GWM has officially launched the Wey V9X, a new flagship luxury SUV positioned as an AI-powered six-seat model for China’s increasingly competitive premium vehicle market.
The vehicle was introduced on Monday under GWM’s Wey brand and is initially available in three plug-in hybrid variants starting at 349,800 yuan ($51,370).
All launch versions are equipped with GWM’s Hi4 hybrid powertrain system.
According to the company, the Wey V9X is the first production model built on GWM’s new Global One S platform, which incorporates AI-native architecture and standardized hardware systems intended to support flexible vehicle functionality.
GWM said additional hybrid-electric and fully battery-electric versions of the V9X are planned for release later this year.
The SUV will be offered in both standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase configurations targeting different customer requirements.
The standard-wheelbase version measures 5,205 millimetres in length with a wheelbase of 3,050 millimetres, while the longer version adds 84 millimetres in body length and 100 millimetres in wheelbase.
Both versions maintain a width of 2,025 millimetres and height of 1,825 millimetres.
The interior features a large dual-screen cockpit layout and zero-gravity seating with a focus on rear passenger comfort and premium cabin experience.
The Wey V9X combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with an 800-volt high-voltage electrical architecture.
GWM said the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds.
The vehicle uses ternary lithium battery packs with capacities of up to 80 kilowatt-hours, delivering a CLTC-rated pure electric driving range of up to 470 kilometres.
Combined driving range with a full battery charge and fuel tank is rated at up to 1,700 kilometres.
The model also comes standard with dual-chamber air suspension and rear-wheel steering technology designed to improve ride comfort and handling performance.
GWM said intelligent driving systems represent a major competitive focus in China’s automotive market and noted that the Wey V9X integrates AI agent technology to improve risk recognition within its assisted driving system.
The company added that the SUV introduces a “chain-of-thought” visualization function intended to display the system’s reasoning process to drivers and improve user interaction and confidence.
The launch comes as Chinese automakers intensify competition in the premium SUV segment through advanced driver assistance technologies, electrified powertrains and high-end cabin features.
