GWM Reviews

GWM Tank 300 2026 review: Hi4-T PHEV

By David Morley · 06 May 2026

Holidays at home have never looked better from a global crisis point of view. But increasing fuel prices threaten to put the brakes on that, as well, especially when diesel is up to a dollar a litre more than petrol. Enter the GWM Tank 300 plug-in hybrid. It promises a performance-to-running costs ratio that will really take some beating. And the sticker price is pretty sharp, too.

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GWM Cannon 2026 review: XSR - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 03 Mar 2026

At a little more than $50,000, drive-away (nationwide), with twin lockers, a snorkel, underbody protection and Cooper Discoverer AT3 all-terrain tyres, GWM's off-road-focussed top-spec Cannon variant, the XSR, now has a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine rather than the previous-gen’s 2.0L powerplant. Does this new engine make any difference to the XSR’s off-road performance?

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GWM Tank 500 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - Off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 04 Jan 2026

The GWM Tank 500 Ultra Hi4-T Plug-in Hybrid is big news for Australia: this is a body-on-ladder-frame chassis large 4WD with five seats, high- and low-range gearing, and a front, centre and rear diff lock. It has combined power and torque outputs of 300kW/750Nm, offers about 120km electric-only driving range, and it can be used as a 6.0kW mobile power station (V2L) - all for under $80 grand.

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GWM Haval H6 2026 review: Ultra PHEV AWD

By Byron Mathioudakis · 09 Nov 2025

Chinese cars have started to turn a corner, thanks to GWM's efforts in incorporating suspension and steering retuning suitable for Australian roads. The Haval H6 PHEV AWD is the first example, with calibration and components changes delivering a more comfortable and confident driving experience. The result is very promising and welcome, though some work still needs to be done.

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GWM Cannon 2026 review: Premium single cab chassis - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 05 Nov 2025

The single cab-chassis 4x2 is typically the lowest-priced utilitarian workhorse, with a standard equipment list that usually offers little more than steel wheels, unpainted plastic in high-wear areas, fabric seats and wipe-clean vinyl floors. And you pay extra for a tray.

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GWM Tank 700 2026 review: Australia preview drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Oct 2025

GWM is keen to expand its horizons with the Tank 700, a large luxury 4x4. Against rivals like the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , the Chinese off-roader plans to outmanoeuvre them with a mix of sheer opulence, off-road capability, on-road refinement and advanced hybrid tech, at a fraction of their cost – if it gets the green light . Here's our first drive on Australian soil.

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GWM Haval H7 2026 review: Vanta HEV

By Chris Thompson · 26 Aug 2025

If you like the GWM Haval H6 but want something that at least looks like it can go off road, say hello to the Haval H7. A family mid-size hybrid SUV with boxy looks and a packed features list.

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 21 Aug 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has recently replaced its ground-breaking Hybrid predecessor, but does the newcomer's rechargeable battery tech and electric-only driving mode enhance or hinder its workhorse practicality?

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GWM Haval H6 Lux 2026 review: snapshot

By Jack Quick · 01 Aug 2025

The Lux is now the entry-level trim in the local 2026 GWM Haval H6 line-up.

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GWM Haval H6 2026 review: Ultra Hybrid

By Jack Quick · 29 Jul 2025

The GWM Haval H6 has always been a solid budget buy, but this latest update sees it duke it out with segment stalwarts like the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson.

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