BUYERS ON A BUDGET will be keenly awaiting the arrival of the well-equipped Chinese-built GWM Ute, priced from just $33,990 driveaway.
Due in dealer showrooms this month and newly designed and engineered from the ground-up, the GWM Ute has been conceived to break the mould of conventional Dual Cab utilities with a combination of style, safety, comfort, capability and value that Australian ute buyers will find hard to ignore.
With Morio Ikeda, experienced global engineer and Program Manager at the helm, the GWM Ute has been developed to world-class standards in the company’s advanced R&D centre by a team of highly skilled designers and engineers.
The result is the most advanced vehicle built so far by the rapidly growing GWM and one which is expected to spur the next stage of growth for the brand.
The initial line-up will consist of three 4×4 Dual Cab models, all powered by an upgraded 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel engine and ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.
Improvements to the 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel engine include increased engine outputs, improved fuel efficiency and new additions including a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT), variable turbo inlet, and upgraded air intake throttle and camshaft.
These improvements have resulted in a more responsive driving experience across all applications.
Opening the GWM Ute range is the Cannon, priced from a highly competitive $33,990 driveaway with a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, five years Roadside Assist and with the following comprehensive list of features.
Powertrain and Chassis
- 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel engine with 120kW and 400Nm
- ZF 8-speed automatic transmission
- 4×4 drivetrain with Torque On Demand
- Rear Differential Lock
- Fuel economy: AT 4WD 9.4L per 100km
- Suspension – Front Double Wishbone and Rear Leaf Spring
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic Parking Brake + Auto Hold
Safety
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Traffic Sign Recognition & Overspeed Alert
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Reverse camera
- Kerbside camera (passenger side)
- Rear parking sensors
- 7 airbags incl front centre airbag
- Collision automatic unlock function
- Collision automatic fuel cut function
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Decent Control
Exterior
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Body-coloured bumpers, wheel arches & mirrors
- Power adjustable door mirrors
- LED headlights with auto on/off
- Daytime Running Lights
- Fog lamps with auto steering function
- Side steps
- Shark fin antenna
Interior
- Keyless entry
- Push button start
- Comfort-Tek (Eco Leather seats)
- Air-conditioning
- Steering wheel controls
- Paddle shifters
- 9-inch LCD touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
- Power outlet for dash camera
- 12v power outlet
- 2 front USB ports & 1 rear USB port
- Driver’s side sunglasses storage
The next model in the GWM Ute range is the Cannon-L, priced at $37,990 driveaway and adds the following features over and above the Cannon.
- Sports bar
- Premium 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- Spray-in tubliner
- Easy up/down tailgate
- Cargo ladder
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Automatic climate control with Rear A/C Vents
- Front parking sensors
- 360-degree view camera
- Chrome front grille, door handles and mirrors
- Electric folding door mirrors
- Roof rack
- Privacy Glass
- Electric Anti-Glare Rear-view Mirror
- 220V power output
Topping out the new GWM Ute range is the Cannon-X. Priced from $40,990 driveaway, it adds the following features over and above the Cannon-L.
- Luxury interior with leather seats
- Tilt and slide adjustable steering
- 7-inch colour instrument cluster
- Wireless charging
- 4-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Power assist steering modes
- Door open warning
- Second Row 60/40 seat
- Voice Recognition
Dimensions
Length: 5410mm
Height: 1934mm
Width: 1886mm
Wheelbase: 3230mm
Track (front) :945mm
Track (rear): 1235mm
Ground clearance: 194mm (laden)
Approach angle: 27°
Departure angle: 25°
Ramp breakover angle: 21.1° (unladen)
Once we have tested and assessed the new GWM Ute range, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.