Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800, a huge RM178,200 below the Toyota Vellfire, yet brings a 44.2-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery, 170 km EV range and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h claim. Its 3,085-mm wheelbase is 85 mm longer, but the Vellfire’s 510-litre boot beats 233 litres by 277 litres. Toyota buyers get a lighter 2,105-kg MPV, 19-inch wheels, soft-close doors and a 15-speaker JBL system, but pay RM835 annual road tax versus RM120. For Malaysian families able to charge, the G9 is the far stronger numbers-led buy.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want plug-in charging, 170 km of EV range, AWD and a RM178,200 saving.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need the much larger 510-litre boot and prefer its soft-close doors, powered shades and JBL audio.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Powertrain: G9 1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid with two motors; Vellfire 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.
- Electric range: G9 170 km from a 44.2-kWh battery; Vellfire has no EV range or battery.
- Driveline: G9 all-wheel drive; Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: G9 233 litres; Vellfire 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: G9 RM120; Vellfire RM835.
Wey G9
- RM178,200 lower purchase price.
- 170 km EV range, 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- AWD and a claimed 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 233-litre boot is 277 litres smaller.
- 18-inch wheels versus the Vellfire’s 19-inch items.
- No front or rear foglamps, navigation or soft-close power doors.
Vellfire
- 510-litre boot and space-saver spare tyre.
- 19-inch wheels, 15-speaker JBL audio and built-in navigation.
- Soft-close power doors, powered rear sunshades and powered roof shades.
- Costs RM178,200 more.
- No plug-in battery, EV range, DC charging or V2L.
- Front-wheel drive and a 170-km/h top speed versus 190 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 5,500 rpm | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 4 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 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) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 & Vellfire for sale
Wey G9 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better value for buyers who can charge regularly: it is RM178,200 cheaper and adds 170 km EV range plus AWD. The Toyota Vellfire is better for luggage capacity, with 510 litres versus 233 litres.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 is RM269,800 and the Toyota Vellfire is RM448,000, so the Vellfire costs RM178,200 more.
Which MPV is cheaper to tax each year?
The GWM Wey G9 has annual road tax of RM120, compared with RM835 for the Toyota Vellfire. That is an RM715 yearly difference in the G9’s favour.
