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
2024 GWM Cannon vs 2023 RAM 1500 Comparison
GWM Cannon
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RAM 1500
2024 GWM
Cannon
vs
2023 RAM
1500
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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
8.0
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Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
WorkAwards
We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
78L
647 to 733 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,990 - $46,990
$138,950
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.2 | 10.5 | |
