GWM has confirmed pricing for its new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute, with a launch offer dropping the entry point to $47,990 drive-away for eligible ABN holders.

That makes the Cannon Hi4-T Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute, taking the title from the JAC Hunter, which was launched at $49,988 before on-road costs.

The Cannon Hi4-T will reach Australian dealerships from mid-October in Lux and Ultra grades, joining the larger Cannon Alpha PHEV and making GWM the only manufacturer currently offering two separate plug-in hybrid ute models locally.

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Standard drive-away pricing for the Lux is $49,990 for ABN holders and $50,990 for private buyers. Until October 31, a $2000 bonus reduces those figures to $47,990 and $48,990 respectively.

The Ultra normally costs $53,990 drive-away for ABN holders and $54,990 for private customers, dropping to $51,990 and $52,990 during the offer. Buyers can alternatively take a $2000 fuel card instead of the discount.

Underneath is GWM’s Hi4-T system, pairing a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with electric assistance and a mechanical four-wheel-drive system. Combined outputs are 310kW and 750Nm, substantially more power than the larger Cannon Alpha PHEV’s 300kW.

A 33.1kWh battery provides a claimed 115km of electric driving under the NEDC test cycle. GWM claims a combined petrol-electric range of 1037km and fuel consumption of 2.4L/100km.

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DC charging at up to 110kW allows a claimed 30-to-80 per cent recharge in 18 minutes.

Importantly for ute buyers, the Australian Cannon Hi4-T is rated to tow 3500kg braked, while its Hi4-T system retains a conventional mechanical four-wheel-drive arrangement rather than relying solely on electric motors to drive individual axles.

Vehicle-to-Load functionality provides up to 6kW of output, including 230V outlets in the tub for powering tools, camping equipment and appliances.

Inside, the Cannon Hi4-T introduces a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen running GWM’s Coffee OS software, with over-the-air updates.

Both variants also receive black 18-inch alloy wheels, grille, sports bar, mirror caps, door handles and side steps, along with red brake calipers.

Pre-orders are open ahead of first Australian arrivals in October.

2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV – Key specs

Length (mm)5,416
Width (mm)1,947
Height (mm)1,884
Wheelbase (mm)3,230
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm)232
Wading Depth (mm)500
Approach Angle °26
Departure Angle °23
Breakover Angle °19
Turning Circle (Kerb to Kerb) (m)13.1
Fuel Tank (litres)75
Seating capacity5

Features

Mechanical / Drive

  • Max Power: Electric motor: 130kw,
  • Petrol engine: 180@5500-6000,
  • Combined: 310kw
  • Max Torque: Electric motor: 495Nm,
  • Petrol engine: 380@1700-4000
  • Combined: 750Nm
  • 9-Speed Hybrid Automatic Transmission
  • Fuel consumption: 2.4L/100kms^
  • Torque on demand
  • Rear differential lock – electronic
  • Front & rear ventilated brake discs
  • Front suspension: double wishbone independent coil sprung
  • Rear suspension: Leaf Spring live axle
  • Electric power steering
  • Low range transfer case
  • All-Terrain mode selection (Snow, Mud, Sand, 4H and 4L)
  • Towing drive mode

Exterior

  • 18” black alloy wheels
  • Black front grille
  • Black side steps
  • Black roof rails
  • Black door handles
  • Black side mirrors caps
  • Black sports bar
  • Auto LED headlights with DRL + electric levelling
  • LED taillights
  • Sequential LED indicators
  • Auto fold exterior mirrors + power adjust with indicator
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Smart keyless entry
  • Rear privacy glass
  • One piece tailgate
  • Spray on tub liner
  • Full size steel spare

Interior

  • Comfort Tek leather seats
  • Driver seat: 6-way manual drive adjustable seat
  • Front passenger seats: 4-way manual adjustable
  • Power windows – auto windows + anti pinch (driver)
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Sun visor with vanity mirror
  • Wireless phone charger

Infotainment

  • 15.6” multi-touch high-resolution infotainment screen
  • GWM Coffee OS
  • Bluetooth® with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • 6 speaker premium audio with DAB+ digital radio
  • Front USB outlets (USB-A / USB-C)
  • Connected car telematics

Driver

  • 10.25” full colour digital instrument cluster with brightness adjustment
  • 4-way adjustable steering wheel (tilt/reach)
  • Electronic park brake with auto hold
  • Paddle shift
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Push-button start
  • Cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

Safety

  • 7 airbags: 2x front, 2x side, 2x curtain, 1x centre
  • Reversing camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Follow me home lighting
  • ISOFIX child restraints
  • Hill ascent / descent control
  • Blind spot monitor
  • Collision mitigation (ESC, AEB, LKA, LDW, LCK, ELK, LCA)
  • Front Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Door open/vehicle approach warning (DOW)
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Intelligent turning
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert with brake
  • Emergency signal system (indicators)
  • Driver fatigue monitoring system