New GWM Ute will be a bargain
- Leeton GWM HAVAL
- 02 Nov 2020
- GWM Ute, John Ryan Motors
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Just as the Chinese car-maker promised at the vehicle’s global reveal in April 2019, that makes the GWM Ute about the same price as the Great Wall Steed dual-cab 4×4 diesel ($30,990 plus on-road costs) it replaces and around $10,000 cheaper than Australia’s most popular utes, almost all of which have been renewed or upgraded in recent months.
These include the facelifted Toyota HiLux, updated Ford Ranger, new Isuzu D-MAX, new Mazda BT-50 and, next month, the upgraded Nissan Navara.
Announced today, the opening price for the GWM Ute applies to the entry-level Cannon Dual Cab 4×4 powered by GWM’s own 120kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, and not only includes on-road costs but an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.
Other standard equipment announced today includes a comprehensive safety suite comprising autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, plus lane keep assist and seven airbags.
GWM says noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels are “significantly improved over previous models to ensure in-cabin ambience and a smooth driving experience under all conditions”.
GWM Australia head of marketing Steve Maciver said the GWM Ute would not only be one of Australia’s best-value utes, but a solid prospect for both private and business buyers alike.
“We firmly believe that the new GWM Ute offers a compelling all-round package that will make Australian buyers think differently about their next ute,” he said.
“The $33,990 entry price point for the 4×4 Dual Cab Cannon AT is quite exceptional given the high level of features buyers can expect.