Wey P8 plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in Guangzhou

Wey P8 plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in Guangzhou

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is wading into the luxury SUV market with its Wey brand, and at the Guangzhou Motor Show this week the company unveiled its first plug-in hybrid model, the P8, set to go on sale in China in the first quarter of next year.

Based on the company’s VV7s flagship, the P8 is differentiated by a larger full-length front grille and a charging port on the left front fender. Otherwise, it retains the same angular front lighting signature, high waistline and low-slung roofline. Inside, the P8 is reminiscent of an Audi with a horizontal dashboard design, circular air vents and what appears to be a pop-up infotainment screen.

Wey P8 plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in Guangzhou

Power comes from a 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine paired to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electric motor on the front and rear axle, providing all-wheel drive. Total system output is 335 hp and 520 Nm of torque, enabling the P8 to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. Wey gives a fuel consumption figure of 2.3 litres per 100 km and an all-electric range of 50 km.

Other features include standard-fit driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping aid, lane departure warning, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring and a door opening warning system to prevent crashes. There’s also a 360-degree camera and a digital rear-view mirror like you’d find on the new Lexus LS.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • thepolygonal on Nov 24, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    Feels like want to gosok gigi.. but with 335 hp and 520 Nm sipping a 2.3 litres every 100 km, I am not complaining.

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  • John Tongsan on Nov 24, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Haval > Geely!!

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  • Middle Age Driver (Member) on Nov 24, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Wow…hope Go Auto will bring the right hand drive version of this in after they launch the rest of the Haval H6, H7 & H9 series next year.

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  • Whats with the Mesidis interior?

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  • Meanwhile, garbage Proton still rebadging 9 years Honda Accord as it’s new Potong Perdana.

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    • Medic on Nov 24, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      And it cost only $2.5Bil for R&D rebadging.

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    • meanwhile p2 still rebadge daihatsu boon as myvi and it became Malaysian icon…..of rebadge

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  • Someone on Nov 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Check out the speedometer. It’s running at top speed! Lol

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  • 12yrsold on Nov 24, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    OMG. This P8 PHEV SUV will be made available in 1st quarter of next year !! That is less than 4 months give & take.

    Looks like P1/P2 is lagging far behind. Common P1/P2, Bila nak kasi kita PHEV SUV ?? Kita pun deserved same treatment!

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