New in Brazil: Wey 7, the new release from GWM
O Wey 7 will be the first car from Wey, a new brand from GWM, in Brazil. Although the company has not confirmed, the six-seater model with a range of around 1,000 km will arrive in the country in 2025. With this, GWM will complete the launch of its brands in the Brazilian market. After all, cars from the lines Haval, SUVs, and Now, electrical. Between the end of this year and the beginning of 2025, Tank, by jeeps, and then the Poer, of pickup trucks.
Features of Wey 7
Based on the Lanshan, the Wey 7 that will go to Brazil will have a different look than the Chinese SUV. However, it will maintain the six-seater configuration. Thus, the SUV has three rows of seats with two seats each. The H6 on sale in Brazil shares the powertrain, with a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine and three electric engines, one of which is an electricity generator. According to GWM, the combined power is 416 hp and the torque is 71.4 mkgf.
Expectations for Wey 7 in Brazil
As a result, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 5 seconds, 4.9 seconds. Furthermore, the drive is all-wheel drive. According to GWM, the plug-in hybrid has lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 45 kWh, providing a range of around 180 km in 100% electric mode and up to 1,000 km in total.
Forecasts for the Brazilian market
Although GWM did not reveal details, it is very likely that the Wey 7 will have flex technology in Brazil. The company is working quickly to launch the system in the country soon. In any case, the first units should come from China with a gasoline engine only. Thus, the plug-in flex hybrid set is expected to be until the end of 2025.
Wey 7 price and equipment
One of the highlights of the Wey 7 is the large internal space, measuring 5.16 meters long, 1.98 m wide and 3.05 m long between the axles. Furthermore, GWM positions Wey as a luxury brand, guaranteeing a refined finish and a wide list of equipment, such as a multimedia system screen and refrigerated food compartment.
Price expectation for the national market
For the driver, the highlight is the seven driving mode options and several driving assistance solutions. GWM has not yet released prices, but it is estimated that the new model will cost no less than R$ 300 thousand.
*The journalist traveled to China at the invitation of GWM do Brasil
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