Top 10 Best Things: GWM Cannon Ute – 1 Min Review

GWM was once great Wall Motors, but the name conjured less than flowing favour with Australian buyers. Despite being the 5th biggest car maker in the world, it remains a boutique player on the Australian landscape. GWM Cannon is a range of Pickups that is going to give the known names a  run for the complacent money.

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1 Minute Video Review: 2023 GWM Cannon Pickup Ute #SHORT Review

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ABOVE: 2023 GWM Cannon Pickup Ute #SHORT Review

1: Looks

Cannon looks much like any other pickup truck. There is brawn mixed with liberal amounts of practicality, courtesy of a big tub.

2: Rear seat legroom:

Tradies usually stick the apprentices in the back. Their wiry teen frames can origami themselves into tight spaces far easier than can those who have been on the tools for a lifetime. No such worry in the Cannon. Space in the back is an ace card, with tons of it going begging. Fill it to the brim, where the teens won’t annoy you.

3: Transmission:

Even in 2023, many of the pickups beating a worn path across the harsh Australian landscape have crappy 6-speed automatics. For god’s sake, 6 speeds? Are you kidding me? The Cannon has an 8-Speed ZF, which we already know to be a peach.

4: Ride:

Yes it is stiff, but stiff is good when you’re talking about someone wanting to tow big things, or bung bags, boxes and bikes in the back. Unloaded, there is a touch of bounce on the goat tracks that pass as Australian roads, but with a load on, it is limousine-esque. No, not really, but it is still pretty good.

5: Classy Cabin:

Some have said the cabin is luxurious. That’s a stretch, but it is rather good.

Only the top model scores leather. The rest have pleather that wards off ill treatment a little more readily. The top models, from L up, have heated seats.

6: Safety:

Previous Great Wall SUVs and utes scored poorly, with ANCAP ratings hard to come by. Let’s don’t mince words, they were badly designed, awful to drive, death traps. In a single generation they have steamed ahead of a pack, fat and bloated with laziness.

Some of the current pickups are up to 12 years old. It is as if no one cares.

7: Handling:

Road tyres make a world of difference. If you don’t intend to climb mountains on a weekend, why have off-roading tyres on all year round? Road tyres are quiet and less expensive. Importanly, the steering is electric, so is able to have active steering assistance in emergencies.

8: Economy:

In normal mode, the 8-speed tranny gets to 8 quicker than you can say, “Is Bunnings Busy on a Saturday.” If you don’t fancy quite so many K’s per litre, stick it in sport for an entirely different experience.

9: Value:

Regardless of price, if what you buy isn’t value, the rest is camping. Even if the looks, cabin, and carrying doesn’t appeal, the value will.

10: Price:

The range starts at $33,990 and topped out at around $45,000 until the recent addition of the Vanta at $46,490. Compare this with $76,722 for Hilux Rogue, an older ute with less equipment.

Get a brochure HERE: 2022 UTE BROCHURE AU v06 Web

 

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.

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