GWM doubles down on PHEV utes
GWM has expanded its electrified ute offering by adding the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain of its larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV to the more affordable Cannon ute range.
But the addition of the brand’s Hi4-T PHEV technology to the lower-priced Cannon doubles GWM’s electrified ute offering and introduces the so-called ‘intelligent hybrid technology’ to a potentially broader audience.
While driveaway pricing for the Cannon PHEV has not yet been released, GWM is promising it will be one of Australia's most affordable plug-in hybrid utes.
GWM Cannon PHEV pricing and market position
The current Cannon 4x4 dual-cab lineup starts at $39,490 for the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel powered Premium and rises to $57,990 for the 2.4-litre turbo diesel powered Alpha Ultra.
Driveaway pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV dual-cab 4x4 range, meanwhile, starts at $61,490 for the 2.0-litre turbo petrol powered PHEV, and rises to $67,990 for the Ultra PHEV with the same drivetrain.
GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV powertrain and performance
The new Cannon variant will introduce the Alpha’s 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, paired with a high-output electric motor integrated into the transmission bell-housing, and a 33.1kWh battery pack mounted beneath the cargo tray.The petrol electric powertrain delivers combined outputs of 310kW/750Nm, while delivering fuel consumption of just 2.4L/100km on the NEDC cycle.
This compares favourably with key rival the BYD Shark 6 Performance which costs $62,900 (MRLP) and mates a 2.0-litre petrol turbo four-cylinder and dual-motor hybrid system for combined outputs of 350kW/700Nm, fuel consumption of 1.3L/100km (WLTP) and an electric-only range of 80km (WLTP).
The $5,000 less expensive Shark 6 Dynamic Pickup utilises a 1.5-litre petrol turbo four-cylinder to deliver outputs of 321kW/650Nm.
Ford’s Ranger is the other notable PHEV player in the ute segment, with pricing from $61,000 to $72,000.
Its 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine is mated to a 75kW electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery, delivering outputs of 207kW/697Nm, fuel consumption of 1.3L/100km 2.9L/100km (WLTP), and an electric-only range of 49km.
Class-leading electric range and fuel economy
GWM claims the Cannon PHEV has its rivals covered with its class-leading 115km of electric-only driving range (NEDC), while also delivering competitive combined-cycle fuel consumption of 2.4L/100km (NEDC), and a maximum driving range of 1037km (NEDC).Like the Ranger but unlike the BYD, GWM’s new ute retains a traditional transmission and mechanical four-wheel drive system with high and low-range, where the BYD utilises independent electric motors at the front and rear of the vehicle with no mechanical connection between them and no low-range transfer case.
Towing capacity and Vehicle-to-Load technology
Along with its category competitive 3500kg braked towing capacity the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV also offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, with integrated 230V power outlets in the tub allowing the ute to be used a mobile power source for running power tools, camping equipment, or household appliances when needed.GWM is promising further specifications, pricing and details for the new GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV closer to the launch date in late September.
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