Engineering:Wey Gaoshan

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Short description: Chinese minivan

Wey Gaoshan
Wey Gaoshan 7
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motor
Also called
Production2023–present
Assembly
  • China: Tianjin
  • Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka (EPMB)
  • United States: Hanford, California (FF ieFactory; beginning 2026)[lower-alpha 2]
Body and chassis
ClassMinivan (M)
Body style5-door minivan
LayoutFront-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
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)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,610–2,960 kg (5,754–6,526 lb)

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

Overview

On October 19, 2023, the 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]

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

Specifications

The Gaoshan uses a plug-in hybrid system that consists of a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4 petrol engine and two electric motors. The engine produces a maximum power of 115 kW (154 hp; 156 PS). 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 Gaoshan was renamed to the Gaoshan 9.[12] A short-wheelbase model named the Gaoshan 7, launched in China on October 16, 2025.[13]

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.[14]

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.[15]

Sales

Year China
2023 1,788[16]
2024 6,220[17]
2025 61,594[18]

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. ↑ 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/. 
  15. ↑ 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. 
  16. ↑ "【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. 
  17. ↑ "【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. 
  18. ↑ "【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. 




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