GWM Wey 80

  • PACE 2025: Get a RM8k Thule adventure kit with the GWM Tank 300 – first showing of updated Wey 80 MPV

    PACE 2025: Get a RM8k Thule adventure kit with the GWM Tank 300 – first showing of updated Wey 80 MPV

    The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank is going at full swing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). As usual, visitors can expect plenty of great deals on new and pre-owned premium vehicles at the event, which runs from 9am to 7pm today and tomorrow, July 19-20.

    Among the participating brands this year is Great Wall Motor (GWM), which has its two off-road SUVs, the Tank 300 and Tank 500, and the upcoming Wey 80 luxury MPV on show at its booth.

    Equipped with a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine offering 220 PS (217 hp or 162 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 3,600 rpm, the Tank 300 is a solid off-road machine, but as the example on display at the event shows, there are plenty of customisation options to give it a more playful outlook.

    Its robustness is aided by a lifetime warranty for its engine and transmission, so you’re well covered on that front. On top of that, you’ll get to enjoy five years of free service, ensuring further peace of mind ownership. At PACE 2025, Tank 300 buyers will receive a Thule adventure kit voucher worth RM8,000, so it’s a perfect place to bag the SUV and get extras while at it.

    As for the Tank 500, the seven-seater takes a more luxe approach to things, but remains a thoroughly capable off-road machine, with electronically locking differentials and a mechanically locking centre differential, among other things, in its kitbag. The hybrid 4×4 pairs a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor with switchable four-wheel-drive to deliver a total of 346 PS and 648 Nm.

    Very neatly, the drive components in its hybrid system are covered by a lifetime warranty, while the hybrid battery is covered by an eight-year or 200,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty, and the vehicle, by a six-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. Just like the Tank 300, a five-year free service package is also included.

    The highlight at the GWM booth is the Wey 80 plug-in hybrid MPV, which has yet to be launched in Malaysia, but is now being previewed in updated form for the first time in the country. The show example, a seven-seat long-wheelbase unit, highlights the refreshed interior we can expect to get when the CKD version arrives on the scene later this year.

    PACE 2025: Get a RM8k Thule adventure kit with the GWM Tank 300 – first showing of updated Wey 80 MPV

    Indicators are that the Hi-4 plug-in powertrain that will equip the Malaysian-spec model will be similar to that seen at KLIMS, which is a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear.

    In addition to the attractive deals being offered by each of the brands, purchasing at PACE comes with added benefits. That’s because the first 200 new vehicle bookings will come with RM3,000 worth of vouchers from our supporting partners, which include Solar Gard, Dodomat, The Carage, Kuzig Glanz, Gintell and DK Schweizer.

    Similarly, the first 40 new bike bookings will also receive RM3,000 worth of vouchers from the above-mentioned supporting partners.As has always been the case with our shows, the goodies don’t end there. Confirmed new car bookings will enter you into a lucky draw that can win you prizes, including ten smartphones worth RM3,500 each and a grand prize, consisting of a holiday package for two worth RM25,000.

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 MPV previewed at PACE 2025 – updated seven-seater PHEV shown, coming to Malaysia in Q3

    GWM Wey 80 MPV previewed at PACE 2025 – updated seven-seater PHEV shown, coming to Malaysia in Q3

    First previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, the GWM Wey 80 MPV has gone on show again at the ongoing paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which runs today and tomorrow at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC).

    However, unlike the KLIMS display unit, the example on show this weekend is the updated version of the MPV that will be coming our way. The display example is also a long-wheelbase version, which is the 5.2 metre-long Wey Gaoshan 8, as the Wey 80 is known in China.

    It was previously said that Malaysia will be getting the standard 5.0 metre-long variant (aka Wey Gaoshan 7) similar to the KLIMS show car, but this is apparently not set in stone, so we could see either the SWB or the LWB coming our way.

    That the unit at PACE is the Gaoshan 8 version is because the show car’s interior has a seven-seat configuration. There’s an even longer 5.4 metre version, the Wey Gaoshan 9, which also made its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025, but that is strictly a six-seater.

    Whatever the case may be, the Wey 80 that will be sold here will, as suggested by the spyshot set from last month, feature the updated interior brought along with the Gaoshan 8 and 9 siblings, This will make Malaysia the first country outside of China to get the update as well as the car in RHD guise.

    Key changes to the cabin is the new two-spoke steering wheel and the different 12.3-inch instrument/15.6-inch infotainment separate screen layout as seen on the Gaoshan 9 in Shanghai, although the Malaysian spec will only come with a single central display instead of the dual central screen configuration of the domestic model.

    Additionally, the centre row zero-gravity captain chairs have been redesigned, and now have physical seat adjustment controls located on the forward edge of the inner armrests on both units.

    If there are no changes to the Hi-4 plug-in powertrain from that seen on the Wey 80 at KLIMS, then we can expect it to be powered by a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill, paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear.

    This makes for a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm, with a 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery providing the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of electric-only travel.

    However, the refresh to the MPV in China has also brought about an update to the Hi-4 system for the domestic market, with the headlining numbers being 170 PS/245 Nm for the 1.5 litre turbocharged four-pot and 109 PS/170 Nm for the front and 184 PS/232 Nm for the rear electric motors.

    Total system output is 458 PS and 644 Nm, which is lower on the whole, but the inclusion of a 51.55 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery means that the Gaoshan 9 has a WLTP-rated electric range of 201 km, with a total operating range of 963 km on a single tank of fuel. The question is, will we be getting this?

    One thing that has been confirmed is that the Wey 80 will be locally assembled by EP Manufacturing (EPMB) at its facility in the Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka from the end of this year. As to when it will make its official debut in Malaysia, it’s expected to be soon, in this quarter. In the meantime, if you want a first look at it, head on to PACE 2025.

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 PHEV to be on full display at PACE 2025

    GWM Wey 80 PHEV to be on full display at PACE 2025

    It has just been revealed that the GWM Wey 80 will be on full display at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, happening this weekend July 19 and 20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) MPV on show will be a right-hand drive (RHD) unit too – shown for the first time ever – so what you see will be what you’ll eventually get when it’s launched later this year.

    The Wey 80 was previously previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, but in LHD form and in an older pre-updated guise inside and out. The new display car on show this weekend is expected to be the latest version of the MPV, which just debuted in April at Auto Shanghai 2025.

    In China, the new Wey 80 is powered by an updated Hi4 (Hybrid intelligent 4WD) system, with a 170 PS/245 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder engine, a 109 PS/170 Nm electric motor and a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), plus another 184 PS/232 Nm motor driving the rear wheels. Total system output is 458 PS and 644 Nm of torque, with a 51.55 kWh NMC battery giving a WLTP-rated electric range of 201 km, leading to a total range of 963 km.

    If you are still unsure that the all-electric Denza D9, Zeekr 009 and Xpeng X9 would be an ideal alternative to a Toyota Alphard or Vellfire, perhaps the PHEV GWM Wey 80 would make for an appealing best-of-both-worlds choice. It will be locally-assembled in Melaka too, so it should be priced competitively. Check it out at PACE 2025 this weekend.

    GALLERY: GWM Wey 80 Gaoshan 9 at Auto Shanghai 2025.

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 MPV spied again, now clad – RHD unit shows revised interior from recent China update

    GWM Wey 80 MPV spied again, now clad – RHD unit shows revised interior from recent China update

    The GWM Wey 80 MPV has been sighted yet again, but unlike last week, where it was spotted undisguised, the luxury people mover now wears a wrap in a bid to mask its identity in the latest set of spy shots. Interestingly, the new photo set reveals that right-hand drive is now present, and it also shows changes we can expect to see in the seven-seater MPV when it makes its debut here later this year, likely sometime in the third quarter.

    Unlike the unit previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, the interior of the sighted Wey contains minor differences in its cabin that suggest that Malaysia will be getting the updated version of the MPV, which debuted in April at Auto Shanghai 2025, which would make us the first country outside of China to get the update as well as RHD.

    As evidenced by the shots of the interior, the spied mule has the new two-spoke steering wheel and the different 12.3-inch instrument/15.6-inch infotainment screen layout as seen on the Wey Gaoshan 9 in Shanghai, although the Malaysian trial unit bears only a single central display instead of the dual screen configuration shown in China.

    Additionally, while we are still getting the seven-seat version, the centre row zero-gravity captain chairs have been redesigned, and now have physical seat adjustment controls located on the forward edge of the inner armrests on both units.

    Despite our earlier guess that the long-wheelbase form would be the one coming, word is that the local car will remain a standard wheelbase version. The pre-update example shown at KLIMS measured 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall with a 3,085 mm wheelbase.

    It’s not known if there are any powertrain-related revisions, but the Hi-4 plug-in hybrid system on the Wey 80 at KLIMS consisted of a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear to offer a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm. On that one, a 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery provides the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of electric-only travel.

    Last December, EP Manufacturing (EPMB) revealed that the Wey 80 will be locally assembled (CKD) at the Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka from the end of this year. It was also highlighted that the MPV will be “catered to the ASEAN market,” implying that it will be sold in neigbouring markets.

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  • GWM Wey 80 in Malaysia – PHEV MPV to debut soon?

    GWM Wey 80 in Malaysia – PHEV MPV to debut soon?

    The arrival of another entrant in the luxury MPV segment in Malaysia appears to be coming soon, as the GWM Wey 80 has been sighted on local roads around Kuala Lumpur, as seen in this image by paultan.org reader, Radzmund.

    The seven-seater MPV from the Chinese automaker’s luxury sub-brand was previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last December, where it was revealed to pack a plug-in hybrid powertrain comprised of a 156 PS 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors.

    The electric driveline consists of a 177 PS motor in front and a 184 PS motor at the rear. Together with the internal combustion engine, the PHEV powertrain offers a combined output of 487 PS and 762 Nm of torque. With electric drive supplied by a 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery, this offers up to 140 km of EV range on the CLTC Chinese domestic testing cycle.

    Among its compatriots in the Malaysian market, the battery-electric Denza D9 has gone on sale in February this year from RM259k, while the order books for the PHEV GAC M8 opened last month, with pricing estimated to start from RM333,000.

    GWM Wey 80 previewed in Malaysia

    In terms of exterior dimensions, the short-wheelbase version shown at KLIMS measured 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall with a 3,085 mm wheelbase. For comparison, the Denza D9 measures 5,250 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,920 mm tall, with a 3,110 mm wheelbase, while the GAC M8 is 5,212 mm long, 1,893 mm wide and 1,823 mm tall with a 3,070 mm wheelbase.

    The example of the Wey 80 previewed in Malaysia last December featured zero-gravity seats, second-row captain chairs with folding tables behind the front seats, and the shared seat rails for second- and third-row seats brings a 1,845 mm slide rail, offering up to 1,166 mm of legroom for the second-row occupants.

    Elsewhere within the preview unit, also included were a 1,600 watt, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system (the LWB Thai-market version gets 20 speakers), a 12.5 litre fridge with an independent compressor and adjustable temperature, said to be able to house 14 standard-sized cans at once.

    The version seen here, however, is the long-wheelbase variant, as evidenced by the lengthened rear end and a different rear bumper design. Known in China as the Gaoshan 9, it boost wheelbase by 190 mm to 3,275 mm and overall length by a whopping 365 mm to 5,410 mm.

    GWM Wey 80 previewed in Malaysia

    The extra length allows the car to trade the seven-seater layout for six seats, where the third row is a second pair of full-sized captain’s chairs. This, too, is being considered for RHD production, which opens the door for the extra-luxurious model to enter ASEAN markets.

    EP Manufacturing (EPMB) revealed last December that the Wey 80 will be locally assembled (CKD) at the Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka from the end of this year. Local production of the Wey 80 won’t just be for Malaysian-market consumption, as the MPV will be “catered to the ASEAN market” as well, with exports to Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets confirmed, according to GWM chairman Jack Wey.

    We should point out that in China, the SWB variant has been ditched in favour of a slightly longer model called the Gaoshan 8, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2025. This retains the seven-seat layout but sports a length of 5,280 mm and a wheelbase of 3,145 mm, providing increased third-row and boot space.

    GALLERY: Wey 80 SWB previewed at KLIMS 2024


    GALLERY: Wey 80 LWB (Gaoshan 9) at Auto Shanghai 2025

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 MPV to be assembled in Malaysia – CKD programme for seven-seat hybrid to begin by end 2025

    GWM Wey 80 MPV to be assembled in Malaysia – CKD programme for seven-seat hybrid to begin by end 2025

    EP Manufacturing (EPMB), which recently reached the 1,000 unit production milestone for the GWM Haval H6 HEV at its assembly plant in Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka, is set to build an additional two GWM models from next year, one of which is the Haval Jolion HEV, with production of the SUV due to kick off in April.

    The other is the Wey 80, which was previewed in its left-hand drive form at the recent 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Specific mention of the MPV being slated for production at the Pegoh plant was made by EPMB in its fact sheet accompanying its press statement on achieving its production milestone.

    It was also highlighted in the communication that the MPV will be “catered to the ASEAN market,” implying that it is set to find its way to neighbouring countries. At present, the Wey 80 isn’t available in RHD form, but that should be addressed soon enough, as its assembly in Melaka is slated to begin by the end of 2025.

    The seven-seater measures in at 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase, in its standard wheelbase form, as showcased at KLIMS. There’s also a long-wheelbase version, but no indication as to whether we’ll be getting that.

    The Wey 80 destined for Malaysia will likely feature the Hi4 plug-in hybrid system as highlighted during the preview. This consists of a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear to offer a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm. A 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery provides the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of electric-only travel.

    Interior highlights include quilted leather, zero-gravity seats, with the second-row captain chairs equipped with foldable tables placed behind the front seats. A shared rail design for the second and third row seats provides an extra-long slide rail of 1845 mm for second-row seating adjustment, allowing for up to 1,166 mm of legroom to be gained for second row occupants.

    Novelties include a 1,600 watt, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system (the LWB version has 20 speakers) and a 12.5 litre large fridge with an independent compressor and adjustable temperature from 0-50°C, capable of accommodating no less than 14 standard-sized cans at one go.

    GALLERY: GWM Wey 80 LHD standard wheelbase preview, KLIMS 2024

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 MPV previewed at KLIMS 2024 – 1.5T dual-motor plug-in hybrid, 487 PS and 762 Nm

    GWM Wey 80 MPV previewed at KLIMS 2024 – 1.5T dual-motor plug-in hybrid, 487 PS and 762 Nm

    Aside from the Tank 500, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia also has the Wey 80 MPV on display at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which opens to the public from tomorrow until December 11.

    The seven-seater people carrier from the automaker’s luxury sub-brand is very much a preview, given that it’s a left-hand drive example. The show vehicle is also slightly different than the long-wheelbase LHD form shown at the Thai International Motor Expo recently, as the KLIMS show car is a standard wheelbase unit.

    With no RHD yet, it’s not in the pipeline yet, but given how quickly things move these days, the MPV could be a market possibility in the region in the next 12 months. Should it come about, the three-row people mover, which measures in at 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase, will enter a fast swelling MPV arena that will soon include the Denza D9 and GAC M8, the latter also being shown at KLIMS.

    GWM Wey 80 MPV previewed at KLIMS 2024 – 1.5T dual-motor plug-in hybrid, 487 PS and 762 Nm

    The Wey 80 features a Hi4 plug-in hybrid system, which is made up of a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors, a 174 hp (177 PS, or 130 kW) unit at the front and an 181 hp (183 PS, or 135 kW) unit at the rear to offer a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm. A 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery provides the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of electric-only travel.

    Inside, there’s a luxuriously appointed interior, complete with quilted leather, zero-gravity seats, with the second-row captain chairs equipped with foldable tables placed behind the front seats. A shared rail design for the second and third row seats provides an extra-long slide rail of 1845 mm for second-row seating adjustment, allowing for up to 1,166 mm of legroom to be gained for second row occupants.

    Meanwhile, the third row incorporates a split butterfly seat design, allowing for 4/6 split tip-up seat folding to provide flexible seating configurations and easier luggage arrangement.

    Novelties include a 1,600 watt, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system (the LWB Thai version has 20 speakers) and a 12.5 litre large fridge with an independent compressor and adjustable temperature from 0-50°C, capable of accommodating no less than 14 standard-sized cans at one go.

    There’s also a dedicated air fragrance system, with three themed choices to pick from. Incidentally, the KLIMS display vehicle features a sunroof, while the Thai show unit does not.

     
     
  • GWM Wey 80 PHEV MPV to be shown at KLIMS 2024

    GWM Wey 80 PHEV MPV to be shown at KLIMS 2024

    Great Wall Motor (GWM)’s Wey luxury division is set to make its first appearance in Malaysia, with GWM Malaysia posting a Facebook teaser of the Wey 80 MPV as one of its display highlights at the upcoming 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS).

    It’s not known when the flagship seven-seater from the sub-brand will make its way here officially, but there surely is no question of if, seeing as the vehicle – which is known as the Gaoshan in its domestic market – has already made its regional debut in Thailand.

    When it does, the three-row people mover, which measures in at 5,045 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, with a 3,085 mm-long wheelbase, will enter a fast swelling MPV arena, what with the likes of the Denza D9 and GAC M8 set to also appear in the coming future.

    GWM Wey 80 PHEV MPV to be shown at KLIMS 2024

    The Wey 80 features the automaker’s Hi4 plug-in hybrid system, which is made up of a 154 hp (156 PS) 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol mill paired with two electric motors to offer a combined system output of 480 hp (487 PS or 358 kW) and 762 Nm. A 37.96 kWh ternary lithium battery provides the vehicle with up to 140 km (CLTC) of travel.

    Inside, a shared rail design for the second and third row seats provides an extra-long slide rail of 1845 mm for second-row seating adjustment, allowing for up to 1,166 mm of legroom to be gained for second row occupants. Meanwhile, the third row incorporates a split butterfly seat design, allowing for 4/6 split tip-up seat folding to provide flexible seating configurations and easier luggage arrangement.

    Novelties include a 1,600 watt, 20-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system and a 12.5 litre large fridge with an independent compressor and adjustable temperature from 0-50°C, capable of accommodating no less than 14 standard-sized cans at one go. There’s also a dedicated air fragrance system, with three themed choices to pick from. More on the Wey 80 when KLIMS coverage begins.

    GALLERY: Wey M81 display, Auto Shanghai 2023

     
     
 
 
 

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