Verdict
At RM269,800, the GWM Wey G9 costs RM11,273 less and is the quicker family MPV, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds against the Xpeng X9’s 8.2 seconds, with all-wheel drive to the X9’s front-wheel drive. Its plug-in hybrid also keeps a 58-litre petrol tank for longer trips, but its 170 km EV range, 60 kW DC charging and 233-litre boot are hard limits. The X9’s 535 km range, 537 kW DC rate and 721-litre boot suit EV-first interstate use far better.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want the lower entry price, 5.7-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and petrol backup for trips beyond its 170 km EV range.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you can charge regularly and need 535 km of EV range, a 721-litre boot and much faster 537 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; Xpeng X9 535 km.
- DC charging: GWM Wey G9 60 kW; Xpeng X9 537 kW.
- Performance: GWM Wey G9 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Xpeng X9 in 8.2 seconds.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres.
- Safety: GWM Wey G9 has 6 airbags; Xpeng X9 has 9 airbags.
Wey G9
- RM11,273 lower purchase price
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h and all-wheel drive
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 170 km EV range versus 535 km
- 60 kW DC charging versus 537 kW
- 233-litre boot versus 721 litres
X9
- 535 km EV range from a 94.8 kWh battery
- 537 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging
- 721-litre boot and nine airbags
- RM11,273 higher purchase price
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h versus 5.7 seconds
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM365 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 800V 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 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 170 km | 535 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 537 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 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 | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 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/160,000 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 & X9 for sale
Wey G9 vs X9 FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for EV-led family travel, with 535 km range, 537 kW DC charging and a 721-litre boot. Choose the GWM Wey G9 for lower upfront cost, all-wheel drive, quicker acceleration and a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM11,273 more than the GWM Wey G9. The gap brings a larger 94.8 kWh battery, 535 km EV range, 537 kW DC charging, nine airbags and a 721-litre boot.
Which MPV is easier to live with on long journeys?
The Xpeng X9 has the stronger EV case: 535 km range and 537 kW DC charging against the Wey G9’s 170 km and 60 kW. The Wey G9 counters with a 58-litre petrol tank, so it does not rely solely on charging.
