GAC Motor Philippines has officially launched the all-new GS8 in the country.
All-new GAC GS8
The all-new GAC GS8 is the midsize crossover’s second-generation iteration. Entering as GAC Motor Philippines’ flagship model, the 2023 GS8 aims to cater to those in the market who are looking for a premium 7-seater vehicle.
“The all-new GS8 builds on its success as GAC Motor’s flagship SUV with its complete package of style, quality, reliability, and safety. It has been masterfully designed to exude confidence on the road, making it the perfect match for customers seeking distinction and refinement in their SUV,” said GAC Motor Philippines Brand Head Jun Cajayon.
Exterior
From the get-go, the second-generation GAC GS8 exudes unmistakable SUV styling complemented with futuristic design cues. Chief among these is the grille that emphasizes the massive-looking proportions of the vehicle. It is flanked by LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs).
One rugged-looking vehicle
Adding sportiness to the finish are the GS8’s 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels, dual chrome exhaust pipes, and a boxy body with sharp character lines. The company is offering the model to the local market in four colors: Ink Seal Green, Crystal White, Moonlight Grey, and Elegant Black.
Interior
The premium approach is underscored further inside as the new GAC GS8 welcomes passengers with its ‘finely crafted’ leather seats with diamond stitching. Both the driver and front passenger get to benefit from power-adjustable seats with memory functions.
Interior of the new GS8
Taking the cabin ambiance up a notch are features such as a panoramic sunroof and intelligent ambient lighting. Other interior bits include a leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel with paddle shifters, an electrochromic rearview mirror, and three-zone automatic air control.
Tech & Safety
Slotted into the center console is a massive 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with phone mirroring capabilities. This is paired with a wireless phone charger and Bluetooth, completing the hands-free multimedia experience on the go. The cabin also comes with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and four USB Type-A ports.
The GS8 boasts ADAS features
Apart from standard safety features such as multiple airbags, the Chinese midsize crossover also offers an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) system. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Assist, and HD Surround Vision Parking System, among others.
Engine & Performance
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter Turbo GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine capable of generating 248 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. It sends power exclusively to the front wheels via an Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission, which is now in its third generation version.
Turbocharged four-banger under the hood
As mentioned earlier, the GAC GS8 is a crossover despite its heavy SUV styling. It is underpinned by the GPMA-L (GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture) unibody platform. Moreover, the chassis uses McPherson Type Independent Suspension and Multi-link Beam Independent Suspension for the front and rear, respectively.
Price
GAC Motor Philippines is offering the 2023 GS8 with an introductory price of Php 2,298,000. Take note that the introductory price provides a special discount of Php 100,000 valid until March 31, 2023, only.
Looking tough and ready yet refined
The all-new GAC Empow has also made its way to our shores alongside the GS8. Both GAC models are offered a 5-year warranty on parts and services.
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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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