Wey VV7

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WEY VV7
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WEY VV7
Overview
Manufacturer Great Wall Motor
Production2017–2021
Model years 2017–2021
Assembly Tianjin, China
Designer Rong Ma (Exterior)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV (VV7 GT)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
four-wheel-drive
Related WEY VV5
Haval H6
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L GW4E20CB I4 (turbo gasoline)
2.0 L GW4C20A I4 (turbo gasoline PHEV)
Electric motor 85 kW (114 bhp) Electric Motor
Transmission 6-speed DCT (PHEV)
7-speed DCT
Range373 mi (600 kilometres)
Electric range 31 mi (50 kilometres)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,749 mm (187.0 in)
Width1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Chronology
Successor WEY Mocha

The WEY VV7 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Great Wall Motor under the premium brand, WEY. The WEY VV7 was launched on the Chinese auto market in April 2017.

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Overview

The VV7, formerly known as the 01 in development phase, is the first product of Great Wall Motor’s brand, WEY. The VV7 was based on the same architecture that underpins the WEY VV5 and Haval H6 crossovers. The design of the VV7 was first previewed by the Haval Coupe Concept.

The VV7 comes with two trim levels: an entry-level model named VV7 C and a sportier model named the VV7 S. [1]

The WEY VV7 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine code named GW4E20CB, with a maximum output of 227hp/5500rpm and a torque of 387N·m/1800-3600rpm mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. [2]

WEY VV7 GT

The WEY VV7 GT is the fastback version of the WEY VV7, and shares all the components before the C-pillars. [3] Different from the regular VV7, the VV7 GT also features a launch control system only available on the VV7 GT. [4]

WEY VV7 GT Brabus

Brabus designed and tuned version of the WEY VV7 GT. This variant includes flared fenders, black 21-inch wheels, red brake calipers, modified front and rear bumpers, a black rear diffuser, an F1-style rear brake light, tinted windows, clear taillights and an enlarged rear deck lid spoiler.

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References

  1. "WEY VV7 Launched On The Chinese Car Market". 27 April 2017.
  2. "2019成都车展:WEY VV7家族售16.98万起".
  3. "长城汽车-WEY VV7 GT".
  4. "2019成都车展:WEY VV7家族售16.98万起".