Engineering:Wey Gaoshan

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Wey Gaoshan
Wey Gaoshan
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motor
Production2023–present
Body and chassis
ClassLarge MPV
Body style5-door MPV

The Wey Gaoshan (Chinese: 魏牌高山; pinyin: Wèipái Gāoshān, tall mountain) is a plug-in hybrid large MPV produced by Great Wall Motor under the premium brand, Wey.

First generation (2023)

First generation
Wey Gaoshan 7
Overview
Also called
Production2023–present
Assembly
  • China: Tianjin
  • Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka (EPMB)
  • United States: Hanford, California (FF ieFactory; beginning 2026)[lower-alpha 2]
DesignerAndrew Dyson
LayoutFront-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol PHEV:
  • 1.5 L E15BD/E15BE turbo I4
  • 2.0 L GW4N20B turbo I4
Electric motor2× permanent magnet synchronous
Power output442–480 hp (330–358 kW; 448–487 PS)
Transmission4-speed multi-mode DHT
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split (PHEV)
Battery37.96–44.28 kWh SVOLT NMC
Electric range140–170 km (87–106 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,085 mm (121.5 in) (Gaoshan 7)
  • 3,145 mm (123.8 in) (Gaoshan 8)
  • 3,275 mm (128.9 in) (Gaoshan 9)
Length
  • 5,045 mm (198.6 in) (Gaoshan 7)
  • 5,280 mm (207.9 in) (Gaoshan 8)
  • 5,405 mm (212.8 in) (Gaoshan 9)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,890 mm (74.4 in)
us|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,610–2,960 kg (5,754–6,526 lb)

On October 19, 2023, the original Wey Gaoshan went on sale in China. It features a layout that accommodates either six or seven passengers.[8]

During Auto Shanghai 2025, Wey announced the updated Gaoshan family strategy, renaming the short-wheelbase model for family use as the Gaoshan 7, the medium-wheelbase model as the Gaoshan 8, and the long-wheelbase model for business as the Gaoshan 9.[9]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Wey Gaoshan 8
    Wey Gaoshan 8
  • Wey Gaoshan 9
    Wey Gaoshan 9

Specifications

The Gaoshan uses a plug-in hybrid system that consists of a 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4 petrol engine and two electric motors. The 1.5 and 2.0-liter engines produce a maximum power of 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 235 hp (175 kW; 238 PS), respectively. When combined with the 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) rear axle motor, the system delivers a total output of 358 kW (480 hp; 487 PS) and a peak torque of 762 N⋅m (562 lb⋅ft), or 337 kW (452 hp; 458 PS) and 644 N⋅m (475 lb⋅ft) of torque for the long wheelbase version. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds. The Gaoshan features electric four-wheel drive. A SVOLT-made NMC battery pack with a capacity of 37.96 kWh (44.28 kWh for the long wheelbase version) enables a range of 175 km (109 mi) in electric mode according to the CLTC standard.[10][11][8]

Markets

China

The Gaoshan first went on sale in China on October 18, 2023.[8] On May 14, 2025, a medium-wheelbase model, named the Gaoshan 8 went on sale, and the long-wheelbase was renamed to the Gaoshan 9.[12] A short-wheelbase model named the Gaoshan 7, launched in China on October 16, 2025.[13]

Indonesia

THe Gaoshan 7 was launched on September 11, 2026 as the GWM Wey G9 Hi4. It is available in Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variant.[14]

Malaysia

The Gaoshan 7 is marketed as the GWM Wey G9 in Malaysia and was launched on January 29, 2026. It is available in a sole variant that costs RM269,800. Compared to the Chinese market's Gaoshan 7, the engine in the Malaysian market G9 is less powerful.[15]

Thailand

The Gaoshan 7 went on sale as the GWM Wey G9 Hi4 in Thailand on November 24, 2025. It is available in a sole variant and use the 44.82  kWh battery pack, with an all-electric range of 170 km (106 miles).[3]

United Arab Emirates

In April 2024, Wey Gaoshan went on sale in the United Arab Emirates as the GWM Wey 80 (Gaoshan 9), marking the first-batch deliveries of the vehicle in the Middle East market.[10]

United States

On July 17, 2025, Faraday Future announced that their Super One minivan, the first model under their Faraday X sub-brand, would be a rebadged Gaoshan 9 that would be imported first from the Tianjin plant and then reassembled at their plant in Hanford, California, planning to use 50 percent locally sourced parts and its internally developed AI software and tech stack.[4]

The Super One was confirmed at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show by the Faraday X subbrand's CEO, Max Ma.[16]

Sales

Year China
2023 1,788[17]
2024 6,220[18]
2025 61,594[19]

Second generation (2026, Gaoshan Smart Edition)

Second generation
Wey Gaoshan 8 II
Overview
Production2026–present
AssemblyChina: Tianjin
LayoutFront-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol PHEV:
  • 1.5 L E15BD/E15BE turbo I4
  • 2.0 L GW4N20B turbo I4
Electric motor2× permanent magnet synchronous
Power output442–480 hp (330–358 kW; 448–487 PS)
Transmission4-speed multi-mode DHT
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split (PHEV)
Battery37.96–44.28 kWh SVOLT NMC
Electric range140–170 km (87–106 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,145 mm (123.8 in) (Gaoshan 8)
  • 3,275 mm (128.9 in) (Gaoshan 9)
Length
  • 5,280 mm (207.9 in) (Gaoshan 8)
  • 5,410 mm (213.0 in) (Gaoshan 9)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height
  • 1,900 mm (74.8 in) (Gaoshan 8)
  • 1,890 mm (74.4 in) (Gaoshan 9)

The second generation Wey Gaoshan was launched in September 2026 for the 2027 model year and is available in Gaoshan 8 and Gaoshan 9 variants with similar dimensions with the first generation models. The new models are dubbed the Gaoshan Smart Edition, and would be sold alongside the first generation models as more premium options.[20]

The Gaoshan 8 HEV comes with a 7-seat setup while the larger Gaoshan 9 PHEV comes with a 6-seat setup. The Gaoshan 8 HEV version would be delivered in the fourth quarter of the same year. The HEV variant is equipped with a 2.0T hybrid-specific engine and GWM's Hi4 four-wheel drive system, and it is also equipped with a 3.64kWh battery.[21]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Notes and references

Notes

  1. ↑ The Hi4 suffix is added to the name in Thailand. Based on the Gaoshan 8.
  2. ↑ To be assembled in Tianjin and then imported and reassembled at the Hanford factory.

References

  1. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2025-07-18). "Faraday Turned A Chinese Minivan Into A Rolling Mansion With A Talking Grille" (in en-US). https://www.carscoops.com/2025/07/faraday-future-dresses-a-chinese-minivan-with-an-interactive-face-and-ai-gimmicks/. Retrieved 2025-07-19. 
  2. ↑ Lee, Jonathan (12 September 2025). "GWM Wey 80 renamed to Wey G9 for Malaysia – CKD PHEV Toyota Alphard-rivalling MPV coming soon - paultan.org" (in en-MY). https://paultan.org/2025/09/12/gwm-wey-80-renamed-to-wey-g9-for-malaysia-ckd-phev-toyota-alphard-rivalling-mpv-coming-soon/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Miao, Liu (2025-11-29). "GWM’s Wey G9 Hi4 RHD MPV launched in Thailand, priced at 73,000 USD". https://carnewschina.com/2025/11/29/gwms-wey-g9-hi4-rhd-mpv-launched-in-thailand-priced-at-2-349-million-baht/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Floyd, Mike; Walker, William. "Faraday Future’s New FX Super One Luxury Van Has a Funky F.A.C.E.". https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-faraday-future-fx-super-one-first-look-review. 
  5. ↑ Year of the People Carrier – WEY MPV Caught Testing. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  6. ↑ Минивэн Wey 80 от Great Wall Motor получил ОТТС для России. Скоро в продаже. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  7. ↑ Портал Отоба: Wey 80. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Petkovic, Dalibor (2023-10-19). "China's longest MPV Wey Gaoshan officially on sale, available from 46,000 USD" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2023/10/19/chinas-longest-mpv-wey-gaoshan-officially-on-sale-available-from-46000-usd/. 
  9. ↑ Petkovic, Dalibor (2023-10-19). "预售32.98万起 魏牌高山家族将于5月13日正式上市 订单已超万台" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202504/1305886.html#pvareaid=102624. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "GWM delivers first-batch WEY Gaoshan MPVs in Dubai". 2024-04-11. https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70032418.html. 
  11. ↑ "Great Wall Motor's WEY puts premium MPV model Gaoshan onto market". 2023-10-19. https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70028898.html. 
  12. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2025-05-14). "GWM launched a luxury plug-in hybrid MPV series under Wey brand". https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/14/gwm-launched-a-luxury-plug-in-hybrid-mpv-series-under-wey-brand/. 
  13. ↑ Miao, Liu (2025-10-16). "GWM’s Wey Gaoshan 7 MPV with 452 hp launches at 40,000 USD". https://carnewschina.com/2025/10/16/gwms-wey-gaoshan-7-mpv-with-452-hp-launches-at-40000-usd/. 
  14. ↑ "GWM Wey G9 Meluncur, MPV Hybrid dengan Harga Rp 1,1 Miliar" (in id). Kompas. 2026-09-11. https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2026/09/11/174100215/gwm-wey-g9-meluncur-mpv-hybrid-dengan-harga-rp-1-1-miliar. Retrieved 2026-09-12. 
  15. ↑ Lim, Anthony (2026-01-29). "GWM Wey G9 MPV launched in Malaysia – 7-seater 1.5T Hi4 PHEV with 442 PS/642 Nm, CKD, RM269,800" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2026/01/29/gwm-wey-g9-mpv-launched-in-malaysia-7-seater-1-5t-hi4-phev-with-442-ps-642-nm-ckd-rm269800/. 
  16. ↑ Hogan, Mack (2025-01-09). "We Sat Down With Faraday Future At CES 2025. It Got Weird". https://insideevs.com/news/746781/faraday-x-ceo-interview. 
  17. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年魏牌终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车" (in zh). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=270&saleType=2&flag=2023. 
  18. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年魏牌终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车" (in zh). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=270&saleType=2&flag=2024. 
  19. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年魏牌终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车" (in zh). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=270&saleType=2&flag=2025. 
  20. ↑ Chen, Jason (2026-09-11). "GWM WEY Gaoshan 8 and Gaoshan 9: New 2.0T Hybrid MPVs Coming Soon". https://asiautos.net/ru/blogs/news/gwm-wey-gaoshan-8-and-gaoshan-9-new-2-0t-hybrid-mpvs-coming-soon. 
  21. ↑ "Starting from 309,800 yuan! The WEY Gaoshan Smart Edition is officially launched! The 8-seater and 9-seater models of the Gaoshan series are unveiled together.". 2026-09-23. https://www.yesauto.com/en-gb/content/detail/1168?from=homenews. 




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