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!
Toyota HiLux vs GWM Cannon Comparison
Toyota HiLux
GWM Cannon
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2024 Toyota
HiLux
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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7.7
7.7
0.0
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
WorkAwards
The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 888 km
78L
655 to 733 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$26,475 - $75,310
$32,990 - $46,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
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 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
Comparison
Reviews
7.7
2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 V-Active review
While it may have a silly name, the top-selling HiLux ute is now available with mild-hybrid tech that's claimed to improve fuel consumption.
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Jack Quick
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2755 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 165kW | 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 550Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 15.6 | 16.2 | |
