Our original WEY V9X coverage focused on the long-wheelbase Extended/Executive flagship trims. Since then, GWM has launched a genuinely different Family Edition on a shorter body and wheelbase, with two engine choices — and this article's source video reviews the mid-tier 2.0T version in detail, landing around $50,000. A cheaper 1.5T Family Edition variant also exists, starting closer to $44,600, giving the V9X lineup a meaningfully lower entry point than what we originally reported. The reviewer, who has driven most of this segment's Chinese rivals back-to-back, came away genuinely impressed by the materials and tech for the price — with one honest, specific critique about ride comfort.
Performance & Specs
The Family Edition's 2.0T configuration pairs GWM's own in-house 2.0-liter turbo engine (239 hp on its own) with dual electric motors in a parallel-hybrid layout, for a combined system output of roughly 500 kW (680 hp) — the reviewer specifically praised the electric motors' contribution (which he measured at around 516 hp on their own) and clocked 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h, matching official figures. Rear-wheel steering (±10°) is standard. The reviewed unit ran a 65 kWh battery; a higher trim swaps in a 78 kWh pack with a larger 20-inch central display (versus the standard 15-inch) for roughly $5,000 more. A cheaper 1.5T version is also available on the same Family Edition body, with a combined output of around 450 kW (~612 hp). One detail the reviewer specifically called out: the 65-litre fuel tank is notably larger than a direct rival's (the ZEEKR 9X, criticized by its own owners for a cramped 40-litre tank) despite a similarly-sized or larger battery.
| Powertrain | 2.0T parallel-hybrid, dual-motor |
|---|---|
| Power | ~500 kW (680 hp) combined |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s |
| Battery | 65 kWh (as reviewed) or 78 kWh (top trim) |
| Fuel tank | 65 L |
| Combined range | ~1,700 km |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | 2.0T parallel-hybrid PHEV, dual-motor |
|---|---|
| SYSTEM POWER | ~680 hp (500 kW) |
| ACCELERATION | 4.5 s, 0-100 km/h |
| BATTERY | 65 kWh (as reviewed) / 78 kWh (top trim) |
| FUEL TANK | 65 L |
| COMBINED RANGE | ~1,700 km |
| REAR-WHEEL STEERING | ±10° |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,205 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,025 mm |
| Height | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm |
The Family Edition rides on a genuinely shorter body than the Extended/Executive trims we originally covered: 5,205 mm long on a 3,050 mm wheelbase, versus 5,299 mm / 3,150 mm for the long-wheelbase flagship. Even so, the reviewer (187 cm) reported comfortable third-row seating — sitting semi-reclined with roughly 2-3 finger-widths of knee clearance, a genuinely usable amount of space for that seat position. Second-row captain's chairs get their own mesh-back headrests, USB-C ports, a fold-down tray, and a 220V household-style power outlet.
| LENGTH | 5,205 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,025 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,825 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,050 mm |
| SEATING | 6 (2+2+2 captain's chairs) |
Design & Interior
The reviewed unit's silver-grey exterior carries over the flagship's "double-eave" grille design the reviewer wasn't personally won over by ("the face I don't love"), though he rated the rear styling favorably. Inside is where the Family Edition genuinely surprised him: mesh-pattern perforated front seats, wireless charging built into both front door cards, fully stitched lower dash and door trim, Alcantara headliner and door-card accents, and a leather-wrapped, chunky steering wheel with real (not capacitive-only) physical buttons. Materials quality was repeatedly compared favorably to costlier German and Chinese rivals — a genuinely surprising result at this price point, in the reviewer's own words.
Technology & Features
The triple-screen cockpit impressed the reviewer enough to rate the graphics "9 out of 10" for the price, and both Apple CarPlay and a full English-language interface were confirmed present. The 360-degree camera system was rated mediocre ("so-so," though possibly affected by dirty lenses on the demo unit rather than a hardware limitation). Comfort tech includes an interior fragrance system, air purifier, adjustable-height air suspension, and the crab-walk rear-steering mode — genuinely useful below 20 km/h for tight parking, per the reviewer, but largely a novelty at normal city speeds.
Available Versions
| VERSION | ENGINE | POWER | BATTERY | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Edition 1.5T | 1.5T Super Hi4 | ~612 hp | N/A | ~$44,600-$46,700 |
| Family Edition 2.0T (as reviewed) | 2.0T parallel-hybrid | ~680 hp | 65 kWh | ~$50,000 |
| Family Edition 2.0T (top trim) | 2.0T parallel-hybrid | ~680 hp | 78 kWh | ~$55,000 |
| Extended/Executive (our original coverage) | 2.0T parallel-hybrid | 670 hp | 56.3-77.7 kWh | $54,500-$60,400 |
Pricing & Availability
The Family Edition launched July 16, 2026, adding a shorter-wheelbase, lower-cost entry point to the V9X range: the 1.5T version starts around 316,800-331,800 yuan (roughly $44,600-$46,700, limited-time versus official pricing), while the 2.0T version reviewed here runs from roughly $50,000 to $55,000 depending on battery size. This sits meaningfully below our originally-reported $54,500 floor for the long-wheelbase Extended/Executive trims. There's no confirmed official international sales channel; this article's source video was filmed by an independent reviewer with export/import services, not an official WEY/GWM sales channel.
How It Compares
The reviewer directly cross-shopped this exact segment: he rated the V9X's ride noticeably softer than the Li Auto L9 Ultra, ZEEKR 9X, Lynk & Co 900, Voyah Taishan, and Deepal S09 — all of which he described as firmer over bumps — while sound insulation beat all of them, including a direct comparison where the V9X measured quieter than both an Audi Q5 and the ZEEKR 9X specifically. Steering feel landed close to the Lynk & Co 900 and Deepal S09. His one specific, repeated critique: even being the softest-riding car in this comparison set, it's still not soft enough for a proper three-row luxury SUV, and he explicitly recommended GWM soften the suspension by roughly 15% in a future update without sacrificing handling.
- Genuinely surprising materials and tech for ~$50,000 — mesh-pattern seats, dual wireless chargers, Alcantara trim throughout
- Best-in-comparison sound insulation, quieter than an Audi Q5 and the ZEEKR 9X in the reviewer's direct testing
- 65-litre fuel tank is a genuine practical advantage over at least one direct rival's smaller tank
- Comfortable third-row space even for a 187cm passenger, on a body shorter than our previously-covered flagship trims
- Ride is the softest in its comparison set but still firmer than the reviewer wants from a proper 3-row luxury SUV
- 360-degree camera quality rated mediocre by the reviewer
- Crab-walk rear steering is mostly a low-speed parking novelty, not a meaningful everyday feature
- Front-end styling is a matter of taste — the reviewer specifically wasn't won over by it
The Family Edition genuinely expands what the V9X can be: a shorter, more affordable way into GWM's flagship PHEV tech, undercutting our originally-reported price floor by thousands of dollars while keeping the 680 hp powertrain and 1,700 km combined range. The materials and cabin tech punch well above the price — the only real knock is a ride that's still a notch firmer than true three-row-luxury buyers might want.
