GWM Cannon Hi4-T Pickup Launches at Chongqing 2026: From RMB 149,800, 1,081 km Combined Range

Great Wall Motor (GWM) used the opening day of the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show on June 13 to officially launch the Cannon Hi4-T (long Cannon) pickup, the first model to deploy GWM’s new Hi4-T full-time-4WD plug-in hybrid system on the long-Cannon platform. Pricing spans RMB 149,800–186,800 (USD 20,700–USD 25,800) across four trims, splitting between commercial-use Cannon Hi4-T (RMB 149,800–166,800) and passenger-use Cannon Hi4-T (RMB 176,800–186,800).

The headline figure for international audiences is the powertrain: 1,081 km combined range (CLTC), 4.0 L/100 km fuel consumption with depleted battery, and 240 km of pure-electric range on the 37.1 kWh LFP battery. That puts it well above other Chinese PHEV pickups on the market and positions GWM Cannon as a credible alternative to imported-style adventure pickups in markets where pure-EV pickup adoption has stalled.

Hi4-T Powertrain: What Makes It Different

Unlike the regular Hi4 system (used on the Tank 300 PHEV and Wey Lanshan), Hi4-T is purpose-built for body-on-frame off-road use. The architecture uses:

• 2.0 T turbocharged petrol engine: 188 kW peak / 380 N·m
• 9HAT 9-speed Hybrid Automatic Transmission: GWM’s in-house 9-speed wet dual-clutch with integrated P2 motor
• P2 motor: 120 kW / 400 N·m, integrated into the gearbox housing
• P4 rear-axle motor: 150 kW / 350 N·m driving rear wheels
• System total: 408 kW / 1,025 N·m, 0–100 km/h in 6.4 s
• Battery: 37.1 kWh LFP (CATL/SVOLT), 240 km pure-electric range
• Locking diffs: front + rear electronically locking, both standard on Cannon trims

Range & Fuel Economy

Across various test profiles, GWM officially quotes:

• Pure-electric (CLTC): 240 km
• Combined (CLTC, full battery + 80 L tank): 1,081 km
• Battery-depleted fuel use: 4.0 L/100 km (CLTC)

That fuel-consumption figure is roughly 35% better than the same body Cannon with the regular 2.4T diesel, and roughly 50% better than the Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid in U.S. EPA combined cycle terms (after currency-of-energy adjustment).

Two Use-Case Lineups: Commercial vs Passenger

Variant	Trims	Price Range (RMB)	Target
Commercial Cannon Hi4-T	2 trims	149,800–166,800	Fleet, mining, work-site duty
Passenger Cannon Hi4-T	2 trims	176,800–186,800	Lifestyle, overlanding, family adventure

Commercial Cannon trims keep the steel-bumper utility look, vinyl seats, and a more rugged 1.5 m bed. Passenger trims add the King Kong-style chrome bumper, tan leatherette + Alcantara interior, 14.6-inch infotainment, and standard L2 driver-assist (front camera + 5 mmWave).

Off-Road Capability

Both Cannon Hi4-T body styles get:

• Approach / Departure / Break-over angles: 30° / 27° / 25°
• Wading depth: 800 mm
• Front + rear electronically locking diffs
• 4 selectable drive modes including new “EV-only Crawl” for silent low-speed terrain
• Tank-turn (P4 rear axle dual-spin) on passenger trims

For overseas readers comparing this with our prior coverage of premium body-on-frame PHEVs, the Cannon Hi4-T’s pricing is roughly half the equivalent Jetour Zongheng G700 we covered in our Jetour Zongheng G700 PHEV facelift analysis, while delivering similar drivetrain logic and electric range — albeit in a pickup format rather than retro-style SUV.

What This Means for Global Pickup Markets

GWM has confirmed that the Cannon Hi4-T will reach Australia, Thailand, South Africa, and Mexico as right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive variants in early 2027, where it will compete directly with the Ford Ranger PHEV, Toyota Hilux mild-hybrid, and the upcoming BYD Shark 6. In Australia (where pickup PHEVs benefit from FBT exemption thresholds), GWM Cannon Hi4-T pricing is projected at AUD 58,000–68,000 — undercutting Ford Ranger PHEV by roughly AUD 20,000.

The launch also reinforces the broader trend we’ve been tracking through China’s May 2026 sales data, where new-energy share continues to push toward the 65% threshold. See our May 2026 China top 10 best-selling cars for full sales breakdowns.

Production Cadence

GWM’s Chongqing Yongchuan plant ramps Cannon Hi4-T production to 8,000 units per month by August 2026. Initial export shipments to Thailand and Australia begin Q1 2027.

FAQ

What is the price of the GWM Cannon Hi4-T pickup in 2026?

Cannon Hi4-T launched on June 13, 2026 with prices spanning RMB 149,800 to RMB 186,800 (USD 20,700–USD 25,800): commercial trims at RMB 149,800–166,800 and passenger trims at RMB 176,800–186,800.

What is the EV-only and combined range of the Cannon Hi4-T?

240 km pure-electric (CLTC), and approximately 1,081 km combined (CLTC) on a full 37.1 kWh battery + 80 L petrol tank. Battery-depleted fuel consumption is rated at 4.0 L/100 km.

How does the GWM Cannon Hi4-T compare with the Ford Ranger PHEV?

The Cannon Hi4-T offers more pure-electric range (240 km vs 45 km), comparable peak system output (408 kW vs Ford’s 207 kW), and is priced roughly 30% lower in equivalent specifications when shipped to right-hand-drive Australia in 2027.

When will the GWM Cannon Hi4-T arrive in Australia and Thailand?

Q1 2027 for Thailand and Australia (right-hand-drive); South Africa and Mexico to follow during 2027.

Editor’s note: The Cannon Hi4-T finalizes GWM’s transition from diesel pickup to hybrid pickup leadership in China, where the long Cannon platform has already exceeded 320,000 cumulative deliveries. International readers should monitor the Q1 2027 Australia launch closely as a benchmark for how quickly Chinese PHEV pickups can re-shape developed-market pickup pricing.

Reviewed by Han Liu, Editor, iEVChina

Source: Autohome.com.cn