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NZ ute model guide
GWM Cannon Alpha
A larger premium ute family with diesel, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
Current published starting pointVanta 3.0 Diesel: $71,990 RRP + ORCPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: The current NZ range includes the Vanta 3.0L diesel alongside 2.4L diesel, HEV and PHEV choices.
- Range
- PHEV: up to 115km NEDC
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
- Worksite power
- PHEV: up to 6kW V2L with accessory cable
- Power
- 3.0 diesel: 170kW; HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
Exact range
Choose the grade or configuration you mean
Family-wide maxima are useful for discovery. The exact body, powertrain and grade below are what matter for payload, towing, price and safety.
| Grade / configuration | Body | Powertrain | Transmission | Payload | Towing | GVM / GCM | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large double cab wellside | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | Not published | 3,500kg braked | Not published | $71,990 RRP + ORC |
Exact figures are shown only where the cited New Zealand source publishes them. “Not published” is kept explicit; values are not silently inherited from another body or powertrain.
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
GWM Cannon Alpha buyers have plenty to weigh up beyond the badge. This independent-first guide focuses on how the ute may fit a real workday, which questions to ask about the exact variant, and how to compare like-for-like dealer offers.
At a glance
A larger premium ute family with diesel, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
- Large double cab wellside
- Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 2.4L or 3.0L turbo-diesel, HEV or 2.0L turbo-petrol PHEV
- Power
- 3.0 diesel: 170kW; HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
- Torque
- 3.0 diesel: 620Nm; HEV: 648Nm; PHEV: 750Nm
- Transmission
- 3.0 diesel: 9-speed automatic
- Published economy
- 3.0 diesel: 7.3L/100km combined; NZ-specific 3P-WLTP figure not yet published
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
- Electric range
- PHEV: up to 115km NEDC
- Battery
- PHEV: 37.1kWh
- Driveline
- 4WD with low range on PHEV
- Worksite power
- PHEV: up to 6kW V2L with accessory cable
- Safety
- 5-star ANCAP applies to the listed 2.4L diesel, HEV and PHEV variants; the current technical report does not explicitly list the new 3.0L Vanta
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km; terms and commercial-use limits apply
- Service / ownership
- 5 years roadside assistance; follow the current GWM service schedule
Price & variants
Vanta 3.0 Diesel: $71,990 RRP + ORCCompare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
1 verified grade or powertrain groups are represented in the exact range selector above.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Towing
- Mixed work
- Worksite power
- Rural
Payload & towing
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
Range, charging & power
- Powertrain
- Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV
- Engine / system
- 2.4L or 3.0L turbo-diesel, HEV or 2.0L turbo-petrol PHEV
- Power
- 3.0 diesel: 170kW; HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
- Electric range
- PHEV: up to 115km NEDC
- Worksite power
- PHEV: up to 6kW V2L with accessory cable
Best suited to
TowingMixed workWorksite powerRural
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
- Loaded route range, charging access and winter margin
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 3 September 2026
GWM New Zealand Cannon Alpha ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field. The current page's dedicated 3.0L Vanta headline states $71,990 RRP + ORC; a shared range-selector block later on the same page also renders $79,990 without clearly tying that figure to Vanta. The explicit Vanta headline is used here and the page discrepancy is retained in this record.
Additional verification recordsCurrent sources and qualifications
- GWM New Zealand Cannon Alpha 3.0L diesel technical announcement ↗Checked 3 September 2026 · Official source for 170kW, 620Nm and nine-speed automatic; its earlier Coming Soon status is superseded by the current Cannon Alpha model page.
- ANCAP Cannon Alpha technical report ↗Checked 3 September 2026 · The applicability table lists 2.4L diesel, 2.0L HEV and 2.0L PHEV variants, but not the new 3.0L Vanta.
- Driven Car Guide — Cannon Alpha 3.0L NZ launch ↗Checked 3 September 2026 · Supplementary NZ source; records that a NZ-specific 3P-WLTP economy figure was not yet published.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 3 September 2026
GWM New Zealand Cannon Alpha warranty and roadside assistance ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordGWM New Zealand Cannon Alpha model page · verified 27 August 2026
Official manufacturer asset used with attribution for vehicle identification and editorial comparison; not licensed for third-party advertising.
Common questions
GWM Cannon Alpha NZ FAQs
Can Tradie Wheels get me a GWM Cannon Alpha quote?+
You can submit one vehicle brief and ask us to seek suitable offers from participating New Zealand dealers. Coverage and the number of responses vary by location, model and timing.
Does Tradie Wheels sell the GWM Cannon Alpha?+
No. Tradie Wheels is a comparison and lead-matching service. Any vehicle purchase, finance agreement or warranty is directly between you and the selected supplier.
Which GWM Cannon Alpha variant is best for tradies?+
That depends on payload after accessories, towing, cab requirements, travel, security and budget. Compare the exact variant specification against a written work-use brief.