Priyanka Sharma speaks with Sunonny Bhatt, Director of Sales and Marketing at GWM Middle East, about the company’s regional strategy, new car launches and transition towards hybrid and electric vehicles.

The conversation covers GWM’s family of brands—including Haval, TANK, ORA, WEY and GWM Pickups—along with Hi4T hybrid four-wheel-drive technology, the Tank 700’s positioning as a luxury off-road SUV and the challenge of changing perceptions around Chinese car brands.

Sunonny also discusses GWM’s 2026 roadmap, Middle East sales growth, pricing strategy, spare-parts support, competition from Japanese and Chinese carmakers, and what buyers can expect next.

Presented by Priyanka Sharma.

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