GWM Teases New Flagship SUV with ‘Qilin’ Design Element
According to the plan, in addition to the Wey V9X, multiple models codenamed DE8, DE7, and DE6 are expected to launch sequentially in Q2, Q3, and Q4 this year.
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According to the plan, in addition to the Wey V9X, multiple models codenamed DE8, DE7, and DE6 are expected to launch sequentially in Q2, Q3, and Q4 this year.
If negotiations succeed, the 20.7% additional duty could be replaced by a minimum import price mechanism.
The initial investment for Great Wall Motor’s second plant in Brazil is approximately 340 million reais (about $60 million), with production scheduled to begin in 2028.
China exported 27,000 pickup trucks in January 2026, up 44% YoY but down 5% MoM, with the industry’s export share remaining at a high level.
GWM has set a 1.8 million-unit sales target for 2026, up 36% YoY, with NEV penetration exceeding 50%.
The WEY G9 is the second GWM’s model to be locally assembled at this facility, following the Haval H6 Hybrid.
WEY V9X is positioned as an AI luxury model and the first production vehicle under the GWM’s ONE platform.
China’s auto industry is navigating a pragmatic 2026 with varied sales targets amid intense competition.
China’s pickup exports totaled 300,000 units in 2025, up 21% YoY, accounting for roughly 50% of total pickup sales.
With the halving of the purchase tax for new energy vehicles and the continued adjustment of the trade-in subsidy policies, automotive consumption is expected to receive sustained policy support.