2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Review: Honestly? AUSSIE UTES will NEVER be the same…

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The Aussie Ute landscape will NEVER be the same now that the GWM Cannon Alpha is here…
For less than a BASE MODEL 4x4 Toyota HiLux Dual Cab or Ford Ranger Dual Cab, you can get a BIGGER ute with the SAME towing capacity, similar practicality, and an interior that would make 100,000 Utes / Trucks / Bakkie’s BLUSH.
The 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha is here, and is an epic - if not underpowered - take on the Ute. It sits somewhere in size between a Ford Ranger and Ford F-150 full size American truck, while starting at just over $50,000 Aussie dollars INCLUDING on-road costs…
It’s also THE FIRST UTE in Australia to be sold with both a 2.4L Turbo-Diesel AND a 2.0L Turbo-Petrol Hybrid. That’s right, an EV-ish ute!
So, today we’re going to give the GWM Cannon Alpha a THOROUGH Review, looking at its huge Tank 500-like exterior, move onto its Luxury interior (yes, it includes massage seats!), check out the practicality of the tub, payload and towing ability; of course we will also LAUNCH IT from 0-100km/h to see just how fast - or slow - it is, and of course we’ll give it lots of sauce with our on-road hardcore test.
So should you buy a GWM Cannon Alpha? Let’s talk about that in today’s review!!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:23 Exterior Looks
00:06:27 Tub Specs
00:09:13 Interior (Front Seats)
00:12:12 Off road thoughts
00:13:31 Back Seats
00:15:44 0-100km/h Launch
00:17:07 Driving Impressions
00:22:36 Final Thoughts
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@bimdux Месяц назад

In regarding to window goes down when opening back seat door, according to Chinese car media, it is because this car are extremely well sealed, as you can see the back door are curved in at closer edge to provide better seal, when you close door, air pressure between internal and external will out of balanced, which make the door harder to close. a gap at window will prevent such air balance issue.

@shirlprada2447 29 дней назад

I’ve owned 4 GWM vehicles and happy with them all but each time an update comes up Im smitten and traded up. Gone from a 2020 steed to a 2022 4x2 Cannon Diesel Ute to a 2023 hybrid SUV to a 2023 4x4 Diesel Ute and guess where I’m heading next. Yup 2024 Cannon Alpha 4x4 Diesel Ute. You beauty. I don’t care about speed but I do love that split tail gate for my dog to cruise on and off. ❤❤❤

@crucialwallyx 15 дней назад

U a huge GWM fan😂

@panjialfian5636 7 дней назад

@@crucialwallyxif the brand can give what is he needed why not 😂😂

@TheWombat2012 Месяц назад

Love it when reviewers look at a 4x4 twin cab ute and think that things like chucking it through twisty roads and 0-100 and quarter mile times are in any way relevant. Nobody cares about those things. Nobody. They’re NOT sports cars. Nobody…apart from these reviewers…expects them to handle and accelerate like a Ferrari.

@unknownd7409 Месяц назад

The old Holden Colorado/Trailblazer did that window opening thing. Apparently, Holden claimed that their cabin was very tightly sealed to the point that pressure needs to be relieved when closing the door to make door closes more comfortable; thus, the window opens upon opening the door and closes once the door is closed. I'm not really sure if it really creates a difference though 😅

@pure666metal7 Месяц назад

Yes my 2019 Colorado both front windows go down when you open each door.

@bobyu9494 Месяц назад

MB cabriolet does it, Mini Coopers too

@YourLocalSnag Месяц назад

The reason the window goes down when you open it is to help reduce pressure for when you shut the door, just so you don’t need to use as much force. The Holden Colorados and Trailblazers had the same feature just before they were discontinued.

@conchrisafis2617 Месяц назад

Windows opens a little to allow door close effectively without slamming door to close I believe 😅

@oceanlu5391 Месяц назад

That is release pressure of the cabin before you open the door.

@kirovfactory Месяц назад

11.88 is actually way better than i expected. curious to see how this drivetrain does when it comes to the next gen gwm ute, which should be soon

@lmthunzi Месяц назад

Real good review, well rounded

@roh5876 Месяц назад

01:44 "It has it's flaws, particularly when driving it". That's the most important part of owning a car!

@reginald7214 Месяц назад

😂😆

@adoreslaurel 23 дня назад

Well as long as its flaws are not like the one in the left rear trailing arm of a Chinese vehicle in Malaysia [or somewhere up there] the wheel finishing up kinda backwards, its on youtube.

@LoveEVandenvironment Месяц назад

Such a good review！

@BrunoBianco-bq1iw Месяц назад

That chrome front 🫣

@MondliMakhoba-md3sq 29 дней назад

In South Africa the Cannon UTE is called GWM P Series and this new one the Cannon Alpha will be called GWM P500 so we still get to keep the P 😂

@rjbiker66 Месяц назад

F150 has leaf springs

@kerrypatrickheron8389 8 дней назад

Thanks great review I was really considering the hybrid can you please review when you have if you can get a model ro test

@bernardpeel7133 Месяц назад

Great vid. The one question i was hoping might be answered directly is whether you see enough value to jump from spending, say, the mid forty thousands on Cannon X..to potentially in the low sixty thousands for an Alpha. Or whether the Alpha just points to the X being really good value for what it is. Keen to know how your spending decision would play out..

@Adam-7_7_7 Месяц назад

The settings for the bright screen at night are exactly like the cannon ute (i own one). I found the settings to dim it ,are in the central display.

@markward2824 Месяц назад

5:25min: Don't know why the window drops? its because of the air pressure in the cab .. the older utes need just a little bit of force when closing the rear doors

@roncasperson1312 Месяц назад

I remember all these types of comments when japanese cars started to arrive here in australia

@davidandbrigittemckee500 9 дней назад

Well said people have short memories

@micetailjuice6210 Месяц назад

shanhai mean "sea and mountain" 山海

@UTube-gs1yf Месяц назад

Yeah, as in the sea is warming and the mountains are on fire because dumb cvnts are burning carbon with cars like this like it doesn't matter.

@mohammedmuzakkir9803 Месяц назад

How much is the pay load for hybrid including towing

@connorpallister6653 Месяц назад

Can you do a video on prado pricing? It’s absolutely fucked..

@2kayBaby Месяц назад

Time for Toyota and their B L O O D Y H I L U X to learn from the Chinese. Also, where's daddy jacob? Ute videos don't hit the same without him. You guys are each other's better halves.

@reginald7214 Месяц назад

Let's hope Jacob is ok.

@brycem0 Месяц назад

No one is queuing up, to buy Chinese utes. These things have no resale value...

@metaphor4439 Месяц назад

@@brycem0 tf cares about the resale value? I aint gonna buy a over 100k kms Hilux that depreciated $5k from its original MSRP. I rather buy a new ute instead. Also, what sucks is that GWM only has the 2.0L engine whereas they have an option in China for 3.0L V6. I'll skip for now.

@TassieTroutGuy Месяц назад

@@metaphor4439 I agree. Actually, I want the Tank 500 with the v6

@passby8070 Месяц назад

@brycem0 in another 5 years time, no one will buy a hilux except for diehard fans. It will be crazy to buy a Toyota ute with is 20 yo interior over the GWM with all those features and comfort and full 7 year warranty

@jeroenjansen2709 26 дней назад

It is very hard to change the mindset of people. They think all Chinese vehicles are junk. This is reinforced by the physical features of Chinese people. Even if the Chinese bring out a Rolls Royce for a fraction of the price, they will be unfazed. To me, this ute is amazing, I have seen a ute with a panoramic sunroof! I know people who are driving their 3d GWM ute without problems

@xpynuker 9 дней назад

Is this full time 4WD or part time? Can you drive 4WD on sealed roads? Getting mixed I go from different reviews

@gcinanomela6772 Месяц назад

Where is Jacob? I'm always looking forward to you saying 'Heeeey Jacob'.🙈🤣🤣🤣

@clintonmorris1945 26 дней назад

Can you do a review on the Hybrid please.

@superwag634 Месяц назад

I think the petrol/hybrid will outlast the diesel. These modern diesels with their dpf, turbos, and egrs seem to have all the problems which the old diesels avoided. And when they eventually go poopy in their trowsers, they cost several times more to fix than an equivalent petrol engine. Savings in fuel are then handed over to the diesel mechanic. Ask any mazda, subaru or volkswagen diesel owner

@danmoloney6966 15 дней назад

Makes me appreciate my Musso!

@ydmf2 Месяц назад

Good deal. Side styling and the interior looks great. I hate the huge P logo on the front. I wonder if it comes off.

@fairgo4156 Месяц назад

Me too, a chrome poo is not good.

@mahuru3 Месяц назад

A Cyclops comes to mind

@ronaldov09 Месяц назад

Will be aftermarket replacement grilles for you to replace this one with

@lammiwinks3775 Месяц назад

You still have a GWM badge…

@stev_n Месяц назад

Only thing I hate is the big log in the front.

@stendecstretcher5678 Месяц назад

Great review as usual. Probably will sell at that price.

@rodneym5868 Месяц назад

Would the Hybrid be better for towing considering the extra power you get?

@youngalex-nh1er 10 дней назад

definately

@biaozhang4238 Месяц назад

Windows open because air tight is too good which might make your door closing a bit difficult

@surps1059 Месяц назад

@carsause I love your chinese car content, you are really going good work.. These cars are really competitive now. May you please consider reviewing the foton mars series (Tunland V7 an V9)

@bdeoleveira8110 Месяц назад

They’re CCP garbage vehicles who don’t deserve to be shipped to Australia.

@RodneyW Месяц назад

A good review of an interesting vehicle. I particularly appreciated your insights into the practicality of the vehicle. Big on the outside, big in the cabin, smaller in the tub, with a lower load capacity than competitors. It's absolutely loaded with creature comforts and niftty storage ideas (was it designed by someone from Ikea?). However, a Mazda BT50 CTR 3.0 manual (aka Isuzu..), is a similar driveway price, has much better performance, is more practical (1 tonne load capacity), and has decent interior appointments. The Mazdazu will also hold its value better.

@EleMexican 26 дней назад

The Alpha is definently not a dedicated work vehicle it's a touring/everyday vehicle. That being said I've never met anyone with a Hilux that has put more than the groceries in the tub. The overwhelming majority of ute owners in Australia use them as daily drivers so the tub dimensions just aren't a massive issue. And most people will never put more than 300kg in the tub on a camping trip at most.

@RodneyW 26 дней назад

@@EleMexican I suspect that you are right for the "home" purchases. Many of my tradie friends (concreters / electricians / handyman) have Hilux Utes that are very well loaded.

@micgrech Месяц назад

Love to know how this would tow a 3T caravan

@greggee5695 4 дня назад

It would be good to see if the engine would react well to tuning. A good tune may just wake it up.

@frederickwatts1399 15 дней назад

But how reliable will they be long term ownership

@Pyjamarama11 Месяц назад

So, apart from the driveability...... which is the essence of any vehicle And apart from the payload ......... which is the essence of any utility ..... it's a good deal

@DanielWellington-yv9mt 5 дней назад

I have driven every kinda of ute and simply for the price saving I went and got a cannon x and it's been the best ute I have ever owned

@dannyrexknight Месяц назад

I bet all the swirls in the paint and wavy panels come factory at no cost too!

@kirk2632 Месяц назад

I would buy the hybrid version as I do need a bit more juice out of it for towing my 3 ton boat

@leonardcooper2680 26 дней назад

That nose cone, shades of Edsel

@kromey111 Месяц назад

Window goes down so easier when you close door.

@coolkatz9012 5 дней назад

Ambient lighting AMG spec 😂

@danieljdk 21 день назад

The window glass go down Little bit, it is let the air out while you are closing the door

@Helena_Zee Месяц назад

A great truck

@tinkertable1977 Месяц назад

On what criteria?

@wcrash9361 29 дней назад

@@tinkertable1977covers a hell of a lot more boxes than any other Ute in Oz

@DanielWellington-yv9mt 5 дней назад

@tinkertable1977 in every single way I have driven a lot of utes ranger hilux ect and these gwm utes crap all over them for every day use and you save a crap load of hars earn cash in your pocket

@fishndive1961 Месяц назад

If it's that gutless, how would it go towing a couple of tonne?

@wosamosman9814 Месяц назад

It's pretty shocking actually 😅😂. Seems like Hybrid is the way to go 😅

@georgehosie8798 Месяц назад

It's not a racecar, I drive a patrol and I get too 100 in about 19 seconds. You normally cruise with a van on the back anyway.

@TheWombat2012 Месяц назад

It’s not a Ferrari. It’s a four wheel drive ute.

@tzeshenlim Месяц назад

@@TheWombat2012😁

@user-gr7xn6hn5e Месяц назад

山海炮啊，居然真的来了

@anbu999 Месяц назад

Nice thumbnail pic. I almost believe this truck is a dually truck

@espaudio Месяц назад

1170 unread texts???? Jesus.

@angeloudy Месяц назад

This is the perfect size UTE. Others all have legroom issues in the 2nd row. F-150, RAM are not designed for Australian roads and parking lots. I wish Hilux could extend its wheelbase a little big.

@duanetack8218 11 дней назад

Window opens because it's compensating for the vacuum when you close the door.

@floxshuilee1760 Месяц назад

魏建军这不得出个镜支持下CarSauce啊

@MrTripsJ Месяц назад

ccp approved

@MRCtouring Месяц назад

Only main downside is that it doesn’t have the same or close payload to the standard Cannon 😢

@Cashewnutter112 28 дней назад

Man they need to work on the accelerator and brakes. Those are just basics you expect before manufacturing. My cannon on turbo lag is the same. Even with a throttle controller you can still feel the lag.

@sunneoliver1793 Месяц назад

I feel like daddy Jacob shrunk daddy Matt for this video, this thing is massive

@mikefalle7910 Месяц назад

As a Canadian we have very little fully Chinese Autos aside from a couple offering from GM and Volvo and neither toping sales and reliability charts. How are these manufactures products holding up?

@tzeshenlim Месяц назад

Where is Volvo Canada assembled?

@JJ-yg1sf Месяц назад

tesla also made in China, otherwise, Tesla may be bankrupt 5 years ago.

@mikefalle7910 Месяц назад

@@tzeshenlim Volvos sold in Canada are made in China and Europe. They once assembled Volvo in Nova Scotia but that was a long time ago

@wcrash9361 29 дней назад

From GWM owner ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xwUjZVZOhLY.htmlsi=7UAwgSE2FjJ_XKbX

@jaywang3337 27 дней назад

The window goes down because when you're in the car shutting the door, it keeps the air presure balance inside out, so your ears won't feel unconfortable, and the window goes back up once the door is shut.

@Rabbydabbydoo Месяц назад

Faked the launch by throwing head back. Why would you do that then show it bogged 🤦‍♂️

@AlGreenLightThroughGlass 4 дня назад

So many more features that will break

@hanslie5926 Месяц назад

Where is Jacob?

@JerryLewis-uu3pj Месяц назад

👍

@the510wagon 27 дней назад

How noisy is the rust?

@creke2007 Месяц назад

Great vid guys. Sure the Hilux is more but wouldn't be seen dead in one of these!

@maxstechnology6363 Месяц назад

Why?

@chestogaming51 Месяц назад

DPF issues and Crankseal issues have entered the chat...

@andrewstewart1644 Месяц назад

@@chestogaming51 7 year warranty, 7 year capped price servicing, and 7 year free roadside assistance by the way...

@freeagent8225 Месяц назад

Many go from the dealership to the plastic surgeon.

@allanchapman6250 21 день назад

BYD Shark plug in hybrid which gives you a tax benefit it also gives much better fuel economy with the DM 5-0 technology .

@YSKWatch Месяц назад

POER is from the word poWer.

@ericlyl Месяц назад

I think "Poer" comes from the Chinese word "炮儿 (pàoer)," which means cannon.

@mikefalle7910 Месяц назад

or Poor

@redwinemademedoit Месяц назад

Am wondering, even if it turns out to be a great car, how would resale bite you...

@Monkeybrains90 Месяц назад

Who cares, buy what you want and like

@andrewstewart1644 Месяц назад

Saving $20k upfront over a Hilux for example, resale value doesn't really matter.

@thehuonpine Месяц назад

People but utes are for work and will drive them until they are dead, they are not re-selling them to get a new one! So saving $20k instead of buying a Hilux is worth it!

@CACressida Месяц назад

Honey i shrunk the 2nd gen tundra.

@weetbix2083 20 дней назад

The front is gawdy. Looks like a RAM 1500

@lammiwinks3775 Месяц назад

Leaf springs. Nice interior. Lipstick on a pig!

@markgeerin5928 6 дней назад

I think if you can afford a ranger that’s what you would buy but if you can’t afford a ranger this is most probably one of your choices

@calebbuhren7823 Месяц назад

Underpowered?

@MCR70124 Месяц назад

This car deserves a better reviewer

@macktink7606 Месяц назад

No one cares, go watch a different reviewer lol

@aus-reviews8462 Месяц назад

i hate that logo, it looks like a 2012 version of location pin

@tonybennett638 Месяц назад

Hands off

@robertallum6509 25 дней назад

I got in early on a 2022 mod ute before all the so called safety shit turned up 28 of them that just piss you off thank fuck

@timkiwi Месяц назад

Nice shots of the rear diff surface RUST!!!

@sangheili4830 Месяц назад

looks like dirt to me, could be wrong though.

@jay-uo2bi Месяц назад

where?

@wcrash9361 29 дней назад

Was dirt not rust lol

@ardyaprilianta9732 Месяц назад

I can already see the green environmentalists wet themselves by looking at the tyres of these utes. They sharpen their tools as we speak..

@jamesn-guyen8312 28 дней назад

Look at that Hilux interior in comparison. Its like Toyota has been treating us with contempt and arrogantly thinking we'll be back to them for more of it.

@holdenbrougham1056 4 дня назад

Good but not neally as good as hilux ranger or Isuzu, then check the resale value, lucky to get a 1/3 back in less the 1 to 2 years

@troyholland2396 4 дня назад

I always laugh when ppl being up resale value. Of course it's not going to hold the same as a toyota... you already saved that money in the purchase price and well and truly in interest if you buy on finance

@janbotha7366 14 дней назад

Hey guys. I live in South Africa, I worked for Toyota for a couple of years. My own Ute is a 2017 Isuzu DMax. I would rather drive an old Japanese bakkie with 400k kms than the newest Chinese Ute, their built quality is up to shit!!!! No hate...only facts...the only bakkies that survive here in SA...is Toyota's and Isuzu's. And I believe most people in Australia feel the same!❤

@howlee4091 8 дней назад

Toyota? Is it the reliable car company that apologized for testing fraud a while ago

@Rally4Life1982 29 дней назад

Paint some of that chrome in red on the front and it would look better. If its struggling when un-ladened. Image it when it has 3 passengers and its towing a 2tonne caravan!

@pramianbarat7441 Месяц назад

Mantap❤❤❤

@metricstormtrooper Месяц назад

These should lose their tax exempt status, they should be taxed off the road. Time to unsub.

@MrTripsJ Месяц назад

hes incredibly bias to Chinese trash

@ghiagy2095 Месяц назад

Why do we need a big ass entertainment system in a motor car when driving

@YYadgiri Месяц назад

U need to try Hyundai exter

@PaddyBoy644 Месяц назад

Looks like a RAM 1500 Express ordered from wish!

@user-jh6vt8vx4v Месяц назад

Except it is less likely the transmission go kapooy at 160k, and the engine wont burning oil like hell. 😂

@tishofikini2776 27 дней назад

American Utes,can they compete anywhere? Why dont they look learn and join the rest of the world in healthy competition?? They once brought Ford F150 in our country,they hardly sold two units in years!!!

@ashleym2878 25 дней назад

The older cannon was garbage and I assume this will be much the same. Cool sounding features but none of them work and the gear box overheats on the most basic tracks. Just got rid of it not interested in adding 4x4 mods to garbage car

@earthb67 Месяц назад

Best looking ute (from the front)? ... yeah nah.

@robbieveness4397 25 дней назад

Seriously this ain’t even in the top 5

@tinkertable1977 Месяц назад

This review is extremely superficial. Pretty much going through the brochure and doing a quick drive. I know the journalist says he’s been driving it for a week, but we don’t get any real insights into that time. What about build quality? Brand reputation? Any research into the reliability of the model or components? Dealer network? Is it a GWM gearbox? Cost of servicing? Resale value of similar past models? Any new car will look shiny and have some nice features but if I were in the market for one of these I’d like a review that tells me something I can’t see for myself. The ownership experience and cost is very different to the showroom experience and initial purchase price.

@tinkertable1977 29 дней назад

@@wcrash9361 what ignorant bs? I’m asking questions about the car in a review of the car. The review is very superficial. Sensitive much?

@lammiwinks3775 Месяц назад

You’ll never be able to tow with that diesel engine.

@effigy42 Месяц назад

🤮

@citizen1l Месяц назад

Poer means poop in Afrikaans 😂😂

@UTube-gs1yf Месяц назад

Should ban ALL utes of this size unless you have a special licence as a lumberjack or farmer. 95% of Aus buyers do not need them and would be totally fine with a Diahatsu HiJet from a work-use POV.

@medz3398 Месяц назад

Yeah let’s dictate to everyone what they can and can’t buy because you personally don’t like a vehicle

@Silent824 Месяц назад

@@medz3398 Sounds good to me.

@gpaje Месяц назад

Can we ban all vehicles with over 200 hp since no one needs them either?

@Silent824 Месяц назад

@@gpaje If they are of this size sure.

@gpaje Месяц назад

@@Silent824 Is it that big really? Roughly the size of a Defender, Patrol, Land Cruiser, Etc.

@Deatomizer Месяц назад

This could sell for $3.00 and I would not even look at one. I've had friends by them as a cheap work ute and they give nothing but trouble. Go Ranger or Hilux and pay the extra.

@user-ub9jl7pq7q Месяц назад

ranger? are you fkin kiddin me?

@Deatomizer Месяц назад

@@user-ub9jl7pq7q I have a few friends that own em. They are all happy with the Ranger. What's the issue?

@wcrash9361 29 дней назад

@@Deatomizerhave u not seen how many issues the ranger has, it’s the most recalled Ute in Australia . Follow GWM cannon pages and heard no issues

@rogersliu1200 Месяц назад

All the shortcomings are not shortcomings when it is so affordable. and for those who worry about resale value, sorry get yourself a company do the whole write-off things

@Pyjamarama11 Месяц назад

Being miserly is hardly a reason to endure gutless performance, crashy suspension and vague braking, IMHO of course

@jay-uo2bi Месяц назад

@@Pyjamarama11 Have you driven the car?

@Pyjamarama11 Месяц назад

@@jay-uo2bi Moot My comment was, that being tight doesn't justify driving a substandard vehicle But I've had the displeasure of driving plenty of Haval, GWM and Chery vehicles and none have impressed me from a driving perspective