Verdict
These two solve very different jobs. At RM269,800, the GWM Wey G9 is a seven-seat executive MPV with a 1.5 litre plug-in hybrid set-up, two motors, a 44.2 kWh battery, 170 km EV range, AWD and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and is a two-seat diesel commercial van: bigger outside, manual, front-drive, 330 Nm, 80-litre tank. Even road tax splits the other way: RM120 for the GWM Wey G9, RM839 for the Maxus V80.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running, AWD, active safety and a proper passenger-focused cabin.
Pick the Maxus V80 if the job is buying a much cheaper, larger-bodied diesel commercial van with two seats and a manual gearbox.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Maxus V80 RM102,076
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; Maxus V80 2
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 1,499 cc petrol plug-in hybrid with 44.2 kWh battery and 170 km EV range; Maxus V80 2,499 cc turbodiesel with 9.1 L/100 km rated economy
- Output: GWM Wey G9 petrol engine 148 hp/240 Nm plus two motors rated 107 hp/170 Nm and 181 hp/232 Nm; Maxus V80 diesel engine 136 hp/330 Nm
- Size: GWM Wey G9 5,050/1,985/1,900 mm with 3,085 mm wheelbase; Maxus V80 5,700/2,383/2,552 mm with 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Transmission and drive: GWM Wey G9 eCVT automatic with AWD; Maxus V80 5-speed manual with front-wheel drive
Wey G9
- Seven seats, with ISOFIX on the second row and third row
- 170 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC charging and 60 kW DC charging
- AEB, lane-keeping assist and blind spot monitoring are fitted
- Costs RM167,724 more than the Maxus V80
- Shorter and lower than the Maxus V80: 5,050 mm long and 1,900 mm tall versus 5,700 mm and 2,552 mm
- Tyre repair kit only; the Maxus V80 gets a full-size steel spare
V80
- RM167,724 cheaper to buy
- Much larger body: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall
- 330 Nm diesel torque, 80-litre fuel tank and full-size steel spare
- Only two seats against the GWM Wey G9’s seven
- Safety kit is much thinner: driver and passenger airbags only, with no stability control or autonomous braking
- 5-speed manual only, while the GWM Wey G9 gets an automatic hybrid transmission
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800 | RM 102,076✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 17.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 107, 181 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 170, 232 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | — |
| 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 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | —✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 6 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| 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 | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower 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 |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | — |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 839 |
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 V80 FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Maxus V80 better?
For family use, the GWM Wey G9 is clearly better: seven seats, PHEV running, AWD and far more safety kit. For a business needing a low-cost commercial van, the Maxus V80 makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800, while the Maxus V80 costs RM102,076. That makes the GWM Wey G9 RM167,724 more expensive.
Which one is bigger?
The Maxus V80 is bigger outside at 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall. The GWM Wey G9 is smaller at 5,050 mm, 1,985 mm and 1,900 mm, but it seats seven instead of two.