 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5410 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1934 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 232 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3230 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2230 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 3225 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1580 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1580 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 3500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2025-06-30 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |