GWM’s upcoming Cannon Hi4-T PHEV priced from below $50K

GWM has confirmed Australian pricing for its new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute, with the dual-cab available from $47,990 driveaway for eligible ABN buyers until October 31, 2026.

The $47,990 figure comes from a limited-time $2000 driveaway bonus. The standard ABN driveaway price for the Lux is $49,990, while private buyers pay $50,990 before the bonus, or $48,990 with it.

The Ultra is priced from $53,990 driveaway for ABN buyers, dropping to $51,990 with the bonus. Private buyers pay $1000 more, and customers who choose the standard driveaway price can instead receive a $2000 fuel card.

Once the launch offer expires, the Hi4-T Lux will start at $49,990 driveaway for eligible ABN buyers, making it Australia’s cheapest PHEV 4×4 ute on a standard ABN driveaway price. The JAC Hunter PHEV Pro is priced at $49,988 plus on-road costs, while the Hunter X costs $54,844 plus on-roads. The BYD Shark starts at $55,900 plus on-road costs for the Dynamic, rising to $57,900 for the Premium and $62,900 for the Performance, while the Ford Ranger PHEV starts at $59,000 driveaway for the XL.

The Hi4-T will be offered in Lux and Ultra grades, with both using a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and GWM’s Hi4-T plug-in hybrid system. Combined outputs are rated at 310kW and 750Nm, while the ute retains a mechanical four-wheel-drive system and is rated to tow up to 3500kg braked.

3.5-tonne towing and 115km EV range

The Hi4-T combines plug-in hybrid power with a conventional mechanical 4WD system.

The Hi4-T architecture uses electric drive alongside a mechanical transmission and 4WD hardware, giving it the capability for towing and off-road driving rather than relying solely on electric motors. A 33.1kWh battery provides up to 115km of electric-only range on the NEDC test cycle. DC charging is supported at up to 110kW, with GWM claiming the battery can charge from 30 to 80 per cent in as little as 18 minutes.

For longer trips, GWM claims a combined petrol-and-electric driving range of up to 1037km from a single tank and charge, with claimed fuel consumption of 2.4L/100km. As with all lab figures, real-world range and consumption will vary according to driving conditions, load and how frequently the battery is charged.

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The 3500kg braked towing rating puts the Hi4-T among the higher-capacity electrified utes available in Australia. It also gets Vehicle-to-Load functionality, with 230V outlets in the tub and up to 6kW of discharge power, which could be useful for running electrical equipment while touring or camping.

“GWM is taking a very deliberate approach to building a ute range that gives Australian customers genuine choice, rather than asking them to compromise around a single powertrain or specification,” said John Kett, GWM Australia Chief Operating Officer.

“The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV is an important part of that strategy. It gives us a second PHEV ute with a distinct proposition, complementing the Cannon Alpha while broadening the choice available to customers. Alongside the arrival of our new-generation 3.0-litre diesel, it demonstrates that GWM is prepared to invest across different technologies and segments to meet the changing needs of Australian drivers,” Kett said.

Blacked-out styling and new interior tech

Both grades get the same black exterior treatment, including a black sports bar, matte-black grille, door handles and mirror covers, black side steps, 18-inch black alloy wheels and red brake calipers. The Hi4-T also becomes the first GWM vehicle in Australia to use a 15.6-inch touchscreen running the company’s Coffee OS software.

The ute is expected to arrive at Australian GWM dealers from mid-October 2026, with pre-orders now open. Equipment levels and Australian specifications are listed below.

What the Lux gets

• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• Full-size steel spare wheel
• Black front grille
• Black side steps
• Black roof rails
• Black door handles and mirror caps
• Black sports bar
• Spray-on tub liner
• Auto LED headlights with DRLs
• LED tail-lights and sequential indicators
• 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• GWM Coffee OS
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Six-speaker audio
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless phone charger
• Comfort-Tek leather seats
• Adaptive cruise control and Intelligent Cruise Control
• Electronic park brake with auto hold
• Hill ascent and descent control
• Rear parking sensors and reversing camera
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert with braking
• Seven airbags
• Full suite of collision avoidance and lane-keeping systems

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The Ultra adds

• Leather-accented seats
• Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 60:40 split-fold rear seats with centre armrest
• Electronic sunroof
• Heated steering wheel
• Ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• 360-degree camera
• Front parking sensors
• Rear privacy glass
• USB outlet for dash camera