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GWM expands global lineup and European production

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2026-10-29 16:46 UTC → 2026-11-02 10:53 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Great Wall Motor (GWM) continues to expand its global footprint and product diversity. In July 2026, GWM reported a 3.54% year-on-year increase in total vehicle deliveries to 108,067 units. While domestic sales in China fell by 27.23%, overseas markets saw a 50.93% surge, accounting for 57.39% of total monthly sales. To support international growth, GWM is rolling out the Ora 5 compact SUV under a strategy of “All Scenarios, All Powertrains.” ~~The Ora 5 has expanded into Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, and Venezuela.~~ GWM is ~~also~~ diversifying its powertrain offerings through the Haval H7 and Tank 300 lines. In October 2026, the Haval H7 launched in Brazil as a plug-in hybrid flex model and in Italy as a hybrid SUV. The Tank 300 also entered the Italian market with a plug-in hybrid Hi4-T variant. In South Africa, the H7 was released with ~~petrol,~~ six derivatives including 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre hybrid, and 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid ~~options, while in Australia,~~ options. The flagship Hi4 PHEV model offers an electric range of up to 130km and vehicle-to-load technology. The H7 also entered the Spanish D-SUV segment as a five-seater. In late October 2026, GWM revealed details for the Haval H7 ~~saw high pre-launch interest.~~ in Germany, where it is scheduled to arrive by late 2026. The German lineup will include a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine, a full hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid featuring the Hi4 system for the first time in Europe. To strengthen its European presence, GWM is transitioning ~~from an importer~~ to a localized ~~player. The company announced plans to establish its first European production base~~ player by restarting vehicle assembly at the Bahovitsa plant in Bulgaria through a partnership with Bulgaria Automotive Industry (BAI). ~~Mass assembly of the Ora 5 is expected to begin at the Bahovitsa plant~~ Starting in the first quarter of 2027, ~~with an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles. This move~~ the facility aims to assemble the Ora 5 using semi-knocked down kits to mitigate EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. ~~Additionally,~~ GWM aims to establish at least 650 sales and service locations across Europe by the end of ~~2027, expanding from Italy and Spain into markets including Austria, the Czech Republic, and Romania.~~ 2027.

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