The Affordable GAC GS8: Unveiling the Standard Trim’s Features and What It Lacks Compared to Its Premium Counterpart

The standard GAC GS8 pales in comparison to its premium counterpart when it comes to equipment, especially in terms of safety features.

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The GAC GS8, a large SUV, was recently launched in Vietnam on August 20, 2024, offering two versions: the 2.0T 2WD GL and the 2.0T 2WD GT, priced at 1.269 billion VND and 1.369 billion VND, respectively.

GAC GS8 debuts in Vietnam with two versions.

The standard version is 100 million VND cheaper than the premium one. What are the differences in their features? Let’s find out in the following article from our team.

Comparing the Exterior Features of the GAC GS8 Versions

Positioned in the large SUV segment, alongside the Hyundai Palisade, the GAC GS8 has dimensions of 4,980 x 1,950 x 1,780 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,920 mm for both versions. It also offers a ground clearance of 190 mm and a minimum turning radius of 6.1 m. The standard version has a curb weight of 1,880 kg, 40 kg lighter than the premium version.

Both versions of the GAC GS8 come equipped with automatic LED headlights with welcome light function, fog lights, LED taillights, electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors with turn signals and heating function, automatic wipers, electric tailgate, and acoustic windshield.

GAC GS8 Standard Version.

However, the premium version takes it a notch higher with features like headlight assist system, LED daytime running lights, and 20-inch alloy wheels, while the standard version sports 19-inch wheels.

19-inch Alloy Wheels of the GAC GS8 Standard Version.

20-inch Alloy Wheels of the GAC GS8 Premium Version.

Category 2.0T 2WD GL 2.0T 2WD GT
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) in mm 4,980 x 1,950 x 1,780 4,980 x 1,950 x 1,780
Wheelbase in mm 2,920 2,920
Ground Clearance in mm 190 190
Minimum Turning Radius in m 6.1 6.1
Curb Weight in kg 1,880 1,920
Headlights LED, Automatic LED, Automatic
Welcome Lights Yes Yes
Headlight Assist System No Yes
LED Daytime Running Lights No Yes
Fog Lights Yes Yes
Taillights LED LED
Side Mirrors Electric Adjustment, Folding, Turn Signals, Heated Electric Adjustment, Folding, Turn Signals, Heated
Automatic Wipers Yes Yes
Alloy Wheels in inches 19 20
Tire Specifications 255/55R19 255/50R20
Electric Tailgate Yes Yes
Acoustic Windshield Yes Yes
Dual Exhaust Pipes Chrome-plated Chrome-plated
Shark Fin Antenna Yes Yes
Door Handles Body-colored Body-colored

Comparison Table of GAC GS8 Versions: Exterior Features.

Comparing the Interior Features of the GAC GS8 Versions

The differences in interior features between the two versions are more noticeable. The GAC GS8 offers a spacious 7-seat cabin with three rows of seats. The standard version comes with a PU-wrapped steering wheel, leatherette upholstery, 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, an 8-speaker audio system, tri-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, smart key, and push-button start.

Interior of the GAC GS8 Premium Version.

The standard version misses out on features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, full leather upholstery, 2-way power lumbar support for the driver’s seat, diamond-patterned upholstery for the first two rows, ventilated front seats, one-touch folding for the second-row seats, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.

Category 2.0T 2WD GL 2.0T 2WD GT
Seating Capacity 7 7
Seat Upholstery Leatherette Leather
Driver’s Seat Adjustment 6-way Power 6-way Power
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment 4-way Power 4-way Power
2-way Power Lumbar Support for Driver’s Seat No Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No Yes
One-touch Folding for Second-row Seats No Yes
Diamond-patterned Upholstery for First Two Rows No Yes
Steering Wheel PU-wrapped Leather-wrapped
Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel No Yes
Instrument Cluster 12.3-inch Digital 12.3-inch Digital
Infotainment System 14.6-inch Touchscreen 14.6-inch Touchscreen
CarPlay/Android Auto Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Audio System 8 Speakers 8 Speakers
Climate Control Tri-zone Automatic Tri-zone Automatic
Rear Air Vents Yes Yes
Wireless Phone Charging No Yes
Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror Yes Yes
One-touch Power Windows For Front and Second Rows For Front and Second Rows
Ambient Lighting No Yes
Panoramic Sunroof No Yes
Smart Key Yes Yes
Push-button Start Yes Yes
Standard Luggage Capacity in liters 169 169
Luggage Capacity with Third-row Seats Folded in liters 635 635

Comparison Table of GAC GS8 Versions: Interior Features.

Comparing the Safety Features of the GAC GS8 Versions

The biggest drawback of the standard GAC GS8 is the lack of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The standard version only offers six airbags, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), hill-start assist, hill descent control, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system, and cruise control.

Only the GAC GS8 Premium Version is Equipped with ADAS.

On the other hand, the premium version boasts additional safety features such as a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, active speed limit control, adaptive cruise assist, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, traffic jam assist, and a driving recorder.

Category 2.0T 2WD GL 2.0T 2WD GT
Front/Rear Brakes Disc/Disc Disc/Disc
Number of Airbags 6 6
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold Yes Yes
Anti-lock Braking

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