Verdict
These cross-shoppers serve very different Malaysian routines. The GWM Wey G9 brings seven seats, a 3,085 mm wheelbase and power sliding doors for families who need proper third-row access, but its 233-litre boot is small beside the MINI Countryman’s 460 litres. The MINI is the cleaner choice for regular EV use: its 66.5 kWh battery claims 432 km, against 170 km from the G9’s 44.2 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, and it charges at up to 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC. Performance is effectively tied at 5.7 versus 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and a petrol plug-in hybrid backup beyond its 170 km EV range.
Pick the MINI Countryman if five seats suffice and you want 432 km of EV range, much faster charging and a 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Seating: GWM Wey G9 seven seats; MINI Countryman five seats.
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; MINI Countryman 432 km.
- Battery and charging: GWM Wey G9 44.2 kWh, 6.6 kW AC/60 kW DC; MINI Countryman 66.5 kWh, 22 kW AC/130 kW DC.
- Size: GWM Wey G9 5,050 mm long and 3,085 mm wheelbase; MINI Countryman 4,433 mm and 2,692 mm.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; MINI Countryman 460 litres.
Wey G9
- Seven seats with a 60:40 split tip-up third row.
- Power sliding doors, second-row massage and ventilation, plus rear window shades.
- 3.3 kW V2L and a six-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage.
- 170 km EV range trails the MINI Countryman’s 432 km.
- 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging are far slower than 22 kW and 130 kW.
- 233-litre boot is 227 litres smaller than the MINI Countryman’s.
Countryman
- 432 km EV range from a 66.5 kWh battery.
- 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 460-litre boot in a body 617 mm shorter than the GWM Wey G9.
- Five seats, against the GWM Wey G9’s seven.
- No V2L function, where the GWM Wey G9 supplies up to 3.3 kW.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the GWM Wey G9’s six years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 313 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | 494 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | 66.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 170 km | 432 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 130 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio 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 | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| 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 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| 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 Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| 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 C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 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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Wey G9 vs Countryman FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or MINI Countryman better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for seven-seat family transport and third-row access. The MINI Countryman is better for EV-led use, with 432 km range, faster AC/DC charging and a larger 460-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman is RM10,912 cheaper than the GWM Wey G9. The gap is modest, but the cars have fundamentally different layouts: five-seat EV SUV versus seven-seat plug-in hybrid MPV.
Which one charges faster?
The MINI Countryman charges faster at up to 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC, versus 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC for the GWM Wey G9. It also has the larger 66.5 kWh battery.