Verdict
These are very different executive cars. The Denza Z9 GT is the five-seat electric wagon for outright pace and long-distance EV use: 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm, a 600-km EV range and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time are in another league. Its RM98,890 premium also brings a 122.49-kWh battery, 1,500-kW DC charging and 495 litres of boot space. The GWM Wey G9 is the practical seven-seat plug-in hybrid, with 170 km of EV range, a 58-litre petrol tank and RM120 annual road tax against RM9,140. For Malaysian family duty, its third row matters more than outright speed.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want a five-seat EV with 600 km of range, a 495-litre boot and supercar-rivalling 2.7-second acceleration.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in-hybrid flexibility and dramatically lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; GWM Wey G9 RM269,800.
- Powertrain: Denza has three motors producing 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Wey has a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with two motors, rated at 288 hp and 402 Nm.
- EV range: Denza 600 km; Wey 170 km.
- Performance: Denza reaches 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 240 km/h; Wey does 5.7 seconds and 190 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Denza has five seats and 495 litres; Wey has seven seats and 233 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza RM9,140; Wey RM120.
Z9 GT
- 600-km EV range from a 122.49-kWh battery.
- 1,140 hp and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 495-litre boot, air suspension and a 20-speaker Devialet system.
- RM98,890 more expensive than the Wey G9.
- Only five seats to the Wey G9's seven.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM120.
Wey G9
- Seven seats, including a 60:40 split tip-up third row.
- 170-km EV range plus a 58-litre petrol tank.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and RM120 annual road tax.
- 233-litre boot is far smaller than the Denza's 495 litres.
- 170-km EV range is 430 km short of the Denza's 600 km.
- Its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza's 2.7 seconds.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690 | RM269,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 402 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 44.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 170 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | GWM |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 5,050 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,803 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 58 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 233 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Projector LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 15.6" Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Z9 GT vs Wey G9 FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or GWM Wey G9 better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for EV range, performance and luggage space, while the GWM Wey G9 is the better choice for seven-seat family use, lower road tax and petrol-backed touring flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM98,890 more than the GWM Wey G9. That buys 600 km rather than 170 km of EV range, 1,140 hp rather than 288 hp and a much larger 495-litre boot.
Which one is cheaper to tax each year?
The GWM Wey G9 is vastly cheaper to tax at RM120 per year. The Denza Z9 GT's annual road tax is RM9,140, a RM9,020 difference.