Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800, undercutting the RM384,972 Volkswagen Touareg by RM115,172 while adding seven seats, a 44.2-kWh battery and a claimed 170 km EV range. Its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time also narrowly beats the Touareg’s 6.0 seconds. The Volkswagen answers with 335 hp, 450 Nm, a 250 km/h top speed and a far larger 810-litre boot. For Malaysian family duty and lower annual road tax of RM120 versus RM1,632, the G9 is the more rational package; the Touareg suits buyers who need SUV luggage capacity and its extra touring hardware.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in charging with 170 km of EV range and RM115,172 left in your pocket.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want an 810-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and air suspension in a five-seat SUV.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; Volkswagen Touareg 5.
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with two motors; Volkswagen Touareg 3.0-litre petrol.
- EV capability: GWM Wey G9 44.2 kWh battery and 170 km range; Volkswagen Touareg no battery or EV range.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Annual road tax: GWM Wey G9 RM120; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
Wey G9
- Seven seats and power sliding doors.
- 44.2-kWh battery, 170 km EV range and 60 kW DC charging.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax and six-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 233-litre boot is 577 litres smaller than the Touareg’s.
- 190 km/h top speed trails the Touareg’s 250 km/h.
- 18-inch wheels lack the Touareg’s air suspension and 20-inch Braga alloys.
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank.
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and 250 km/h top speed.
- Air suspension, HD Matrix LED headlamps and night vision.
- Costs RM115,172 more than the GWM Wey G9.
- Five seats versus the G9’s seven.
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM1,512 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM384,972 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 4 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-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, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB 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 | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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 Camera |
| 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 | — |
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 Touareg FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for seven occupants, plug-in driving and purchase cost, with 170 km of EV range and a RM269,800 price. The Volkswagen Touareg is better for its 810-litre boot, 335 hp petrol engine and air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972 and the GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800, so the Touareg is RM115,172 more expensive.
Which has lower road tax in Malaysia?
The GWM Wey G9 has annual road tax of RM120, against RM1,632 for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is a RM1,512 annual difference in the G9’s favour.