GAC Motor PH sold over 1,000 vehicles from January to August 2023

The GS8 SUV and the GS3 Emzoom led the charge.

GAC Motor Philippines continues to drive its positive sales momentum as it managed to sell over 1,000 vehicles from January to August 2023. The car brand said that this is a record achievement for GAC Motor in the Philippines since being under the helm of Astara as its official distributor.

2023 GAC GS3 Emzoom front quarter shot

2023 GAC GS3 Emzoom

According to industry data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), GAC Motor posted year-to-date retail sales of 1,017 units as of August 2023. The car brand added that this shows GAC Motor’s “strong presence and commitment to delivering top-notch vehicles.”

GAC Motor Philippines has been under Astara for less than a year, which makes the said sales milestone more significant and meaningful to the team behind the Chinese car brand.

"We are beyond thrilled to share yet another remarkable milestone for GAC. In a mere eight months, we have proudly welcomed over 1,000 delighted GAC owners across the nation,” said GAC Motor brand head Franz Decloedt.

GAC Motor PH is not looking to slow down as it plans to sell more vehicles that are poised to eventually reach the 2,000th sales mark by the end of 2023.

“Our optimism and determination are stronger than ever as we set our sights on breaking the 2,000 mark by year-end,” Decloedt added.

GAC GS8 front quarter shot GAC GS8 2WD

Leading the charge for GAC Motor PH’s sales is said to be the GS8 seven-seater crossover SUV as well as the all-new GS3 Emzoom. GAC Motor PH said that the two vehicles have been well received by the local market. However, the car brand did not share the exact sales breakdown per car model.

“The GS8 has had tremendous success since being launched in the Philippines and continues to be one of our best-selling nameplates. It is masterfully designed to exude confidence on the road and is perfect for customers seeking distinction and refinement in their SUV,” said Decloedt.

GAC Motor PH recently launched the GS8 4WD, which is offered at an introductory price of Php 2,548,000. Of note, the introductory price for the GS8 4WD is until September 30, 2023 only.

GAC GS8 4WD GAC GS8 4WD

The car brand also announced that it has appointed four new dealers. This is part of GAC Motor PH’s commitment to further expand its dealership network in order to reach more potential buyers as well as to offer hassle-free after-sales service.

“We are fully committed to accelerate our network growth across the country as this will enhance the accessibility of GAC and help ensure a convenient purchase and worry-free after-sales experience,” Decloedt shared.

Previously, GAC Motor PH said that it intends to have a total of 20 dealerships by the end of 2023.

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Know more about GAC GS8 2024

GAC GS8 2024

The next-generation 2025 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 2025 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.

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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 2025 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 with 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.