What is the WEY car?
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WEY is a high-end luxury SUV brand under Great Wall Motors. Its models include: WEY VV7, WEY VV5, WEY VV6, WEY VV7 GT, WEY P8, etc. Taking the 2021 WEY VV5 as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4462mm, width 1857mm, height 1638mm, wheelbase 2680mm, fuel tank capacity 55L, and curb weight 1579kg. The 2021 WEY VV5 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 171PS, maximum power of 126kW, maximum torque of 287Nm, and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I recently test drove a WEY, the premium brand under Great Wall Motors, which follows a 'light luxury' approach. I drove the Mocha hybrid version, featuring extensive soft leather upholstery and brushed metal panels - the coffee brown color scheme exudes premium vibes. Their DHT hybrid system is impressive: pure electric starts in the city are whisper-quiet, and you can barely feel the engine kick-in on highways. Though the trunk floor sits a bit high, making it tricky to load bulky items without hitting the tailgate. For anyone considering domestic luxury SUVs, I highly recommend a test drive - dealerships are even giving out coffee vouchers for test drives now.
I've been repairing cars for ten years, and WEY's chassis is indeed more solid than ordinary domestic cars. Last time when I replaced the shock absorbers for the VV7, I found that the suspension uses all-aluminum control arms, with reduced unsprung mass for better cornering stability. However, the infotainment system tends to freeze, especially during OTA updates when the screen goes black. Maintenance costs are close to those of joint-venture cars—a full synthetic oil change plus three filters costs over 900 yuan. I recommend opting for the lifetime warranty package, as their solenoid valves have a relatively high failure rate.
Young people choosing WEY for car fun is pretty cool! Just picked up the Latte PHEV last week, which comes with launch control mode - hits 100km/h in 5.2 seconds with explosive acceleration. Driving at night with 256-color ambient lighting to pick up my girlfriend, she especially loves taking selfies under the starry sky roof. Though the car weighs over 2 tons, a full charge gives 150km range, but realistically drops to around 110km with AC on. Huge modification potential - adding a rear wing makes it look absolutely sick.
