TheWEY P8is amid-size crossover SUVproduced byGreat Wall Motorunder the premium brand,WEY,and is essentially thePHEVversion of theWEY VV7.

WEY P8
WEY P8
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motor
Production2017–2020
AssemblyChina:Tianjin
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-doorSUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine2.0 LGW4C20AI4(turbogasolinePHEV)
Electric motor85 kW (114 bhp) Electric Motor
Transmission6-speedDCT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Range600 kilometres (373 mi)
Electric range50 kilometres (31 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)

Overview

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WEY P8 rear

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 0–100 kilometres per hour (0–62 mph) in 6.5 seconds, a 50 kilometres (31 mi) electric range, a 600 kilometres (370 mi) 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

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WEY P8 GT side
WEY P8 GT front details

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

References

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  1. ^"WEY P8 GT PHEV".Archivedfrom the original on 2018-10-04.Retrieved2018-10-04.
  2. ^"Don't Shut Your Big Mouth; This Is the 340 HP WEY P8 Plug-in Hybrid For China".3 April 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 4 October 2018.Retrieved4 October2018.
  3. ^"The WEY P8 GT PHEV Is Another SUV-Coupe For China".18 July 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 4 October 2018.Retrieved4 October2018.