Great Wall Motors' premium Wey brand is taking direct aim at China's booming luxury-minivan segment with the Wey Gaoshan 7 PHEV — a seven-seat plug-in hybrid MPV that undercuts rivals like the Denza D9 while packing serious technology. Powered by GWM's Hi4 Performance all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system making 337 kW (452 hp), it offers a 0–100 km/h sprint of just 5.7 seconds, up to 945 km of combined range, a 128-line LiDAR-based assisted-driving suite and a lounge-like cabin with multiple screens. Priced from around RMB 285,800 (~$40,000), it's positioned as the value-led luxury people-mover — offering the space and refinement of pricier rivals for noticeably less money.
Performance & Specs
The Gaoshan 7 uses GWM's Hi4 Performance plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with dual electric motors (front and rear) and a 4-speed multi-mode hybrid transmission for genuine all-wheel drive. Total system output is 337 kW (452 hp) and 644 Nm, enough to launch this large minivan from 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds — remarkable for a vehicle of this size and weight. A 44.28 kWh ternary (NMC) battery, supplied by SVOLT, provides up to 172 km of electric range, while the combination of battery and engine delivers up to 945 km of total combined range. Top speed is quoted at around 200 km/h. It's a powertrain that lets the Gaoshan glide silently around town on electricity, then cover long distances without range anxiety.
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid (Hi4 Performance, AWD) |
|---|---|
| Power | 337 kW (452 hp) |
| Torque | 644 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s |
| Battery | 44.28 kWh (NMC) |
| Range | 172 km EV / 945 km |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Plug-in hybrid (Hi4 Performance, AWD) |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1.5L turbo + dual motors |
| SYSTEM POWER | 337 kW (452 hp) |
| TORQUE | 644 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0–100 km/h 5.7 s |
| TOP SPEED | ~200 km/h |
| BATTERY | 44.28 kWh (NMC) |
| EV / COMBINED RANGE | 172 km / 945 km |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,050 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm |
| Seating | 7 (2+2+3) |
This is a big, properly luxurious people-mover. At 5,050 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall on a 3,085 mm wheelbase, the Gaoshan 7 has the footprint of a full-size minivan, with a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout that pairs second-row captain's chairs with a three-place third row. Boot space is generous at up to 1,725 litres, and even with all seats in use there's room for a family's luggage. Curb weight lands around 2,610–2,880 kg depending on configuration. Wide-opening powered sliding doors, a flat floor and a third-row legroom figure of nearly 1.3 metres make it genuinely comfortable for seven adults. The second-row captain's chairs recline with powered leg rests, and a turning radius of around 5.6 metres keeps this big minivan surprisingly manageable in tight city streets and car parks.
| LENGTH | 5,050 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,960 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,900 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,085 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | up to 1,725 L |
| SEATING | 7 (2+2+3) |
Charging & Battery
The Gaoshan 7 carries a 44.28 kWh ternary (NMC) battery made by SVOLT — a large pack for a plug-in hybrid, which is what enables its 172 km of electric-only running. On a DC fast charger the battery refills from 30–80% in around 26 minutes, and AC home charging is supported for overnight top-ups. As a plug-in hybrid, the Gaoshan can run as an electric vehicle for the majority of city commutes, calling on its 1.5-litre turbo engine only for longer journeys, where the combined 945 km range comes into its own. That blend of electric refinement and long-distance flexibility is exactly what large-family and chauffeur buyers want.
| BATTERY | 44.28 kWh (NMC, SVOLT) |
|---|---|
| EV RANGE | 172 km |
| COMBINED RANGE | 945 km |
| DC 30-80% TIME | ~26 min |
Design & Interior
The Gaoshan 7 wears an unapologetically imposing face, dominated by a huge chrome vertical-slat grille flanked by slim LED headlights, with the Wey badge front and centre — a deliberately limousine-like look. The profile is classic minivan, with bright window trim and large multi-spoke alloy wheels, while the rear features a full-width connected light bar and vertical tail-light elements. Inside is where it shines: the cabin is trimmed in soft white leather with wood-effect accents, a chunky two-spoke steering wheel and a dashboard built around multiple linked screens. Second-row passengers get reclining captain's chairs, a panoramic sunroof bathes the cabin in light, and details like a 12.5-litre fridge, six-zone voice control and an ambient-lit speaker system make it feel like a private lounge on wheels.
Technology & Features
Technology is a core part of the Gaoshan 7's pitch. The cockpit runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip with GWM's Coffee OS 3.2, displayed across a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, dual 15.6-inch 2.5K front screens and a 17.3-inch 3K ceiling-mounted rear-entertainment screen, with a 26-inch augmented-reality head-up display on top. The driving-assistance hardware is genuinely high-end for the price: a separate Nvidia Orin-X chip powers the Coffee Pilot Ultra system, fed by a roof-mounted 128-line LiDAR and 27 total sensors for highway and urban navigation assist plus automated parking.
Safety & ADAS
The Gaoshan 7 backs its assisted-driving tech with a strong passive-safety structure: 2,000 MPa hot-formed steel A and B pillars, roughly 82% high-strength steel in the body, and side curtain airbags covering all three rows. The Coffee Pilot Ultra suite adds highway and urban navigation assist, intelligent parking and a full surround-view camera system.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (Coffee Pilot Ultra, LiDAR) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Highway & urban NOA, auto parking, 128-line LiDAR, 27 sensors, 360° camera |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaoshan 7 (base) | 452 hp | 44.28 kWh | 172 km | 945 km | ~$40,000 (¥285,800) | Full Hi4 Performance AWD, LiDAR ADAS |
| Gaoshan 7 Premium | 452 hp | 44.28 kWh | 172 km | 945 km | ~$49,100 (¥349,800) | Upgraded luxury trim and equipment |
Pricing & Availability
The Wey Gaoshan 7 PHEV launched in China in October 2025, with pricing starting at RMB 285,800 (~$40,000) for the base model and rising to around RMB 349,800 (~$49,100) for the premium edition. That positions it well below the Denza D9 (from RMB 359,800) while offering comparable space, power and technology — the value angle is central to its appeal. For now it's a China-market model, sold through GWM's Wey dealer network.
How It Compares
The Gaoshan 7's biggest weapon is price. The Denza D9 is China's best-selling luxury minivan and offers a longer EV-only range as a plug-in, but it starts roughly $12,000 higher. The Xpeng X9 and Zeekr 009 are slick, tech-heavy electric MPVs, but as pure EVs they carry range anxiety on long trips — an issue the Gaoshan sidesteps with its 945 km combined PHEV range. For buyers who want a spacious, powerful, well-equipped seven-seat luxury minivan without paying flagship money, the Wey makes a compelling case.
- 452 hp and 5.7s 0-100 in a full-size minivan
- 945 km combined range with no charging anxiety
- 128-line LiDAR ADAS and multi-screen lounge cabin
- Undercuts the Denza D9 by roughly $12,000
- 172 km EV range trails the Denza D9 PHEV's 401 km
- NMC battery rather than cheaper, tougher LFP
- China-only for now, with limited brand awareness abroad
The Wey Gaoshan 7 PHEV is a serious value play in China's red-hot luxury-minivan war. It can't quite match the Denza D9's electric-only range, but it counters with a strong 452 hp Hi4 Performance powertrain, a genuinely premium seven-seat cabin, high-end LiDAR-based driver assistance, and a 945 km combined range — all from around $40,000, a meaningful saving over its rivals. For large families and chauffeur duty that demand space, comfort and long-distance ability without flagship pricing, the Gaoshan 7 is one of the smartest buys in the segment. The main caveat is that, for now, you'll need to be in China to get one.
