GWM launches Wey G9 Hi4 HEV in Malaysia at RM249,800
The seven-seat hybrid MPV needs no external charging and has a claimed WLTP driving range of approximately 718km.
GWM Malaysia has launched its Wey G9 Hi4 HEV seven-seat MPV, setting the on-the-road price at RM249,800 without insurance. The company confirmed Malaysian specifications and pricing after opening bookings.
The hybrid combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and a 1.67kWh battery. It retains all-wheel drive and requires no external charging. Combined output is 358PS, with torque of 782Nm. GWM claims a 0–100km/h time of 7.5 seconds and fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100km on the NEDC cycle. Its claimed range is up to 845km under NEDC, or approximately 718km under WLTP.
The cabin seats occupants in a 2+2+3 arrangement, with luggage capacity ranging from 233 litres when all seats are occupied to 1,725 litres when the rear seats are folded. Equipment includes ventilated seats with massage functions in the first two rows, powered sliding doors, a 14.6-inch touchscreen and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment comprises six airbags, Level 2 driver assistance, automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera and automated parking assistance.
The vehicle warranty lasts six years with no mileage limit. Coverage for the high-voltage battery, electric drive motor and motor control unit runs for eight years or 180,000km, whichever is reached first. The plug-in hybrid Wey G9 Hi4 is priced at RM269,800 and has a 442PS powertrain.
