GWM Wey G9 MPV Launched In Malaysia - Price From RM269,800 - Explained All Spec, Features And More

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has launched the GWM Wey G9, taking the wraps off its first MPV offering earlier today. The PHEV makes its local debut after having initially been shown back in December 2024 at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), and then subsequently at PACE in July last year, before being previewed yet again last September. While the Wey is available in three body-length forms in China (the Gaoshan 7, 8 and 9), Malaysia gets the Gaoshan 7 equivalent, which is a seven-seat (2-2-3 layout) standard-wheelbase model measuring in at 5,050 mm, 1,985 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase and 155 mm ground clearance. These dimensions make it longer in both body and wheelbase length than the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, but shorter than its Chinese compatriots such as the Zeekr 009, Xpeng X9 and Denza D9, all of which are over 5.2 metres long and have wheelbases between 3.1 and 3.2 metres. The company does have the middle-wheelbase seven-seater (the Gaoshan 8; 5,280 mm-long, 3,145 mm wheelbase) option available in right-hand drive guise, as shown by its appearance at PACE and also for the September preview. It could be that the variant may arrive here at some point, given that GWM Malaysia is set to export the MPV to other markets in the region – it has already begun doing so, to Thailand, but in similar SWB guise, and Indonesia is on the cards. As for the long-wheelbase six-seater Gaoshan 9, which measures in at 5,405 mm (with a 3,205 mm wheelbase), it has been confirmed that we won’t be getting it. The Wey G9 is powered by the latest iteration of the automaker’s Hi4 Intelligent Hybrid 4WD system, in this case a variation of the base Hi4 called the Hi4 Performance, which is a dual-motor, four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission series/parallel set-up meant for mid to larger-sized platforms. The system is made up of a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder offering 150 PS (148 hp, or 110 kW) at 5,500 to 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm (slightly lower than the 170 PS and 245 Nm in China), mated to a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). This integrates a 109 PS (107 hp, or 80 kW) and 170 Nm electric motor to drive the front wheels, with another 184 PS (181 hp, or 135 kW) and 232 Nm motor at the rear. The combined system output for the G9 is 442 PS (436 hp, or 325 kW) and 642 Nm, slightly lower than the 458 PS and 644 Nm found in China. Performance figures for the MPV, which tips the scales at 2,803 kg, include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a 190 km/h top speed. The battery for the Malaysian Wey G9 is a 44.2 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) unit, which is smaller in capacity to the 51.55 kWh unit for the Chinese market. Despite the smaller capacity, it provides the MPV with 170 km of NEDC-rated travel on pure electric power alone, which translates to about 145 km of WLTP-rated range. With a 58 litre fuel tank, total range is quoted at up to 1,000 km (NEDC), which equates to around 850 km WLTP. As for charging, the pack can be juiced up from a 30% to 80% state of charge via DC charging at a maximum rate of 60 kW in 26 minutes, while AC charging at 6.6 kW gets the pack filled up from 15% to 100% in 6.5 hours. Standard kit includes intelligent LED headlamps with auto high beam, LED daytime running lights and fog lamp, LED tail lights/rear fog lamps as well as dual sunroofs and 18-inch 10-double spoke two-tone alloys, wrapped with 245/50 Michelin Primacy 5 energy tyres. Suspension consists of McPherson fronts and multi-link rears, with frequency response dampers. It was previously highlighted that local tuning on the suspension had been carried out to improve the ride to local tastes. Inside, the Wey G9 features the updated interior brought along with the introduction of the expanded line-up in China last year, making Malaysia the first country outside of China to get the update as well as the car in RHD guise. The update brings along a new two-spoke steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter running on GWM’s latest Coffee OS 3. The centre row zero-gravity captain chairs are also new, redesigned to now include physical seat adjustment controls located on the forward edge of the inner armrests on both seats. The six-way adjustable units are ventilated and come with a 10-point massage function and built-in ottomans. Elsewhere, the front seats are power-adjustable with memory function/ventilation, with the driver’s side also getting a 10-point massage feature. Upholstery is in Nappa leather across the first two rows, with leatherette for the third row units. ↪ ⚠If someone has any problem with this video and want to remove this video from my channel then before give me strike contact me I will definitely delete this video⚠ ➡️ contact:- [email protected] #MukeshAutoVlogs #gwm #mpv