Launch
Chinese car brand GAC Motor is offering the country a wide array of vehicles with great value and relatively affordable pricing. Legado Motors, Inc., the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in the country, is adding a new 7-seater vehicle to its model lineup called the GN6.
The GAC GN6 was initially released in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but has now made its way into the local market. It will be joining the competitive MPV segment in the country that includes rivals such as the Toyota Innova and the Maxus G50.
Exterior
The exterior features of the GAC GN6 include evident body character lines that run from the headlights with wing-shaped daytime running lights (DRL) to the taillights. The GAC GN6 isn’t difficult to recognize as it shares a bit of a similarity to the Maxus G50. Both Chinese MPVs also share similar dimensions.
The taillights are LED paired with a braking light strip, similar to the GN8 minivan. GAC Motor Philippines is offering the GN6 with three body colors, namely pearl white, elegant black, and peacock blue.
Interior
Passengers will benefit from its comfortable and spacious interior good for seven adults. The second-row has captain seats that come with armrests for enhanced comfort. Seats can also be adjusted frontwards and backward to maximize interior space.
One of the features that make the GAC GN6 more comfortable is its 360-degree quiet car technology that cancels ambient noise from its surroundings. The GAC GN6 offers a 324-liter trunk space that can be expanded to 1,100 liters when third-row seats are folded down.
Tech & Safety
A more innovative driving feel is incorporated in the GAC GN6 as it comes with a 7-inch instrument display and 8-inch infotainment housed in a single panel for a sleek look. The infotainment screen is paired with Bluetooth connectivity and a 6-speaker system.
As for safety, the GAC GN6 is equipped with front dual airbags, front side airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), traction control system (TCS), hill-ascent and descent controls, a rearview camera, parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and more.
Platform & Chassis
The GAC GN6 comes with a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a twisting beam for the rear. The brakes for the front wheels come in ventilated discs while solid discs for the rear.
Engine
Under the hood, the GAC GN6 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that produces 170 hp and 265 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission only.
