GWM Malaysia Reaches Production Milestone
The company has assembled over 10,000 vehicles and exported 1,100 units to regional markets.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Car Types
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As of October 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has surpassed 10,000 units in cumulative vehicle assembly. The manufacturer also exported over 1,100 GWM Wey G9 vehicles to Thailand and Indonesia.
Why it matters
The export volume highlights Malaysia's growing strategic role as a central manufacturing and logistics hub for GWM within the ASEAN region.
GWM has produced 10,000 vehicles since local assembly began in October 2024. This total includes the GWM Haval H6 HEV, which entered production in 2024, and the GWM Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV, which launched in 2025.
The players
GWM Malaysia
This is the Malaysian subsidiary of the China-based global automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motor.
EP Manufacturing Bhd
This is a Malaysian automotive parts manufacturer that partners with GWM for local vehicle assembly in Melaka.
The details
Vehicles are assembled locally in Melaka through a partnership with EP Manufacturing Bhd. The plant serves as the primary facility for the brand's regional export operations in Southeast Asia.
Timeline
GWM entered the Malaysian market in 2022.
Local assembly operations began in October 2024.
Assembly of the GWM Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV commenced in 2025.
Production milestones were confirmed in October 2026.
Roadmap
GWM is expanding its regional footprint by utilizing Malaysia as a primary manufacturing and export hub for the Southeast Asian market. This strategy aligns with broader efforts by automakers to localize production and capitalize on regional trade agreements.
Increased local production and export capacity typically support regional dealership inventory levels for GWM models. These manufacturing milestones indicate a stable supply chain for consumers purchasing GWM vehicles in Southeast Asian markets.
The takeaway
The growth of GWM in Malaysia demonstrates how brands are scaling production to serve multiple international markets from a single regional base. Prospective buyers in the region may see improved availability of high-tech plug-in hybrid models as assembly capacity continues to rise.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CarSifu.
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