GWM introduces new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Australia
According to CarExpert, GWM Australia has introduced a new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha models, aiming to maintain market share in the diesel segment despite rising EV sales. GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett stated that diesel vehicles still account for 70 to 75 percent of the ute and body-on-frame SUV markets, supporting the brand's goal to reach the top five by 2027.
Key facts
- 01The new engine features Bosch common-rail fuel injection, producing 170kW and 620Nm of torque, but is not mated with a mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid system.
- 02GWM Australia ranked seventh in August 2026 with 39,747 year-to-date sales, up 15.6 percent, while EV sales exceeded petrol and diesel vehicles for the first time in August 2026.
- 03John Kett indicated that reaching the top five requires approximately 75,000 annual sales, with a specific target of around 1,500 ute sales per month to secure a top-five position in the ute segment.
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