GWM Wey G9 MPV launched in Malaysia – 7-seater 1.5T Hi4 PHEV with 442 PS/642 Nm, CKD, RM269,800

Nice Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has launched the Wey gum G9taking the wraps off its first MPV providing earlier this morning. The PHEV makes its native debut after having initially been proven again in December 2024 on the 2024 Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS), after which subsequently at PACE in July final 12 monthsearlier than being previewed but once more final September.

First up, the worth. As anticipated, the Wey G9 goes on sale right here in a solitary variant type, priced at RM269,800on-the-road with out insurance coverage. That is nicely under the under-RM300k pricing suggestion made throughout the September preview and when the order books opened for the automotive in December. The MPV is regionally assembled (CKD) at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) Pegoh, Melaka plantwith the primary models having rolled off the road final month. It isn’t the primary CKD Chinese language PHEV MPV within the nation, in fact, as a result of the GAC M8 launched earlier.

A fast recap of the mannequin’s title. Initially referred to as the Wey 80the change to the Wey G9 locations it proper up in opposition to a bunch of opponents with an identical numerical naming conference (Denza D9, Maxus MIFA 9, Xpeng X9 and Zeekr 009). As talked about beforehand, GWM says the G9 title has been copyrighted by it for Malaysia, so ought to the Xpeng G9 SUV ever get right here, it’ll need to be renamed for this market.

Whereas the Wey is accessible in three body-length kinds in China (the Gaoshan 7, 8 and 9), Malaysia will get the Gaoshan 7 equal, which is a seven-seat (2-2-3 format) standard-wheelbase mannequin measuring in at 5,050 mm, 1,985 mm extensive and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase and 155 mm floor clearance.

These dimensions make it longer in each physique and wheelbase size than the Toyota Alphard/Vellfirehowever shorter than its Chinese language compatriots such because the Zeekr 009, Xpeng X9 and Denza D9, all of that are over 5.2 metres lengthy and have wheelbases between 3.1 and three.2 metres.

The corporate does have the middle-wheelbase seven-seater (the Gaoshan 8; 5,280 mm-long, 3,145 mm wheelbase) choice accessible in right-hand drive guise, as proven at PACE and likewise throughout the September preview.

It might be that the variant might arrive right here sooner or later, on condition that GWM Malaysia is ready to export the MPV to different markets within the area – it has already begun doing so, to Thailandhowever in comparable SWB guise, and Indonesia is on the playing cards. As for the long-wheelbase six-seater Gaoshan 9which measures in at 5,405 mm (with a 3,205 mm wheelbase), it has been confirmed that we gained’t be getting it.

The Wey G9 is powered by the newest iteration of the automaker’s Hi4 plug-in system, on this case a variation of the bottom Hi4 known as the Hi4 Efficiencya dual-motor, four-speed devoted hybrid transmission sequence/parallel set-up meant for mid to larger-sized platforms.

The system is made up of a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder providing 150 PS (148 hp, or 110 kW) at 5,500 to six,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm (barely decrease than the 170 PS and 245 Nm in China), mated to a four-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT). This integrates a 109 PS (107 hp, or 80 kW) and 170 Nm electrical motor to drive the entrance wheels, with one other 184 PS (181 hp, or 135 kW) and 232 Nm motor on the rear.

The mixed system output for the G9 is 442 PS (436 hp, or 325 kW) and 642 Nm, barely decrease than the 458 PS and 644 Nm present in China. Efficiency figures for the MPV, which ideas the scales at 2,803 kg, embrace a 0-100 km/h dash time of 5.7 seconds and a 190 km/h prime velocity.

The battery for the Malaysian Wey G9 is a 44.2 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) unit, which is smaller in capability to the 51.55 kWh unit for the Chinese language market. Regardless of the smaller capability, it offers the MPV with 170 km of NEDC-rated journey on pure electrical energy alone, which interprets to about 145 km of WLTP-rated vary. With a 58 litre gas tank, whole vary is quoted at as much as 1,000 km (NEDC), which equates to round 850 km WLTP.

As for charging, the pack may be juiced up from a 30% to 80% state of cost by way of DC charging at a most fee of 60 kW in 26 minutes, whereas AC charging at 6.6 kW will get the pack crammed up from 15% to 100% in 6.5 hours.

Customary package contains clever LED headlamps with auto excessive beam, LED daytime working lights and fog lamp, LED tail lights/rear fog lamps in addition to twin sunroofs and 18-inch 10-double spoke two-tone alloys, wrapped with 245/50 Michelin Primacy 5 vitality tyres. Suspension consists of McPherson fronts and multi-link rears, with frequency response dampers. It was beforehand highlighted that native tuning on the suspension had been carried out to enhance the experience to native tastes.

Inside, the Wey G9 options the up to date inside introduced together with the introduction of the expanded line-up in China final 12 months, making Malaysia the primary nation exterior of China to get the replace in addition to the automotive in RHD guise.

The replace brings alongside a brand new two-spoke steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument show and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (however with out the twin display screen format as seen in China, omitting the passenger show), with the latter working on GWM’s newest Espresso OS 3.

The centre row zero-gravity captain chairs are additionally new, redesigned to now embrace bodily seat adjustment controls positioned on the ahead fringe of the internal armrests on each seats. The six-way adjustable models are ventilated and include a 10-point therapeutic massage perform and built-in ottomans.

Elsewhere, the entrance seats are power-adjustable with reminiscence perform/air flow, with the driving force’s facet additionally getting a 10-point therapeutic massage characteristic. Upholstery is in Nappa leather-based throughout the primary two rows, with leatherette for the third row models.

Novelties embrace a shared rail design for the second and third row seats, which offers an extra-long slide rail of 1,845 mm for second-row seating adjustment, permitting for as much as 1,166 mm of legroom to be gained for second-row occupants.

Baggage compartment capability is 233 litres with the rear seats up, however expandable to 1,725 litres. By the way, the third-row seats haven’t been designed to fold fully flat as a result of thicker cushions have been utilised for higher consolation, with the design centered extra on passenger consolation than utility.

The automaker says using double-glazed acoustic glass for the windscreen and entrance/second-row home windows in addition to the implementation of an HALOSonic lively noise cancellation system interprets to a quiet cabin, with the inside noise stage measuring simply 63.4 dB at 120 km/h.

The excellent tools listing contains 64-colour ambient lighting, a head-up show, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 50-watt Qi wi-fi charger, a 2,440 watt/21-speaker audio system, a hands-free powered tailgate, 11 USB ports throughout the cabin and a three-zone automated air-conditioning system. On the preview final September, the corporate talked about that the AC efficiency has been improved for the native automotive, with the AC compressor being tuned to handle the hotter climate right here.

Different bits of curiosity embrace a 12.5 litre giant fridge with an impartial compressor and adjustable temperature from 0-50°C. The 2-tier, dual-opening unit – with entrance armrest entry for the driving force and entrance passenger and a rear drawer for handy attain for rear occupants – can maintain as much as six bottles on the higher stage and 10 cans under. Moreover, the fridge can proceed working for as much as 24 hours with the engine off.

Security-wise, the G9 comes outfitted with six airbags (together with full-length curtain models measuring greater than three metres lengthy throughout all three rows), a 360-degree digicam and a full complement of driver help package, together with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross visitors alert with auto brake and a door opening warning.

By way of exterior colors, patrons can decide from three choices, and these are Knowledge Gray, Nebula Black and Aurora White. As for the inside color schemes, there shall be two, these being brown and black. To mark the introduction of the Wey G9, the corporate introduced that the primary 1,000 clients will obtain a complimentary LED display screen built-in into the cabin for rear passengers.

It added that the deliberate annual manufacturing quantity of the Wey G9 is roughly 5,500 models, with a projected yearly gross sales quantity of three,500 models for the home market and a pair of,000 models for export markets. The present localization fee is 40.05%.

GALLERY: GWM Wey G9 standard-wheelbase studio pictures

GALLERY: GWM Wey G9 previewed in Malaysia (middle-wheelbase model)

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