Wey, the premium brand under Great Wall Motors, officially opened pre-sales for its all-new V9X model. Built on the new GMW One platform, the V9X is positioned as a large luxury plug-in hybrid SUV, available in three variants with a pre-sale price range of 371,800-411,800 yuan (53,900-59,700 USD).

Powertrain and performance

The V9X features an advanced hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine with a dedicated 4-speed hybrid transmission, dual electric motors, and an 800V high-voltage architecture with 6C ultra-fast charging capability. The engine delivers a maximum output of 175 kW, while the motor configurations vary across trim levels:

• Front 100 kW (134 hp) + Rear 220 kW (295 hp), system output 500 kW (671 hp)
• Front 100 kW (134 hp) + Rear 240 kW (322 hp), system output 510 kW (684 hp)
• Front 110kW (147 hp) + Rear 270 kW (362 hp), system output 550 kW (738 hp)

Three battery pack options are available: 66.6kWh, 55.4kWh, and 80kWh, offering CLTC pure electric ranges of 402km, 310km, and 470km, respectively, with combined ranges reaching 1,632km, 1,656km, and 1,700km.

Exterior design

Drawing inspiration from oriental architecture, the V9X features a commanding front fascia inspired by traditional double-eave hip-and-gable roof designs, with an axis-symmetrical layout and progressive layered lines. The Hi Light intelligent headlight system offers six driving assistance projection scenarios and multiple welcome animations. The rear features three-dimensional layered taillights with over 100 lighting elements.

Dimensions:

• Length: 5,205mm / 5,299mm
• Width: 2,025mm
• Height: 1,825mm
• Wheelbase: 3,050mm / 3,150mm

Interior and technology

The cabin is equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, dual 17.3-inch central and passenger screens, and a 21.4-inch rear entertainment display, powered by the Qualcomm 8295P chip. The Coffee AI Sound audio system features 31 rare-earth magnetic speakers with a peak amplifier power of 3,080W, utilizing an 8.1.4.8 audio architecture.

The six-seat interior uses Nappa leather with 12 embroidered details. The second-row right seat features a zero-gravity “King Chair” with 22-point massage functionality.

Intelligent driving

The V9X comes with 27 high-performance sensors, the Thor-U autonomous driving chip delivering 700 TOPS of computing power, and a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) large model. The cabin intelligent agents provide an AI-powered experience throughout perception, decision-making, interaction, and execution processes.

The digital chassis includes self-developed closed dual-chamber air suspension, EDC continuously variable damping shock absorbers, and 20-degree rear-wheel steering.

Additionally, HEV and pure EV variants are scheduled to launch later this year.

Wey is GWM’s high-end new energy brand. To date, all of the brand’s models have been PHEVs. In the fourth quarter of last year, the brand’s monthly sales were consistently over 12,000 units, making it the brand’s best-selling quarter in nearly a year.