GAC GS8

✓ Verified · checked 22 Oct 2026

Starting price

AED 89,900

UAE retail, 'Starting from' price, trim not specified

Max power248 hp
0–100 km/h9 s
Seats7
Powertrain2.0L turbo or 2.0L hybrid (the page does not say which one the starting price covers)
DrivetrainFWD
Top speed200 km/h

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

No showrooms listed in United Arab Emirates yet.

Overview

The GAC GS8 is a 7-seater family SUV offered in the UAE with a 2.0L turbo or a 2.0L hybrid engine. It comes with a 14.6-inch touchscreen, head-up display, power-folding third row and a large flat boot floor.

Pros

7-seater with power-folding third row
Large 14.6-inch touchscreen and head-up display
Starting price of AED 89,900 for a 7-seat SUV
Hybrid engine option alongside the 2.0L turbo
Large flat boot floor

Cons

Torque, 0–100 km/h time and dimensions not published on the page
Airbag count and crash-test rating not stated
Warranty terms not shown on the page
Power and fuel-economy figures are marked as indicative (asterisk)

SWOT

Strengths

Seven seats at a low advertised starting price
Technology: large screen, HUD and parking assist
Choice of turbo or hybrid engine

Weaknesses

Key specifications are missing from the official page
No published crash-test or warranty details on the page

Opportunities

Current offers are listed on the Gargash GAC website
Several Gargash showrooms and service centres across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and RAK

Threats

Resale value of a newer brand in the UAE is uncertain
Established Japanese and Korean 7-seaters compete in the same segment

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · 7-seater SUV
Dimensions: 4980 × 1950 × 1780 mm · 2920 mm wheelbase
Seats: 7
Powertrain: 2.0L turbo or 2.0L hybrid (the page does not say which one the starting price covers)
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: Not disclosed

Performance & range8

Max power: 248 hp
Torque: 400 Nm
0–100 km/h: 9 s
Top speed: 200 km/h
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: n/a
Consumption: 12.5 km/L (manufacturer figure, marked with an asterisk; test cycle not stated)
Charging: n/a

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: 'Intelligent Pilot' driver-assistance system and automatic parking assist are listed. The crawled page does not detail the individual functions.
Safety index: 7/10

Ownership1

Warranty: Not published on the crawled page.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 14.6-inch HD touchscreen, plus a head-up display.
Speakers: 10
Comfort highlights: Lounge-style seating, power fold/unfold third row, quick-fold second row for easy entry, and a large flat boot floor.

Reviews2