GAC Motor Philippines recently partnered with Lazada Philippines to formally open its LazMall flagship store during Lazada’s 11.11 event in November 2021. To commemorate its entry into the e-commerce platform, the carmaker raffled off an all-new GAC GS8 2.0 4x2 Sport variant to Lazada users.
Mr. Sherwin Santos receives his all-new GAC GS8
Now, GAC Motor Philippines announced the lucky winner as Mr. Sherwin Santos of Calamba, Laguna. Santos took home a 7-seater midsize SUV that he can use for his daily commute or his weekend trips with the family. He was excited during the turnover ceremony, and for good reason, as the GS8 is his first vehicle.
“Thank you, GAC Motor Philippines and Lazada Philippines at nanalo kami ng all-new GAC GS8 4x2 Sports. Out of the so many entries, kami po ang nabunot sa raffle, at dalawang car service vouchers ang na-avail namin sa Lazada,” he said.
(Thank you, GAC Motors Philippines and Lazada Philippines as we won the all-new GAC GS8 4x2 Sports. Out of the so many entries, we were picked from the raffle, and we availed of two car service vouchers on Lazada.)
A 7-seater SUV for the family
Featuring a facelift for the 2022 model year, the GAC GS8 comes with a more aggressive front end, as well as a more premium interior thanks to the new Alcantara leather seats. It also boasts triple-zone climate control and a 10-inch touchscreen to keep passengers comfortable and entertained on the go.
He'll be driving in style from now on, not bad for a first car
Santos will be cruising around town using the SUV’s 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that is capable of generating 199 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. Since this is the 4x2 Sports variant, power is sent exclusively to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
“We would like to congratulate Mr. Sherwin Santos for winning the all-new GS8 4x2 Sports. We are glad that you’ve become part of the launch of GAC Motor’s opening of LazMall flagship store,” said GAC Motor Philippines President and CEO Wilbert Lim.
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Know more about GAC GS8 2024
The next-generation 2024 GAC GS8 is a midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippine market, its 4x2 variant comes with an introductory price of Php 2,398,000, while the 4x4 version is priced at Php 2,648,000.
Under the hood of the GAC GS8 is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine that can make up to 248 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The said engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The GS8 size-wise, spans 4,980mm long, is 1,950mm wide, and 1,780mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,920mm.
Locally, the 2024 GAC GS8 competes against the Toyota Fortuner, Mazda CX-8, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Terra, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and Ford Everest, among others.
GAC GS8 Launch
The GAC GS8 first debuted in China back in 2021. It was then previewed at the 2022 MIAS, before its official launch in 2023. The 4x4 top-spec version was then brought into the local market in August 2023.
GAC GS8 Exterior
The only trim of the Philippine-spec GAC GS8 is equipped with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and rear fog lamps. Also present on this SUV is a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, power-folding side mirrors, automatic headlamps, and a set of 20-inch alloy wheels.
GAC GS8 Interior
Keeping all of its seven occupants cool is a three-zone automatic air-conditioner. All seats are then wrapped in leather.
Provided for the driver of the GS8 is an electronically adjustable driver’s seat, a leather steering wheel, paddle shifters, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a push-to-start button, a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
The GS8 has a comprehensive safety kit that consists of dual front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock braking with EPS, stability control, hill-start control, hill-descent control, tire pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child seat anchors, engine immobilizer, etc.
Supporting those standard safety features are adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, etc.
Entertaining the occupants of the GS8 is a 14.6-inch touchscreen with Phone mirroring, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said headunit is then linked to a total of eight speakers. Also present are a number of charging ports, as well as a wireless smartphone charger.
Platform & Chassis
The GS8 uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a multi-link suspension for the rear. Braking for this model is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function.
Engine & Drivetrain
Powering the GS8 is a 2.0-liter TGDi engine. At the maximum, this powerplant can generate up to 248 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. All power is sent to its front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Also present on this model are three drive modes which include Eco, comfort, and Sport.
There are four available color options for the Philippine-spec 2024 GAC GS8. There’s Elegant Black, Ink Seal Green, Crystal White, and Moonlight Grey.
The GAC GS8 is one of the most powerful midsize seven-seater SUVs on the market right now. Well, barring that of some luxury models. It is also on-par against its competitors when it comes to amenities and safety features.
The only thing that we see that might hold it back is its high starting price. There’s also the fact that it only has one variant in the local market.
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