GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM Tank 500

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GWM Cannon Alpha
GWM Cannon Alpha

2026 price

GWM Tank 500
GWM Tank 500

$50,955 - $74,585

2024 price

Summary

2026 GWM Cannon Alpha
2024 GWM Tank 500
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
-

8.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
0

7
Dislikes
  • Small payload
  • Spare wheel location
  • Faulty tailgate-split function

  • Intrusive driver-assist tech
  • Delivers an inconsistent driving experience
  • Transmission and electric motor combo can be clunky
2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Summary

Chinese automotive brand GWM (aka Great Wall Motors) has been making headlines, given that in 2024 it was the first manufacturer to launch an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) ute in Australia. And in 2025 it's replaced that short-lived model with a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version.

The decision to axe the original Alpha Hybrid was a no-brainer for GWM, given its PHEV successor offers not only short-haul pure-electric driving but also superior power, torque and driving range plus the enhanced ride comfort and handling of four-coil suspension.

We were recently handed the keys to the latest iteration of this lavishly-equipped 4x4 dual-cab ute to assess its workhorse credentials from a tradie’s perspective.

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2024 GWM Tank 500 Summary

Chinese vehicles are improving all the time and the latest to hit our shores is a first for Australia’s off-roading community. It’s a petrol-hybrid 4WD with seven seats, high- and low-range gearing and a rear diff lock. 

It’s also a body-on-frame ladder chassis design with a packed standard features list and real off-road adventure potential – on paper, at least.

All of that and more for under $70 grand. But is it any good off-road?

Read on.

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