WEY To Go: GWM WEY G9 Brings Serious Luxury MPV Heat to Malaysia

Big power, big comfort, big value and yes, it absolutely flies up Genting

The luxury MPV segment in Malaysia just got a serious shake-up with the arrival of the GWM WEY G9.

With pricing set at RM269,800, the WEY G9 enters the market with a clear mission:
👉 challenge the established segment leaders by offering more tech, more luxury, and more electrified performance for the money.

And honestly?
After spending time behind the wheel, it’s easy to see why this thing is generating so much attention.

Big MPV, Bigger Numbers

442 PS in a Luxury Family MPV 😳

At the heart of the GWM WEY G9 is GWM’s Hi4 (Hybrid Intelligent 4WD) system.

Powertrain specs:

• 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine
• Dual electric motors
• Combined output: 442 PS / 642 Nm
• 0–100 km/h: 5.7 seconds

That’s sports sedan territory… in a full-size luxury MPV.

EV Smoothness Without Range Anxiety

The WEY G9 is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) packing a massive:

• 44.28 kWh battery
• Up to 170 km EV-only range
• Up to 1,000 km combined range

Fuel consumption is rated at:

• 6.2L/100 km (NEDC)
• As low as 1.2L/100 km with high battery charge

The clever part?
Even if you don’t charge it regularly, the system still works seamlessly as a hybrid. So owners aren’t forced to constantly hunt for chargers.

That alone makes it very appealing for Malaysian family use.

want to know how smooth does the Wey G9 drives on the road? Do watch the video below!

Genting Tested And It Didn’t Even Flinch

Big MPV, Surprisingly Confident Handling

The steep climbs and tight corners of Genting Highlands are usually where large MPVs start to feel heavy and out of breath.

Not here.

The WEY G9 climbs effortlessly thanks to:

• Instant electric torque
• AWD traction
• Intelligent torque vectoring

Drive modes include:

• Eco
• Standard
• Sport
• Snow

And while Malaysians won’t exactly need Snow mode often 😂, the system still helps during slippery rain-soaked roads and muddy conditions.

Despite its size, the G9 feels:

• smooth in the city
• planted on highways
• surprisingly agile through corners

The suspension setup also deserves credit for balancing:
👉 comfort
👉 stability
👉 body control

Interior Feels Properly Premium

This Is Where the WEY G9 Starts Flexing

Inside, the GWM WEY G9 goes all-in on luxury.

Highlights include:

• Nappa leather seats
• Ventilated seating
• Front-seat massage function
• One-touch Zero Gravity second-row seats
• Adult-friendly third row

There’s also:

• 21-speaker audio system
• Active noise cancellation
• Double-glazed acoustic glass

Result?
Cabin noise is rated at just 63.4 dB at 120 km/h, which is seriously impressive.

Here is a walkaround video about the Wey G9’s interior and exterior.

Yes, It Has a Fridge 😭

And not just any fridge.

The WEY G9 comes with an:
👉 Intelligent dual-opening refrigerator

It can:

• keep drinks cold
• keep food warm
• continue operating for up to 24 hours after shutdown

Peak Asian family road-trip energy right there 😂

Space & Practicality

The dimensions are properly massive:

• Length: 5,250 mm
• Width: 1,985 mm
• Height: 1,900 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,085 mm

You also get:

• Flat floor layout
• Wide-opening doors
• Central aisle access
• 11 USB ports
• 3.3kW external power output

This thing is basically a moving luxury lounge.

Safety? Fully Loaded

The WEY G9 packs a full suite of Level 2 ADAS features including:

• AEB
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Lane Change Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Detection
• Hill Descent Control
• Emergency Lane Keeping
• Traffic Sign Recognition

Plus:

• 6 airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Second Collision Mitigation

Safe, smart, and family-focused.

Ownership Package Looks Strong Too

Warranty & Ownership Benefits:

• 6-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty
• 8-year / 180,000 km hybrid system warranty
• 5 years free maintenance
• 5 years connected services data
• Home wallbox charger included

Early Bird Bonus:

First 1,000 customers get a:
👉 15.6-inch rear entertainment display free

Writer’s Take

The GWM WEY G9 doesn’t just compete on price.

It competes on:

• technology
• comfort
• performance
• practicality
• ownership value

And that’s what makes it dangerous to the established players.

You get:
✅ EV-like smoothness
✅ Proper luxury features
✅ Massive cabin space
✅ Strong performance
✅ Long-distance practicality

…without jumping into full EV commitment.

Honestly?
This might be one of the most complete luxury MPV packages Malaysia has seen in a while. 🔥