GWM has confirmed pricing for its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 SUV, with both models due in Australian showrooms from mid-September.

The diesel models form part of the aggressive new-model program GWM hopes will eventually propel it into the top three brands in the Australian market.

Unlike many newer Chinese manufacturers concentrating heavily on hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, GWM believes there remains significant Australian demand for diesel, particularly among buyers who tow or travel off-road.

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Its new four-cylinder 3.0-litre turbo-diesel produces 170kW and 620Nm, with peak torque available between 1400 and 2400rpm. It is paired with GWM’s nine-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

Claimed combined fuel consumption is 7.3L/100km for the Cannon Alpha and 7.1L/100km for the Tank 500. Neither requires AdBlue.

Both can tow up to 3500kg braked, representing no change for the Cannon Alpha but a 500kg increase for the diesel Tank 500. GWM says the towing package incorporates brake-controller functionality and transmission calibration for heavy loads.

Local development has played a significant role. GWM says Australian and Chinese engineering teams spent more than six months working on the vehicles, covering ride and handling, engine and transmission calibration, towing and software. Development vehicles accumulated more than 35,000km across locations including the Flinders Ranges, Victorian High Country and Big Desert.

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There are Lux and Vanta grades for both models. The Cannon Alpha Lux is priced at $58,990 drive-away and the Vanta at $63,990, while the Tank 500 Lux costs $65,990 drive-away and Vanta $71,990.

The Vanta versions receive black exterior detailing and 19-inch wheels, while the Tank 500 Vanta also gets a substantially enlarged 131-litre fuel tank, up from 78 litres.

Both models also introduce GWM’s Coffee OS infotainment system, displayed through a new 14.6-inch central touchscreen and incorporating wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air software updates and remote vehicle functions through GWM’s smartphone app.

Pre-orders are open, with GWM claiming more than 1000 expressions of interest ahead of the September arrivals.

Specs

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux

Mechanical / Drive

  • 3.0L turbo-diesel
  • 170kW / 620Nm
  • Part-time 4WD
  • Fuel consumption: 7.3L/100kms
  • Centre & rear differential lock
  • Front & rear ventilated discs
  • Front suspension: double wishbone independent coil sprung
  • Rear suspension: Leaf spring live axle
  • Electric power steering
  • 9-speed automatic transmission
  • Low range transfer case
  • All-Terrain mode selection
  • Towing drive mode

Exterior

  • 18” two-tone chrome alloy wheels
  • Side steps
  • Roof rails
  • Chassis guard board (2 piece)
  • Auto LED headlights with DRL + electric levelling
  • LED taillights
  • Sequential LED indicators
  • Front grille – chrome
  • Power fold exterior mirrors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Smart keyless entry
  • Rear privacy glass
  • One piece tailgate
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Spray on tub liner
  • Full-size spare steel


Interior

  • Faux leather seats
  • Driver seat: 6-way power drive adjustable seat
  • Front passenger seats: 4-way power adjustable
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Power windows – auto windows + anti pinch (all)
  • Sunvisor with vanity mirror
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Rear seats: manual rear sliding & reclining
  • Sunvisor with vanity mirror

Infotainment

  • 14.6” 2K 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 & rear USB outlets (USB-A / USB-C)
  • USB port for dash cam
  • Connected car telematics

Driver

  • 12.3” full colour digital instrument cluster with brightness adjustment
  • Manual 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
  • Integrated trailer brake controller
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GWM Cannon Alpha Vanta (in addition to Lux)

Mechanical / Drive

  • Front differential lock (electric)

Exterior

  • Black grille
  • Black roof rails
  • Black door handles
  • Black side mirrors
  • Black side steps
  • Black 19” alloy wheels
  • Full-size spare alloy
  • Tailgate 60/40 split
  • LED fog light steering
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Rear electric sliding window

Interior

  • Nappa leather accented seats
  • Driver seat: 8-way electric adjustment + lumber support + memory + welcome function
  • Front passenger seat: 6-Way Electric Adjustment
  • Sunvisor with illuminated vanity mirror
  • Side roof lamps
  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Massage seats front seats
  • 50w wireless charger

Driver

  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Heads Up Display (HUD)

Infotainment

  • 10 speaker premium audio

GWM Tank 500 Lux

Mechanical / Drive

  • 3.0L turbo-diesel
  • 170kW / 620Nm
  • Part-time 4WD
  • Fuel consumption: 7.1L/100kms
  • Front & rear differential lock
  • Front & rear ventilated discs
  • Front suspension: double wishbone independent coil sprung
  • Rear suspension: Multi-link live axle
  • Electric power steering
  • 9-speed automatic transmission
  • Low range transfer case
  • All-Terrain mode selection
  • Towing drive mode
  • Tank turn assist & crawl control

Exterior

  • 18” two-tone chrome alloy wheels
  • Side Steps
  • Roof Rails
  • Electric Sunroof
  • Chassis Guard Board (2 piece)
  • Auto LED headlights with DRL + electric levelling
  • Turning Assist lamps
  • LED taillights
  • Sequential LED indicators
  • Front grille – machine grey
  • Power fold exterior mirrors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Manual Tailgate
  • Smart keyless entry
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Full-size alloy steel

Interior

  • Faux leather seats
  • Driver seat: 8-way electric adjustment + lumber support + memory + welcome function
  • Front passenger seats: 4-way power adjustable
  • Heated front seats
  • 60:40 rear seats with centre armrest
  • 2nd row seat: manual 2-way adjustable with easy entry
  • 3rd row seats: manual folding
  • Power windows – auto windows + anti pinch (all)
  • Dual zone climate control first and second row
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Front 12v accessory power
  • Sunvisor with illuminated vanity mirror
  • Ambient lighting – 7-colour

Infotainment

  • 14.6” 2K multi-touch high-resolution infotainment screen
  • GWM Coffee OS
  • Bluetooth® with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • 8 speaker premium audio with DAB+ digital radio
  • Front & rear USB outlets (USB-A / USB-C)
  • USB port for dash cam
  • Connected car telematics

Driver

  • 12.3” full colour digital instrument cluster with brightness adjustment
  • Steering mode adjustment (Light / Comfort / Sport)
  • Electric 4-way steering column adjustment
  • 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
  • Integrated trailer brake controller

GWM Tank 500 Vanta (in addition to Lux)


Exterior

  • Black 19” alloy wheels
  • Black grille
  • Black roof rails
  • Soft close tailgate
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Electronic retractable side steps

Driver

  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Heads Up Display (HUD)

Interior

  • Nappa leather accented seats
  • Front Seats Massage and Seat Memory Function
  • Front Seat Manual 4-way adjustable headrest
  • Heated & ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated 2nd row seats
  • 2nd row manual window shades
  • Electric folding 3rd row seats
  • Ambient Lighting – 64 Colour
  • 50w wireless charger

Infotainment

  • 12-speaker premium audio
  • Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)