The WEY brand's all-new Gaoshan family has officially made its debut! This time, they're not only playing a "numbers game" by naming the three models Gaoshan 7/8/9, but also making advanced intelligent driving and the Hi4 performance hybrid standard across the entire lineup.

The most ruthless part is that the Gaoshan 9's 0-100 km/h acceleration actually hits 5.7 seconds—this isn't an MPV at all, it's basically a mobile living room with a V8 hidden inside! Though about that range discount... let's talk about it later.

Hey folks, the car Xiao Ba is talking about today is truly something else—the WEY brand's all-new Gaoshan series is basically treating the MPV market like a hot pot, with three sizes and seven-seat or six-seat options to choose from, plus an intelligent driving system equipped with a watchtower LiDAR.

But hold on—this so-called "all-new model" looks pretty much the same as the current one? Come on, let's first sort out this messy hot pot.

First, let's look at this face-swap operation. The Gaoshan series front fascia now features a "chrome starry sky" grille, and the lower air intake has been upgraded from single-layer to a double-layer black samurai design.

However, the side profile and rear end remain completely unchanged—which is kind of interesting. So the designer's inspiration all went into the naming?

This Gaoshan 7/8/9 numerical mysticism—Xiao Ba thinks the bigger the number, the more the size expands, which is actually more straightforward than naming them PLUS or Pro.

The size game has really been taken to the next level! The Gaoshan 7 keeps the current standard version's 5050mm body length, with a 7-seat layout that's just right for family use; the newly added Gaoshan 8 stretches all the way to 5280mm, a full 23 cm longer than the 7, with the wheelbase also up by 6 cm; the top-tier Gaoshan 9 is a massive 5410mm beast, but they somehow compressed the height to 1890mm—owners with 2-meter height limits in their underground garages can breathe a sigh of relief.

But the most brilliant part is the seat layout: 7-seat, 7-seat, 6-seat—this permutation combination is probably going to drive choice-paralysis sufferers crazy.

Intelligent driving has really gone all out this time! The Coffee Pilot Ultra system is standard across the entire lineup, with LiDAR and fender cameras making it look like a starship.

Colleagues who've tested this system say the urban navigation can handle Beijing's Third Ring Road evening rush hour, and automatic lane changes are more decisive than a veteran driver.

But Xiao Ba wants to give a heads-up: the neighboring Denza D9 and Voyah Dreamer have also rolled out new intelligent driving systems—this three-kingdoms battle is probably going to spark flying sparks.

In terms of power, the entire lineup uses the Hi4 performance hybrid, with a 1.5T + dual-motor combination unleashing 337kW of primal force—the 5.7-second century sprint makes the GL8 sit up and call it a pro.

The range thing is a bit magical—the Gaoshan 9 carries a 51.55 kWh large battery with a WLTC-rated 201km pure electric range, but media who've actually tested it say running the A/C on the highway directly cuts it to 70%. The Gaoshan 7/8's 172km range is more honest—after all, a smaller battery actually yields a higher achievement rate.

Speaking of price, although the official figure hasn't been announced yet, looking at all these specs, the starting price is probably going to touch the 350,000 yuan threshold. The current Gaoshan starts at 335,800 yuan, and the new model will probably go up by 20,000 to 30,000.

Compared to a certain Japanese MPV that requires a markup and half a year's wait, at least WEY has enough stock on hand, right? And the three-cars-in-tandem strategy is indeed clever—want space, pick the 9 series; want flexibility, pick the 7 series; compromise and go for the 8 series—there's always one that suits you.

But it's not without its gripes. The infotainment system is still the old Great Wall UI—compared to the new forces, it's like Nokia meeting an iPhone.

The second-row aviation seats are indeed comfortable, but the middle aisle is only wide enough to squeeze through sideways—want to get to the third row? You'll have to electrically slide the seat forward.

The most painful thing is the fast-charging power—a 51 kWh battery takes over an hour to fully charge, so even a bathroom break at the service area requires watching the clock.

Here come the purchase recommendations! Families with two kids can blindly go for the Gaoshan 7—seven seats are enough and it saves fuel; for business receptions, go straight for the Gaoshan 9—the six-seat layout maxes out the sense of prestige; if you frequently take the whole family on long road trips, the Gaoshan 8's extended space can stuff in more luggage.

But if you're obsessed with intelligent driving, I suggest waiting for the facelift in the second half of the year—word is Huawei ADS 3.0 will be onboard, and that's when you'll truly feel like a veteran driver possesses you.