GAC has revealed the pricing of its new GS8 crossover for China: the minimum price is 188,800 Yuan, or around US$ 29,000.
Buyers of this version get a two-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 252 PS and 400 Nm of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission drives the front
wheels here, but paying 206,800 Yuan (US$ 32,000) nets you AWD.
A petrol-electric modification is another
addition to the lineup, combining an IC engine good for 190 PS with an electric motor rated at 182 PS. All-wheel-drive
can be obtained by opting for an extra rear-axle electric motor rated at 55 PS.
The second generation of the GAC GS8 was
originally announced in July with new architecture, design and larger
dimensions (now larger than the Toyota Highlander). The main visual novelty
comes in the form of a supersized front grille available in a number of
designs. Inside, the infotainment touchscreen measures 14.6 inches across by
default, and there can be 5 or 7 seats.
