GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV Price: From $50,990 Drive Away

The GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV is now in Australian showrooms, and the pricing is the headline. The entry Lux grade is listed from $50,990 drive away and the Ultra from $54,990 drive away, based on GWM's Victorian pricing for private buyers.

The GWM offer terms require the vehicle to be ordered and delivered by 30 November 2026 for the $2000 cashback, while stocks last. The discount comes off the advertised drive-away price and cannot be combined with another offer. That gives $48,990 for the Lux and $52,990 for the Ultra on the Victorian private-buyer prices above.

The alternative $2000 fuel card has its own terms: purchase before 30 November 2026, with the card provided at delivery subject to availability. Ask the dealer to identify the chosen offer and delivery conditions in the contract.

That puts a plug-in hybrid dual-cab with full towing capability under $50,000 on the road.

What $50,990 actually buys you in the Cannon Hi4-T

The Cannon Hi4-T pairs a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 310kW and 750Nm. Those are big numbers for a mid-size ute at this price.

GWM claims up to 115km of electric-only range on the NEDC cycle and up to 1037km of combined range. Treat the electric figure with caution, because NEDC is an older and more generous test than the WLTP cycle most new cars now quote.

Actual electric range depends on load, terrain, driving conditions and charging. Compare your usual trip length with realistic range for your use; do not assume a rated test figure guarantees an electric-only commute.

Towing and off-road: check the full ratings

The biggest worry with electrified utes is that they give up the things tradies and caravanners actually buy a ute for. The Cannon Hi4-T keeps a 3500kg braked towing rating, the same figure as GWM's larger Cannon Alpha and Nissan's incoming Navara Pro PHEV.

It also keeps proper hardware underneath. GWM lists a low-range transfer case and a set of drive modes covering 2H, 4H and 4L, plus Sport, Snow, Mud and Sand settings.

Backing it up is a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. For a buyer nervous about a new powertrain from a newer brand, that coverage matters as much as the outputs.

Cannon Hi4-T vs BYD Shark 6: where the money goes

The obvious rival is the BYD Shark 6, and the comparison is more interesting than the power figures suggest. The Shark 6 Premium makes 321kW, but BYD rates it to tow 2500kg braked.

To get a 3500kg towing rating in a Shark 6, you need to step up to the Performance grade. The Cannon Hi4-T gives you that 3500kg figure from the entry Lux grade.

For towing, compare towball download, payload and gross combined mass as well as the braked trailer rating. Passengers, accessories and cargo affect the usable load. Check any rival's current offer terms separately.

We compared the wider plug-in ute field, including the Shark 6 and Cannon Alpha, in our JAC Hunter PHEV ute comparison. Nissan is also lining up a contender, covered in our look at the Navara Pro PHEV.

Cannon or Cannon Alpha: which GWM PHEV ute makes sense?

GWM now sells two plug-in hybrid utes. The bigger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T makes 300kW and also tows 3500kg, but it sits in a larger, more expensive bracket.

The regular GWM Cannon is the more manageable size for city driveways and car parks. For most buyers who want a PHEV ute without stretching to Alpha money, the Hi4-T is the logical pick.

The diesel Cannon remains on sale too, with a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel making 135kW and 480Nm through a nine-speed automatic. The PHEV gives you far more performance, so the question is whether you can charge it often enough to justify the switch.

How dealers will play the launch offer

Before paying a deposit, ask whether the specific vehicle can be delivered by the cashback deadline. A signed order alone does not satisfy that offer's delivery condition.

Ask for the drive away price in writing, with the $2000 bonus shown as a separate line. The two offers cannot be stacked, so decide whether the cash or the fuel card is worth more to you before you sit down.

Watch for add-ons that eat the saving. Paint protection, tinting and extended warranty packages are common margin builders, and the factory warranty already runs seven years.

If you plan to borrow, compare the dealer's finance quote with what is available elsewhere. Loanseekers can help you compare car loan options for a new ute, subject to lender criteria, so you are not judging the deal on one quote alone.

Is the Cannon Hi4-T the right ute for you?

It suits buyers who do mostly short daily trips they can cover on battery, but still need a full 3500kg tow rating on weekends. It makes less sense if you cannot charge at home or you spend most of your time on long highway runs.

If you are weighing up whether a new PHEV is worth it against a proven diesel, it is worth comparing used utes in Victoria on Carseekers before you commit. A late-model used dual-cab is a sensible benchmark for the price of going plug-in.

How can Carseekers help?

Carseekers gets dealers to compete for your business, so you see real drive away offers on a new GWM Cannon instead of the first number on the windscreen. With a launch bonus on the table, that competition can make a real difference to what you pay.

Tell Carseekers the grade you want, then confirm stock, the final price and the applicable offer deadline before committing.