2024 GWM Ute price and specs: Towing capacity up, prices cut, lineup shrunk
The 2024 GWM Ute lineup has been tweaked, with prices largely down across the board compared to the start of August.
While GWM’s full-fat temporary price discounts for the Ute until September 30 have ended, the dual-cab remains between $2500 and $4000 less expensive than it was two months ago, as the brand looks to boost sales and clear stock.
There is one change to the range though, with the previously mid-spec Ute Cannon-X dropped from the lineup, which now consists of five variants.
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GWM has also made a spec change to all Ute grades except for the Cannon-XSR, increasing the dual-cab lineup’s braked towing capacity from 3000kg to 3200kg.
This now gives it an edge over the LDV T60, though it’s not enough to match the 3500kg figure of more common rivals.
All GWM Ute pickup variants have also now been equipped with a tailgate lock.
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Otherwise the range is unchanged, with bigger upgrades coming in the first half of 2025 with the addition of a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine to the lineup, capable of producing 15kW and 80Nm more than the current 2.0-litre.
It’ll also coincide with the Ute being renamed to the Cannon Ute.
Chinese updates to the Cannon Ute debuted in April 2023, though it’s yet to be confirmed whether we’ll see the new exterior and interior looks here.
PricingDrivetrains
Buyers wanting the more powerful 2.4-litre GWM Cannon Ute will have to wait until 2025 when the upgraded model arrives.
Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertEfficiencyDimensionsServicing and Warranty
As with the rest of the GWM range, the Ute is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
There are five years of capped-price servicing, with the first service – due at six months or 5000km – costing $260.
Subsequent services are required at 12-month/10,000km intervals and cost $360 each.
Safety
All GWM Ute variants except for the Cannon CC and Cannon-XSR were awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in November 2021.
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The tested vehicles scored 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 73 per cent for safety assist.
Standard features across all models are:
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detectionSeven airbags including a front-centre airbagReverse and passenger-kerbside camera viewsRear parking sensorsLane departure warningLane-keep assistRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruise controlSpeed warningTraffic sign recognitionTyre-pressure monitoring
All bar the base model and Cannon-XSR feature a surround-view camera and front parking sensors. The Cannon CC misses out on blind-spot monitoring.
Standard Equipment
The base Cannon and Cannon-CC come standard with the following equipment:
18-inch alloy wheelsAutomatic LED headlights and tail lightsSide stepsTailgate lock (NEW, pickup only)Hill descent control9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemApple CarPlay, Android Auto3.5-inch instrument cluster screenComfort-Tek leatherette upholsteryAir-conditioningPower outlet and USB port for dash cam12V power outlet220V power outlet2x front USB ports1x rear USB portProximity entry and push-button startPaddle shiftersCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert
The Cannon-L adds:
Chrome grille, door handles and mirrorsPower-folding exterior mirrorsLeather-wrapped steering wheelPower driver’s seatHeated front seatsAutomatic climate controlAutomatic anti-glare rear-view mirror
The Cannon Vanta gains:
18-inch black-finish alloy wheelsBlack grille, sports bar, mirrors and door handles7.0-inch digital instrument clusterWireless phone chargerLeather upholsterySteering modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport)60:40 split/fold rear seatsSecond-row armrestVoice recognitionTilt/slide steering wheel adjustment
The Cannon-XSR adds:
Steel front and rear bumpersSunroofSnorkelUnique grille and sports barBlack-finish 18-inch alloy wheels in 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyresFull underbody chassis guardLocking front and rear differentialsColours
Pearl White is the only no-cost exterior finish, with the following colours costing an extra $595:
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