EP Manufacturing (EPMB), which recently reached the 1,000 unit production milestone for the GWM Haval H6 HEV at its assembly plant in Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka, is set to build an additional two GWM models from next year, one of which is the Haval Jolion HEV, with production of the SUV due to kick off in April.
The other is the Wey 80, which was previewed in its left-hand drive form at the recent 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Specific mention of the MPV being slated for production at the Pegoh plant was made by EPMB in its fact sheet accompanying its press statement on achieving its production milestone.
It was also highlighted in the communication that the MPV will be “catered to the ASEAN market,” implying that it is set to find its way to neighbouring countries. At present, the Wey 80 isn’t available in RHD form, but that should be addressed soon enough, as its assembly in Melaka is slated to begin by the end of 2025.
The seven-seater measures in at 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase, in its standard wheelbase form, as showcased at KLIMS. There’s also a long-wheelbase version, but no indication as to whether we’ll be getting that.
The Wey 80 destined for Malaysia will likely feature the Hi4 plug-in hybrid system as highlighted during the preview. This consists of a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear to offer a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm. A 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery provides the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of electric-only travel.
Interior highlights include quilted leather, zero-gravity seats, with the second-row captain chairs equipped with foldable tables placed behind the front seats. A shared rail design for the second and third row seats provides an extra-long slide rail of 1845 mm for second-row seating adjustment, allowing for up to 1,166 mm of legroom to be gained for second row occupants.
Novelties include a 1,600 watt, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system (the LWB version has 20 speakers) and a 12.5 litre large fridge with an independent compressor and adjustable temperature from 0-50°C, capable of accommodating no less than 14 standard-sized cans at one go.
GALLERY: GWM Wey 80 LHD standard wheelbase preview, KLIMS 2024
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