China's GWM wants to take on Ferrari with a supercar of its own
Great Wall Motor
(GWM) has revealed it's been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the end result will be better than the million-dollar, V8-powered
Ferrari SF90
– the famed Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Australia's cheapest PHEV ute gets even cheaper
GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM is offering even sharper pricing on its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The entry-level GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is now available from $57,490 drive-away. Private buyers usually have to pay between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away, depending on their state or territory, which means there's a saving of up to $7100 on offer. The top-spec GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra (pictured) is also being offered for $64,490 drive-away, when it usually available to private buyers for between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These new prices are for a limited time only, with the offer running until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. GWM is contacting buyers who purchased a Cannon Alpha PHEV in recent months to offer them five scheduled services for free as a gesture of goodwill. After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The total value of the first five scheduled services is $3070. The new pricing is even sharper than that introduced for ABN holders in May, when the Lux was reduced to $60,490 drive-away and the Ultra to $67,490 drive-away. GWM says it has introduced this sharper pricing to celebrate the Cannon Alpha PHEV being the first electrified ute to conquer notoriously steep and difficult Beer O'clock Hill, and to take out the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award for Best Electrified Ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV battles the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV in the nascent dual-cab PHEV ute segment. The Shark 6 is priced from $57,900 before on-road costs, though BYD Australia is offering $4000 cashback on in-stock utes ordered before July 31, 2025 and delivered by August 31, 2025. The Ranger PHEV is the priciest of the trio, starting at $71,990 before on-road costs. All Cannon Alpha PHEVs are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electric motor and a 37.1kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Total system outputs are 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, with 115km of claimed electric driving range under the NEDC cycle, combined fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km, and payload and braked towing capacity figures of 685kg and 3500kg respectively. GWM had originally announced a base price of $63,990 drive-away in February for the Cannon Alpha PHEV, before switching to state/territory-based drive-away pricing in April that saw the cost of entry reduced for some buyers to as little as $61,490 drive-away. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Australia's cheapest hybrid ute axed as PHEVs take hold
GWM had the distinction of offering one of Australia's only two full-hybrid utes, and one of just three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes. However, it's axing the former to focus on the latter. The GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid has been discontinued, the company has confirmed. It was only launched last year, while deliveries of the PHEV began in May. GWM has confirmed the PHEV is now replacing the hybrid, just as pricing of the former has been sharpened. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With advancements in PHEV technology and a competitive price point, our goal is to offer a range that truly connects with customer needs," said a spokesperson from GWM Australia. "The Cannon Alpha PHEV strikes an ideal balance between cutting-edge electrification and uncompromised 4×4 capability, as proven in our climb on Beer O'Clock Hill. "For those who prefer a more traditional option, the diesel variant remains an integral part of the lineup." The Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered for $57,490 drive-away in Lux trim and $64,490 drive-away in Ultra trim, until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. That sees the Ultra PHEV now undercut what the Ultra Hybrid – the only hybrid variant GWM offered here – was priced at. It was being offered for $64,990 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha Hybrid and PHEV both use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. However, the PHEV employs a larger battery (37.1kWh versus 1.76kWh), allowing for 115km of claimed electric-only driving range on the NEDC cycle. The PHEV also produces more power and torque, with total system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm compared to 255kW and 648Nm for the regular hybrid. A diesel continues to open the Cannon Alpha range. The entry-level Lux diesel is priced from $52,990 drive-away, with the Ultra diesel priced at $58,990 drive-away. Both use a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque. The ute segment, long dominated by diesels in Australia, has been amassing more electrified options. The Toyota HiLux followed the Ram 1500 in adopting 48V mild-hybrid technology, while LDV launched the fully electric e-T60 late in 2022 and will follow this up in the coming months with the new eTerron 9 electric ute. While Toyota doesn't offer a HiLux-sized ute with hybrid power like it does overseas with the Tacoma, it does have the full-size Tundra hybrid which has a base price that's more than twice as high as the now-defunct GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid. The Tundra does without a direct competitor, as Ford doesn't sell its F-150 Hybrid here. That leaves our market with a grand total of one mild-hybrid ute, one hybrid ute, and one electric ute… at least for now. Instead, it's in the PHEV space where there's been the most activity, with the BYD Shark 6 launching at the beginning of this year, followed a few months later by the Cannon Alpha PHEV (pictured above) and the Ford Ranger PHEV. Other PHEVs are set to come from brands such as JAC. To the end of May, GWM has delivered 794 Cannon Alphas this year. A total of 284 of these were hybrids, with 87 being PHEVs which only started being delivered in May. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM had the distinction of offering one of Australia's only two full-hybrid utes, and one of just three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes. However, it's axing the former to focus on the latter. The GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid has been discontinued, the company has confirmed. It was only launched last year, while deliveries of the PHEV began in May. GWM has confirmed the PHEV is now replacing the hybrid, just as pricing of the former has been sharpened. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With advancements in PHEV technology and a competitive price point, our goal is to offer a range that truly connects with customer needs," said a spokesperson from GWM Australia. "The Cannon Alpha PHEV strikes an ideal balance between cutting-edge electrification and uncompromised 4×4 capability, as proven in our climb on Beer O'Clock Hill. "For those who prefer a more traditional option, the diesel variant remains an integral part of the lineup." The Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered for $57,490 drive-away in Lux trim and $64,490 drive-away in Ultra trim, until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. That sees the Ultra PHEV now undercut what the Ultra Hybrid – the only hybrid variant GWM offered here – was priced at. It was being offered for $64,990 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha Hybrid and PHEV both use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. However, the PHEV employs a larger battery (37.1kWh versus 1.76kWh), allowing for 115km of claimed electric-only driving range on the NEDC cycle. The PHEV also produces more power and torque, with total system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm compared to 255kW and 648Nm for the regular hybrid. A diesel continues to open the Cannon Alpha range. The entry-level Lux diesel is priced from $52,990 drive-away, with the Ultra diesel priced at $58,990 drive-away. Both use a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque. The ute segment, long dominated by diesels in Australia, has been amassing more electrified options. The Toyota HiLux followed the Ram 1500 in adopting 48V mild-hybrid technology, while LDV launched the fully electric e-T60 late in 2022 and will follow this up in the coming months with the new eTerron 9 electric ute. While Toyota doesn't offer a HiLux-sized ute with hybrid power like it does overseas with the Tacoma, it does have the full-size Tundra hybrid which has a base price that's more than twice as high as the now-defunct GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid. The Tundra does without a direct competitor, as Ford doesn't sell its F-150 Hybrid here. That leaves our market with a grand total of one mild-hybrid ute, one hybrid ute, and one electric ute… at least for now. Instead, it's in the PHEV space where there's been the most activity, with the BYD Shark 6 launching at the beginning of this year, followed a few months later by the Cannon Alpha PHEV (pictured above) and the Ford Ranger PHEV. Other PHEVs are set to come from brands such as JAC. To the end of May, GWM has delivered 794 Cannon Alphas this year. A total of 284 of these were hybrids, with 87 being PHEVs which only started being delivered in May. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM had the distinction of offering one of Australia's only two full-hybrid utes, and one of just three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes. However, it's axing the former to focus on the latter. The GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid has been discontinued, the company has confirmed. It was only launched last year, while deliveries of the PHEV began in May. GWM has confirmed the PHEV is now replacing the hybrid, just as pricing of the former has been sharpened. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With advancements in PHEV technology and a competitive price point, our goal is to offer a range that truly connects with customer needs," said a spokesperson from GWM Australia. "The Cannon Alpha PHEV strikes an ideal balance between cutting-edge electrification and uncompromised 4×4 capability, as proven in our climb on Beer O'Clock Hill. "For those who prefer a more traditional option, the diesel variant remains an integral part of the lineup." The Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered for $57,490 drive-away in Lux trim and $64,490 drive-away in Ultra trim, until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. That sees the Ultra PHEV now undercut what the Ultra Hybrid – the only hybrid variant GWM offered here – was priced at. It was being offered for $64,990 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha Hybrid and PHEV both use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. However, the PHEV employs a larger battery (37.1kWh versus 1.76kWh), allowing for 115km of claimed electric-only driving range on the NEDC cycle. The PHEV also produces more power and torque, with total system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm compared to 255kW and 648Nm for the regular hybrid. A diesel continues to open the Cannon Alpha range. The entry-level Lux diesel is priced from $52,990 drive-away, with the Ultra diesel priced at $58,990 drive-away. Both use a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque. The ute segment, long dominated by diesels in Australia, has been amassing more electrified options. The Toyota HiLux followed the Ram 1500 in adopting 48V mild-hybrid technology, while LDV launched the fully electric e-T60 late in 2022 and will follow this up in the coming months with the new eTerron 9 electric ute. While Toyota doesn't offer a HiLux-sized ute with hybrid power like it does overseas with the Tacoma, it does have the full-size Tundra hybrid which has a base price that's more than twice as high as the now-defunct GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid. The Tundra does without a direct competitor, as Ford doesn't sell its F-150 Hybrid here. That leaves our market with a grand total of one mild-hybrid ute, one hybrid ute, and one electric ute… at least for now. Instead, it's in the PHEV space where there's been the most activity, with the BYD Shark 6 launching at the beginning of this year, followed a few months later by the Cannon Alpha PHEV (pictured above) and the Ford Ranger PHEV. Other PHEVs are set to come from brands such as JAC. To the end of May, GWM has delivered 794 Cannon Alphas this year. A total of 284 of these were hybrids, with 87 being PHEVs which only started being delivered in May. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from: GWM had the distinction of offering one of Australia's only two full-hybrid utes, and one of just three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes. However, it's axing the former to focus on the latter. The GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid has been discontinued, the company has confirmed. It was only launched last year, while deliveries of the PHEV began in May. GWM has confirmed the PHEV is now replacing the hybrid, just as pricing of the former has been sharpened. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With advancements in PHEV technology and a competitive price point, our goal is to offer a range that truly connects with customer needs," said a spokesperson from GWM Australia. "The Cannon Alpha PHEV strikes an ideal balance between cutting-edge electrification and uncompromised 4×4 capability, as proven in our climb on Beer O'Clock Hill. "For those who prefer a more traditional option, the diesel variant remains an integral part of the lineup." The Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered for $57,490 drive-away in Lux trim and $64,490 drive-away in Ultra trim, until September 30, 2025 or while stocks last. That sees the Ultra PHEV now undercut what the Ultra Hybrid – the only hybrid variant GWM offered here – was priced at. It was being offered for $64,990 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha Hybrid and PHEV both use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. However, the PHEV employs a larger battery (37.1kWh versus 1.76kWh), allowing for 115km of claimed electric-only driving range on the NEDC cycle. The PHEV also produces more power and torque, with total system outputs of 300kW and 750Nm compared to 255kW and 648Nm for the regular hybrid. A diesel continues to open the Cannon Alpha range. The entry-level Lux diesel is priced from $52,990 drive-away, with the Ultra diesel priced at $58,990 drive-away. Both use a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque. The ute segment, long dominated by diesels in Australia, has been amassing more electrified options. The Toyota HiLux followed the Ram 1500 in adopting 48V mild-hybrid technology, while LDV launched the fully electric e-T60 late in 2022 and will follow this up in the coming months with the new eTerron 9 electric ute. While Toyota doesn't offer a HiLux-sized ute with hybrid power like it does overseas with the Tacoma, it does have the full-size Tundra hybrid which has a base price that's more than twice as high as the now-defunct GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid. The Tundra does without a direct competitor, as Ford doesn't sell its F-150 Hybrid here. That leaves our market with a grand total of one mild-hybrid ute, one hybrid ute, and one electric ute… at least for now. Instead, it's in the PHEV space where there's been the most activity, with the BYD Shark 6 launching at the beginning of this year, followed a few months later by the Cannon Alpha PHEV (pictured above) and the Ford Ranger PHEV. Other PHEVs are set to come from brands such as JAC. To the end of May, GWM has delivered 794 Cannon Alphas this year. A total of 284 of these were hybrids, with 87 being PHEVs which only started being delivered in May. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom Content originally sourced from:
