GWM UK LAUNCH NEW DOUBLE CAB PICK-UP

GWM has announced the upcoming launch of its POER300 double-cab pick-up truck. Globally, GWM is a technology company, whose business includes automobile and parts design, R&D, production, sales and service. Its UK business, formally known as GWM ORA, officially launched in 2022 with the all-electric ORA 03.  

Scheduled to arrive in UK dealerships from this month the POER300 (pronounced “POWER”) double-cab pick-up will be powered exclusively by GWM’s robust 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, delivering 183ps of power and 480 Nm of torque. This efficient yet powerful engine will return 32.7mpg in combined driving and is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4×4 system with low-range capability. 

A braked towing capacity of 3,500kg and a payload of 1,000kg means the POER300 is capable of towing livestock trailers, generators, heavy equipment or a caravan. 

In Australia, the POER300, known in some global markets as the Cannon Ute, has established itself amongst its well-known and established rivals from Europe and Japan in a short space of time. The vehicle consistently ranks in the top 10 best-selling pickups and has quickly gained a reputation amongst owners for its overall performance and value for money. GWM are hoping for a repeat here in the UK.

There’s a bold exterior design with soft-touch materials, a simplified console layout, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto inside the cabin alongside a 7.0-inch digital driver’s display and wireless charging area for a mobile device. 

The vehicle offers multiple intelligent all-terrain modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand), and an electronically activated rear differential lock (standard), for enhanced off-road capability. There is an off-road approach angle of 27°, departure angle of 25°, and 230mm ground clearance. 

A three-tier trim range offers Lux, Ultra and Vanta with all variants carrying a 5-year/125k warranty. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloys, leatherette seats, keyless entry and rear parking sensors. Moving up the range sees heated/ventilated seats, ambient lighting, privacy glass, sunroof, tailgate step, 360° camera and at the top-of-the-range a blacked-out exterior trim, wheel arches and black alloy wheels.

Prices start from £31,495 for the lead-in Lux variant and GWM showrooms will have the vehicles from later this month.

Words by Mark Slack