GWM Malaysia boosts production, expected to launch first CKD model in second half of 2024

Great Wall Motor(GWM) has a long term business strategy, Actually any company that intends to have a long and properous life should have a long term strategy. In the case of GWM, their strategy is to make the brand global. They have four strategic pillars, which are Locally Built, Locally Operated, Locally Cultivated and Supply Chain Integrate. This is three Ls and a S? But whatever it is GWM states that this has resulted in a remarkable results of 62.59% year-on-year increase in global sales, which accounts for a very good figure of 201,500 units of overseas sales in the first half year of 2024 alone. So it is because of this, GWM Malaysia is confident with their plan to locally assemble their vehicles and launching different types of vehicles in 2024. 

Next in the pipeline is the Malaysian launch of the GWM HAVAL H6, which has been dubbed the 'Best-Selling SUV in China',  It is also set to be GWM’s first CKD (Completely Knocked Down) vehicle in Malaysia and is set for launch in the third quarter of 2024. This will also be GWM Malaysia’s first CKD product with EPMB, a Malaysian automotive investment holding company. 

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia will organise an off-road test drive event on July 20th and 21st, 2024, at M4TREC - Book your spot now

 Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia will organise an off-road test drive event on July 20th and 21st, 2024, at M4TREC, a 4WD training and experience centre in Semenyih. It is in conjunction with the GWM TANK 300’s recent launch in Malaysia, for this fully imported (CBU) off-road SUV is priced competitively at RM 250,000 on the road without insurance and comes in four attractive colours: Dusk Orange, Fossil Grey, Crystal Black, and Pearl White.

This event provides the public with the opportunity to experience custom-designed obstacles and challenges that showcase the capabilities of the GWM TANK 300, which is the newest SUV that actually seems to have off-road capabillities rather than the usual soft, urban type crossovers on the market here today. It highlights the Tank 300 as the ideal off-road SUV. Additionally, participants can receive training from expert instructors on how to tackle any rugged terrain during their outdoor adventures.

GWM TANK 300 Launched. Priced at RM250K and Launch offers as well as Off-Road Test Drive Experience on July 20th and 21st, 2024 at M4TREC, Semenyih

GWM TANK 300 is priced at RM 250,000 On-the-Road before any insurance. Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has officially launched GWM TANK 300 in Malaysia. The Tank 300 is a off-road specced out SUV rather than the recent launches of crossover urban roundabouts we have been seeing here. It is fully imported from China, hence the price but this is actually a capable off-roader, and not many of them have been offered in our market these days.

GWM offers the first 300 GWM TANK 300 customers some early bird offers. These are  as follows 

GWM TANK 300 - A proper off-road SUV, and the GWM Haval H6 Premium SUV are now available for booking in Malaysia -

Great Wall Motor (GWM) have announced that the GWM TANK 300 and the GWM Haval H6 HEV is open for booking in Malaysia. While the H6 is slated for launch in the third quarter of 2024, the TANK300  is expected to be delivered in July 2024 with an estimated price is RM 250,000. The TANK is a proper, chunky looking SUV with off-road capabilities, so it isn't some urban runabout. Something different in today's urban SUV market and you can see it at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2024 (till 26th May 2024 at MAEPS, Serdang).

GWM ORA 07 Launched - The fastback styled four door coupe comes in 2 variants from RM169,888 onwards with a very good warranty package with can run up to 8 years.

 

GWM, short for Great Wall Motors, have launched their latest EV, the Ora 07 streamline four door 'coupe'. This what I would call a neo-retro styled four door coupe is priced at RM169,800 for the long range variant and RM189,800 for the performance variant. Both come with an attractive warranty package for both battery and powertrain for up to 8 years. The 07 offers another choice for Malaysians that want to test the waters and try out a premium feeling battery powered electric vehicle.

GWM Malaysia announces that their new ORA 07 battery electric sedan is now open for Booking

Another mid-sized EV sedan is coming to town folks! GWM Malaysia has annouced that their GWM ORA 07 fastback styled sedan is now open for booking. This is the latest edition to the retro looking current range of Great Wall Motors' cars to be sold in Malaysia. The Ora Good Cat compact hatchback comes to mind with its unique looks. This ORA 07 definitely takes after that with its rounded styling cues. Quite different from the usual fare we get and somehow blends German retro styling to modern tech. 

BMW Group and Great Wall Motor Enters into a JV Agreement to Produce MINI Electric Cars in China

Recently, the BMW Group and the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) entered into a Joint Venture agreement to produce MINI electric vehicles in China. This new 50:50 joint venture arrangement will see a new JV company called "Spotlight Automotive Limited" if all approvals are given by the Chinese authorities. It will see the development and production of electric vehicles in China and the new state-of-the-art plant for this JV will be located in the Jiangsu Province of China (concept photo below).

Haval Malaysia offers very generous incentives on the Haval M4 Crossover

If you are interested in buying something that is very different but in the price bracket of the usual Perodua and Proton range of vehicles there is that compact crossover from Haval Malaysia to consider. Now, Haval have announced a slew of incentives including a fantastically long 7 year unlimited mileage warranty. It would make sense as these days a lot of Malaysians take car loans of up to 9 years.

Test Drive Review: Great Wall Haval M4 AMT (NOW Called the Haval H1) - The most affordable mini SUV in Malaysia now shifts gears by itself

I was recently invited over to Gurun, Kedah by Go Auto to take a look at their automobile assembly facility and to test drive the Great Wall Motors Haval M4 AMT which they distribute (Now called the HAVAL H1). If you folks remember, I managed to spend some time with a Manual transmission M4 in October of 2014 and came away pretty impressed with it.

The Great Wall M4 - Chunky looks & EEV Tax break status equals to asurprisingly good drive against its local rivals

We have something cheap and reasonably cheery on our roads soon and the surprising thing is that this car is coming from China. The car, the Great Wall M4 (also called the M4 Haval) compact SUV has been previewed and will soon be on sale throughout Malaysia. According to the distributors, Go Auto, the Great Wall M4 has garnered about 1,500 bookings since its preview in July of 2014 and it will be seen on our roads by November if all goes well. Quite a feat. It got me really curious too. So when I was invited to spend some time with the M4 as well as some time with the people who are bringing it in I jumped at the opportunity.