2025 GWM Cannon Ute Announced With More Power

2025 GWM Cannon Ute Announced With More Power

The 2025 GWM Cannon is set to arrive in dealerships from February 2025, with some important updates accompanying the ute’s new name.

Previously (and confusingly) called the GWM Ute, the Cannon name should be familiar, as the badge was used on different variants in the past – being the Cannon-L and Cannon-X.

But the new name is arguably the least exciting change, with GWM confirming the Cannon will drop the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder borrowed from the larger Cannon Alpha – which is also set to arrive in Australia in the coming months.

The upgraded engine means more power for buyers, with performance jumping from 120kW and 400Nm to 135kW and 480Nm, with all four wheels driven by a nine-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Above: 2024 GWM Ute

The GWM’s towing capacity now also matches the industry-standard 3500kg (braked) – up from 3200kg.

A minor refresh of the exterior and interior are set to accompany the ‘new’ Cannon.

Full pricing and specifications are expected to be announced closer to the launch of the 2025 GWM Cannon ute in February.

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Is GWM still making the Ute?

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The model previously known as the GWM Ute has received a name change for 2025, and is now known as the GWM Cannon.

When does the 2025 GWM Cannon ute go on sale?

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The 2025 GWM Cannon ute is set to launch in February 2025, with pricing, specifications, and features to be announced closer to its arrival.

What are the main changes to the 2025 GWM Cannon?

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Along with a name change from Ute to Cannon, the 2025 GWM Cannon will also receive an updated powertrain and towing capacities. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine has been dropped in favour of a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder with more power and torque. Towing now matches other utes in the segment, with a braked capacity of 3500kg.

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Ben Zachariah
Ben Zachariah is a seasoned writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and has written for Drive.com.au, Wheels, MOTOR, 4X4 Australia, Street Machine and CarSales.com.au. He has also freelanced for watch enthusiast website Time+Tide and US defence website Task & Purpose. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
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