On the evening of October 15, Great Wall Motor’s WEY brand officially launched its new MPV model—the WEY Gaoshan 7—at a price of 285,800 yuan, down from the pre-sale price of 289,800 yuan. After its launch, the new model will compete with the Denza D9 DM-i, Voyah Dreamer PHEV, and Buick GL8 PHEV.
The WEY Gaoshan is the brand’s first MPV, positioned as a mid-to-large luxury MPV, built on WEY’s dedicated new energy MPV platform. It was first introduced in October 2023. In May this year, the full Gaoshan lineup was unveiled, including the Gaoshan 7, Gaoshan 8, and Gaoshan 9—targeting family users, business/family versatility, and flagship luxury markets respectively. The Gaoshan 8 and 9 are priced at 309,800 yuan and 353,800 yuan, while the Gaoshan 7’s official launch had been pending due to configuration adjustments—until now.
Exterior Design
The Gaoshan 7 continues WEY’s “Flowing Mountain and Water” family design language, similar to the Gaoshan 8 and 9. The front fascia features a large waterfall-style grille with denser vertical slats, flanked by integrated chrome-framed headlights that emphasize visual width. The lower bumper has vertical chrome trim to enhance luxury, while the rear features a full-width taillight with vertical elements and chrome accents, offering strong visual recognition and depth. The car uses a dual-exhaust layout.
Body and Dimensions
The vehicle has a sleek profile with a floating roof design, hidden sliding door rails, and standard 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with 245/50 R18 silent tires, giving it a sporty touch. Four color options are offered: Deep Space Black, Cloud Brocade White, Distant Mountain Gray, and Canglang Blue—the latter two exclusive to the Gaoshan 7.
Dimensions: 5050 mm (L) × 1960 mm (W) × 1900 mm (H), with a 3085 mm wheelbase. It is the smallest in the Gaoshan series and features a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout.
For comparison:
Gaoshan 8: 5280 × 1960 × 1900 mm, 3145 mm wheelbase, 2+2+3 layout
Gaoshan 9: 5410 × 1960 × 1890 mm, 3275 mm wheelbase, 2+2+2 layout
Interior and Features
Inside, the Gaoshan 7 offers five interior color combinations: Cloud White + White Roof, Obsidian Black + White Roof, Obsidian Black + Black Roof, Glow Orange + Orange Roof, and Glow Orange + Black Roof—giving a modern and elegant atmosphere.
It comes with a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch 2K digital instrument panel, running the Coffee OS 3 system powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chipset. The vehicle features a two-spoke steering wheel, column-mounted shifter, and the Coffee Pilot Ultra driver-assistance system, which uses 27 sensors.
Powertrain
The Gaoshan 7 uses the Hi4 Performance System, consisting of a 1.5T engine, a 4-speed DHT gearbox, and dual electric motors on the front and rear axles.
Combined output: 337 kW
Combined torque: 644 Nm
Battery capacity: 44.28 kWh
Pure electric range (WLTC): 172 km
Combined range (WLTC): 945 km
Market and Sales Performance
Since the launch of the Gaoshan 8 and 9 in May, WEY has seen strong growth in the high-end segment. Retail sales from June to September were 5,949, 6,149, 5,007, and 7,768 units, respectively. These models have boosted WEY’s sales momentum, making it one of Great Wall Motor’s fastest-growing brands.
In 2024:
May: +115.27% YoY (6,161 units)
June: +246.95% YoY (10,200 units)
July: +263.29% YoY (10,000 units)
August: +167.51% YoY (8,000 units)
September: +63.23% YoY (11,000 units)
By the end of September, WEY’s cumulative 2024 sales reached 63,600 units, up 96.35% year-on-year.
Breakdown by model (Jan–Sep):
Blue Mountain: 31,600 units
Gaoshan: 28,600 units
Mocha PHEV: 1,000 units
With the launch of the Gaoshan 7, WEY is expected to further strengthen its product lineup and capture additional market share. The industry will continue to monitor its performance in the coming months.
