Great Wall Motor (GWM), as the ‘Global Intelligent Technology Company’, continues to create excitement in Thailand’s automotive industry at the end of the year, bringing a fleet of cutting-edge electric vehicles to the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022. Curated under the ‘GWM Light the Future’ concept, the showcase reinforces GWM as Thailand’s electric vehicle (xEV) leader through special highlights presented at the event is led by the first-ever display of the ORA Grand Cat in Thailand, followed by the launch of the much-loved pure electric vehicle’s latest variant: ORA Good Cat 500 PRO in a new color – Pistachio Green. Meanwhile, 2,000 units of ORA Good Cat will be available for right reservation during November 30 – December 31, 2022, at new retail prices for the next batch of delivery.
- – GWM Officially Launched All New HAVAL H6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV 1.699 million baht
- – GWM knocks ORA Good Cat GT price at 1.549 MB before deducting government measures
These are accompanied by the launch of a more luxurious New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV and the return of the premium off-road TANK 500 HEV. GWM is also showing a parade of Thailand’s popular models, namely: All New HAVAL H6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV, HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV, HAVAL JOLION Hybrid SUV, ORA Good Cat, and ORA Good Cat GT, along with other futuristic intelligent driving technologies, special offers for car buyers and other fun and attractive activities at GWM’s booth.
Elliot Zhang, President of Great Wall Motor ASEAN, said: “Since our official launch in Thailand last February, GWM, as the xEV leader, has adhered to our strategy of differentiation to create and provide quality products and services, new experiences, and cutting-edge technology to Thai consumers. Up to today, we have successfully launched five models of our new energy vehicles (from two brands and three series) in the Thai market. The achievement is attested to by more than 13,000 users – with the HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV and ORA Good Cat consistently taking the lead in their respective segments. Furthermore, GWM emphasizes and priorities a user-centric approach to become the users’ trusted brand.
We opened the GWM Experience Center in Thailand, marked as the first in the international market, aiming to create smiles, good impressions, and to be a space for visitors to enjoy special activities. The GWM User Committee was introduced to show that we listen to and respect users’ needs. Currently, the GWM app has more than 130,000 active users and there are more than 1 million followers on GWM’s social media, which is the fastest growing in Thailand’s automotive industry.”
“GWM is committed to developing Thailand’s EV ecosystem through the launch of G-Charge Supercharging Stations, the expansion of fast-charging facilities across the country with an aim to cover 55 locations this year, and the integration of charging stations into our charging map in the GWM app, which now covers 70% of Thailand’s public charging network. In addition, GWM was honorably chosen to be an official Mobility and Logistics Partner of APEC 2022, providing intelligent vehicles to accommodate the delegates’ transportation throughout the conferences held in Thailand.
Today, we are delighted to welcome GWM’s latest member – the TANK 500 HEV, the first model of the TANK brand that is a full-size off-road SUV with a premium design. It combines majestic beauty and a spacious cabin with modern, luxurious interior decoration and powerful performance, resulting in the capability to serve every possible demand. It will redefine the full-size SUV market,” added Elliot.
Narong Sritalayon, Managing Director of Great Wall Motor (Thailand), said: “GWM is advancing to become Thailand’s xEV leader through a focus on a customer-centric strategy and by continuously providing superior new experiences for our customers. For 2023 onwards, we are committed to bringing four xEV models to offer new driving experiences highlighting safety, intelligence, and eco-friendliness to the Thai market – and we believe that Thai fans will share our excitement. Today we have brought a parade of cutting-edge electric vehicles for Thai enthusiasts to experience first-hand. They are led by ORA’s first premium coupé, the ORA Grand Cat, which is being showcased for the first time in Thailand. The vehicle catches everybody’s eye with its remarkably luxurious design, intelligent technologies, and superior performance.
The second model is the ORA Good Cat 500 PRO, which comes equipped with advanced innovations for various driving experiences. GWM also introduces a new eco-friendly color of ORA Good Cat – Pistachio Green. Additionally, we now have all the pending units of ORA Good Cat in stock in Thailand, and they are ready to be delivered to all of our customers within this year. Meanwhile, fans who are expecting the return of the ORA Good Cat will be able to reserve the right of this much-loved vehicle at new retail prices during November 30 – December 31, 2022 for the next batch of delivery totaling 2,000 units. We expect that all 2,000 units will be delivered to customers within March 31, 2023.
The next highlight is the New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV, which has been enhanced with a new luxurious design, while retaining all the safety features and comfort. Other vehicles in the lineup include popular models from both the HAVAL and ORA brands. They are the All New HAVAL H6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV, HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV, HAVAL JOLION Hybrid SUV, ORA Good Cat, and ORA Good Cat GT. We see our lineup not only creating excitement on the show floor at the exhibition, but also reiterating GWM’s passionate commitment and proactive progress to driving Thailand toward becoming an electric vehicle society.”
The first showcase of the ORA Grand Cat in Thailand
This is the first-ever showcase in Thailand of the ORA Grand Cat, the first premium pure electric coupé from the ORA brand. This model stands out with an elegant sleek design, combined with superior performance for a fun driving experience, and intelligent technology and safety functions for the utmost safety. The vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive, and a dual-motor configuration providing maximum power of 408 PS and maximum torque of 680 Nm, giving it an acceleration rate of 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, and offering a maximum range of 550 km on a full charge (following the NEDC Standard).
Its exterior design stands out with luxury and modernity, featuring a glass roof, active air inlet grille, electric rear spoiler and exhaust synthetic noise for sporty driving experiences. The ORA Grand Cat also comes with an intelligent navigation system – ORA Autopilot 3.0, 28 exterior sensor spots, and 12 ultrasonic radars to offer a smarter driving experience. The interior features a 12.3-inch multimedia touch screen, 11 Infinity speakers with independent amplifier, and electric driver and passenger seats with massage and cooling systems, providing the ultimate comfort and pleasure.
The right reservation for new batch of ORA Good Cat, the launch of ORA Good Cat 500 PRO in a new color, and the booking of ORA Good Cat GT in white color
In response to tremendous feedback, GWM will open for the right reservation of ORA Good Cat in new retail prices during November 30 – December 31, 2022 for the next batch of delivery totaling 2,000 units, via GWM Application and WWW.GWM.CO.TH. (Please study further information on the given website.) All 2,000 units will be delivered within March 31, 2023. Additionally, GWM has now launched the ORA Good Cat 500 PRO, another variant of the much-loved pure electric car, and offers a new color option, Pistachio Green, for environment enthusiasts. The ORA Good Cat 500 PRO is equipped with a 63.1 kWh Lithium Ternary battery, giving a maximum range of 500 km on a full charge (following the NEDC Standard).
The vehicle comes with five driving modes (Standard, Sport, ECO, ECO+ and Automatic), level 2+ driving automation, 360˚ cameras, a panoramic sunroof, and many innovative technologies to provide convenience and serve different lifestyles. These include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (Intelligent ACC), Auto Emergency Braking + Intersection (AEBI), Wisdom Dodge System (WDS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Center Keeping Assist (LCK). Also, GWM allows the fans of ORA Good Cat GT to reserve this sporty variant in a new color, Hamilton White, at the same price of 1,286,000 baht at the exhibition.
Experience the next luxury level of the New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV
GWM is reinforcing the legendary achievement of the HAVAL H6, which has seized leadership of the compact SUV segment for ten consecutive months (January-October 2022), introducing an enhanced version with a more premium design as well as next-level comfort and convenience. The New HAVAL h6 Hybrid SUV – DARE TO BE ELITE – is outstanding, with a star matrix front grille and still packs with best-in-class and first-in-class cutting-edge technologies. An electric tail gate with a hands-free feature has also been added.
The vehicle is built on the intelligent modular GWM L.E.M.O.N Platform, which is adaptable to various types of engines, and powered by a 1.5-liter turbo engine combined with an electric motor and a multi-mode DHT electric hybrid system, resulting in high performance of 243 PS and torque of 530 Nm. Other highlight features include Update Firmware Over the Air (FOTA), and Voice Command and Control via the GWM app. The New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV is now available in the Thai market at a price of 1,349,000 baht.
The return of the TANK 500 HEV in Thailand
After its first global showcase captivated off-road fans in Thailand at last year’s Motor Expo, the TANK 500 HEV comes back to boast its prowess in the SUV-D segment. Brandishing its combination of elegance and strength for four-wheel driving, the TANK 500 HEV brings versatility and the pleasure of ‘life without limits’. The TANK 500 HEV is built on TANK platform and equipped with a hybrid power combination of 2.0T+9HAT (2.0 Liter Turbo + 9-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission), enabling maximum power of 258 kW and maximum torque of 615 Nm. The car is powered by the latest intelligent four-wheel drive and the intelligent driver assistance systems such as TANK Turn that can easily turn a corner in narrow places.
Front and rear electric control differential locks that help transfer wheels force to avoid wheel slippage, together with various off-road driving modes that are automatically adjusted as the driving surface changes. The TANK 500 HEV also stands out with its interior design, premium speakers, and NAPPA seats, providing a simple yet superior feel. The car features a 12.3” digital screen, 14.6” central touchscreen. It is also packed with intelligent driving assistance technologies such as Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Change Assistance, Emergency Lane Change Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking, enabling higher safety on every journey.
GWM is offering exclusive deals and benefits for customers and consumers who want to buy its xEVs available in the Thai market at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022 through the ‘Great Wall Great Deal’ campaign for the four HAVAL models, and through the ‘PREMIERE DEAL’ for the ORA Good Cat GT model.
New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV
Enjoy a promotional 1.89% interest rate for up to 48-month financing, free one-year first-class car insurance, free GWM PRO Service Inclusive (GPSI) for five years or 100,000 kilometers, free fuel with a maximum value of 2,000 baht, free 24-hr roadside assistance for five years, free GWM carpet and license plate, and many more. The total benefits worth over 96,000 baht.
All New HAVAL H6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV
Enjoy a promotional 1.89% interest rate for up to 48-month financing, free one-year first-class car insurance, a free GWM home charger and installation with a maximum value of 60,000 baht, free 24-hr roadside assistance for five years, free GWM PRO Service Inclusive (GPSI) for five years or 100,000 kilometers with Pick up or Delivery On-Demand Service for car maintenance and/or GWM Mobile Service up to a maximum of two times, free fuel with a maximum value of 2,000 baht, 15,000 GWM points and many more. The total benefits are worth over 167,000 baht.
HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV
Enjoy a promotional 0.59% interest rate for up to 48-month financing when a 25% down payment is made, a free 15,000-baht fleet card, free first-class car insurance for one year, free GWM PRO Service Inclusive package (GPSI) in the first five years or the first 100,000 kilometers, free 24-hr roadside assistance for five years, and free GWM carpet and license plate. The total benefits worth over 157,000 baht.
HAVAL JOLION Hybrid SUV
Enjoy a promotional 0% interest rate for up to 48-month financing when a 25% down payment is made, a free 20,000 baht fleet card, free first-class car insurance for one year, new vehicle warranty for seven years, hybrid battery warranty for eight years, free GWM Pro Service Inclusive package (GPSI) in the first five years or the first 100,000 kilometers, free 24-hr roadside assistance for five years, Lamina branded window film, GWM carpet and license plate, and many more. The total benefits worth a total of 172,000 baht.
ORA Good Cat GT
Enjoy a promotional 1.79% interest rate for up to 48-month financing when a 25% down payment is made, free first-class car insurance for one year, free GWM home charger and installation (one-time only) within 20 meters from the main circuit breaker (excluding charger station), free labor and spare parts for maintenance work according to distance (GWM PRO Service Inclusive: GPSI) up to five times in five years or 75,000 kilometers (whichever is reached first), free 24-hour roadside assistance for a period of five years, and free GWM carpet and license plate. The total benefits are worth over 130,000 baht.
For more information and conditions of the ‘Great Wall Great Deal’ and the ‘PREMIERE DEAL’ campaigns, please visit WWW.GWM.CO.TH or the GWM app or the official Facebook page: GWM Thailand.
In addition to the showcase of xEV models, GWM allows visitors to shop for lifestyle items and souvenirs, participate in engaging activities to win special gifts and indulge themselves at the GWM Bar and Lifestyle Lounge. GWM’s Intelligent Ambassadors (iAM) are on site to welcome and help with providing information throughout the event.
Interested visitors can also register at GWM’s booth to test-drive the All New HAVAL H6 Plug-in Hybrid SUV, All New H6 Hybrid SUV, All New HAVAL JOLION Hybrid SUV, ORA Good Cat and ORA Good Cat GT on site at the event.
GWM cordially invites everyone to experience the full fleet of electric vehicles and innovative automobile technologies, and participate in fun activities at GWM’s booth A11 at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022, Challenger 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, from December 1 to 12, 2022, 12:00 to 22:00 hrs. on weekdays and 11:00 to 22:00 hrs. on weekends and public holidays.
