Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 is the private-buyer choice here: RM269,800 buys a 1.5 litre plug-in hybrid MPV with two motors, 44.2 kWh battery, 170 km EV range, AWD, LED lighting, powered/massaging seats and a much fuller driver-assist suite. The RM169,000 Toyota Hiace is a very different tool, with 10 seats, a 2.8 litre diesel, 450 Nm, rear-wheel drive, a longer 5,915 mm body and leaf-spring rear suspension. It is cheaper, roomier and more work-focused, but far plainer.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want a 7-seat executive MPV with plug-in hybrid running, 170 km EV range, AWD and much richer comfort and safety kit.
Hiace
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, diesel torque, a longer commercial body and a far lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Toyota Hiace RM169,000
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; Toyota Hiace 10
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 1,499 cc petrol plug-in hybrid with two motors; Toyota Hiace 2,755 cc diesel
- Output: GWM Wey G9 engine 148 hp/240 Nm plus 107 hp and 181 hp motors; Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm
- Size: GWM Wey G9 5,050 mm long/3,085 mm wheelbase; Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long/3,860 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: GWM Wey G9 RM120 a year; Toyota Hiace RM1,248 a year
Wey G9
- 170 km EV range from a 44.2 kWh battery, with 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging
- Much richer cabin kit, including powered ventilated front seats, second-row massage and a panoramic glass roof
- More listed safety tech, with curtain airbags, blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- Costs RM100,800 more than the Toyota Hiace
- Only 7 seats against the Hiace’s 10
- Shorter body and wheelbase: 5,050 mm/3,085 mm versus 5,915 mm/3,860 mm
Hiace
- Cheaper by RM100,800
- Carries 10 occupants with 10 three-point seat belts
- Diesel engine makes 450 Nm, and the 70 litre tank is larger than the GWM’s 58 litres
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range or listed charging capability
- Far less listed driver-assist kit: no blind spot monitor, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Halogen reflector headlamps and a 7-inch screen with 2 speakers versus the GWM’s projector LEDs and 15.6-inch touchscreen
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800 | RM 169,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 6 Speed Sequential Automatic |
| Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/65R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/65R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Afghanistan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| 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 | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Manual recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower |
| 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 | 7" Infotainment Touchscreen with 2 Speakers |
| 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) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 1,248 |
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 Hiace FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Toyota Hiace better?
For private family use, the GWM Wey G9 is better equipped and more refined on paper. For moving more people at lower cost, the Toyota Hiace is the better tool with 10 seats and a much longer body.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800, while the Toyota Hiace costs RM169,000. That makes the GWM RM100,800 dearer.
Which one has more passenger capacity?
The Toyota Hiace seats 10 and has 10 three-point seat belts. The GWM Wey G9 seats 7, with three-point belts for all seats.