GWM's Wey opens pre-sales for second-gen Lanshan plug-in hybrid SUV with new boxy design

• The model comes in 5- and 6-seat versions, with pre-sales prices starting at 289,800 yuan ($43,150).
• Wey's October sales fell 31.90% year-on-year, marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline.

Wey, the premium brand of GWM (HKEX: 2333), opened pre-sales for the second-generation Lanshan on Monday, giving the plug-in hybrid SUV a new boxy design that departs from the first generation's softer, rounded styling.

The model offers 4 variants across 5- and 6-seat configurations, with pre-sales prices ranging from 289,800 yuan ($43,150) to 329,800 yuan. Its official launch is expected before year-end.

The 2 five-seat variants have pre-sales prices of 289,800 yuan and 309,800 yuan, while the 2 six-seat variants are priced at 309,800 yuan and 329,800 yuan.

Pre-sale benefits include a 5,000 yuan deposit that counts toward 10,000 yuan of the final payment, as well as a 20,000 yuan trade-in subsidy for existing Wey owners who bought their vehicles new.

Built on GWM's Global One S platform, the model features a vertical-slat front grille, an externally mounted spare tire and a side-opening tailgate, reinforcing its rugged SUV styling.

The 5-seat version measures 5,140 mm in length, while the 6-seat version stretches to 5,300 mm. Both are 2,050 mm wide and 1,960 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,010 mm.

The 6-seat version uses its additional 160 mm of length to expand third-row and cargo space, pairing the 2 seating layouts with different body lengths to meet a broader range of family needs.

The second-generation Lanshan replaces the original model's 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, paired with a 110 kW (148 hp) front motor, a 220 kW rear motor and a 4-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

Its 2 battery versions offer WLTC electric ranges of 220 km (137 miles) and 270 km, respectively. The model features an 800 V high-voltage platform and supports 6C ultra-fast charging.

Chassis features include dual-chamber air suspension, a mechanical rear differential lock and rear-wheel steering, combining ride comfort with capability in challenging terrain.

The model uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 chip and an Nvidia Drive Thor-U driver-assistance chip to support cockpit interaction and driver-assistance functions, respectively.

It features GWM's Coffee AI OS 4 cockpit system and Coffee Pilot 4 all-terrain driver-assistance system, with the latter designed for urban roads, highways and unpaved terrain.

The second-generation Lanshan continues Wey's expansion of its hybrid SUV lineup this year. The brand launched the 6-seat V9X in May and the 5-seat V8X, also based on the Global One S platform, in August.

The product update comes as Wey's sales face pressure. The brand sold 8,648 vehicles in October, down 31.90% year-on-year, marking its fifth consecutive monthly decline, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.

Wey's sales totaled 75,230 vehicles in the first 10 months of the year, down 1.39%, taking its year-to-date growth into negative territory for the first time this year, despite a 23.97% month-on-month rebound in October.

Parent company GWM also faces sales pressure. Its total October sales fell 15.87% year-on-year to 120,374 vehicles, although NEV sales rose 7.25% to a record 49,499 vehicles.