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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard Mickey Thompson all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, otherwise as it rolled off the showroom floor. 'I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years,' said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. '[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect.' For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease.
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD 's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard Mickey Thompson all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, otherwise as it rolled off the showroom floor. 'I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years,' said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. '[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect.'
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Sharper ABN prices for BYD Shark, Ranger PHEV rival
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered at lower nationwide drive-away prices for business customers before the end of the financial year, ahead of the plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute's local release next month. The base Lux is priced at $60,490 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Ultra priced at $67,490 drive-away. This pricing is valid for all contracts signed before June 30, 2025. That compares to state-based drive-away pricing for private buyers of between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away for the Lux, and between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away for the Ultra. Demonstrator vehicles have now arrived at GWM dealers, before first customer deliveries commence in mid-June. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Here's how much of a saving the ABN pricing offers over regular drive-away pricing. GWM says it has also introduced a 'revised fleet structure offering greater clarity and value for fleet managers', which sees the classification system indexed by volume across General, National, and Premium Fleet as well as Rental customers. Regardless of whether you're ABN holder or not, GWM is throwing in a free 7kW home charger valued at $599. The offer excludes installation. Also available to all buyers are trade-in and loyalty bonuses. A $3000 trade-in bonus is available if you trade in a GWM vehicle for a new Cannon Alpha PHEV, while existing GWM owners who purchase the PHEV ute are eligible for a $1000 loyalty bonus. These additional offers are also available until June 30, 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'This move sends a clear message to ABN and fleet buyers – GWM is open for business,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett. 'We're committed to delivering not only class-leading vehicles, but also strong value and real-world affordability for Australian businesses and fleet operators looking for efficient, capable transport solutions.' After first announcing pricing in February, GWM in April subsequently confirmed it would change its drive-away pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM had previously said the base Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux would wear a price tag of $63,990 drive-away, with the Ultra priced at $68,990 drive-away. It didn't announce pricing before on-road costs. It subsequently announced a move to state-based drive-away pricing in April. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain incorporating a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 37.1kWh battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Total system outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, with drive sent to all four wheels through a torque-on-demand 4×4 system. The Lux features a rear differential lock, with the Ultra adding a front diff lock. Official combined fuel consumption is 1.7L/100km, or 7.9L/100km while running only on petrol power (when the battery is at a 'low state of charge'). Claimed electric-only range on the NEDC cycle is 115km and the battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using DC power, or used to power external electrical appliances thanks to 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The Cannon Alpha PHEV boasts a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a wading depth of 800mm. It's backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, and GWM offers seven years of capped-price servicing. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the Chinese brand's answer to the BYD Shark 6 that arrived in Australia early this year, as well as the Ford Ranger PHEV that's due for release here mid-year. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha
7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Sharper ABN prices for BYD Shark, Ranger PHEV rival
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered at lower nationwide drive-away prices for business customers before the end of the financial year, ahead of the plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute's local release next month. The base Lux is priced at $60,490 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Ultra priced at $67,490 drive-away. This pricing is valid for all contracts signed before June 30, 2025. That compares to state-based drive-away pricing for private buyers of between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away for the Lux, and between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away for the Ultra. Demonstrator vehicles have now arrived at GWM dealers, before first customer deliveries commence in mid-June. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Here's how much of a saving the ABN pricing offers over regular drive-away pricing. GWM says it has also introduced a 'revised fleet structure offering greater clarity and value for fleet managers', which sees the classification system indexed by volume across General, National, and Premium Fleet as well as Rental customers. Regardless of whether you're ABN holder or not, GWM is throwing in a free 7kW home charger valued at $599. The offer excludes installation. Also available to all buyers are trade-in and loyalty bonuses. A $3000 trade-in bonus is available if you trade in a GWM vehicle for a new Cannon Alpha PHEV, while existing GWM owners who purchase the PHEV ute are eligible for a $1000 loyalty bonus. These additional offers are also available until June 30, 2025. 'This move sends a clear message to ABN and fleet buyers – GWM is open for business,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett. 'We're committed to delivering not only class-leading vehicles, but also strong value and real-world affordability for Australian businesses and fleet operators looking for efficient, capable transport solutions.' After first announcing pricing in February, GWM in April subsequently confirmed it would change its drive-away pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM had previously said the base Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux would wear a price tag of $63,990 drive-away, with the Ultra priced at $68,990 drive-away. It didn't announce pricing before on-road costs. It subsequently announced a move to state-based drive-away pricing in April. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain incorporating a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 37.1kWh battery. Total system outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, with drive sent to all four wheels through a torque-on-demand 4×4 system. The Lux features a rear differential lock, with the Ultra adding a front diff lock. Official combined fuel consumption is 1.7L/100km, or 7.9L/100km while running only on petrol power (when the battery is at a 'low state of charge'). Claimed electric-only range on the NEDC cycle is 115km and the battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using DC power, or used to power external electrical appliances thanks to 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The Cannon Alpha PHEV boasts a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a wading depth of 800mm. It's backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, and GWM offers seven years of capped-price servicing. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the Chinese brand's answer to the BYD Shark 6 that arrived in Australia early this year, as well as the Ford Ranger PHEV that's due for release here mid-year.
