Table of Contents
- GAC GS8 2021 Review and Prices in UAE
- GAC GS8 Exterior
- GAC GS8 Interior
- GAC GS8 Technology and Infotainment
- GAC GS8 Engine Specifications
- GAC GS8 Safety and Driver Assistance Systems
- Why should you buy a GAC GS8 2021?
- GAC GS8 2021 Prices
- GAC GS8 2020 vs GAC GS8 2021
- GAC GS8 Comparisons in Trims and Models
- GAC GS8 Pros and Cons
GAC GS8 2021 Review and Prices in UAE
The GAC GS8 is a midsized crossover SUV developed by the GAC group since 2016. The GS8 offers an all-terrain performance and superb interiors. GAC unveiled the GS8 model's second generation design in 2021.
GAC GS8 Exterior
The GAC GS8 2021 has a strong design, smart LED headlights with daytime running lights, an aerodynamics-inspired grille with glossy horizontal stripes in carbon paint to convey power and elegance, front fog lights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The sides feature 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/55 tires, heated electric side mirrors with turn signals, and body-colored door handles. A shark fin antenna, LED taillights, a motorized tailgate, a LED high mounted brake light, and a rear fog light are all standard equipment on the back. Elegant black, coffee brown, ice blue, and pearl white are the exterior colors offered. The vehicle is 481cm long, 191cm wide, 177cm high, 280cm wheelbase, with a curb weight of 1840-1990kg.
GAC GS8 Interior
Inside, The GAC GS8 2021 includes an optional light or dark interior, leather and leatherette trimmed seats, heated and ventilated 1st-row seats, 10-way driver and 4-way front passenger adjustable seats, 60/40 split and sliding 2nd-row seats, 50/50 split and fold-flat 3rd-row seats, one-touch up and down power windows, interior ambient lighting, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Cabin attributes include tri-zone automatic air conditioning, 2nd and 3rd row AC vents, an air quality system and negative ion air purifier, a leather-trimmed heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and multifunction buttons, and a leather-trimmed heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and multifunction buttons.
GAC GS8 Technology and Infotainment
The GAC GS8 2021 boasts a 10-inch infotainment screen, a 7-inch LCD instrument panel, a wireless mobile charging platform, an MP5 with phone control, audio-visual navigation, and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system. A 6-speaker or 10-speaker sound system is also incorporated, as is speed-based volume adjustment.
GAC GS8 Engine Specifications
The GAC GS8 2021 is driven by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 200hp and 320Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 2WD or 4WD system. The GS8 2021 accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9.26 seconds and has a peak speed of 190km/h. There are six driving modes available: Sand, Mud, Snow, Smart, Sports, and ECO mode.
GAC GS8 Safety and Driver Assistance Systems
Safety and driver assistance features in the GAC GS8 2021 include dual front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags, front row knee airbags, front row seat seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, 2nd-row middle seat and 3rd-row seats three-point seatbelts, 2nd-row side seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, front row seatbelt alarm, cruise control, and engine immobilizer with antitheft alarm. Safety also includes Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), Hill-start Holds Control (HHC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), tire pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child safety seat anchors, 2nd-row child safety door lock, and impact sensing door unlock.
Why should you buy a GAC GS8 2021?
The GAC GS8 2021 is a 3-row 7-seater offering plenty of room. It exudes elegance, with some leather and Alcantara accents on particular parts of the interior such as the door panels. The GAC GS8 2021 has several comfort and safety features for the driver and passengers, making it your best bet for an inexpensive luxury car.
GAC GS8 2021 Prices
Prices for the GAC GS8 2021 start from $23,200 for the GS8 GL 2WD, $25,000 for the GS8 GL 4WD, and $26,900 for the GS8 GT 4WD.
GAC GS8 2020 vs GAC GS8 2021
The GAC GS8 would be updated for the 2021 model year. The external styling improvements aren't too severe, with the most noticeable difference being a revised front bumper with wider intake vents and chrome trim below the fog lights. New bigger wheels and slight alterations on the rear bumper round out the outer changes. The inside boasts a revised dashboard with a 10-inch touchscreen, as well as updated seat materials and a smaller gear selector. More safety features, such as autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and even automatic parking, have also been included.
GAC GS8 Comparisons in Trims and Models
All three trims share a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automated gearbox. However, the power liftgate is only available on the GL 4WD and GT 4WD, front row knee airbags are only available on the GT 4WD, and the sound system has 6 speakers in the GL 2WD and GL 4WD and 10 speakers in the GT 4WD.
GAC GS8 Pros and Cons
Pros of the GAC GS8 2021 are the big imposing stance and interior cabin spaciousness. Cons of the GAC GS8 2021 are the lack of Android Auto and the boxy appearance, which is not to everyone's taste.
