Quite A Few Flaws To Fix (GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid 2024 Review)

Detailed review and test of the 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid (Shanhai Cannon) including engine, handling, ride, price and mode.

The new hybrid-powered GWM Cannon Alpha is attractively priced, large and powerful - on paper. But on the road, its hybrid engine and ride quality grow tiresome as they lack polish. The interior, however, is lovely and the value for money is there.

GWM needs to refine the power delivery and ride quality of this vehicle for it to be competitive with the best utes in the segment. It has the chance to get it right with an update.

Rivals to the GWM Cannon Alpha include the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, although the Alpha is indeed larger than those vehicles.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - What is the Cannon Alpha?
0:49 - Price and specs
1:17 - Size and engine specs
1:55 - Hybrid details
2:41 - Interior
5:24 - Back seat
6:30 - Tray and tailgate
7:19 - Running costs
8:14 - Driving dynamics
13:42 - Final verdict

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