2024 GWM Ute price and specs: Towing capacity up, prices cut, lineup shrunk

The 2024 GWM Ute lineup has been tweaked, with prices largely down across the board compared to the start of August.

While GWM’s full-fat temporary price discounts for the Ute until September 30 have ended, the dual-cab remains between $2500 and $4000 less expensive than it was two months ago, as the brand looks to boost sales and clear stock.

There is one change to the range though, with the previously mid-spec Ute Cannon-X dropped from the lineup, which now consists of five variants.

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GWM has also made a spec change to all Ute grades except for the Cannon-XSR, increasing the dual-cab lineup’s braked towing capacity from 3000kg to 3200kg.

This now gives it an edge over the LDV T60, though it’s not enough to match the 3500kg figure of more common rivals.

All GWM Ute pickup variants have also now been equipped with a tailgate lock.

Otherwise the range is unchanged, with bigger upgrades coming in the first half of 2025 with the addition of a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine to the lineup, capable of producing 15kW and 80Nm more than the current 2.0-litre.

It’ll also coincide with the Ute being renamed to the Cannon Ute.

Chinese updates to the Cannon Ute debuted in April 2023, though it’s yet to be confirmed whether we’ll see the new exterior and interior looks here.

Pricing

Drivetrains

Buyers wanting the more powerful 2.4-litre GWM Cannon Ute will have to wait until 2025 when the upgraded model arrives.

Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

As with the rest of the GWM range, the Ute is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.

There are five years of capped-price servicing, with the first service – due at six months or 5000km – costing $260.

Subsequent services are required at 12-month/10,000km intervals and cost $360 each.

Safety

All GWM Ute variants except for the Cannon CC and Cannon-XSR were awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in November 2021.

The tested vehicles scored 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 73 per cent for safety assist.

Standard features across all models are:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detection
• Seven airbags including a front-centre airbag
• Reverse and passenger-kerbside camera views
• Rear parking sensors
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive cruise control
• Speed warning
• Traffic sign recognition 
• Tyre-pressure monitoring

All bar the base model and Cannon-XSR feature a surround-view camera and front parking sensors. The Cannon CC misses out on blind-spot monitoring.

Standard Equipment

The base Cannon and Cannon-CC come standard with the following equipment:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlights and tail lights
• Side steps
• Tailgate lock (NEW, pickup only)
• Hill descent control
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• 3.5-inch instrument cluster screen
• Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
• Air-conditioning
• Power outlet and USB port for dash cam
• 12V power outlet
• 220V power outlet
• 2x front USB ports
• 1x rear USB port
• Proximity entry and push-button start
• Paddle shifters

The Cannon-L adds:

• Chrome grille, door handles and mirrors
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power driver’s seat
• Heated front seats
• Automatic climate control
• Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror

The Cannon Vanta gains:

• 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
• Black grille, sports bar, mirrors and door handles
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless phone charger
• Leather upholstery
• Steering modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
• 60:40 split/fold rear seats
• Second-row armrest
• Voice recognition
• Tilt/slide steering wheel adjustment

The Cannon-XSR adds:

• Steel front and rear bumpers
• Sunroof
• Snorkel
• Unique grille and sports bar
• Black-finish 18-inch alloy wheels in 265/65 R18 all-terrain tyres
• Full underbody chassis guard
• Locking front and rear differentials

Colours

Pearl White is the only no-cost exterior finish, with the following colours costing an extra $595:

• Sapphire Blue (pickup only)
• Crystal Black (pickup only)
• Pittsburgh Silver
• Scarlet Red (pickup only)

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