GWM Tank 300 vs GWM Cannon

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GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 300

$46,190 - $60,990

2025 price

GWM Cannon
GWM Cannon

$34,490 - $49,490

2025 price

Summary

2025 GWM Tank 300
2025 GWM Cannon
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.4L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
7.8L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • ADAS needs more calibration
  • Some cabin noise
  • Jittery ride on some road surfaces

  • Lane-keeping assist
  • High front load anchorage points
  • Rear seat roof-lining contour
2025 GWM Tank 300 Summary

GWM’s Tank 300 struck a chord with Australian buyers when it launched in 2023. The rugged, boxy design, serious off-roading ability and unbeatable value for money - especially compared with similar models like the Jeep Wrangler - won it a number of new fans.

But something was missing. With an uninspiring petrol engine and a patchy hybrid powertrain the only options, the Tank 300 was sorely missing a diesel.

GWM itself says about 75 per cent of models in the off-road-focused large and upper-large SUV segments are made up of diesel-powered SUVs, so it was missing out on a chunk of sales.

Thanks to some serious nudging from GWM Australia and New Zealand, the Chinese parent company saw the potential and have added a diesel engine to the mix. This is the same diesel unit found in the GWM Cannon and Cannon Alpha utes.

Is the diesel now the pick of the Tank 300 range? Or should you look at another oil-burning 4x4?

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2025 GWM Cannon Summary

A low purchase price will always be the most important factor for a solid core of bargain-hunting ute buyers, which no doubt includes some hard-working tradies. And if that brings a generous amount of standard equipment, then that vehicle will be even more appealing.

The GWM Cannon ute has clearly offered both since its local release in 2020, but its low pricing also came with inferior tow ratings and compromises in powertrain, ride/handling and refinement.

However, in 2025 GWM has released an upgraded version designed with Australian customer-led feedback in mind, featuring a larger engine and towing capacity plus enhanced technology, styling and, yes, refinement.

We recently spent a week in one of the new models to assess its performance and practicality from a tradie’s perspective.

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