2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs GWM Cannon Comparison
RAM 1500
GWM Cannon
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2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 GWM
Cannon
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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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8.0
7.7
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
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Work
Towing
Off-roadingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
78L
655 to 733 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$32,990 - $46,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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
Comparison
Reviews
8
2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
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?
William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 16.2 | |
