The 2024 GAC GS8 4WD is officially launched for the Philippine market with a special introductory price of Php 2,548,000. It promises the same level of refinement and luxury as the GS8 2WD while providing more in the way of off-road capability.
The 2024 GAC GS8 4WD
Launched at the GAC Philippines’ Discover Drive, the GS8 4WD is already available for reservation at all of the brand’s dealerships nationwide. GAC Motor PH said that the GS8 4WD has “the same features” as the 2WD variant of the said SUV along with some enhancements.
Exterior
That said, the 2024 GAC GS8 4WD comes with a familiar boxy exterior combined with modern design elements. It also gets an intricately patterned grille, a pair of stylish-looking LED headlamp clusters, and an angular front bumper. Its front end also gets LED daytime running lamps, rain-sensing wipers, and a soundproof windshield.
GS8 4WD from the rear
The similarities with its 2WD sibling continue when the 4WD version is viewed from the side. It likewise comes with a set of distinctive 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a pair of power-folding side mirrors, and black plastic claddings on its wheel arches. The GAC SUV’s rear end also gets a pair of LED taillights, a power tailgate, and a dual-tip exhaust setup. A panoramic sunroof is then found on its top.
The GS8 4WD's LED headlamps
Interior
Inside, the GS8 4WD can provide an ample amount of interior space for up to seven occupants including the driver.
GS8 4WD front cabin
Its front cabin then shares the same arrangement as the 2WD trim with its dash still dominated by a huge touchscreen. Its driver, meanwhile, gets access to a digital gauge cluster, a push-to-start button, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The 4WD trim even gets the same fancy gear selector as the 2WD trim.
One addition to this new variant is a drive mode selector for dealing with various off-road and on-road driving conditions. The front central armrest compartment now also comes with a ventilation function.
A view of its second-row seats
Other than those new bits, the GS8 4WD comes fitted with a triple-zone automatic climate control system, leather seats, second-row and third-row AC vents, and electronic sliding second-row seats.
Tech & Safety
As mentioned above, the GS8 4WD has a huge touchscreen. Specifically, its display is a huge 14.6-inch unit. Like on the lower-spec 2WD, this infotainment system links to smartphones via an Easy Connection mirroring app, Bluetooth, and USB. It also gets a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Its third row seats
Paired to the said screen is a 10-piece Alpine Sound System. This is new to the GS8, and it is only available on the 4WD version.
Handling safety for the GS8 4WD is the same standard kit that’s found on the GS8 2WD. It gets a total of six airbags, anti-lock braking, a digital video recording device, a 3D 360-degree view parking camera, stability control, tire pressure monitoring, hill-start assist, hill-hold control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, etc.
Reinforcing those standard safety features is a collection of advanced driver-assistive technologies. Chief among these are adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, etc.
Engine
The 2024 GS8 4WD uses the same 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that’s found on the 2WD version, which delivers 248 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. It still uses the same eight-speed automatic gearbox. It likewise gets eco, comfort, and sport drive modes.
Where the GS8 2WD is a front-wheel-drive, the newer version has its power sent to all four wheels. This allows for additional drive modes like we’ve mentioned above. According to the brand’s global specs, these are mud, sand, and snow.
GS8 4WD from the side
Other than that, the GS8 4WD’s suspension system uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link for the rear. It then gets an electronic parking brake, and disc brakes for all four wheels.
Booking for reservations for the All-New GS8 4WD SUV is ongoing at all GAC Motor dealerships nationwide. All units come with a five-year warranty and customer deliveries will begin “very soon.”
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