Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800 against the Mazda CX-80’s RM296,610, so the RM26,810 gap is real money. The GWM answers with seven seats, a much larger 44.2 kWh battery, 170 km EV range, 60 kW DC charging and RM120 road tax. The Mazda counters with a stronger 2.5-litre petrol engine, longer 3,120 mm wheelbase, larger 258-litre boot, 70-litre tank and extra safety items. One is the electrified MPV play; the other is the six-seat SUV with Mazda’s bigger-engine layout.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want seven seats, longer EV running, DC charging, power sliding doors and the lower RM120 annual road tax.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you prefer a six-seat SUV with a larger petrol engine, longer wheelbase, bigger boot and a 70-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610
- Body and seating: GWM Wey G9 MPV with 7 seats; Mazda CX-80 SUV with 6 seats
- Battery and EV range: GWM Wey G9 44.2 kWh and 170 km; Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh and 65 km
- Charging: GWM Wey G9 6.6 kW AC plus 60 kW DC; Mazda CX-80 7.2 kW AC with no DC rate listed
- Size: GWM Wey G9 5,050 mm long, 1,985 mm wide, 1,900 mm tall; Mazda CX-80 4,995 mm, 1,890 mm, 1,705 mm
- Boot and tank: GWM Wey G9 233 litres and 58 litres; Mazda CX-80 258 litres and 70 litres
Wey G9
- Costs RM26,810 less than the Mazda CX-80
- Much longer EV range, with 170 km versus 65 km
- Gets 60 kW DC charging, V2L and seven seats
- Smaller boot: 233 litres versus 258 litres
- Heavier: 2,803 kg versus 2,342 kg
- Smaller fuel tank: 58 litres versus 70 litres
CX-80
- Stronger petrol engine: 189 hp and 261 Nm versus 148 hp and 240 Nm
- Longer wheelbase: 3,120 mm versus 3,085 mm
- Adds driver’s knee airbag, rear ventilated discs, alarm and rear foglamps
- Shorter EV range: 65 km versus 170 km
- No DC charging rate listed, while the GWM Wey G9 gets 60 kW DC charging
- Costs RM26,810 more and road tax is RM830 versus RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 296,610 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 189 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 261 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 107, 181 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 170, 232 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh✓ | 17.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 170 km✓ | 65 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.2 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 258 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 830 |
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 CX-80 FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Mazda CX-80 better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for EV-heavy use, seven-seat needs and lower running tax. The Mazda CX-80 is better if you want an SUV body, a larger petrol engine, a bigger boot and a longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, while the GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800. That makes the Mazda RM26,810 more expensive.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The GWM Wey G9 has the longer EV range by a large margin: 170 km from a 44.2 kWh battery, against the Mazda CX-80’s 65 km from a 17.8 kWh battery.