Do you like retro cars? The WEY Yuanmeng Hybrid revives the style of the 1950s

Retro cars are becoming increasingly fashionable. Among the most futuristic designs, from time to time there appear cars that look as if they came from past times, though with modern details that confirm they are on sale today. From China comes this model, which is very reminiscent of a car designed in the 1950s, yet has a very modern image.

The WEY Yuanmeng is a rather risky bet, but one that will catch the attention of anyone who wants to drive a different car, very different from what the market has accustomed us to. It is a five-door saloon and seems to offer a fairly spacious interior. But where it truly stands out is at the front.

The front is dominated by an immense chrome grille, with horizontal slats. Chrome decoration can also be seen in other areas of the car. It is also found on the lower part of the front and around the headlights. Those chrome details can also be seen on the bonnet, at points on the front of the car and on the trim of the exterior mirrors.

The retro look continues with wide wheel arches and chrome details also on the wheels and door handles. The rear features oval-shaped lights, a large spare wheel cover and a chrome bumper.

We were able to see the interior thanks to Car News China. Three air vents with chrome-finished mouldings can be seen, located in the centre of the dashboard. Other notable features are the digital instrument cluster, the central multimedia screen and an additional screen in front of the passenger.

The interior’s image is reinforced by the floating central console. The upholstery is made of leather, which gives the whole more impact.

Hybrid powertrain

This model will only be sold with a hybrid powertrain. It will consist of a 1.5-litre combustion engine working together with an electric motor. The combined power of both propulsion units will be 238 CV and the maximum torque it will deliver is 520 Nm.

The powertrain is paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox and, according to the information provided, this retro-looking model will have an electric-only range of 195 km, although we already know that in the WLTP cycle that figure will be considerably lower. We don’t think this car will reach Europe, but it is certainly a curious model that would hold some interest for enthusiasts of this kind of car, somewhere between classic and modern.