GWM Cannon Alpha: Bigger ute approved for Australia with hybrid, diesel power

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GWM’s new flagship ute, the Cannon Alpha, is set to arrive in Australia around mid-2024. It will offer both hybrid and diesel options with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, making it the first for the brand in Australia. The turbo-diesel engine is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder unit with 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque, while the hybrid features a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 180kW of power. The Cannon Alpha will be positioned as a more premium lifestyle ute with advanced safety and driver assist features.

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