That's right, the GWM ute is gunning for the established dual-cab leaders with its tough new model, set for reveal at the Shanghai motor show.

Great Wall Motors will launch its first pure-electric dual-cab ute complete with 500km of range, and the Australian arm has its "hands up for it".

Speaking with CarAdvice today, a Great Wall spokesperson said the company thinks "the Australian market is ready" for a fully-electric dual-cab ute.

But it's the car you see here that'll have dual-cab rivals worried, with a tough new look and what sound like (on paper at least) some serious off-road credentials.

According to Haval, the "GWM 4x4 pickup" will come standard with a winch, snorkel and three-way differential lock as standard. It'll have a seven-setting off-road mode selector system, and 900mm wading ability as well.

It certainly looks tough, and closely mirrors the patent sketch of an 'off-road adventure' Great Wall ute revealed last week. When the production car launches in its home market it will be offered a choice of long- and short wheelbases, single- or dual-cab bodies, and in 'off-road adventure' guise.