Motor Expo 2026

Flagship hybrid vans from Chinese car manufacturers are gaining strong momentum, catering to families and modern executives. At this year's Motor Expo 2025, Chinese giant GAC launched the GAC M8 in the market in advance, followed by GWM, which officially introduced and made available its latest luxury van, the GWM WEY G9. This year, let's see which "big" model stands out.

GAC M8 

GAC M8 is a "Business Class MPV" style vehicle. Overall, it has a more understated luxury but still offers the premium feel of a modern Chinese executive car. Its strong point is the powerful square-shaped headlight design, an unmistakable signature of the M8. The interior features electric First Class massage seats with a highly convenient multi-purpose table.

• Length: 5,212 mm
• Width: 1,893 mm
• Height: 1,823 mm
• Wheelbase:  3,070 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 56 liters
• Engine: 2.0 Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor System
• Max Power: 140 kW, Max Torque: 330 Nm
• Electric Motor Max Power: 134 kW, Max Torque: 300 Nm
• Acceleration 0-100: Approx. 8.8 seconds
• Pure Electric Range: Approx. 120 km (NEDC) 
• Electric + Fuel Total Range: 1,032 km (NEDC)
• DC Fast Charging Support: Max 40 kW
• Price: 2,499,000 Baht 

GWM WEY G9

WEY G9 is another highlight vehicle that combines luxury with advanced technology. It's a Premium Tech MPV with a sharp, European-style square shape. Both the front and rear exude Future Luxury. It comes with a longer body, giving it the feel of a moving yacht on the road, suitable for those who prefer large, spacious vehicles with Zero gravity seats. 

• Length: 5,050 mm
• Width: 1,985 mm
• Height: 1,900 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,085 mm
• Ground Clearance:  155 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 58 liters
• Engine: 1.5 Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor System
• Max Power: 442 hp, Max Torque: 642 Nm
• Transmission: DHT Automatic
• Drivetrain: Hi4 AWD All-Wheel Drive 
• Acceleration 0-100: Approx. 6.8 seconds
• Pure Electric Range: Approx. 170 km (NEDC) 
• Electric + Fuel Total Range: More than 1,000 km (NEDC)
• DC Fast Charging Support: Max 60 kW
• Price: 2,349,000 Baht 

For those looking for a van that can operate on both fuel and electricity, the GAC M8, available for viewing at Motor Expo 2025, is quite "approachable," easy to drive, suitable for daily use, and looks luxurious. As for the GWM WEY G9, it excels as a "family car, executive car that is still fun to drive" at a price not exceeding 2.5 million Baht. Both models are definitely worth the value.