GWM Cannon Alpha Diesel Ute 2024 Review

[@stevenbrinkmann868]

A good friend of mine ordered one of these but after driving went and purchased the cannon x, he is very happy with it and does a lot of towing Keep up the good work, your reviews are very good👍

[@henrytoussaint7]

Great review, I love it! I think the Ultra Diesel would be my pick, but the Hybrid is somewhat tempting too for the power alone (despite the issues you mentioned in your other review). Would have to test both and see which is most liveable.

[@goldfools5445]

Considering even in expensive mainstream utes, lifestyle users will upgrade the tyres and suspension almost straight away, the ride and tyre issues can be tailored to the user and the cost still be below the purchase price of a base mainstream.

[@simonbates5939]

And feel more luxurious

[@redbrickize]

I think your review is pretty non-biased. Also as well as other of your videos, always have an open view. Gives both pros and cons in a neutral non exaggeration way, unlike other auto reviewers. I Like it.

[@therightcar]

Thanks. That’s why I’m doing it the way I’m doing it - it’s me just telling you about the car, like I would if we were chatting at the pub. Cheers for your support.

[@jeremyyang9895]

it is coil rear suspension in China, which feels as comfort as a Tank 500…but GWM changes to leaf springs to get 3.5T towing rating for Australia…

[@mohammedmuzakkir9803]

They should have left coils at rear and just put in airbags, would have been super amazing

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Australia seems to get the crap left overs , when it comes to vehicle from other countries.

[@shanshan-wj7of]

Thats what a 2024's car should be look like😄😄😄

[@mattgeee]

Keen to see what comes of this review!

[@therightcar]

Hopefully it's helpful!

[@mindfreeze0838]

i still prefer the name King Kong Cannon 😊. Still this is a unit,the comprables are spot on ,anyone looking for something of this size in this price range would also look at something like a Musso. I like that the isofix is where it is which is just the best when fitting in child seats in a ute(also loving all those storage compartments in the back,makes a very good case for being family friendly). Finally I dont see this ute not getting 5 stars from ANCAP and the car its based on(Tank 500) has a 5 start rating,for what thats worth these days.

[@carsella11]

When you review these vehicles, what tyre pressure do you set? Just so all the comparisons between vehicles are consistent. I’ve recently collected an empty ute from a dealer and it rode like crap and was also losing traction too much. A quick stop at a servo…they’d set it to 45psi. I changed to 34psi and it made a WORLD of difference to how rough it felt.

[@lucysoutdoors]

A ute your can drive all day and get a Happy Ending at the end ,love it🤣🤣🤣

[@lmthunzi]

Great review, just subscribed

[@therightcar]

Thanks!

[@Tuzi523]

There is also a front differential lock on the ultra you forgot to mention.

[@therightcar]

Yep, you’re right.

[@trentsurgey2528]

Please do a towing test

[@MRCtouring]

Massively disappointed that the payload doesn’t match the Cannon 🤦‍♂️ Now let’s hope they put the 2.4l in the cannon when they update it.

[@hantang1668]

China just had 2.4T fitted to Cannon, hope it can come to Australia soon

[@TheAefril]

I agree with what you say. But why can't GWM make a Hybrid Diesel drivetrain?

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

I buy what I like, zero brand loyalty. Last Aussie car was SSV Redline, last three years a MG HS Essence X. Thirty new cars in fifty two years. Will be buying the hybrid if its good in the flesh. Mainstream utes are underdone and overpriced.

[@TheAefril]

I agree with what you say. But why can't GWM make a Hybrid Diesel drivetrain?

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I'm a retiree on a budget. I swap out my Ute every five years. I am on to my third poverty pack Hilux Workmate dual cab petrol auto. The one I just bought paid $41500 drive away. I have not had a single issue with any of these Utes might stick with Toyota for now.

[@robertceroli3512]

Swap a GVM or LDV dual cab every 5years likewise you won't have a single issue

[@johnwayne8475]

Have some luxury, you deserve it 😂

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Yes please, off road test.

[@anasevi9456]

Well given the Ranger and the Amarok are pretty much engineering time bombs... gonna say the chinese ute is far and away more likely to still be running in 10 years. Ford and VW reliability is just there long term anymore, nor has it for a decade. I see great wall utes from 15 years ago still running with 300km on the clock; the only rangers and amaroks whom get that are fleet buys that rack up those miles in a few years before time becomes a factor and are chucked.

[@tyzon00800]

You have no idea on what your writing about , the ford has been Aussie best selling duel cab for last 18 months , these bottom feeders have not , don’t be bitter cause you cannot afford a v6 ranger , buy one of the 💩boxes if you are a dribbler .

[@Tenzin22-uv5hk]

Just say your poor and cant afford other than chinese dual cab

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

Ford fanboy?​@@tyzon00800

[@John-zg4jb]

The Ford 3.2 litre is can 80,000 hand grenade, we have a workshop full of them - absolute pieces of junk

[@robertbutler8004]

@anasevi9456 then why are we seeing so many of GWM vehicles secondhand with very low KM?

[@aswinhoola]

Shame they're not bringing the V6

[@therightcar]

Totally.

[@tongchang1435]

I guess it is because of the AU government policy & tariff

[@aswinhoola]

@@tongchang1435 But we have big American V8 trucks that's what I don't get

[@CharlesNie490]

@@aswinhoola There are some political reasons we will never know.

[@xpynuker]

Is this full time 4WD or part time? Can drive 4WD on sealed roads?

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi, I really like the Mitsubishi Triton but I don’t understand why you want to go to twin turbos just got a bigger motor in it. It makes no sense more moving parts more dramas etc etc. It’s only my opinion and it probably doesn’t mount to much

[@robertbutler8004]

One of my concerns is why are we seeing so many of these Chinese vehicles being sold with very few KM ? Are these owners finding out that they are garbage very quickly after purchase?

[@benlangley1763]

I got rid of my Cannon, probably got a lemon as my wife's Haval is still going strong.

[@simonbates5939]

probably demo vehicles, China is now making better vehicles than the Japanese. Toyota has gone from the best selling Manufacturer in China to number 7

[@redbrickize]

Just saw the news today. GWM starts to fit this 2.4 diesel into normal canon(not alpha) for off-road purpose. But I really am interested in this new haval H9, hopefully by the time I went back to China next month, I can test drive the new diesel H9. if they not going to bring the diesel h9 to Australia, then I’m not going to buy the potty 2L petrol version.

[@rubyred8845]

😁Do you still have your fillings? The interior looks good, but I think that they need to work on the suspension and drive quality for the Australian market.

[@TheAefril]

I agree with what you say. But why can't GWM make a Hybrid Diesel drivetrain?

[@ПазарджикЕдно]

it's a shame, that no pick up other than VW Amarok and Honda RidgeLine to this day, don't offer a wide enough space between the wheelbase to carry plywood/drywall sheets flat on the bed..

[@imgoingforaride]

Does the engine have a timing belt or a chain ?

[@bernardpeel7133]

Great review, as always. 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..

[@therightcar]

The practicality is not THAT much better for the Alpha, despite it being much nicer inside and with more street presence. If budget is the most important thing, the Cannon X is the go. It ticks the boxes well enough for the money.

[@bernardpeel7133]

@@therightcar Tend to agree - thanks Matt.

[@pummyy]

Hope manufacturers like Ford take note. How arrogant of Ford to provide a Halogen in the base Ranger when these so packed with features. If you are using a ute for life style usecases like carrying bikes, kids stuff, dogs etc. This is no brainer. Do they have a tray cover or canopy option with this ?

[@chrismoore2549]

Yes please off road test

[@clintonmorris1945]

Does the Diesel use Adblue

[@therightcar]

Nope. It’s Euro 5.

[@farminginaustralia628]

Would never buy a hybrid

[@tonybennett638]

Reckon for about $8 to $10 thousand less you could get a base model SsangYong to do most of what you need.

[@therightcar]

Probably. But not with the same amount of features or safety gear. If that matters!

[@tonybennett638]

@@therightcar mate reckon like most stuff nowadays we tend to overboard on the on the BS stuff ... Love your work 👍

[@stendecstretcher5678]

@@tonybennett638 Spot on.

[@MRCtouring]

Ssanyong still uses a lap sash seatbelt in the middle rear and the well documented driveline vibration and entertainment issues 🤦‍♂️ They all have quirks and I feel the Alphas biggest disappointment is the lack of payload and that is it, I was waiting for this vehicle to come out and unfortunately the payload has removed it from my shopping list.

[@littlejohn-pi7kk]

⁠@@therightcar the so called many features and safety gear that is annoying and poorly implemented that you turn off? That’s not a positive.

[@oghawk]

Absolute bargain

[@TheMowogman]

You should this as a test. Go get a 10 year old Ute from China and then get a 10 year old Hilux and compare them.

[@therightcar]

Remind me in 10 years and I’ll do it

[@TheMowogman]

@@therightcar Is that because you can't find a working 10 year old car from China?

[@robertbutler8004]

@@TheMowogman Correct

[@simonbates5939]

@@TheMowogman I think what he is meaning is: That in 10 years some Japanese manufacturers won't be around, in China (the biggest car market in the world) Toyota has fallen from the top car company to number 7 in 3 years. Mitsubishi has gone bankrupt, Honda & Nissan not far away. The Chinese will take over like they have done with manufacturing everything else

[@brycem0]

How much money, are you saving. When you go to trade it in, or try to sell it? 💸 🔥

[@robertbutler8004]

@bryem0 To answer your question you might as well sell it to a wrecking yard.

[@fairgo4156]

Why is there a chrome poo on the front and back if this ute? Are GWM trying to tell us something?

[@davidrose2382]

Only slightly bigger ,whats the point,in warranty service is questionable and resale value will be extremely low,if it had been f150 ,ram sized it would sell at 50k,just drap

[@therightcar]

Okay!

[@DavidJansen-uf2ri]

What colour is that? The storm grey or Onyx Silver?

[@joshuawalkerauthor]

looks like storm grey to me! A lot less green than the website pics but it's still there

[@therightcar]

Storm Grey. It has a lovely greenish tinge.

[@manimalworks7424]

Mountain Sea Po(W)er

[@Mikelennon78]

Will be worth 15k in 12 months

[@robertbutler8004]

@Mikeiennon78 dream on!!

[@gmarshall1026]

Shit box

[@tyzon00800]

You pay for what you get

[@therightcar]

That’s how most transactions work, yes.

[@shaunstst]

That's gross

[@jaimusicxx]

Yeah, 58k for an unproven Chinese Ute? No thanks

[@ashcosmo3854]

Cannon has proven all GWM needs.

[@grego4835]

2015 dmax would be a better tow vehicle. Save your self massive dollars also

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

2015 Isuzu and its Mazda twin, very bloody ordinary.

[@simonbates5939]

Might as well get a tractor

[@Coastmac2001]

Luxury? Chinese? Long term reliability? Durability? Etc . Nah ill pass. I'll Stick with our LC 70 series Cruisers & our fairly recently purchased Mahindra Pik Ups . All have been great & so far have had no issues at all .

[@Drakesy]

Because toyotas never had a dpf class action against them And Europeans are the epitome of reliability. Xenophobia aside, the Chinese are cleaning the floor with their cars.

[@TheAefril]

​@@DrakesyI agree with what you say. But why can't GWM make a Hybrid Diesel drivetrain?

[@ashcosmo3854]

Using Xenophobia when you literally just bought a Mahindra is hilarious.

[@Coastmac2001]

​@@ashcosmo3854 at least the Mahindra's are a heck of a lot more reliable. Plenty have Racked up over 500k plus. Never seen any GWM, HAVAL, LDV etc get even close

[@robertbutler8004]

@@TheAefril Is that all you have to offer in asking the same question over and over and over?