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Each year there is a distinct trend among CarsGuide’s most read news articles, whether it be a brand or other industry factor. This past year has been an interesting one from a news perspective as electric cars become mainstream in Australia and Chinese brands erode the market share of established Japanese and Korean brands.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Australian ute market only consists of about four models because the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton tend to get the majority of the headlines and press coverage.
The 2024 GWM Cannon XSR is the carmaker's top-spec ute.This special edition, off-road-focussed vehicle has a range of visual and mechanical extras, including all-terrain tyres, front differential lock, as well as an upgraded 4WD traction system.The XSR has part-time 4WD (with 2WD high-range, 4WD high-range and 4WD low-range), rather than full-time 4WD, which is on lower-spec GWM utes.
Your next off-road adventure machine should be a truck. Light-duty and heavy-duty trucks have long been considered appealing options as adventure vehicles for many reasons.
Cleverly, the GWM Tank 300 slots into a gap in the booming 4WD wagon market, above the popular Suzuki Jimny but below Nissan's Patrol, while infusing more than a hint of classic Toyota LandCruiser and Mercedes G-Class in its size and presentation. But retro-pastiche styling isn't the only drawcard, thanks to keen pricing, an alluring interior and a smooth ride. All the 300 needs is more polish.