At the 29th Chengdu International Auto Show, WEY lined up two brand-new flagship crossovers side by side — the V9X and the V8X — and it instantly became clear which one matters more for Russian buyers. The V8X has already reached Chinese customers: five trim levels, official pricing from 239,800 to 315,800 yuan. With limited-time incentives, the entry price drops to 226,800 yuan.
The V8X is a five-seat plug-in hybrid, and the numbers are genuinely impressive. In its top trims, the Super Hi4 system squeezes out up to 500 kW and 930 Nm, while a 66.6 kWh battery delivers up to 402 km of pure-electric range on the CLTC cycle — and the total combined range hits 1,659 km. Throw in an 800-volt architecture, charging speeds up to 6C, air suspension, and rear-wheel steering, and this is anything but a budget package.
But it's the V9X standing right next to it that should really catch a Russian buyer's eye. GWM's Russian office has already confirmed it: the model is arriving this fall. The Russian-market version gets a six-seat cabin, all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbo engine, and a hybrid transmission — peak output is claimed at 598 hp and 862 Nm. Zero to 100 km/h takes just 4.9 seconds. A 55.4 kWh battery is rated for up to 270 km of electric range on the manufacturer's stated European cycle.
In China, the V9X starts at 331,800 yuan. But don't mistake that figure for a forecast of the Russian price — the local sticker will factor in taxes, certification, logistics, and other costs. For comparison, the WEY 80, currently sold officially in Russia, starts at a much higher price point. GWM says it will announce the Russian price for the V9X closer to launch.
