GWM's Wey brand has opened Chinese pre-sales for the second-generation Lanshan, a boxy plug-in hybrid SUV with 510kW and a starting price of 289,800 yuan, equivalent to approximately A$62,700.

The new model offers five- and six-seat layouts, 800V electrical architecture and a claimed combined petrol-electric driving range of 1196km on the WLTC cycle.

GWM has confirmed Wey will launch in Australia, with its first models targeted for late 2026, but the second-generation Lanshan has not been confirmed for the local market.

Chinese pre-sales began on 9 November 2026, ahead of an official launch expected before the end of the year. Four variants span 289,800 to 329,800 yuan, approximately A$62,700 to A$71,400.

The first-generation Lanshan's rounded body has been replaced by an upright design with a vertical-slat grille, externally mounted spare wheel and side-opening tailgate.

Both seating configurations measure 2050mm wide and 1960mm tall, with a 3010mm wheelbase. The six-seater is 160mm longer than the five-seat version.

The SUV uses GWM's Global One S platform, shared with the Wey V9X and V8X launched in China in May and August 2026 respectively.

Its Super Hi4 plug-in hybrid system combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and front and rear electric motors. Combined output is 510kW and 940Nm.

Wey quotes a test-track 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds for the top version. That version also supports peak 6C charging, with a claimed 30-80 per cent fast charge taking approximately nine minutes.

The combined petrol-electric range is rated at 1196km under WLTC testing or 1471km on the CLTC cycle. These are combined driving figures, rather than electric-only range claims.

Chassis equipment includes dual-chamber closed air springs, continuously variable damping, a mechanical rear differential lock and rear-wheel steering of up to 20 degrees. The minimum turning radius is 5.3m, reducing to 5.15m with rear-wheel steering.

Inside, a 29.6-inch 6.4K screen spans the centre and passenger side of the dashboard, accompanied by a 21.4-inch rear entertainment display. The five-seater has a 27-speaker audio system with 3440W peak output, while the six-seater gets 31 speakers and 4080W.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 cockpit chip runs alongside GWM's Coffee OS 4 software. Driver-assistance hardware includes an Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip and 28 sensors, including a rear solid-state lidar, supporting Coffee Pilot 4. Seven airbags are fitted.

The pre-sale opening follows Wey's October 2026 Chinese sales result of 8648 vehicles, down 31.9 per cent year on year.

In Australia, Wey's introduction forms another part of GWM's growth plans alongside its medium-SUV expansion. The Wey G9 people mover has been approved for Australian sale, while the V9X and V8X SUVs are expected in 2027.

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