QUITE A FEW FLAWS TO FIX (GWM CANNON ALPHA HYBRID 2024 REVIEW)

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The 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid enters the Australian market as the first hybrid ute, aiming for the premium segment with an attractive price point and a feature-rich interior. The reviewer praises the cabin's quality, materials, and extensive features, noting it feels a significant step up from previous GWM offerings. However, the driving experience is a major letdown. Despite a powerful-sounding hybrid system (255 kW / 648 Nm), the power delivery is described as sluggish, clunky, and unrefined, failing to live up to its specifications. The ride quality is also criticized for being firm, jittery, and uncontrolled, particularly around town, falling short of segment benchmarks like the Ford Ranger. Fuel efficiency is another concern, with real-world consumption around 11-12 L/100km, higher than expected for a hybrid. The reviewer also highlights annoying driver monitoring systems and overly intrusive safety alerts. While the GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid offers strong value and a premium feel inside, its unpolished powertrain and agricultural suspension prevent it from being a truly competitive offering in the ute segment.