2026 GWM Wey G9 launched in Malaysia, luxury PHEV MPV from RM269,800 - 442PS, AWD, 170km e-range

GWM is officially stepping into Malaysia’s luxury MPV arena, and it’s doing so with confidence. Introducing the GWM Wey G9, the first model from GWM’s premium Wey sub-brand to be launched locally. Priced from RM269,800, the Wey G9 arrives as a seven-seat, all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid MPV aimed squarely at buyers who want Alphard-sized luxury without Alphard-level pricing.

To put things into perspective, a Toyota Alphard now starts from around RM548k, while its sportier Vellfire sibling sits at roughly RM448k. Even among electrified alternatives, the fully electric Denza D9 opens at RM299k, while the Zeekr 009 previously sat above RM300k before tax incentives ended. Against that backdrop, the Wey G9’s sub-RM270k entry point looks aggressively positioned.

The Wey G9 is not a fully imported model. It is locally assembled (CKD) at EPMB’s plant in Melaka, the same facility that also produces the car for export to Thailand. This makes it the second locally built GWM model in Malaysia after the Haval H6 Hybrid, underlining GWM’s longer-term commitment to the market.

Wey itself is GWM’s luxury division, sitting above Haval, Tank, and Ora within the brand’s multi-brand strategy. The name comes from GWM chairman Jack Wey Jianjun’s own surname, and according to the company, putting his family name on the bonnet signals that this is meant to represent the group’s highest standards of quality and prestige.

In China, the Wey G9 is sold as the Wey Gaoshan, or “High Mountain.” Towards the end of 2025, it reportedly overtook the Denza D9 to become China’s best-selling xEV MPV, giving the G9 some serious credibility before it even touches Malaysian roads.

Although the G9 is offered in China with multiple wheelbases, Malaysia gets the so-called “standard” version, which is already longer than a Toyota Alphard. The Wey G9 measures 5,050 mm long, 1,985 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, riding on a 3,085 mm wheelbase. That’s larger than the Alphard’s 3,000 mm wheelbase, while keeping the same 5.9-metre turning radius.

In other words, this is a full-size MPV through and through, with the stance and road presence to match its luxury aspirations.

Under the skin, the Wey G9 uses a sophisticated plug-in hybrid system combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, one on each axle. The engine produces 150 PS and 240 Nm, the front motor adds 109 PS and 170 Nm, while the rear motor contributes 184 PS and 232 Nm. On paper, GWM quotes a combined figure of 442 PS and 642 Nm.

As always with hybrids, those headline numbers don’t arrive all at once, but the setup does give the G9 some interesting capabilities. With a motor on each axle, the Wey G9 features electric all-wheel drive, with the rear wheels driven purely by electricity. Around town, the car primarily behaves like a rear-wheel-drive EV, a configuration GWM says improves balance and efficiency in larger vehicles.

At higher speeds, or when the battery charge drops, the petrol engine steps in to drive the front wheels, recharge the battery, or both. Torque distribution is handled by an Intelligent Torque Vectoring Control system that can send up to 100 percent of drive to either axle when needed.

Unlike many hybrids that rely on CVT-style planetary gearsets, the Wey G9 uses a four-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). This allows the engine to operate at lower revs at highway speeds, where electric motors are less efficient, improving fuel consumption while also delivering a more natural feel when cruising.

The Wey G9 carries a sizeable 44.2 kWh NMC battery, large by PHEV standards. With it sufficiently charged, GWM claims an electric-only range of up to 170 km (NEDC), a combined range of over 1,000 km, and even a 0–100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds.

Crucially, the G9 supports both AC and DC charging. It can accept up to 6.6 kW AC and up to 60 kW DC fast charging, meaning owners can use the same public DC chargers as full EVs. There’s also vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, allowing the MPV to power external appliances up to 3.3 kW.

GWM is also upfront about usage: the G9 works best when it’s charged regularly. Without plugging in, fuel consumption rises significantly, as the engine is forced to haul the heavy battery around while maintaining minimum charge levels for system health.

Suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link setup at the rear, paired with adaptive dampers and 18-inch wheels. Comfort is clearly the priority, and inside, the Wey G9 delivers the full luxury MPV experience expected of a Chinese flagship.

Both the first and second row seats are Nappa leather-trimmed, ventilated, electrically adjustable, and equipped with memory and massage functions. The second row features “zero-gravity” seats designed to better support the body’s natural posture. Ergonomics are a strong point too, with wide sliding doors, low step-in height, tall openings, and properly positioned grab handles.

Up front, the digital experience is dominated by a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and even a digital rear-view mirror. Audio duties are handled by a massive 2,440W 21-speaker system, which also integrates active noise cancellation. There’s even a 12.5-litre built-in fridge, cooled by the three-zone climate control system.

Driver assistance is comprehensive, including adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, automated parking, and a 360-degree camera with underbody view. The autonomous emergency braking system works not only on straight roads, but also at junctions. While lidar hardware is available in China, Malaysian cars make do without it.

Safety equipment includes a full array of airbags, highlighted by full-length side curtain airbags that cover the entire cabin. Three exterior colours are offered – Nebula Black, Aurora White, and Wisdom Grey – while the cabin comes in either brown or black leather paired with a grey roof lining.

Warranty coverage stands at six years with unlimited mileage for the vehicle, and eight years or 180,000 km for the PHEV system and high-voltage components. As an early-bird incentive, the first 1,000 customers will also receive a 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen.

With its combination of space, luxury, serious electrification hardware, and aggressive pricing, the GWM Wey G9 doesn’t just enter Malaysia’s premium MPV segment – it disrupts it.