Wednesday, January 28, 2026

GWM Wey G9 Malaysian launch tomorrow, watch it dwell

GWM Wey G9 Malaysian launch tomorrow, watch it dwell

Nice Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia‘s first MPV and PHEV is launching 11am tomorrow (Thursday, January 29). Click on right here to observe the launch of the GWM Wey G9 dwell.

Open for reserving since December at a sub-RM300k estimated valuethe Wey G9 is domestically assembled (CKD) at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) Pegoh, Melaka plant. Our automobile is anticipated to be the seven-seat (2-2-3 structure) short-wheelbase model (Gaoshan 7 in China; there are longer 8 and 9 variations). Size, width, top and wheelbase are respectively 5,050, 1,960, 1,900 and three,085 mm.

That makes it longer in each physique and wheelbase than the Toyota Alphard/Vellfirehowever shorter than its compatriots (Zeekr 009, Xpeng X9, Denza D9), all of that are over 5.2 metres lengthy and have wheelbases between 3.1 and three.2 metres. By the way in which, the primary Malaysian CKD items are already on their option to Thailand.

Energy comes from a Hi4 plug-in hybrid powertrain, with a 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder engine making 150 PS from 5,500 to six,000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque between 1,800 and 4,000 rpm, mated to a four-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT). This integrates a 109 PS/170 Nm electrical motor to drive the entrance wheels, with one other 184 PS/232 Nm motor on the rear axle.

A mixed output of 442 PS and 642 Nm of torque sprints the all-wheel-drive G9 from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and onwards to a 200 km/h high velocity. A 44.2-kWh NMC battery delivers a pure electrical vary of 170 km on the NEDC cycle, and due to a 58-litre tank, the entire vary is a quoted 1,000 km.

Thailand provides us an concept of what we may get – for two.4 million baht (RM309k), the automobile has 18-inch two-tone multi-spoke alloys, two sunroofs, 64-colour ambient lighting, powered/ventilated entrance seats, driver’s seat reminiscence and therapeutic massage, plus one-touch reclining second-row seats with built-in ottomans.

Moreover, there’s a rear fridge, a 12.3-inch instrument panel, a head-up show, a 14.6-inch touch-screen, a 17.3-inch rear monitor, wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 50W wi-fi charging, 21 audio system and a hands-free tailgate.

Security-wise, the Thai G9 comes with six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera and a full complement of driver assists, together with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, parking AEB, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross site visitors alert with auto brake, a door opening warning and even hill descent management. All might be revealed tomorrow.

GWM Wey G9 as previewed in Malaysia in September (middle-wheelbase model)


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