Introducing GWMs Latest Beast - Huopao - Single Cab V6
- Forbidden Gearhouse
- Aug 29, 2025
- 1 min read
GWM teased it a few months ago and now it is here. A single cab with a twin turbo three litre V6. Yes please!.
The 'Huopao', this is the newest member of the artillery single cab Cannon family.
At an Australian equivalent of about $49,000 it sits well above the two point four litre Cannon in China at around $34,000 and even edges the Alpha Hi4T.
Short wheelbase. Lightweight ute. Five hundred newton metres. Check the key stats below.
• Three litre twin turbo V6
• Power 260 kW
• Torque 500 N m
• Transmission, an in house longitudinal nine speed auto rated to 750 Nm
• Wheelbase 2745 mm
• Kerb mass 2285 kg
• Ground clearance 240 mm
• Approach 33 degrees
• Departure 22 degrees
• Breakover 26 degrees
• Maximum climbing grade (%) ≥75
• 12,500 lbs winch with wireless controller
• BFGoodrich tires (265/65 R18)
• Front and rear diff locks
• Crawl mode
• Tank turn
• Six terrain modes
• Full underbody armor iron front and rear bars
• 360 camera with transparent chassis view
• Dual adjustable nitrogen dampers eight steps in compression and rebound
The introduction of the Huopao raises questions about its market positioning compared to competitors. At a higher price point, it seems to target a niche segment of buyers looking for advanced features such as a 360 camera and robust underbody armor. However, its success will ultimately depend on whether consumers see enough value in the additional capabilities over existing models. The Pokies might prove to be a gamble for GWM in this competitive landscape.