The GWM Ute range has expanded with the addition of a new cab chassis body style, the Cannon-CC.

Adopting the same dual cab styling as the current GWM Ute range, the Cannon-CC swaps out the Ute tub for an aluminium tray and comes in three variants priced from $36,990 to $43,490.

Power is delivered by a 2-litre turbo diesel engine, producing 120kW and 400Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Towing capacity is 3000kg, payload is 1130kg. GWM says combined fuel economy is 8.4L per 100km for the 4×2 model and 9.4L per 100km for 4×4 model.

Width and height remain the same as the Ute with length increasing by 101mm. Dimensions of the tray are 1730mm long, 1855mm wide, by 235mm deep.

The Cannon-CC is equipped with:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlights & taillights
• Side-steps
• Comfort-Tek leather seats
• Air conditioning
• 9-inch colour LCD touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• 3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
• Power outlet & USB port for dash cam
• 12V power outlet
• 220V power outlet
• Front USB port (x2) & rear USB charging port x 1
• Keyless entry & push-button start
• Paddle shifter
• Rear parking sensors
• Reverse camera
• Passenger side kerb-view camera
• 7 SRS airbags
• Hill-Start Assist Control
• Hill-Descent Control
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian and bicycle detection
• Active Cruise Control (ACC)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) with overspeed warning
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Chrome front grille
• Chrome door mirrors and handles
• Power folding door mirrors with indicator
• Leather steering wheel
• Heated Comfort-Tek leather seats (front) with power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Automatic climate control
• Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror
• Front parking sensors
• 360 degree around-view camera

GWM says first shipments have landed and can be expected in showrooms soon.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (April 2023) 

26 April 2023