GWM Cannon: payload, towing and specs
8 variants in our database, from $39,490 to $54,990 list.
The GWM Cannon is a five-seat dual ute, from $39,490 to $54,990 list, rated to tow up to 3,500kg. It comes either with a conventional engine or as a plug-in hybrid. Readers weighing it up usually also look at the Foton Tunland, KGM Musso and LDV T60.
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What each variant can actually carry
Worked out for a typical touring load: two people, 150kg of gear and 150kg of accessories. “Spare payload” is what is left after that. “Max trailer” is the heaviest trailer that load still allows, which is usually well under the headline towing rating because GCM and towball weight both take their cut.
| Variant | Price | Payload | GCM | Rated towing | Spare payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $39,490 | 995kg | 5,830kg | 3,200kg | 535kg | 3,200kg (towing rating) |
| Lux | $41,490 | 995kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 535kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Lux | $42,290 | 995kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 535kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Ultra | $44,490 | 995kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 535kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Vanta | $46,490 | 995kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 535kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XSR | $50,990 | 875kg | 6,300kg | 3,500kg | 415kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Lux Hi4-T PHEV | $50,990 | 835kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 375kg | 3,350kg (GCM) |
| Ultra Hi4-T PHEV | $54,990 | 835kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 375kg | 3,350kg (GCM) |
What’s left to carry as the trailer gets heavier
For the Ultra. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Premium. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Lux. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Lux. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Vanta. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XSR. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Lux Hi4-T PHEV. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Ultra Hi4-T PHEV. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
Compare the GWM Cannon
Pick a rival. Bars are scaled to the highest figure among this vehicle and the 10 rivals listed above, so the longest bar on each row is the best of that group rather than simply the better of two.
Comparing the Ultra with the V9-L 4x4. Each model is represented by the variant nearest its own median price, so every figure in a column comes from the same vehicle rather than the best one of each. See the full line-up.
Engine and driveline
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | 4WD system | Power | Torque | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 120kW | 400Nm | 2,140kg |
| Lux | 2.4L turbo-diesel | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 135kW | 480Nm | 2,230kg |
| Lux | 2.4L turbo-diesel | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 135kW | 480Nm | 2,230kg |
| Ultra | 2.4L turbo-diesel | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 135kW | 480Nm | 2,230kg |
| Vanta | 2.4L turbo-diesel | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 135kW | 480Nm | 2,230kg |
| XSR | 2.4L turbo-diesel | 9sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, front and rear diff locks | 135kW | 480Nm | 2,330kg |
| Lux Hi4-T PHEV | 2.0L turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid (Hi4-T), 33.1kWh battery | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 310kW | 750Nm | 2,585kg |
| Ultra Hi4-T PHEV | 2.0L turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid (Hi4-T), 33.1kWh battery | 9sp auto | Torque-on-demand dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 310kW | 750Nm | 2,585kg |
Fuel and touring range
The official ADR 81/02 figure is measured unladen, at low speed, on smooth tarmac. We lift consumption by 40 per cent to allow for the weight, the all-terrains, the bar and the dirt, then divide what is usable in the tank by that — leaving 5 litres in it, because planning to run a tank dry is how you end up walking. Where we have measured a vehicle ourselves we use our own figure instead. A plug-in hybrid’s claim assumes a full battery, which is gone within the first hour of a long drive, so it gets multiplied by five rather than 1.4.
| Variant | Claimed | Tank | Touring use | Touring range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 8.3L/100km | 78L | 11.6L/100km | 628km |
| Lux | 8.4L/100km | 78L | 11.8L/100km | 621km |
| Lux | 8.4L/100km | 78L | 11.8L/100km | 621km |
| Ultra | 8.4L/100km | 78L | 11.8L/100km | 621km |
| Vanta | 8.4L/100km | 78L | 11.8L/100km | 621km |
| XSR | 8.4L/100km | 78L | 11.8L/100km | 621km |
| Lux Hi4-T PHEV | 2.4L/100km | 75L | 12L/100km | 583km (PHEV, claim ×5) |
| Ultra Hi4-T PHEV | 2.4L/100km | 75L | 12L/100km | 583km (PHEV, claim ×5) |
Can it clear the gaps?
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Ultra’s touring range of 621km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 486km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 479km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 429km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 191km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 159km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 85km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 7km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 89km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Premium’s touring range of 628km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 479km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 472km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 422km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 184km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 152km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 78km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 14km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 96km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Lux’s touring range of 621km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 486km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 479km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 429km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 191km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 159km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 85km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 7km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 89km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Lux’s touring range of 621km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 486km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 479km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 429km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 191km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 159km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 85km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 7km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 89km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Vanta’s touring range of 621km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 486km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 479km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 429km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 191km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 159km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 85km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 7km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 89km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XSR’s touring range of 621km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 486km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 479km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 429km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 191km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 159km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 85km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 7km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 89km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Lux Hi4-T PHEV’s touring range of 583km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 524km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 517km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 467km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 229km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 197km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 123km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 31km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 51km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Ultra Hi4-T PHEV’s touring range of 583km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 524km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 517km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 467km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 229km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 197km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 123km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 31km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 51km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Off-road geometry and dimensions
Angles and clearance are the manufacturer’s, measured at kerb weight on standard tyres. Load the back of a ute and the departure angle goes with it.
Drawn from the Premium. Every variant’s figures are in the table.
| Variant | Clearance | Approach | Rampover | Departure | Length | Width | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 232mm | 27.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
| Lux | 232mm | 27.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
| Lux | 212mm | 27.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,531mm | 2,043mm | 3,230mm |
| Ultra | 232mm | 27.0° | 19.0° | 25.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
| Vanta | 232mm | 27.0° | 19.0° | 25.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
| XSR | 228mm | 30.0° | 19.0° | 26.0° | 5,439mm | 1,958mm | 3,230mm |
| Lux Hi4-T PHEV | 200mm | 26.0° | 19.0° | 23.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
| Ultra Hi4-T PHEV | 200mm | 26.0° | 19.0° | 23.0° | 5,416mm | 1,947mm | 3,230mm |
Servicing a GWM away from the city
Remote support rated 2.5 out of 5.
More on the GWM Cannon
Figures are the manufacturer’s. People are counted at 80kg each and towball weight at 10% of a trailer’s ATM. Only a weighbridge settles what your own vehicle weighs.
