2023 GWM Cannon-CC dual cab ute confirmed for Australia

A new dual-cab workhorse has arrived in Australia and it undercuts mainstream rivals by more than $10,000.

2023 GWM Cannon cab chassis.

Australian tradies on a budget now have another workhorse to consider.

GWM (Great Wall Motors) has launched the new cab-chassis version of its Cannon Ute.

It is still a five-seater but it ditches the tub tray for a hard-wearing aluminium one that is easier to load and customise.

The base Cannon two-wheel drive variant is priced at $36,990 drive-away, which is $1000 more than the equivalent tub tray variant.

The 2023 GWM Cannon cab chassis starts at $36,990 drive-away.

Many mainstream ute brands don’t offer a cab-chassis two-wheel-drive ute with five seats.

Adding four-wheel drive to the Cannon-CC increases the price by $3000. This undercuts the popular Toyota HiLux Workmate by more than $10,000.

The better equipped Cannon-L variant is priced at $43,490.

The four-wheel drive version is more than $10,000 cheaper than the equivalent Toyota HiLux.

There is extra incentive for businesses and sole traders, as ABN holders pay $1500 less.

All Cannon cab-chassis variants are powered by the same 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that makes 120kW and 400Nm. It is paired with an eight-speed auto and has a braked towing capacity of 3000kg and a 1130kg payload.

Base two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions havet 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting front and back and side steps.

The cabin has plenty of standard equipment.

Inside the Cannon chassis-cab is well equipped, too.

There are faux leather seats, a nine-inch central touchscreen that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the driver instruments are a mix of analog dials and a small digital information readout.

There are USB charging ports in the front and rear as well as a 12 and 220-volt power outlets.

The new model has seven airbags, auto emergency braking, a reversing camera, parking sensors and radar cruise control.

More expensive Cannon-L variants add chrome exterior highlights, power folding side mirrors, heated front seats, front parking sensors and a bird’s eye view camera.

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It can tow 3000kg and has a payload of more than one tonne.

All GWM vehicles come with a seven-year/unlimited km warranty and five years of roadside assistance.

The Cannon is covered by a capped price servicing program for the first five years, which will set owners back $1700.