GWM Cannon Alpha
The Great Wall Cannon is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Great Wall Motor since 2022. It was first introduced at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2022. The vehicle is positioned above the Great Wall Pao, with larger exterior dimensions and larger powertrain output. Its SUV derivative is marketed as the Tank 500. It is called the Great Wall Shanhai Cannonn in China.
In November 2024, the vehicle was launched in Thailand as the GWM Poer Sahar. It will also be marketed in Australia and New Zealand in mid-2024 as the GWM Cannon Alpha.
Overview
The Cannon Alpha was introduced on 26 August 2022 at the Chengdu Auto Show, and went on sale in the Chinese market on 30 December 2022 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. It uses a body-on-frame chassis shared with the Tank 500, with an option of a V6 petrol engine with 48V mild hybrid system and a diesel engine. All models come equipped with series is equipped with a BorgWarner 4A+MLOCK four-wheel drive system as standard.The rear tailgate of the Cannon Alpha features dual opening mechanisms: a conventional drop-down function with dampers and a 60:40 split, barn-door style sideways opening. The release button, concealed within the logo, operates two functions: a regular press lowers the tailgate, while a brief press initiates the sideways opening.
The Cannon Alpha features a dashboard that is shared with the Tank 500. It includes a digital meter panel, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, 10 Infinity-branded speakers, and electric front seats with eight-way adjustment for the driver and four-way adjustment for the passenger. The leather seats are equipped with massage functionality and ventilation. Other equipment include advanced driver assistance systems package, a 360-degree camera, reclinable rear seats up to 33 degrees, and a central rear armrest with a wireless smartphone charging pad.