Verdict
These are radically different tools. The RM269,800 GWM Wey G9 is a seven-seat PHEV MPV with 170 km of EV range, a 44.2-kWh battery and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h pace; its 58-litre petrol tank removes the need to plan every longer trip around charging. The RM226,300 Toyota Hilux is a five-seat electric pickup with a larger 59.2-kWh battery, 257 km range and much quicker 125-kW DC charging. Families will use the Wey’s powered sliding doors, third row and 233-litre boot daily, while the Hilux brings pickup utility, a full-size spare and one extra airbag.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid long-distance flexibility and genuinely lavish second-row accommodation.
Pick the Toyota Hilux if a five-seat electric pickup, 257 km of EV range and faster DC charging matter more than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Toyota Hilux RM226,300.
- Powertrain: Wey G9 1.5-litre PHEV with 44.2-kWh battery; Hilux electric with 59.2-kWh battery.
- EV range: Wey G9 170 km; Hilux 257 km.
- DC charging: Wey G9 60 kW; Hilux 125 kW.
- Seating: Wey G9 seven seats; Hilux five seats.
- Body length: Wey G9 5,050 mm; Hilux 5,320 mm.
Wey G9
- Seven seats with a 233-litre boot
- 170 km EV range plus a 58-litre petrol tank
- Powered sliding doors, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- RM43,500 more expensive
- 170 km EV range trails the Hilux’s 257 km
- 60 kW DC charging is well behind the Hilux’s 125 kW
Hilux
- 257 km EV range from a 59.2-kWh battery
- 125 kW DC charging
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare and seven airbags
- Only five seats versus the Wey G9’s seven
- No V2L function, where the Wey G9 supplies 3.3 kW
- No powered sliding doors or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800 | RM226,300✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 193 hp |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | 473 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | 59.2 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 170 km | 257 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 10 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 125 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,455 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | De Dion Rear Axle |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 60:40 Tip-up base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Wey G9 & Hilux for sale
Wey G9 vs Hilux FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Toyota Hilux better?
The Wey G9 is better for moving up to seven people in MPV comfort and for longer trips beyond its 170 km EV range. The Hilux is better if you specifically need an electric pickup, as it reaches 257 km and DC-charges at 125 kW.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM43,500 more than the Toyota Hilux. That buys two extra seats, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, powered sliding doors, auto parking and V2L capability.
Which one charges faster?
The Toyota Hilux charges faster on both AC and DC power: 10 kW AC and 125 kW DC, against the GWM Wey G9’s 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC. It also has 87 km more stated EV range.
