Key Points
- GWM will give the all-new Haval H7 and Cannon Hi4-T PHEV their Australian public debut at Everything Electric, held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 18 to 20 September 2026.
- The Haval H7, sold as the Haval Raptor in China, is a boxier, more rugged SUV that sits alongside the existing H6 range and uses GWM's Hi4 intelligent hybrid four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system.
- The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV becomes GWM's second plug-in hybrid ute in Australia alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV.
GWM will showcase the latest of its electrified vehicle range at Everything Electric, held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 18 to 20 September 2026. The all-new Haval H7 and Cannon Hi4-T PHEV will make their Australian public debut at the event on 18 September, giving local customers and media their first look at both models.
The two reveals add to GWM's growing New Energy Vehicle line-up in Australia. The Haval H7 expands the Haval SUV range beyond the existing H6, while the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV becomes GWM's second plug-in hybrid ute alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV. Both models draw on GWM's global product and technology capabilities as the brand pushes into new vehicle segments in Australia.
All-New Haval H7
The Haval H7 introduces a new design direction for GWM's Haval SUV range in Australia. It sits alongside the existing H6 line-up rather than replacing it, aimed at buyers wanting a more rugged and adventurous look while keeping the comfort, technology and everyday usability expected of a modern GWM SUV. In China, where the model is sold as the Haval Raptor, it has drawn attention for its boxy styling and strong proportions, giving it a clear point of difference within the broader Haval SUV family.
GWM says the Australian H7 will use its Hi4 intelligent hybrid four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system, combining electrified performance and efficiency with four-wheel-drive capability. GWM has not announced local specifications, battery size, power figures or pricing for the H7. These details are expected closer to the car's on-sale date.
All-New Cannon Hi4-T PHEV Ute
Joining the Haval H7 at Everything Electric is the all-new Cannon Hi4-T PHEV, GWM's second plug-in hybrid ute for Australia. GWM is positioning it as the country's most versatile ute, combining plug-in hybrid technology with the practicality, capability and everyday usability expected of a dual-cab ute in one of Australia's most competitive vehicle segments.
The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV sits below the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two plug-in hybrid utes in the Cannon range. GWM has already detailed the model's drivetrain, quoting 310kW of combined power and 115km of electric-only range. Full Australian pricing has not yet been confirmed.
GWM Models Debuting at Everything Electric Sydney
Model | Segment | Powertrain | Australian status |
Haval H7 | Mid-size SUV | Hi4 intelligent hybrid 4WD PHEV | Australian debut 18 Sept 2026; specs and pricing TBC |
Cannon Hi4-T PHEV | Dual-cab ute | Hi4-T plug-in hybrid | Australian debut 18 Sept 2026; 310kW, 115km EV range confirmed, pricing TBC |
Event Details
Everything Electric runs at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 18 to 20 September 2026. Both the Haval H7 and Cannon Hi4-T PHEV will make their Australian public debut on the opening day, 18 September. GWM says further details on specifications, pricing and on-sale timing for both models will follow closer to their local launches.
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