We knew GWM Malaysia’s first MPV and PHEV would hit the market in early 2026, but we didn’t think it would be this asked. COO Roslan Abdullah revealed in a recent release on the company’s 2025 sales performance that the launch of the GWM Wey G9 is “scheduled for the end of January 2026,” which is just around the corner.
The Wey G9 has been available for booking since December at an estimated price of less than RM300k and is locally assembled (CKD) at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) factory in Pegoh, Melaka. Our car is expected to be the seven-seater (2-2-3 layout) and short wheelbase version (Gaoshan 7 in China; there are longer versions with 8 and 9). Length, width, height and wheelbase are 5,050, 1,960, 1,900 and 3,085 mm respectively.
This makes it longer in terms of both body and wheelbase than the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, but shorter than its compatriots (Zeekr 009, Xpeng Could there ever be a mid-wheelbase version (3,145mm Gaoshan 8) as GWM Malaysia plans to export the MPV to other markets in the region?
Power comes from a Hi4 plug-in hybrid powertrain, with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo engine delivering 150 PS from 5,500 to 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque between 1,800 and 4,000 rpm, mated to a special four-speed hybrid transmission (DHT). This integrates a 109 hp/170 Nm electric motor to drive the front wheels, with another 184 hp/232 Nm motor on the rear axle.
With a combined power of 442 hp and 642 Nm of torque, the all-wheel drive G9 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 200 km/h. A 44.2 kWh NMC battery delivers a pure electric range of 170 km on the NEDC cycle, and thanks to a 58 liter tank the total range is 1,000 km.
Thailand gives us an idea of what we could get: for 2.4 million baht (RM309k), the car has 18-inch two-tone multi-spoke alloy wheels, dual sunroofs, 64-colour ambient lighting, electric/ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory and massage function, plus one-touch reclining second-row seats with built-in footstools.
There is also a rear refrigerator, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a head-up display, a 14.6-inch touchscreen, a 17.3-inch rear monitor, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 50W wireless charging, 21 speakers and a hands-free tailgate.
In terms of safety, the Thai G9 comes with six airbags, a 360-degree camera and a full suite of driver assistance systems including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering assist, parking AEB, blind spot monitoring with collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert with auto braking, door opening warning and even hill descent control.
GWM Wey G9 as seen in Malaysia in September (mid-wheelbase version)
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