New Vanta flagship tops GWM Cannon ute range

GWM’s dual-cab utility vary has been enhanced once more, with the Cannon line-up receiving a brand new flagship variant dubbed Vanta.

Priced from $46,490 drive-away, the Cannon Vanta is the third GWM mannequin to undertake the nameplate, becoming a member of the H6 and Jolion with equally excessive ranges of kit and black-themed styling cues.

The variant is distinguished by black 18-inch alloy wheels, black wing mirrors and door handles, and a blackened radiator grille.

As well as, a black sports activities bar that extends additional alongside the rear tray enhances the rugged look of the dual-cab utility, which additionally receives blacked-out badging as a final touch.

Apart from roof rails, the Cannon Vanta adopts all different options of the Cannon X on which it’s based mostly, together with leather-based upholstery,  heated entrance seats, wi-fi telephone charging, 360-degree digital camera, 7.0-inch color instrument cluster, automated anti-glare rear-view mirror and three selectable energy help steering modes.

Just like the Cannon X, the Cannon Vanta additionally includes a complete array of normal security gear, together with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, ahead collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keep help, adaptive cruise management and site visitors signal recognition.

GWM’s ute measures in 5410mm lengthy, 1934mm tall and 1886mm extensive with a 3230mm wheelbase, making it marginally bigger than the equal Toyota HiLux in all dimensions.

The mannequin rides on double-wishbone entrance and leaf-sprung rear suspension, whereas braking comes courtesy of disc brakes all-round.

All GWM Cannon variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder mill producing 120kW/400Nm, driving all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed ZF automated transmission.

Gas economic system is rated at 9.4 litres per 100km on the ADR mixed cycle, whereas off-roading is aided by a low-range switch case, torque on demand four-wheel drive system, hill descent management, hill begin help and a rear differential lock.

The GWM Cannon Vanta is offered in a collection of 5 exterior colors: Pearl White, Crystal Black, Blue Sapphire, Scarlet Pink and Pittsburgh Silver.

All Cannon variants are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee and consists of 5 years’ roadside help and 5 years’ capped-price servicing.

2023 GWM Cannon pricing*:

*Nationwide drive-away value.