7.7
2023 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR review
The new flagship of the GWM Ute line brings a different four-wheel drive system plus more off-road gear, for a premium. Is it still a bargain?
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William Stopford
2022 GWM Cannon vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Comparison
GWM Cannon
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2022 GWM
Cannon
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2024 Toyota
HiLux
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.7
7.7
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Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Towing
Off-roadingAwards
We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
NA
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
4 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Inclusions will inspire confidence in novice off-roaders
- One of the nicest interiors in the segment
- Still sharply priced
Misses
- Power adequate, but no more
- Ride quality
- Some of the tech needs work
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.2 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
