Engineering:WEY P8

Short description: Chinese automobile

WEY P8
WEY P8
Overview
Manufacturer	Great Wall Motor
Production	2017–2020
Assembly	China: Tianjin
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	WEY VV7 WEY VV5 Haval F5 Haval H6
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L GW4C20A I4 (turbo gasoline PHEV)
Electric motor	85 kW (114 bhp) Electric Motor
Transmission	6-speed DCT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Range	373 mi (600 kilometres)
Electric range	31 mi (50 kilometres)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width	1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height	1,655 mm (65.2 in)

The WEY P8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Great Wall Motor under the premium brand, WEY, and is essentially the PHEV version of the WEY VV7.

Overview

WEY P8 rear

The P8 was launched in 2018 producing 340 hp and 524 Nm of torque with prices ranging from 259,800 to 279,800 yuan.

WEY claimed an acceleration of 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.5 seconds, a 50 kilometer electric range, a 600 kilometer combined range, and a fuel consumption of 2.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

As of July 2018, rumors told of a fastback version called the WEY P8 GT PHEV planned to be launched with similar performance as the regular WEY P8.

WEY P8 GT

WEY P8 GT side

WEY P8 GT front details

Originally launched as the WEY Pi4 VV7x in 2017, the production version was launched in 2018 and was renamed to WEY P8 GT, and is essentially the fastback version of the WEY P8 while featuring a redesigned front fascia and different headlamps.