Will the WEY 300 have a diesel version?
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WEY 300 will have a diesel version. The short-wheelbase version, two-door version, and diesel version will all be arranged for production based on market demand in the later stages. Here is some extended information: Brand Introduction: WEY 300 is a compact high-end off-road vehicle under the Great Wall brand. Great Wall Motors is a Chinese automotive brand established in 1984, headquartered in Baoding City, Hebei Province, mainly producing pickup trucks, SUVs, sedans, and new energy vehicles. WEY refers to China's luxury SUV brand, established in 2016, with products including the VV7, VV6, VV5, and VV7 PHEV new energy series models. Positioning: The WEY Tank 300's square design and the overall medium-sized SUV volume it presents, although WEY defines the Tank 300 as a compact off-road SUV, the structural advantages unique to body-on-frame off-road SUVs always give it a larger visual effect.
I've checked WEY's product lineup, and currently the VV300 only comes in gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions. Although Great Wall is quite capable with diesel engines, recent policies have been pushing towards new energy vehicles, and the China VI emission standards impose strict restrictions on diesel cars. Many urban areas have imposed restrictions on diesel vehicles, leading to fewer buyers, so manufacturers naturally aren't willing to invest. Moreover, WEY is positioned as a luxury and intelligent brand, now focusing on the Coffee series, which are all new energy vehicles with green license plates. Models like the Mocha PHEV are selling well, so suddenly going back to develop a diesel version seems highly unlikely—at least, there's no mention of such plans for the next year or two.
As an enthusiast who frequently follows new car updates, I'm quite skeptical. Diesel versions aren't popular in the passenger vehicle market nowadays, especially for SUVs in the 300,000 yuan price range. While the VV300's Lemon platform is compatible with diesel engines, just look at the Tank 300 diesel version selling only 2,000 units per month. WEY is currently focusing more on hybrid models like the Latte DHT, and dealerships report most customer inquiries are about plug-in hybrids. Naturally, manufacturers prioritize new energy vehicles. If you really want a diesel vehicle, you might as well consider models from the same brand's Tank series.
