Best GWM Utes

I have had my cannon ute for almost 3 years and have covered around 15k km. I have been super impressed up until about 4 months ago when I started… Read more

having issues with the touch screen controls. Trying to change the temperature or adjust the fan speed or direction required numerous stabs are mostly resulted in me giving up. I found it too distracting, taking my attention off the road, and several times came close to an accident. I reported the issue to the dealer who tested it for themselves and agreed it was a warranty issue. Upon them following up with gwm they advised me that an update was being awaited as it was a known problem. I have followed up with the dealer who referred me to Gwm. I have since heard back from gwm Australia with the advice that they are awaiting an update from China and have no idea when or if the required update will eventuate. They have advised me that the vehicle is safe to drive providing that the control is not touched unless the vehicle is stationary. At this time of year it is cold in the morning requiring the full heater, but during the day the heat isn't required meaning that if I am travelling on the freeway l need to leave and find a suitable place to stop and play with the control to alter the settings. Obviously this isn't an acceptable solution long term. Gwm acknowledge that it's a warranty issue but refuse to accept that it is a safety problem. I was about to trade the ute for an updated model of the same make, now that I realise that the warranty is a figment of imagination I have changed my mind. Yes the cannon ute is a great machine whilst it behaves, but when the lack of support is factored in perhaps not such a sweet deal.

So far, so good! Duttons GWM were amazing to deal with. The ute is very very good. There are some beeps and bongs but that is a minor inconvenience… Read more

when you compare the savings in fuel. I filled up last week, kept it in EV for the school runs and short trips. Tested it all the way down the freeway in EV mode and it got me from the Hills to Highbury and Newton in peak hour on a single charge. $16 to recharge off-peak, $22 during peak. The intelligent mode is handy.

The ride itself is quiet, and smooth. You can tell Rob Trubiani and his team have made an instant impact. I'm on the tools sometimes as a fridgie but I don't need to haul as much as I used to and I don't tow a caravan or boat - so payload isn't an issue.

The off-road capability is very much in line with the established brands - 800mm wading depth, good approach and departure angles without the tow ball kit. It'll get a proper workout soon and I'll amend to reflect that.

All in all, no real issues yet. My wife and kids love the ute and it's easy to see why. I was opposed to Chinese made utes but in this case I will happily eat my words.

*UPDATE*

I've taken the Cannon Alpha PHEV from my home in the Adelaide Hills to Carrickalinga - a 1hr and 10min drive on undulating roads, steep climbs and descents, long straightaways and tight corners - the ride was sublime and the real world fuel economy for this kind of country expedition saw 4.8L per 100km. I also traversed from Carrickalinga to Second Valley and Carrickalinga to Rapid Bay and back and the economy improved to 3.8L per 100km. Off-road capability update to come soon.

If you live rural, do not buy GWM. GWM INTERESTED? IN HELPING ME ?The closest agent for a GWM vehicle extremely, costly, hundreds of dollars. Why?… Read more

If you have a warranty issue? the GWM agent is Tamworth, (Fosseys) - so you phone this GWM agent, (Sherri), explaining that your vehicle (UTE) is still under warranty, and the two front sensors for the wheels, is problematic, because a loud beeping noise comes on. Take the vehicle in locally to be checked, nothing wrong with tyre pressure or anything else. Told it was a faulty sensor. Now two sensors doing it. So phone GWM agent at Tamworth (Fosseys) - I am told (Sherri) ute been to local mechanic - and its faulty sensors, - Sherri from Fosseys says, to bring vehicle into their workshop (twice on two separate times) firstly to get it checked, secondly to get it fixed. Problem is I live country near Moree, nearly 6 hour round trip, (12 hours travel in total) plus accommodation, and said to 'Sherri' Fosseys agent for GWM at Tamworth, - that I couldn't get there, until earliest 10am due to leaving re kangaroos/pigs problematic etc. Her response? "first in, first served", I explained that I would have to stay over-night and that is expensive, because its over $100 in petrol just travelling and twice that is around $300. Could she please book me in early? twice travelling, - plus accommodation $200 X twice, for reasons I explained to her. She said no. I said, " I recently, had a windscreen replaced, and got an appointment for a new windscreen, (while I waited)". Still no. So, I would never buy GWM again if I knew that warranty was so expensive, and I am posting this - so you understand - that you will be required, to not only big expenses in travel, but to stay in paid accommodation. So it is hardly a free warranty. Look on a map and see the huge wide expanse area of farming, nearly half of NSW in fact, which does NOT have a GWM agent (past Tamworth) thats nearly half of NSW. And in my opinion, a very poor agent, as well, in lieu of the fact they do not take appointments, so you the customer are in fact the loser. big gamble just sitting there hoping and waiting you get your vehicle looked at. If not, go back to paid accommodation and try again the next day. Added to this, I ordered a new Key FOB, (takes 4 hours to get lock copied plus remote into key) and same story, No, - I cannot book an appointment, (so another stay overnight). They will not do the two things either, in one go. Adding up, it all inclusive, of just under $1,000. I brought a new car two years ago from Fosseys, nightmare deal. (another story). Back to GWM agent Tamworth, Fosseys, re ordering a remote key for the ute, it took weeks to get an email reply, on request info for the remote key price - then more weeks followed after I replied to the email on payment and time/method required etc, I finally gave up, then out of the blue a text to contact them, re the remote key. (no sign off name/business, on text - I first thought it was a scam). So GWM do you know how your GWM agent in Tamworth is treating your customer/s? Probably not - your fault, if you don't know. But anyone reading this, be aware, - I am myself right now, in the process of trading in my two year old car, and my GWM ute, for a brand new vehicle, and already been to Inverell car yard, for a new vehicle. Why? because its so much closer to rely on the warranty if I need to get something fixed, plus, I reckon they are in the land of 2025, and book people in, for an appointed time slot, for services, warranties etc, - I do not sit there and be told - - "first in first served" - - very abusive practice, that does not take into account, a customers expense/s and travel circumstances. But certainly looks after Fosseys, methodology, of their inbuilt rigid structure/s. Just thinking of the time I am going to save, not to mention waiting around in a waiting room for hours, and also feeling as though a vehicle manufacturer actually cares about me as a customer. GWM hasnt done its research., they are looking after their agent - not the customer. my rego number is DI84DM. Any chance you can help and have a heart?