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2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

William Stopford

2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

GWM will be the only brand in Australia to offer two separate plug-in hybrid utes. The Cannon Hi4-T will join the Cannon Alpha PHEV later in 2026.

6 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.

2 Months 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.

3 Months Ago

GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia

William Stopford

GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia

GWM wants to hold onto the mantle of Australia's best-selling Chinese brand, and it's offering discounts across the range all January.

4 Months Ago

CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025

Ben Zachariah

CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025

Utes are the second most popular new-vehicle type behind SUVs, and we tested plenty of new ones in 2025 – these were the best-read reviews.

4 Months Ago

2026 GWM Cannon gets hardcore off-road treatment and it could come to Australia

Damion Smy

2026 GWM Cannon gets hardcore off-road treatment and it could come to Australia

The GWM Cannon ute has been muscled up with some serious tough-truck upgrades in China – and it may tackle the Nissan Navara Warrior here.

5 Months Ago

GWM Cannon ute gets hardcore V6 two-door tough-truck treatment

Marton Pettendy

GWM Cannon ute gets hardcore V6 two-door tough-truck treatment

GWM has launched a dune-crushing short-wheelbase two-seat Cannon 4x4 ute in China, powered by a high-output twin-turbo petrol V6.

8 Months Ago

GWM Cannon ute gets longer capped-price servicing coverage

William Stopford

GWM Cannon ute gets longer capped-price servicing coverage

You can now drive your GWM Cannon for longer between services, while capped-price servicing coverage has been extended to five years or 70,000km.

11 Months Ago

2025 GWM Cannon price and specs: Cab-chassis joins cut-price offerings

Jordan Mulach

2025 GWM Cannon price and specs: Cab-chassis joins cut-price offerings

GWM has relaunched its more affordable 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, as well as a dual-cab/chassis with the more potent 2.4-litre.

1 Year Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest new utes in 2025

Max Davies

Australia's 10 cheapest new utes in 2025

These are the top 10 cheapest ute models currently on sale in Australia in early 2025, featuring one of the newest brands in the country.

1 Year Ago

Podcast: GWM Tank 300 Diesel, Ford Everest Tremor and NVES strikes again!

James Wong

Podcast: GWM Tank 300 Diesel, Ford Everest Tremor and NVES strikes again!

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

1 Year Ago

GWM looking to pick off Nissan, Volkswagen with more powerful Cannon ute

Jack Quick

GWM looking to pick off Nissan, Volkswagen with more powerful Cannon ute

GWM is planning to sell 1000 Cannon utes every month, which could see it overtake the Navara and Amarok in the annual sales race.

1 Year Ago

Every new car launch GWM is planning in 2025

Jack Quick

Every new car launch GWM is planning in 2025

GWM is planning a new vehicle onslaught for 2025 with seven launches planned. While there are several PHEVs, there's no new EV.

1 Year Ago

GWM Cannon: Expanded range coming to better take on Triton, D-Max

Jack Quick

GWM Cannon: Expanded range coming to better take on Triton, D-Max

Cab-chassis and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel versions of GWM's Ranger rival are set to return. GWM is also looking at launching single-cab Cannons.

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Cannon price and specs: More power, higher base price for renamed ute

Josh Nevett

2025 GWM Cannon price and specs: More power, higher base price for renamed ute

The updated GWM Cannon ute brings more power, more equipment and refreshed styling, although the base price is up.

1 Year Ago

2025 GWM Cannon: More powerful diesel ute due February

William Stopford

2025 GWM Cannon: More powerful diesel ute due February

GWM is updating its most affordable ute with a more powerful engine, refreshed styling, and a (sort of) new nameplate.

1 Year Ago

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