2025 GWM Cannon ute adds cheaper model grades with smaller engine

The 2025 GWM Cannon ute line-up has expanded with the return of an entry-level grade, the smaller 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, and cab-chassis variants.

But prices of existing Cannon variants – introduced earlier this year, when it was known as the GWM Ute – have climbed by $1000.

The new Cannon Premium entry grade is available in single cab-chassis 4x2 (rear-wheel drive) and dual-cab 4x4 pick-up configurations, priced from $35,490 and $39,490 drive-away respectively.

It represents the first time the single-cab has been offered locally, as the Cannon and its GWM Ute predecessor has always been a dual-cab chassis and pick-up only offering.

Both are powered by the 120kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder offered in the pre-facelift model, matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission, in place of the 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel and nine-speed auto on higher grades.

The 2.0-litre Cannon Premium starts from $35,490 drive-away for the single cab-chassis 4x2 automatic – there’s no manual version offered – and comes with a 240mm-longer wheelbase than the dual-cab chassis, to measure 3470mm and stretch to 5703mm overall.

The cab-chassis pricing includes a factory steel tray.

As well as the tray, standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, side steps, keyless entry and start, climate control, power windows and leather-look seats.

There’s also a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility, voice commands, and a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster.

The 2.0-litre brings a braked towing capacity of 3200kg where the 2.4-litre offers 3500kg, but with a lower 7.6L/100km rated combined fuel economy and an 1150kg maximum payload – the highest in the range - for the single cab-chassis 4x2.

The Premium dual-cab sits on the standard wheelbase and adds on-demand 4x4 with a rear differential lock and selectable drive modes (including Standard, Eco, Sport, 4H and 4L).

It also has roof rails, a chrome sports bar, power mirrors and a spray-in tub liner, with central locking that extends to the tailgate.

The cabin adds six-speaker audio (up from four) and a leather-look steering wheel wrap.

The 4x4 dual-cab Cannon Premium has a 3200kg tow-rating, 995kg maximum payload and 8.1L/100km rated fuel use figure.

Also new for 2025 is a cab-chassis version of the dual-cab Cannon Lux, with 4x4 and the larger 2.4-litre engine, priced at $42,490 drive-away – unusually $1000 more than the tubbed version.

It sits on the standard 3230mm wheelbase and its price includes a factory tray, with a 3500kg braked towing capacity, 995kg maximum payload and 8.4L/100km claimed fuel economy.

• Cannon Premium 4x2 single-cab chassis – $35,490 (new)
• Cannon Premium 4x4 dual-cab pick-up – $39,490 (new)
• Cannon Lux 4x4 dual-cab pick-up – $41,490 (up $1000)
• Cannon Lux 4x4 dual-cab chassis – $42,490 (new)
• Cannon Ultra 4x4 dual-cab pick-up – $44,490 (up $1000)
• Cannon Vanta 4x4 dual-cab pick-up – $46,490 (up $1000)
• Cannon XSR 4x4 dual-cab pick-up – $50,990 (up $1000)

Note: All prices above are drive-away.

• Single-cab body with steel tray
• 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with eight-speed automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Coil-spring front and leaf-spring rear suspension
• 3200kg braked and 750kg unbraked tow ratings
• 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels
• Dusk-sensing LED headlights with auto high beam
• LED tail-lights
• Sequential front LED indicators
• Machine grey front grille
• Side steps
• Body-coloured wheel arches, door handles, mirror caps
• Keyless entry and start
• Under carriage protection
• Two seats
• Plastic steering wheel
• Synthetic leather-look seat upholstery
• Six-way driver and four-way passenger manually-adjustable seats
• Single-zone climate control
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth
• Four-speaker sound system
• USB-A ports
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Manual-dimming rear view mirror
• Adaptive cruise control
• Seven airbags
• Rear-view camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection, junction assist
• Lane-keep assist
• Traffic sign recognition

• Dual-cab, five-seat body with tub
• Torque-on-demand four-wheel drive
• Low-range transfer case
• Electric rear differential lock
• Roof rails
• Spray-in tub liner
• Chrome sports bar
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Tailgate dampeners, struts
• LED rear fog light
• 60:40 split-folding rear seats with centre armrest
• Rear air vents
• Synthetic leather-look steering wheel
• Wireless phone charger
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• Six-speaker sound system
• Digital radio
• Rear USB ports
• Remote engine start
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert with braking function
• Lane change warning
• Rear collision warning

• 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine with nine-speed automatic
• 3500kg braked tow rating
• Not included on cab-chassis:
  • Spray-in tub liner
  • Chrome sports bar
  • Tailgate dampeners, struts
  • LED rear fog light

• Electric sunroof
• Leather-accented upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Six-way driver and four-way front passenger power seat adjustment
• USB port for dash cam
• 360-degree camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Ambient interior lighting
• Front footwell lighting
• Tailgate step
• Rear privacy glass
• Auto windows for all four (rather than driver only on lower grades)

• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• Black exterior badging
• Black mirror caps, door handles, grille trim
• Black sports bar and roof rails
• Black front grille

• Different four-wheel-drive system with more selectable modes (4x4 only available on unsealed surfaces)
• Front differential lock
• Unique front grille
• Metal side steps
• Body-coloured door handles and mirror caps
• Deleted: Front parking sensors
• Deleted: Emergency lane keeping
• Deleted: Smart dodge for AEB system
• Deleted: Door open warning
• Deleted: Rear collision warning
• Deleted: Blind-spot monitoring
• Deleted: Rear cross-traffic alert
• Deleted: Lane-change assist