Wey P8 Explained

WEY P8
Manufacturer:Great Wall Motor
Production:2017–2020
Assembly:China: Tianjin
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Engine:2.0 L GW4C20A I4 (turbo gasoline PHEV)
Motor: Electric Motor
Range:600km (400miles)
Electric Range:50km (30miles)
Transmission:6-speed DCT
Drivetrain:Plug-in hybrid

The WEY P8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Great Wall Motor under the premium brand, WEY, and is essentially the PHEV version of the WEY VV7.

Overview

The P8 was launched in 2018 producing 340 hp and 524 Nm of torque with prices ranging from 259,800 to 279,800 yuan.[1]

WEY claimed an acceleration of NaNkm/h in 6.5 seconds, a 50km (30miles) electric range, a 600km (400miles) combined range, and a fuel consumption of 2.3 liters per 100 kilometers.[2]

As of July 2018, rumors told of a fastback version called the WEY P8 GT PHEV planned to be launched with similar performance as the regular WEY P8.[3]

WEY P8 GT

Originally launched as the WEY Pi4 VV7x in 2017, the production version was launched in 2018 and was renamed to WEY P8 GT, and is essentially the fastback version of the WEY P8 while featuring a redesigned front fascia and different headlamps.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WEY P8 GT PHEV. 2018-10-04. 2018-10-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20181004144926/https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4441.html#pvareaid=3454437. live.
  2. Web site: Don't Shut Your Big Mouth; This Is the 340 HP WEY P8 Plug-in Hybrid For China. 3 April 2018. 4 October 2018. 4 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181004144918/https://carnewschina.com/2018/04/03/dont-shut-your-big-mouth-this-is-the-340-hp-wey-p8-plug-in-hybrid-for-china/. live.
  3. Web site: The WEY P8 GT PHEV Is Another SUV-Coupe For China. 18 July 2018. 4 October 2018. 4 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181004144915/https://carnewschina.com/2018/07/18/wey-p8-gt-phev-another-suv-coupe-china/. live.