WEY P8

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WEY P8
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WEY P8
Overview
Manufacturer Great Wall Motor
Production2017–2020
AssemblyChina: Tianjin
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related WEY VV7
WEY VV5
Haval F5
Haval H6
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L GW4C20A I4 (turbo gasoline PHEV)
Electric motor 85 kW (114 bhp) Electric Motor
Transmission 6-speed DCT
Hybrid drivetrain Plug-in hybrid
Range373 mi (600 kilometres)
Electric range 31 mi (50 kilometres)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)

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.

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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 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.5 seconds, a 50 kilometer electric range, a 600 kilometer 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
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WEY P8 GT front details

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.

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References

  1. "WEY P8 GT PHEV".
  2. "Don't Shut Your Big Mouth; This Is the 340 HP WEY P8 Plug-in Hybrid For China".
  3. "The WEY P8 GT PHEV Is Another SUV-Coupe For China".