GWM Malaysia ships first CKD units of Wey G9 to Thailand – PHEV MPV to be launched here this month

Ahead of the GWM Wey G9’s launch in Malaysia this month, GWM Malaysia has announced that the first units of the locally-assembled (CKD) MPV have been shipped out to Thailand. This comes over a month after the successful rollout of the first CKD Wey G9 in December last year at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Pegoh, Melaka.

“Today’s CKD shipment of the GWM Wey G9 to Thailand is a testament to the strong regional foundation we are building in ASEAN,” said Roslan Abdullah, COO of GWM Malaysia. “Malaysia’s role as a strategic assembly hub allows us to support neighbouring markets with advanced new energy products while deepening regional supply chain integration. This shipment marks an important step forward as we accelerate our presence across the region,” he added.

As with the Malaysian-spec Wey G9, Thailand is getting the MPV with the brand’s Hi4 plug-in hybrid powertrain based around a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 150 PS and 240 Nm of torque. This is paired with a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) that integrates a 109 PS/170 Nm electric motor to drive the front wheels, with another 184 PS/232 Nm motor acting on the rear axle for a total system output of 442 PS and 642 Nm of torque.

“The GWM Wey G9 represents the convergence of world-class engineering and local craftsmanship. This shipment to Thailand demonstrates our growing capability to support GWM’s regional expansion. This is more than a logistical milestone. It is the beginning of a long-term roadmap that reinforces Malaysia’s position in GWM’s new energy future,” commented Cui Anqi, managing director of GWM Malaysia.

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