UPDATE 13/07/2025 8:00am:GWM has recently sharpened pricing of its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the regular hybrid. We’ve updated this article accordingly.
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV became the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms earlier this year, with customer deliveries beginning in May.
It joined the existing turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha, though the regular Cannon Alpha hybrid has now been axed to allow GWM to focus on the diesel and PHEV options.
In addition to confirming the demise of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid, GWM also confirmed in July sharper nationwide drive-away pricing for the PHEV.
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Until September 30 or while stocks last, the PHEV Lux is being offered for $57,490 drive-away nationwide, with the PHEV Ultra priced at $64,490 drive-away.
GWM had announced in February the Cannon Alpha PHEV would be priced at $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim, the latter being just $4000 more than the now defunct Ultra Hybrid.
It subsequently confirmed in April it negotiated sharper pricing with the company’s headquarters in China.
This saw GWM introduce state-based drive-away pricing, with the PHEV Lux priced from $61,490 to $64,590 drive-away depending on the state/territory, and the PHEV Ultra priced from $67,990 to $71,090 drive-away.
The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ford Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the BYD Shark 6’s 2500kg figure, while undercutting them both on price.
It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials.
It also has the BYD beat in range… just.
While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 115km of range on the same cycle.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux diesel | $52,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV | $57,490* |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra diesel | $58,990 |
| 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV | $64,490* |
Pricing is until September 30, 2025.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing.
| Cannon Alpha diesel | Cannon Alpha PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four | 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four |
| Engine power | 135kW | 180kW |
| Engine torque | 480Nm | 380Nm |
| Electric motor power | N/A | 120kW |
| Electric motor torque | N/A | 400Nm |
| Total power | 135kW | 300kW |
| Total torque | 480Nm | 750Nm |
| Transmission | Nine-speed auto | Nine-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| Battery capacity | N/A | 37.1kWh |
| Fuel consumption (claimed, WLTP) | 8.9L/100km | 1.7L/100km |
| Electric-only range | N/A | 115km |
| Kerb weight | 2489-2550kg | 2810kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg |
The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate.
It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode.
Dimensions
| GWM Cannon Alpha | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5445mm |
| Width | 1991mm |
| Height | 1924mm |
| Wheelbase | 3350mm |
| Tub width | 1520mm (1110mm between the wheel arches) |
| Tub length | 1500mm |
| Tub height | 500mm |
| Approach angle | 28.5 degrees |
| Departure angle | 23 degrees |
| Breakover angle | 19 degrees |
| Wading depth | 800mm |
Payload varies based on the model.
| Model | Payload |
|---|---|
| Lux diesel | 821kg |
| Ultra diesel | 760kg |
| PHEV | 685kg |
Servicing and Warranty
GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The Cannon Alpha PHEV’s high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha.
GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing:
| Service interval | Capped price |
|---|---|
| Six months/5000km | $335 |
| 18 months/15,000km | $585 |
| 30 months/25,000km | $510 |
| 42 months/35,000km | $815 |
| 54 months/45,000km | $520 |
| 66 months/55,000km | $810 |
| 78 months/65,000km | $425 |
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV service pricing:
| Service interval | Capped price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $350 |
| 24 months/25,000km | $530 |
| 36 months/40,000km | $730 |
| 48 months/55,000km | $730 |
| 60 months/70,000km | $730 |
| 72 months/85,000km | $995 |
| 84 months/100,000km | $550 |
Safety
The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024. This applies to all Cannon Alpha variants.
| Assessment category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 84 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 93 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 82 per cent |
| Safety assist | 81 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front cross-traffic assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring
- Emergency lane-keeping
- Traffic sign recognition
- Surround-view camera with transparent chassis mode
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Eight total for turbo-diesel
- 12 total for petrol-hybrid
Standard Equipment
The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment:
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Fixed side steps
- Electronically locking rear differential
- Hill ascent control
- Hill descent control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Full-sized steel spare wheel
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Spray-on tub liner
- High-mounted tub light
- Rear privacy glass
- Black leatherette-accented interior
- Dual-zone climate control
- Light, Comfort and Sport steering modes
- Standard, Sport, Eco, 4L, 4H drive modes
- Auto hold
- Six-way power driver’s seat
- Six-speaker sound system
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
The Ultra diesel adds:
- 60/40 split tailgate
- Spray-on tub liner
- Electronically locking front differential
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- LED front fog lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black leather-accented interior
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Driver’s seat memory and welcome function
- Wireless phone charger (front)
The Ultra PHEV adds:
- Analogue clock
- Head-up display
- Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charger (rear)
- 10-speaker Infinity sound system
- Two-way power-adjustable rear seats with welcome function
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Semi-automatic parking assist
- Auto Reverse Assist
Colours
The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours:
- Marble White
- Lunar Red
- Onyx Silver
- Storm Grey
- Crystal Black
All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium.