Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux $53,490 Drive Away, Ultra $60,490 Drive Away @ GWM

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Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux $53,490 Drive Away, Ultra $60,490 Drive Away @ GWM
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His_Holiness on 12/09/2025 - 17:32 gwmanz.com (2991 clicks)
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The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) GWM Cannon Alpha Hi4-T ute range has had prices slashed again for September, with the entry-level Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux now priced from $53,490 drive away, a saving of $4000 on previous pricing and $10k less than when the ute launched in February this year.

Price drops aren’t limited to the Lux, with the range-topping Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra now priced from $60,490 drive away, also a $4000 saving.

These are the fourth price changes of the size-up plug-in hybrid ute, which launched at $63,990 drive away for the Lux in February, dropped to $59,990 plus on-roads in April (approx. $63k drive away), reduced to $60,490 drive away in June and again to $57,490 drive away in July.

This latest price drop, makes the Cannon Alpha PHEV significantly more affordable than the two other plug-in hybrid utes – the $57,900 before on-roads BYD Shark 6 and $71,990 before on-roads Ford Ranger XLT Hybrid.

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Comments

  • tonyjzx on 12/09/2025 - 17:42
    +8

    this thing is freaking enormous

    i seen one in a westfields once and it barely fit in the space

    also check out the cartoonish placement of the spare tyre

      • rooster7777 on 12/09/2025 - 20:02
        +7

        How long have you had your commercial vehicle licence, and is yours a rigid or articulated?

  • bob98 on 12/09/2025 - 17:48
    +5

    Had one of these for the day last week, What a nice car to drive and a nice interior to be in. highly considering trading my cannon in on it.

    • shegeloaf on 12/09/2025 - 19:00
      +2

      Cannon camera?

      • BestTechAdvisor on 12/09/2025 - 21:56

        Canon*

      • theHMASfriendship on 13/09/2025 - 00:31
        +3

        No bob means his cannon, an artillery weapon used in civil war era battles or when sailing the high seas searching for treasure

      • quikstix on 13/09/2025 - 09:05

        Insert: “seems like a fair trade” comment lol

        In all honesty this misses the spot… someone said it in the comments already. No PHEV drivers are serious off-roaders so the benefits this has over others like the shark are not selling points but draw backs.. yes it’s better off road but it’s not as nice on the road (where most PHEV Utes stay) so what they are selling as big positives just misses the mark in my opinion

  • Tiotio on 12/09/2025 - 17:57

    Tempted!!

  • Loki556 on 12/09/2025 - 17:58
    +3

    Weird it’s doing so bad against the Shark

    • FXx on 12/09/2025 - 18:06
      +1

      I can't figure that out either.

      • tonyjzx on 12/09/2025 - 18:08
        -7

        the shark in an infinitely more modern truck than this

        the alpha is clearly just a hack job on an existing platform - its ok but people should realise what tech you are buying also isnt the shark much more expensive

        I think the alpha is technically on par with the $80k ranger phev?

        • FXx on 12/09/2025 - 18:24
          +5

          Wow, that's a bit rough, and wrong.

          Please explain how the Ranger PHEV is on par.

          When compared to Shark:
          The Cannon Alpha is much better off-road (incl. locking diffs).
          The Cannon Alpha can tow more.
          The Cannon Alpha apparently has a nicer interior.
          The Cannon Alpha has a better warranty.
          The Cannon Alpha has a bigger battery, longer claimed EV range, more flexible for camping / powering appliances.

          Shark infinitely superior tech wise? Explain please.

          I guess it depends on purpose. The Shark seems to be a better, smoother drive, perhaps a better suburban princess option, which we know is what most of these do in reality.

          • eddyah on 12/09/2025 - 18:48
            +4

            @FXx:

            The Shark seems to be a better, smoother drive, perhaps a better suburban princess option, which we know is what most of these do in reality.

            You hit the nail on the head. PHEV buyers are NOT that interested in taking the vehicle off road.

            The marketing for this ute is all muddy and I agree with the guy that got heavily downvoted:

            the shark in an infinitely more modern truck than this

            This is trying to appeal to off road drivers that are pretty set on a Hilux/Ranger/DMax/Triton but missing the mark (payload being a real killer here).

          • Kegsta on 12/09/2025 - 19:06
            +18

            @FXx: I have a Shark. But I didn't buy it as an alternative ute. I brought it as a city EV SUV where I don't need to worry about range and that that happens to have a tub for my dog. I've never owned a ute and never planned to, but here we are.

            While the Ranger and alpha phevs are trying to take ute buying customers, people go into BYD to check out a sealion and walk away with a Shark. It's just so much car for the money.
            It was only like 6k more than a sealion 6 premium when I got mine for 57k drive away in July

            Main reasons I didn't consider the Canon.

            It was more expensive.
            Stupid spare tyre location.
            Shark had better interior, tech, infotainment and cruise control.
            Shark has better 240v VTL (canon doesnt even have a point in the back seat)
            BYD LFP blade batteries are the best on the market.
            The shark is as fast as an XR6 turbo.

            I don't plan to tow, drive across the desert or do any hardcore YouTuber offroading so none of that bothers me.

            The Shark is an EV that has a petrol generator.

            The Canon is a traditional ute with a battery slapped on.

            • tonyjzx on 12/09/2025 - 19:33

              @Kegsta: this a great analogy

              gwm is a petrol diesel car company that hacks on hybrid tech… it might do it well but its still not quite ready to move on from fossil fuels

              byd shark is a next gen ute - how can anyone not come to that conclusion… it was ground up designed for that first step off fossil fuels

              i dont think we are ready for ev utes yet but damn, does the shark come close

              the electric part of the cannon is so primitive but again it may tow better and it may have better 4wd capability

              sales shows that many people came to the same conclusion…. i think the cannon EVs will never sell at any volume and will never get over the 11,000 sharks already out there

              • Kegsta on 12/09/2025 - 20:08

                @tonyjzx: Being "next generation" as you put it does come with considerable risks.

                Like any new model of car that isn't running on the same refind platform as the past 5 years there is bound to be plenty of issues that happen over the next 5 years.

                This is true for all brands, look at all the problems with the new Prado already for example.

                But with EV I would say it compounds the issue even more as no doubt there will be a better model in 6-12 months time that is even more refined and has newer battery Tech for the same price or cheaper.

                This heavily impacts resale of the older models which is why the retail price must be insanely competitive.

                I'm saying that. It will also effect depreciation on all vehicles. In 2 years time when someone is selling thier $80000 Ranger with 120000kms on it and want to get the same price as a brand new gen 2 or 3 Shark they might be in for a suprise.

            • FXx on 13/09/2025 - 09:07

              @Kegsta: Pretty well sums up the market, sure. I'd estimate that 80-90% of people never either tow or go offroad. Those who do, I'd predict they're more traditional long term diesel owners, and are comfortable with that option.

              The Cannon in reality needed to be priced alongside the Shark, then we may have gotten a better comparison. I still think it would have sold better in this instance.

          • ruprectaus on 12/09/2025 - 19:51
            +6

            @FXx: I have a Shark and live in rural Tassie. I have had.a Mazda Bt50 and Hilix previously and used 4wd in them a few.times.in their and o ky twice where I woukd not take the Shark. They spent most of their life on rural and dirt roads.

            Have zero interest in the expense and weight of locking diffs etc (one of the appeals of the Shark) and the Shaek has done the forest track offloading I need it for.

            Our shark does lots of rural roads, mid, lots of dirt roads and short trips (50km return) charges off our solar panels at home

            My parter does most of the driving , she loves it, loves the 360 cameras for parking, the fitout and tech and its nice and quick for overtaking (faster then.a Raptor over a 1/4mile etc) etc..it's designed as an EV with an onboard generator.

          • Speedz on 12/09/2025 - 20:07
            +1

            @FXx: Yes Cannon Alpha has a bigger battery but it's worth mentioning the Alpha PHEV comes with a NMC battery compared to the much safer Shark's Blade LFP.

            • Dsiee on 13/09/2025 - 10:01

              @Speedz: Beside the safety, the durability (number of cycles or lifespan) of LFP is much much higher, like 5000cycles for LFP VS 800-1000 for NMC. This matters even more in a hybrid with a smaller battery that will cycle more.

              • Speedz on 13/09/2025 - 13:35

                @Dsiee: Being utes not many owners will keep it that long, most will upgrade as soon as the lease is up. Since the Alpha PHEV is quite capable offroad some might take it too far and runs risk on potentially damage the battery cover leading to all sorts of runaway fireworks.

        • Wizballs on 12/09/2025 - 18:27
          +1

          I don't have either of these vehicles, Shark is fun to drive on the road though and is very quick for a big vehicle.

          But by modern do you mean the Shark is literally an AWD vehicle? Eg engine runs front wheels, motor runs rear wheels. And no direct connection between the two.

          At least the Cannon has a low-range gearbox and diff lockers.
          And depending on your use case, modern won't cut it on eg beer o'clock hill.

          • eddyah on 12/09/2025 - 18:49
            +4

            @Wizballs:

            And depending on your use case, modern won't cut it on eg beer o'clock hill.

            Who is actually going up that hill? Certainly not 99.9% of Ozbargainers…

            • tonyjzx on 12/09/2025 - 19:21
              -1

              @eddyah: most people wont take it outside of urban

              BUT there seems to be a major deficiencies in peoples' understanding of the underlying technology

              the Alpha is a trad hybrid so it has gearbox and diff locks and all that

              the Shark is a range extender ie. the motor purely charges the batteries for the motors which then operates like an EV… so no gearbox etc

              why do you think it has a tiny 1.5 petrol motor? how come its shifting 2,7 tons to 100km/h in 5.7 secs?? admittedly the alpha does it in 7 secs which is nuts for 2.8 tons!

              and then here's the killer stat:

              the shark sells 11,000 units in 6 months

              gwm does not sell more than 10,000 of cannons overall… in a year

              and so maybe australians are very dumb… or maybe they worked out the tech is just better underneath… or maybe they could have been tricked by slick marketing?

              otherwise why they be discounting this and no discounts on the shark - i dont even like byd or the shark (its pharqqin' ugly) but the technology is there… there's no tech in the gwm worth any of my curiousity…. they are doing the same shit toyota is doing, but worse

              toyota like licensing byd tech for the next gen hilux

              • MetalPhreak on 12/09/2025 - 19:36
                +1

                @tonyjzx: Close but the shark and sealion 6 DO drive the front wheels directly, but only at 80-120km/h speeds. At slower speeds it disconnects via a clutch and only generates power for the battery/e-motors.

                Ranger and Canon are traditional ICE utes with a battery and an e-motor mated to the gearbox.

                Depending on your needs, the shark is more EV than ICE, and the others sit closer to traditional ICE designs with electric bolted on.

                I think the shark will get better at offroad faster than the others will get better at EV, but thats for future model buyers to worry about.

                You can drive a Shark (and maybe Canon) around on EV only and it'll feel like an EV with a low amount of range, and never touch fuel. You can drive a Ranger in EV only mode and it'll feel like a dog slow golf cart from 1990 with even less range. Pick whatever suits your needs. A diesel might even be a wiser choice.

            • JIMB0 on 12/09/2025 - 20:00

              @eddyah: Mostly Nissan Patrols.

              • eddyah on 12/09/2025 - 20:34

                @JIMB0: Nah most dual cab utes with a locking diff and decent tyres can make it up there. Pretty sure the kia tasman did as did one of the stock GWM cannons (maybe the one with the snorkel?)

                Anyway who cares - it's just dick measuring stuff that isn't important. I'd rather the nice ride of the shark than the 3.5T towing capacity of the cannon alpha PHEV.

          • Speedz on 12/09/2025 - 22:09

            @Wizballs: It's a AWD.

            2 electric motors in the front and rear, the engine also engages direct drive I think above 80kph unless you switch it to pure EV mode and drain the 80 or so km range, otherwise it operates like a power generator to charge battery or you charge it up at home or charging station.

          • Dsiee on 13/09/2025 - 10:02

            @Wizballs: Luckily few people have a genuine use case for going up beer o'clock Hill and instead are more likely to hit a fire trail that's a bit rutted on the way to the pub from the camp site.

    • ATangk on 12/09/2025 - 18:15

      Spare wheel in the tub shows how much thought they put into the car.

    • V2L on 12/09/2025 - 19:22

      different use case. Shark 6 is basically an EREV for families that want a hybrid SUV.
      Canon Alpha PHEV is for people who actually want an ute that can offroad - much more niche.

    • bcYield on 12/09/2025 - 20:00

      Based on what I read 2 months ago, cannon alpha just released a 2.0 engine with a slightly bigger battery while shark is still with 1.5 engine. Shark got a slightly better premium interior without extra cost. Cannon alpha has more ranges to choose from.

      Design wise, both has their own way slightly diff. Shark got their blade battery and lane assistance (future self-driving upgrade for free but not on this shark and Australia market). Not sure of common alpha what they got.

      BYD is releasing a 7 seater for about $10k more I heard, that fits better for everyday family car.

    • AsSeenOnTv on 12/09/2025 - 20:33

      The shark had significant sales before the FBT rules changed, not sure how sales are going since then.

      The two vehicles are not even comparable, one is a legitimate off road vehicle and the other is an urban ute.

    • EGING on 12/09/2025 - 20:46

      I tested GWM PHEV and once walk out of dealer went to BYD bought Shark. Yes, Cannon Phev's biggest problem is thottle is so lagging still feel like a Diesel UTE or even worse. If you dont do hardcore offroad, do not buy PHEV Cannon. Go test drive shark and Cannon PHEV you will know why GWM is so bad…

    • morebunnings on 13/09/2025 - 07:46

      Test drove both last week and ended up getting the shark.

      Spare Tyre in the tub, and the bump on the bottom of the tub to make room for the batteries were big turn offs on the Canon.

      The shark is so much more fun to drive, but not as nice inside.

      I don't tow things, mainly have a ute for my dogs and the odd bunnings trips. If I did a lot of towing I'd be looking at the cannon, as the shark sucks at towing.

      Shark came with a towbar standard funny enough though.

  • Stealtho on 12/09/2025 - 18:06

    Surely the spare isn’t there all the time?

    • ATangk on 12/09/2025 - 18:15

      You can always go without a spare.

      • Stealtho on 12/09/2025 - 18:18

        Ok around town I live and work rural though, could have it down flat, a turnoff though if you want a lid or a roller on the tub.

        • ATangk on 12/09/2025 - 18:20
          +1

          If you're rural, a diesel might just be better for your usecase. These PHEV's rely on plugging in everyday, so I'd say max range which it would make sense to buy is around 200-250km.

  • ATangk on 12/09/2025 - 18:17

    4 price cuts in 7 months, the shark technically hasn't had any but theres always promotions, so we could consider that as at least 1-2 price cuts.

    Is the Ford Hybrid selling at all? Its an awful vehicle overall compared to the other offerings.

  • ParkingFine23 on 12/09/2025 - 18:21
    +2

    How gutted would you be if you paid $64k for this 6 months ago? The resale value on these is going to be woeful.

    • ATangk on 12/09/2025 - 18:36
      +6

      It could be worse. 80K for a new PHEV ranger.

    • Regie69 on 12/09/2025 - 22:50
      +1

      $69 in June however, when they did first price cut to $64500 they offered 5 free services to those like me that had purchased earlier. Which I thought was good. Feeling gutted now with the extra 4k

  • xxJAGUARxx on 12/09/2025 - 18:21

    CCG

  • Brick Tamland on 12/09/2025 - 18:38

    HODL

  • revheadgl on 12/09/2025 - 18:42
    +1

    I just want Suzuki to reintroduce their Kei cars. I would buy a Suzuki Super Carry ute in a heartbeat. Then sell my my 67 Falcon, which is worth less than the cars in the OP, lol.

    • tonyjzx on 12/09/2025 - 19:57

      you could probably fit a kei car into the tray of this

      remove the spare wheel though

      • rooster7777 on 12/09/2025 - 20:08
        +2

        Na….not enough room. A bloke from an earlier post bought this monster truck…..not for travelling, towing, or offroading…. but to carry his dog around town.

        I reckon there should be a monster pax vehicle tax of say 70%, to reduce the number of these super toorak tourers on the road.

        FFS….. I carry 3 dogs in my falcon sedan

    • plmko on 12/09/2025 - 22:27

      Nothing stopping you getting the Suzuki. They can be freely imported and there's stock locally. A business near my work use them.

      • revheadgl on 13/09/2025 - 09:34

        I know I can buy a grey import, and have been l casually looking.

        Would be nicer to ne able to buy a brand new one with 5 yrs warranty and factory parts backup etc.

        I have seen a couple of recommendations for Cult & Classic and they seem to have the best pricing of the grey importers.

  • irajohn90 on 12/09/2025 - 18:53
    +2

    When I first read the title I thought Canon (printers and cameras) was moving into the automotive game!

    • shegeloaf on 12/09/2025 - 19:03

      Same

    • Morven on 13/09/2025 - 12:29

      Xiaomi vs Canon!

  • Far Cough on 12/09/2025 - 19:32
    -2

    These are not good

    • Regie69 on 12/09/2025 - 22:48

      Because you say so?

      • Save 50 Cent on 13/09/2025 - 06:45

        Probably because his retarded uncle said so at the last bbq

  • Xizor on 12/09/2025 - 22:32

    Looks like a decent amount of car and capability for the dollars. Styling looks all over the place though, like its haphazard mish mash of ideas flogged from elsewhere.

    • Regie69 on 12/09/2025 - 22:51

      Great car to drive

  • ssayeed on 12/09/2025 - 23:18

    Lovely car….i have had it for 2months.
    I am pissed off that I paid 7K extra just 2 months ago and now they have dropped price twice already …. What will the resell value be like I wonder.

    I will admit the 120kw electric motor does not have a lot of punch, when starting from stationary….and if you push accelerator much the petrol engine comes on to assist.

    • flightcrank on 13/09/2025 - 00:17

      well its a ute, not a sports car

    • Morven on 13/09/2025 - 12:33

      The resale value may be low because as new tech becomes commonplace (battery capacities, faster charging, etc), pure EV versions might eat its lunch. Once you're without petrol or diesel, you never want anything but an EV again. EV torque and acceleration are insane.

  • Spacexyz on 13/09/2025 - 00:58

    Cannon Alpha…When Canon and Sony have a baby…

  • Save 50 Cent on 13/09/2025 - 07:19

    Beautiful car but the spare tyre is a deal breaker. And if you decide not to carry the spare, I am not even sure road assist will agree to tow your car when you eventually have a puncture.
    They should’ve tried to find room for at least a space saver somewhere even if it meant a smaller tub.

    • Slippery Fish on 13/09/2025 - 07:56

      Wheres the spare

      • Save 50 Cent on 13/09/2025 - 08:15
        -1

        A picture is worth a thousand words. Google image 'alpha phev spare'.

        • Slippery Fish on 13/09/2025 - 11:30
          +1

          I was trying to save 50c on internet though. ;)

  • ceej11 on 13/09/2025 - 08:13

    china ute for 60k, jesus.

    • Save 50 Cent on 13/09/2025 - 08:19
      +2

      This mentality is why Toyota and Ford can get away with charging $80k for less car.

  • Dollar Dreamer on 13/09/2025 - 09:17
    +2

    I test drove both, last month. Both have its positives. BYD is a normal car in a utes body for mums to drop kids off to school. Cannon is built for proper off-roading and towing strength. Also, what are these few posts on about regarding the BYD’s interior being better? BYD’s interior looks and feels so bad compared to the Cannon Alphas. Cannon Alphas interior feels like a high end luxury car while the BYD’s interior looks like it was made from cheap Mattel toy plastic.

    Man, the crazy posts of owners here posting rubbish trying to protect the resale value of their cars. Also the reason BYD’s sales went ballistic is because it was released way ahead of Cannon’s and also allowed it to qualify for FBT tax exemptions. Crazy people on here. For on road refinement, car like driving experience and light gravel off road, BYD is better. For heavy duty off road, heavy towing stability, installing a lift kit and giant tyres, go for the Cannon as it’s the more ‘proper Ute’.

    • JerryGee on 13/09/2025 - 10:07
      +1

      Spot on, The Cannon also looks much more appealing, Forget ranger with their wet belts.

    • V2L on 13/09/2025 - 10:11
      +1

      this is a balanced take. horses for courses. I'd get a cannon alpha to tow a caravan offroad, but shark if I wanted a family car for the weekend to throw bikes in the back for kids

  • x d on 13/09/2025 - 09:31

    No FBT exemption. Pass.

  • Alei on 13/09/2025 - 11:22

    Amazing Deals

  • Dack Smith on 13/09/2025 - 11:55

    Great deal

    China currently make better quality cars than Japan and Korea, cheaper as well.

  • axlfan on 13/09/2025 - 12:28

    This is the only proper PHEV UTE for this price range. BYD Shark is a lite-ute for those who really need one.

  • axlfan on 13/09/2025 - 12:29

    Those looking for FBT exemption, wait for the Geely ute to hit our shores. Fully electric and is launched in NZ.

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