2023 GWM Ute pricing & features: Cab-chassis, flagship Vanta added

UPDATE: 2023 GWM Ute cab-chassis now available

The 2023 GWM Ute line-up has expanded with three cab-chassis variants, announced for the Australian market today.

Carrying a $1000 premium over an equivalent dual-cab ute variant, the cab-chassis is available in Cannon 4x2, Cannon 4x4 and Cannon-L 4x4 guise.

Our earlier story, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information.

2023 GWM pricing and features

GWM has announced a new flagship grade for its aptly-named Ute, and added a cab-chassis option to the growing range.

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The 2023 GWM Ute Cannon Vanta is now available to order, priced from $46,490 drive-away – $1000 higher than the Cannon-X grade.

For the extra coin, the Cannon Vanta gains blacked-out exterior styling, including black 19-inch alloy wheels, side mirrors, door handles, front grille and badging.

There is also a larger sports bar finished in black, which extends further down the tray with a sailplane-like design.

All other standard equipment is shared with the Cannon-X, such as a 9-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, quilted synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster.

The wider GWM Ute range is priced from $35,990 drive-away for the entry-level Cannon 4x2.

It competes against the LDV T60 Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Ssangyong Musso in the budget-friendly dual-cab ute space, while other rivals include the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Nissan Navara.

JUMP AHEAD

• 2023 GWM Ute pricing
• 2023 GWM Ute features
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Towing capacity, weights, and dimensions
• Warranty and servicing

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2023 GWM Ute pricing

All prices are drive-away.

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2023 GWM Ute features

Cannon

Cannon-L

Cannon-X

Cannon Vanta

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Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $595 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the GWM Ute is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 120kW and 400Nm. It is matched with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.

It is available with two-wheel drive or a full-time four-wheel drive system, and it features low-range and a locking centre and rear differential as standard.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

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Safety

The entire GWM Ute is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with all units built after August 1, 2021 subject to the rating.

It has an 86 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for children, 67 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 73 per cent for safety assist.

For our full report on the GWM Ute's ANCAP rating, click here.

Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre) feature across the range.

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Towing capacity, weights, and dimensions

The GWM Ute has a braked towing capacity of 3000 kilograms, and a 750kg unbraked rating. It has a payload of up to 1050kg for the ute and 1130kg for the cab-chassis.

It has a wheelbase of 3230 millimetres, and is 5410mm long, 1886mm wide and 1934mm tall in ute guise, while the cab-chassis is 101mm longer at 5511mm.

It has a claimed 194mm ground clearance, a 27-degree approach angle, a 25-degree departure angle, and a 21.1-degree break-over angle.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider GWM range, the Ute is covered by the brand's seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Maintenance is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever occurs first, following an initial six-month/5000km service.

GWM Australia offers capped-priced servicing for the first five visits, priced at $260 for the six-month service and $360 for the last four.

Comparisons

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