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GWM has launched a tricky new short-wheelbase single-cab 4×4 model of its Cannon ute on the Chengdu motor present, full with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre petrol V6 with 48V mild-hybrid help, producing 260kW of energy and 500Nm of torque.
Neither the physique fashion nor the engine is new. The GWM Cannon single-cab has been on sale in China for a number of years and has additionally obtained Australian Design Rule certification however to date hasn’t been launched right here, whereas the turbo-petrol V6 with nine-speed automated transmission is accessible within the Chinese language-market Cannon Alpha.
What’s new, nonetheless, is the intense chassis improve together with beefier crimson coil springs up entrance and eight-stage adjustable Okay-MAN dampers in any respect 4 corners, and bigger 296mm entrance brake rotors with silver calipers.
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The suspension configuration stays the identical as different Cannon 4x4s – impartial double wishbones with coils up entrance and a multi-link, leaf-sprung dwell/stable rear axle.
Naturally, there are electronically managed differential locks at each the rear and entrance, a four-wheel drive system with two-speed switch case providing 2H, 4H, 4L modes, and a rugged ladder body that additionally does responsibility below the GWM Tank 300.
However helpful off-road extras embody all-terrain driving modes for snow, mud and sand, metal bumpers at each ends, full-length underbody safety, off-road aspect steps, and an off-road cruise management system known as Creep mode.
There’s additionally an off-road data show exhibiting air strain, altitude, gradient and a compass, and a surround-view digicam with an invisible chassis view, which permits drivers beneath the car whereas traversing tough terrain.
GWM claims 240mm of floor clearance and a most wading depth of 900mm, plus a 33-degree method angle, 22-degree departure angle, 75 per cent most climbing grade, 2285kg kerb weight and 2745mm wheelbase.
Total size is 4963mm – about 300mm shorter than Australia’s hottest mid-size dual-cab utes – giving the more durable Cannon two-door chubby general proportions and a full-size tray measuring 1760mm lengthy, 1520mm large and 540mm deep.
Inside, there’s microfiber leather-based trim, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Amongst a number of powerful choices accessible in China are 265/65 R18 BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres, a 5670kg winch and a snorkel, and accessible exterior paint colors are Champion Pink, Fireplace Orange, Competitors White and Dune Beige.
Pre-sales have now opened in China with a base value of 229,800 yuan, which is the equal of about A$50,000.
Nevertheless, the hardcore V6 two-door ute is unlikely to be offered right here, the place GWM Australia is much extra prone to be concerned with a four-door dual-cab model, ought to it eventuate.
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