The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha range of configurations is currently priced from $50,490.
Carsguide Production Editor Jack Quick had this to say at the time: GWM has been working hard to develop and localise this new 3.0-litre diesel so it suits the requirements of Australians. In our brief test of the pre-production Cannon Alpha on proving ground roads, it’s clear Ford and Toyota should be scared of what this Chinese carmaker is cooking up. It has all the pieces of the puzzle, but for now we’ll have to withhold full judgment until all the details are on the table and we can drive it on public roads.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Jack Quick liked most about this particular version of the GWM Cannon Alpha: Oodles of oomph, Refined diesel engine sound, Promising starting price
The 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 prices range from $50,490 for the basic trim level Dual Cab Lux (4X4) to $62,990 for the top of the range Dual Cab Ultra Hybrid (4X4).
'Marble White' paint is standard for the GWM Cannon Alpha range. Metallic paint, including 'Crystal Black', 'Storm Grey', 'Onyx Silver' and 'Lunar Red' costs an extra $595.
At a minimum all Cannon Alphas feature synthetic leather seats, with six-way electric adjustment for the driver and four-way electric adjustment on the front passenger seat, while upper spec Alphas get leather-accented seats, which are eight-way power-adjustable for the driver (plus position memory and lumbar support) and six-way power-adjustable for the front passenger.
All Cannon Alphas have dual zone climate control, front and rear row USB outlets, plus a 12.3-inch digital cluster as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upper spec Alphas get a 14.6-inch multimedia screen.
These utes have an overhauled centre console with two new larger tablet-style screens surrounded by woodgrain-style trim. Upper-spec Alphas have a new three-spoke synthetic leather-accented steering wheel and soft front and rear seats.
The GWM Cannon Alpha range includes a choice of 2.4L turbo-diesel engine, 2.0L turbo-petrol hybrid or 2.0L turbo petrol plug-in hybrid.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is a dual-cab ute with five seats. At a minimum all Cannon Alphas feature synthetic leather seat trim with upper specs getting leather-accented seats.
The GWM Cannon Alpha's tub is 1500mm long, 1520mm wide (1100mm between the wheel arches) and 500mm deep. Turbo-diesel variants have an 821kg maximum payload while the petrol plug-in hybrid EV can take 685kg. Towing capacity is 750kg (unbraked trailer) and 3500kg (braked).
The GWM Cannon Alpha range can do the 0-100km/h sprint in approximately 10 to 12 seconds, depending on the variant with a top speed nudging 160km/h.
The GWM Cannon Alpha range has official fuel consumption figures ranging from 1.7L/100km for the petrol plug-in hybrid EV to 9.8L/100km for the petrol-electric hybrid. That yields driving ranges of 1060km for the PHEV and a calculated 816km for the petrol-electric hybrid.