GWM Wey G9 to launch in Malaysia end-January – 1.5T H

We knew GWM Malaysia’s first MPV and PHEV could be launched in early-2026, however we didn’t suppose it’d be this early. COO Roslan Abdullah revealed in a latest launch on the corporate’s 2025 gross sales efficiency that the Wey gum G9‘s launch is “scheduled for the top of January 2026”, which is simply across the nook.

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, peak 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. May the middle-wheelbase model (3,145 mm Gaoshan 8) arrive sooner or later, since GWM Malaysia plans to export the MPV to different markets within the area?

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 overall vary is a quoted 1,000 km.

Thailand offers us an thought of what we might 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 digicam 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 visitors alert with auto brake, a door opening warning and even hill descent management.

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

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