Great Wall Poer Cannon 2026 Off-Road: A Serious Factory-Built Desert Pickup, Not Just Stickers and Black Plastic

At the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, Great Wall rolled out its most serious offering yet for off-road and desert enthusiasts: the Poer Cannon 2026 Off-Road Edition. This is a pickup engineered from the factory to head straight into sand, rock, and mud—no months of workshop upgrades required. Priced between 179,800 and 188,800 RMB (roughly 95,000–100,000 SAR), the off-road version joins a refreshed 2026 Poer Cannon family that also includes updated Passenger and Commercial variants with exterior, interior, and drivetrain improvements.​

Pricing and 2026 Poer Cannon Lineup

• Off-Road Edition price (China):

  • 179,800 to 188,800 RMB.

  • Approximately 95,000–100,000 SAR, depending on exchange rate.

• Alongside it, Great Wall also launched:

  • Poer Cannon Passenger – geared toward private / family and lifestyle use.

  • Poer Cannon Commercial – optimized for work, cargo, and fleet duties.

• Both non‑off‑road versions gain:

  • Freshened exterior styling.

  • Updated cabin design and materials.

  • Refinements to powertrains aimed at everyday usability and efficiency.​

Exterior: Aggressive Hardware for Real Off-Road Use

Front End Built for Real Obstacles

• The 2026 Poer Cannon Off-Road carries a bold, functional design language that reflects its purpose as a terrain‑ready pickup, not just an “off‑road pack” in looks.

• The front bumper:

  • Features a more robust, blacked‑out off-road design.

  • Improves the approach angle, making it easier to climb over dunes, banks, and rocks without scraping.

Genuine Trail-Ready Equipment

• Raised air intake snorkel:

  • Pulls air from higher up, boosting the truck’s ability to handle water crossings and deep mud without sucking water into the intake.

• Reinforced black wheel-arch claddings:

  • Protect the body from stones and debris.

  • Add visual toughness that matches the truck’s capabilities.

• Standard heavy-duty kit:

  • T‑MAX winch rated at 9,500 lb, with wireless remote control:

    • Essential in sand and rock scenarios, whether for self‑recovery or pulling out another truck in the convoy.​

Factory-Approved Upgrade Options

Unlike many rivals that leave serious modification work to independent shops, Great Wall offers a catalog of official off-road upgrades:

• K‑MAN gas (nitrogen) shocks:

  • Sharpen suspension response on rocky, rutted tracks.

  • Handle heat build‑up better during prolonged, high‑load off-road driving.

• BF Goodrich all‑terrain tyres:

  • One of the most respected names in AT/MT rubber.

  • Provide stronger traction in sand and on rock.

  • Maintain grip when tyre pressures are aired down for dune work.

Because these options are factory‑approved, owners can enjoy “modified” performance while keeping their warranty and benefiting from OEM installation quality.

Cabin: Work-Focused, But Modern and Comfortable

Despite its tough persona, the 2026 Poer Cannon Off-Road doesn’t ignore tech and comfort.

• Fully digital 10.25‑inch instrument cluster:

  • Shows speed, 4WD status, diff‑lock engagement, and key vehicle information in a clear layout.

• Floating 14.6‑inch central touchscreen:

  • Hosts infotainment, navigation, and phone connectivity functions.

• Symmetrical dashboard design:

  • Enhances the feeling of width and spaciousness.

  • Gives both driver and front passenger equal access to key controls.

Crucially for a real pickup:

• Great Wall still relies on a healthy number of physical buttons for core functions:

  • HVAC.

  • Drive modes.

  • Off-road and traction systems.

• This layout:

  • Recognizes that touchscreens alone are not ideal in dusty, bumpy, or gloved‑hand conditions.

  • Reflects a philosophy of modern tech, but with a strong practical streak that respects harsh use.​

4WD System: BorgWarner 4A + MLock and Triple Differential Locks

The real headline of the 2026 Poer Cannon Off-Road is the sophistication of its 4x4 hardware.

• BorgWarner 4A + MLock four-wheel-drive system:

  • Offers both automatic and manually locked 4WD modes.

  • Dynamically distributes torque between axles based on traction.

• Three differential locks:

  • Front diff lock.

  • Center diff lock.

  • Rear diff lock.

This triple‑lock setup:

• Puts the truck, at least on paper, into the same conversation as dedicated off-road icons, because:

  • It allows wheels with the least traction to keep receiving torque.

  • Greatly improves the ability to climb out of deep ruts, cross-axle situations, and highly uneven rock steps.

In addition, the truck offers:

• Nine drive modes tailored for different surfaces:

  • Sand.

  • Rocks.

  • Mud.

  • Slippery tarmac and others.

Taken together, this makes the Off-Road Edition less of a styling exercise and more of a genuinely capable tool for tough conditions.​

Powertrain: 2.4-Liter Turbo Diesel for Serious Torque

Power for the 2026 off-road version comes from:

• 2.4‑liter four‑cylinder turbo diesel:

  • Output: 137 kW (~184 hp).

  • Torque: 480 Nm.

• Driveline:

  • 4WD system as described above.

  • Automatic transmission (exact type depends on trim), geared appropriately for towing and low‑speed control off-road.

These figures position the Poer Cannon 2026 to:

• Handle towing duties (trailers, caravans, work equipment).

• Carry camping gear and heavy loads on long overland trips.

• Offer respectable fuel efficiency for a heavy-duty diesel pickup intended for real work and exploration.​

Editorial View: Why This Version Matters

From the perspective of Chinese off-road coverage, the Great Wall Poer Cannon 2026 Off-Road Edition delivers a compelling package:

• Competitive price versus what you get:

  • Triple diff locks.

  • BorgWarner 4A + MLock 4WD.

  • Standard winch.

  • Snorkel, protective cladding, and optional factory suspension/tyre upgrades.

• It targets customers who want:

  • A serious off-road pickup.

  • Without spending big money on third‑party modifications that may affect reliability and warranty.

With this specification sheet, the 2026 Poer Cannon demonstrates that Great Wall remains a major player in the off-road pickup arena—and sends a clear message to rivals: modern Chinese trucks can now be legitimate competitors in sand dunes and rocky trails, not just on spec sheets.