Wey V9X 800V PHEV flagship SUV from GWM with 5.3-meter body opens pre-sales April 17
Great Wall Motor‘s Wey sub-brand has announced that its new V9X SUV will open pre-sales on April 17. The V9X, a large six-seater plug-in hybrid (PHEV) luxury SUV built on an 800V platform, is the first model to utilize the firm’s GWM One platform, and provides EV ranges of 240 km and 363 km. Standard and extended wheelbase trims will be available.
The V9X is the fifth model and fourth SUV in Wey’s current lineup, and alongside the unreleased V8X will form the launch models for Wey’s new V-series of SUVs. As its name suggests, this new SUV will act as the flagship model for the Wey brand. While pricing has not been released, it is expected to exceed that of current Wey models, with the priciest current model, the Lanshan, retailing at 299,800 – 326,800 yuan (43,900 – 47,900 USD). The Lanshan is marketed internationally as the Wey 07.
The V9X measures 2025 mm in width and 1825 mm in height, and two wheelbase options will be provided. The standard option measures 5205 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3050 mm, while the extended wheelbase option brings length and wheelbase up to 5299 mm and 3150 mm, respectively. The latter option makes the V9X the longest SUV made by GWM. The Tank 700, produced by GWM’s eponymous sub-brand Tank, is slightly wider at 2061 mm, but is almost 20 cm shorter at 5105 mm.
Wey states that the V9X will come equipped with active rear-wheel steering, dual-chamber air suspension, and GWM’s “Super Hi-4” PHEV all wheel drive (AWD) architecture, which combines a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine and a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) gearbox with 800V electronics and 6C charging.
GWM currently offers the Hi4-T and Hi4-Z PHEV architectures. Hi4-T focuses on off-road performance, achieving AWD with a single motor and physical driveshafts. Hi4-Z prioritizes efficiency and EV range, foregoing the center driveshaft and utilizing dual motors front and back to spin all four wheels. Considering the V9X’s luxury focus, its GWM One PHEV powertrain should be highly similar to the Hi4-Z system.
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The V9X and GWM’s chairman, Wei Jianjun, has previously come under fire for alleged plagiarism in promotional materials, with the chairman confirming and apologizing for the unauthorized duplication of the Range Rover Sport’s promotional campaign. Similar allegations also surfaced in early 2025, when the Wey brand was scrutinized for similarities in advertising between the Gaoshan MPV and Lexus’ campaigns.
Choosing a PHEV drivetrain for the V9X, in line with all of GWM’s electrified models, is not a coincidence either. GWM’s senior vice president, Mu Feng, has previously used strong language when comparing extended-range EVs (EREV) with PHEVs, stating GWM “would rather die than make extended-range vehicles”. The chairman also elaborated on GWM’s choice at last year’s Shanghai auto show, stating EREV technology was transitional and was not in line with GWM’s long-term strategy.
According to China EV DataTracker, Wey delivered 7,118 units domestically in March 2026. While year-on-year monthly figures are experiencing gradual growth, Wey has not achieved monthly sales above 10,000 units since the start of 2026. A flagship model like the V9X could be crucial in meeting GWM’s sales targets domestically and abroad.
