What Do We Know About the Great Wall Wei Brand V9X Flagship SUV?

Great Wall Motor’s Wei brand has revealed the exterior of its new flagship SUV, the Wei V9X. According to the company, the design follows “Eastern classical architectural aesthetics,” summarized by the phrase “simplicity with grandeur.”

Design and positioning

Official images show that the V9X has a roof mounted lidar sensor and a clean, simple front end. The overall style aims for the calm and premium feel typical of a large six seat SUV. A notable feature is a purple and gold two tone exterior color scheme focused on texture and visual depth.

The V9X has also appeared in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing catalog. It is the first SUV built on Great Wall’s “Guiyuan” platform and is described as an “AI luxury six seat flagship SUV.” Great Wall chairman Wei Jianjun previously commented on the model, calling it a major symbol for Baoding, the company’s home city.

Key specifications

• Name badges: V9X or “Yuanshan”
• Length: 5299 mm
• Width: 2025 mm
• Height: 1825 mm
• Wheelbase: 3150 mm
• Seating capacity: 6
• Engine: Great Wall in house 175 engine, 1998 ml displacement

Weight and towing

• Curb weight:
  • 2890 kg or 2930 kg
  • 2740 kg or 2780 kg
• Rated trailer mass:
  • 2000 kg with brakes
  • 0 kg without brakes

Tires and battery

• Tire sizes: 255/50 R21 or HL255/50 R21
• Battery options:
  • 53.6 kWh or 77.7 kWh nickel cobalt manganese ternary lithium battery
  • Supplier: SVOLT Energy Technology
• Pure electric range: 240 km or 363 km
• Fuel consumption: 6.20 L per 100 km

Optional equipment

Buyers can choose different mirrors, grille designs, front combination lamps, trim strips, door handles, rear badges, wheels, and towing related equipment. Side steps can be deleted. The vehicle supports external charging and can be fitted with a tow hook hole and electrical connector for trailers.

Overall, the Wei V9X combines large SUV proportions, plug in hybrid capability, and advanced driver sensing hardware, positioned as a high end six seat flagship in Great Wall’s lineup.