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UPDATE: 2023 GWM Ute cab-chassis now available
The 2023 GWM Ute line-up has expanded with three cab-chassis variants, announced for the Australian market today.
Carrying a $1000 premium over an equivalent dual-cab ute variant, the cab-chassis is available in Cannon 4×2, Cannon 4×4 and Cannon-L 4×4 guise.
Our earlier story, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information.
2023 GWM pricing and features
GWM has announced a new flagship grade for its aptly-named Ute, and added a cab-chassis option to the growing range.
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- 2023 GWM Ute pricing and features
- Cannon Vanta grade joins the range
- New flagship grade priced at $46,490 drive-away
- Cab-chassis body style adds $1000 over equivalent ute variants
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The 2023 GWM Ute Cannon Vanta is now available to order, priced from $46,490 drive-away – $1000 higher than the Cannon-X grade.
For the extra coin, the Cannon Vanta gains blacked-out exterior styling, including black 19-inch alloy wheels, side mirrors, door handles, front grille and badging.
There is also a larger sports bar finished in black, which extends further down the tray with a sailplane-like design.
All other standard equipment is shared with the Cannon-X, such as a 9-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, quilted synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster.
The wider GWM Ute range is priced from $35,990 drive-away for the entry-level Cannon 4×2.
It competes against the LDV T60 Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Ssangyong Musso in the budget-friendly dual-cab ute space, while other rivals include the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Nissan Navara.
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- 2023 GWM Ute pricing
- 2023 GWM Ute features
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Towing capacity, weights, and dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
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2023 GWM Ute pricing
All prices are drive-away.
| Model | Pricing (drive-away) |
|---|---|
| Ute Cannon 4×2 | $35,990 |
| Ute Cannon 4×2 cab-chassis (new) | $36,990 |
| Ute Cannon 4×4 | $38,990 |
| Ute Cannon 4×4 cab-chassis (new) | $39,990 |
| Ute Cannon-L 4×4 | $42,490 |
| Ute Cannon-L 4×4 cab-chassis (new) | $43,490 |
| Ute Cannon-X 4×4 | $45,490 |
| Ute Cannon Vanta 4×4 (new) | $46,490 |
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2023 GWM Ute features
Cannon
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels (premium design) | Reversing camera |
| 9-inch infotainment system | USB-A ports (x4, incl. dashcam port) |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Centre and rear differential lock |
| AM/FM radio | Manual air-conditioning |
| 3.5-inch instrument cluster display | Rear air vents |
| Four-speaker audio system | Paddle shifters |
| LED headlights and tail-lights | Plastic steering wheel |
| Halogen fog lamps | Synthetic leather upholstery |
| Keyless entry and push-button start (1x smart key) | Six-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Rear parking sensors | Four-way manually-adjustable passenger seat |
| Passenger-kerbside camera | Power-adjustable side mirrors. |
Cannon-L
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels (luxury design) | Single-zone climate control |
| Chrome exterior trim | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Six-speaker audio system | Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Heated front seats | Privacy glass |
| Easy up/down tailgate with cargo ladder | Power-folding side mirrors |
| Front parking sensors | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror. |
| 360-degree camera system | |
Cannon-X
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 |
|---|---|
| 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster | Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
| Wireless phone charger | Second-row 60:40 split-fold seats |
| Door open warning | Rear fold-down centre armrest |
| Tilt/slide adjustable steering column | Auto up/down for all four windows |
| Power-assisted steering modes (comfort, normal, sport) | Voice recognition |
| Two smart keys | Interior floor illumination. |
| Quilted synthetic leather upholstery | |
Cannon Vanta
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels (black design) | Black sports bar |
| Black front grille | Black door handles |
| Black side mirrors | Black exterior badging. |
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Colours
| Colour Option 1 | Colour Option 2 |
|---|---|
| Pearl white | Crystal black |
| Pittsburgh silver | Sapphire blue |
| Scarlet red |
Metallic paint incurs a $595 premium.
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Under the bonnet, the GWM Ute is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 120kW and 400Nm. It is matched with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.
It is available with two-wheel drive or a full-time four-wheel drive system, and it features low-range and a locking centre and rear differential as standard.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
| Model | Fuel Consumption | Emissions |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon 4×2 ute | 8.3L/100km | 246g/km |
| Cannon 4×2 cab-chassis | 8.4L/100km | 246g/km |
| Cannon 4×4 ute & cab-chassis | 9.4L/100km | 246g/km |
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Safety
The entire GWM Ute is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with all units built after August 1, 2021 subject to the rating.
It has an 86 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for children, 67 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 73 per cent for safety assist.
For our full report on the GWM Ute’s ANCAP rating, click here.
Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre) feature across the range.
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist) | Adaptive cruise control |
| Lane-keep assist | Traffic sign recognition |
| Lane departure warning | Automatic high-beam |
| Blind-spot alert | Tyre-pressure monitoring. |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | |
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Towing capacity, weights, and dimensions
The GWM Ute has a braked towing capacity of 3000 kilograms, and a 750kg unbraked rating. It has a payload of up to 1050kg for the ute and 1130kg for the cab-chassis.
It has a wheelbase of 3230 millimetres, and is 5410mm long, 1886mm wide and 1934mm tall in ute guise, while the cab-chassis is 101mm longer at 5511mm.
It has a claimed 194mm ground clearance, a 27-degree approach angle, a 25-degree departure angle, and a 21.1-degree break-over angle.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider GWM range, the Ute is covered by the brand’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever occurs first, following an initial six-month/5000km service.
GWM Australia offers capped-priced servicing for the first five visits, priced at $260 for the six-month service and $360 for the last four.
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