GWM Cannon launching soon in Malaysia, here’s what to we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only yesterday that we shared key details about the upcoming Haval H6. And today we have got you information on the GWM Cannon - another upcoming model in Malaysia.

Scheduled to launch sometime this year, the GWM Cannon is one of the three models the Chinese automaker, GWM will bring to the Malaysian market. All three vehicles were also showcased at the recently concluded Malaysia Auto Show 2023.

Keeping prospective buyers interested in its upcoming model lineup, GWM has spilled out key essential information about its upcoming models. While we discussed the Haval H6 in detail yesterday, today it's the Canon, the Chinese pickup truck’s turn.

So, without any delay let’s get started.

Variants

In Malaysia, GWM will launch the Cannon pickup in two trim options - P12 and P11. While the former is more passenger-focused, the latter is a commercial workhorse.

Dimensions

Dimensions	P12	P11
Length	5,410 mm	5,425 mm
Width	1,934 mm	1,883 mm
Height	1,886 mm	1,882 mm

While the two Canon variants differ from one another in terms of overall dimensions, the two feature identical cargo beds that measure 1,520mm x 1,520mm x 540mm (LXWXH).

Exterior

It is easy to differentiate the P12 and P11 trims from one another, thanks to their front end. While the former features a chrome grill with horizontal slats along with model-specific headlights; the latter gets a more subdued grille with a diamond-patterned mesh.

Also, P12 gets C-shaped DRLs which is a miss on the P11. The same is true for the taillights as they are much simpler on the P11 compared to the P12.

Other inclusions -

P12: 18-inch alloy wheels (with 265/60 profile tyres), automatic LED headlamps with a follow-me-home function, LED tail lights, powered side mirrors, an integrated tailgate step,

P11: 17-inch alloys (with 245/70 profile tyres).

Interior

The Canon P12 and P11 cabins are a bit different as well. For instance, the former gets vertically oriented air vents, not the case with the P11. Also, P12 features a center console wrapped in much nicer and shiner materials.

Other inclusion

P12: Electric power steering, leather upholstery, power front seats, paddle shifters, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a nine-inch touchscreen head unit (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support), automatic air-conditioning (with rear vents) as well as keyless entry and engine start.

P11: Hydraulic system, sunroof

Powertrain

Both the GWM Cannon variants are powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine generating a maximum power of 163 hp along with a peak torque of 400 Nm. The drive is sent to the wheels via a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.

Safety

• Six airbags
• A 360-degree camera
• An electronic parking brake (with auto brake hold)
• Traffic sign recognition
• Level 2 semi-autonomous (adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centering and autonomous emergency braking).

While the P12 enjoys all the above-mentioned safety features, the P11 misses out on many including the Level2 ADAS.

Note, we still don't have complete specifications on the upcoming local-spec GWM Cannon. So, stay tuned with Zigwheels to get the latest details on the Chinese pickup, when they are out.

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