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
Available nowDieselHybridPHEV
NZ ute model guide
GWM Cannon Alpha
A larger premium ute family with diesel, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
Current published starting point$57,990 + ORC current offerPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Diesel, HEV and PHEV choices are represented on the current NZ range page.
- Range
- PHEV: up to 115km NEDC
- Towing
- PHEV: 3,500kg braked
- Worksite power
- PHEV: up to 6kW V2L with accessory cable
- Power
- HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
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.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- Diesel, HEV or 2.0L turbo-petrol PHEV
- Power
- HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
- Torque
- HEV: 648Nm; PHEV: 750Nm
- Towing
- PHEV: 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
Price & variants
$57,990 + ORC current offerCompare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
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
- PHEV: 3,500kg braked
Range, charging & power
- Powertrain
- Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV
- Engine / system
- Diesel, HEV or 2.0L turbo-petrol PHEV
- Power
- HEV: 255kW; PHEV: 300kW
- 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 25 August 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.
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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.