GAC M8

✓ Verified · checked 22 Oct 2026

Starting price

AED 159,900

UAE retail, 'starting from' price (entry trim)

1 trim: M8 (single variant shown, no trim names printed)

Max power248 hp
0–100 km/h10.1 s
Seats7
Powertrain2.0L turbo petrol (GDI)
DrivetrainFWD
Top speed180 km/h

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

No showrooms listed in United Arab Emirates yet.

Overview

The GAC M8 is a full-size 7-seat luxury MPV with power-adjustable second-row captain seats that offer heating, ventilation and massage. It is powered by a 2.0L turbo petrol engine producing 248 HP and 400 Nm, and sold in the UAE through Gargash GAC.

Pros

Heated, ventilated, massaging second-row captain seats
Full-size 7-seat layout
Large 14.6-inch touchscreen plus 12.3-inch digital cluster
Broad driver-assistance suite including surround view
Dual panoramic starry-sky sunroof

Cons

Published fuel economy of 8.95 km/L is thirsty for a petrol MPV
No independent crash-test rating found on the brand page
Dimensions, cargo space and warranty terms not stated on the page
Drivetrain layout not stated on the page

SWOT

Strengths

Luxury-focused second-row comfort features for the price
248 HP and 400 Nm from the 2.0L turbo
Rich tech and ADAS content

Weaknesses

Fuel economy of 8.95 km/L
No published crash-test rating

Opportunities

Check Gargash GAC's current offers page for UAE promotions
Test drives can be booked online

Threats

Resale value of a newer Chinese brand in the UAE is less proven
Established Japanese and Korean MPV rivals

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: MPV · Full-size luxury MPV
Dimensions: 5212 × 1893 × 1823 mm · 3070 mm wheelbase
Seats: 7
Powertrain: 2.0L turbo petrol (GDI)
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 355 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 248 hp
Torque: 400 Nm
0–100 km/h: 10.1 s
Top speed: 180 km/h
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: n/a
Consumption: 8.95 km/L (about 11.2 L/100 km), as published by Gargash GAC; test cycle not stated
Charging: n/a

Safety3

Airbags: 7
Driver assistance: Intelligent Pilot suite: blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, rear car approaching warning and surround view monitor.
Safety index: 7/10

Ownership1

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000 km

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 14.6-inch multi-functional touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster.
Speakers: 8
Comfort highlights: Full-size 3-row layout. The power-adjustable second-row captain seats have heating, ventilation, power leg rests and 10-point air-pump massage. Dual panoramic starry-sky sunroof with selectable ambient lighting.

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