Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM178,200 less at RM269,800, yet brings a 44.2-kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 170 km EV range, two motors rated at 288 hp and 402 Nm, plus all-wheel drive. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the Vellfire’s RM835. The Toyota Vellfire answers with a far more useful 510-litre boot against 233 litres, 19-inch wheels and a 15-speaker JBL system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, the G9 is the stronger numbers-led choice; the Vellfire is for luggage capacity and its specific cabin equipment.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want 170 km of EV range, AWD and a RM269,800 entry price.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need its 510-litre boot, powered ottoman middle-row seats and JBL audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Annual road tax: GWM Wey G9 RM120; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with two motors; Toyota Vellfire 2.5-litre petrol.
- Driveline: GWM Wey G9 all-wheel drive; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Wheels: GWM Wey G9 18-inch alloys; Toyota Vellfire 19-inch alloys.
Wey G9
- 44.2-kWh battery and 170 km EV range.
- Two motors rated at 288 hp and 402 Nm, with AWD.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus 10-year/1,000,000-km hybrid powertrain cover.
- 233-litre boot is 277 litres smaller than the Vellfire’s.
- No front or rear foglamps, while the Vellfire has both.
- No built-in navigation; the Vellfire has navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Vellfire
- 510-litre boot is substantially larger.
- 15-speaker JBL sound system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Powered ottoman captain middle-row seats and soft-close powered sliding doors.
- Costs RM178,200 more than the GWM Wey G9.
- RM835 annual road tax is RM715 higher.
- No EV range or charging capability, unlike the G9’s 170 km plug-in hybrid range.
| 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 | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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Wey G9 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The GWM Wey G9 is the better pick for price, plug-in hybrid driving and AWD: it costs RM269,800 and has 170 km EV range. Choose the Toyota Vellfire for its 510-litre boot, JBL audio and powered ottoman middle-row seats.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM178,200 more than the GWM Wey G9: RM448,000 versus RM269,800.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Vellfire has the bigger boot at 510 litres, compared with 233 litres in the GWM Wey G9. That is a 277-litre advantage for the Toyota.
