Great Wall Motors Cannon ute revealed

The cost of work utes has crept up alarmingly in recent years, but there’s a new cut-price alternative with an amazing list of standard equipment.

2020 Great Wall Cannon

Aussie tradies rejoice: a new cut-price ute has landed in Australia.

Chinese maker Great Wall Motors — now known as GWM — has just revealed its Cannon dual-cab ute.

New GWM Cannon severely undercuts established rivals.

The three-tier model line-up is due to land in showrooms this month and prices start from $33,990 drive-away, which is about $20,000 cheaper than the base dual-cab Toyota HiLux.

All versions are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine making 120kW and 400Nm.

This is underpowered compared to class-leading vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Toyota HiLux, which use larger capacity turbodiesel engines.

GWM has packed the Cannon with a long list of standard equipment.

All versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

The entry-level variant comes with an impressive level of standard equipment including 18-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights, a nine-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and faux leather seats.

All models come with four-wheel drive.

What is more impressive is the high level of standard safety gear, which includes auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, radar cruise control, reversing camera and seven airbags. And the addition of a centre front airbag means the Cannon will be eligible for a five-star ANCAP rating.

The mid-tier Cannon-L is priced at $37,990 drive-away and improves specification with a sports bar, tub liner, cargo ladder, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats and an electronically adjustable driver’s seat.

GWM has made safety one of its priorities.

Safety is improved with the addition of a 360-degree camera and front parking sensors.

The range-topping Cannon-X is $3000 more expensive at $40,990 drive-away.

For the extra spend, you’re treated to leather interior upholstery, wireless device charging, seven-inch digital instrument display and voice commands.

GWM also sweetens the deal by guaranteeing its vehicles for seven-years/unlimited km and throwing in five years roadside assistance.

Originally published as Great Wall Motors Cannon ute revealed