GWM Wey G9 vs Honda Prelude
Verdict
At RM269,800 versus RM278,000, the GWM Wey G9 is the bigger, quicker and more family-focused choice: seven seats, AWD, 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a 170 km EV range from its 44.2 kWh battery. The Honda Prelude is the lighter, lower coupe, with four seats, adaptive dampers, knee airbags and a 264-litre boot. It is not as quick at 9.0 seconds, but it costs less to carry around at 1,469 kg versus the Wey’s 2,803 kg.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running, AWD traction and much stronger straight-line pace.
Prelude
Pick the Honda Prelude if you want a compact C-segment coupe with adaptive dampers, 19-inch tyres and a lighter body.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Honda Prelude RM278,000
- Layout: GWM Wey G9 7-seat MPV; Honda Prelude 4-seat coupe
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Wey G9 5.7 seconds; Honda Prelude 9.0 seconds
- Driveline: GWM Wey G9 all-wheel drive; Honda Prelude front-wheel drive
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; Honda Prelude not plug-in
- Kerb weight: GWM Wey G9 2,803 kg; Honda Prelude 1,469 kg
Wey G9
- Seven seats and 5,050 mm length suit family use better
- 170 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC charging and 60 kW DC charging
- Powered, ventilated and massaging front seats, plus powered sliding doors
- Much heavier at 2,803 kg versus 1,469 kg
- Smaller boot despite its size: 233 litres versus 264 litres
- No front knee airbags, while the Prelude has them
Prelude
- Far lighter body at 1,469 kg
- Adaptive dampers and 19-inch Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres
- Front knee airbags and 10-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery warranty
- Only four seats versus seven in the Wey G9
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 9.0 seconds versus 5.7 seconds
- No plug-in charging, EV range or V2L function
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 278,000 |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp✓ | 143 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 189 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 107, 181 hp | 181 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 170, 232 Nm | 315 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | e-CVT |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 188 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,522 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,355 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 1,469 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 264 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available on rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 377 |
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.
Wey G9 vs Prelude FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Honda Prelude better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for family use, EV driving and acceleration. The Honda Prelude is better if you want a lighter two-door coupe with adaptive dampers and a stronger hybrid battery warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 is RM8,200 cheaper than the Honda Prelude.
Which one is faster?
The GWM Wey G9 is clearly quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Honda Prelude takes 9.0 seconds.