

Ben Zachariah
2026 GAC M8 review: Quick drive
Pros
- Excellent ride
- Luxury and technology for days
- Good value for money
Cons
- Slow without hybrid power
- Soggy handling
- Poor third-row access
7 Months Ago
The GAC M8 is a large people mover focused on passenger space, comfort and a more premium rear-cabin experience than many conventional family SUVs. It targets buyers who need genuine multi-row accommodation, easy access and long-distance comfort, including families, chauffeur users and business transport operators. The M8's appeal is that it treats passenger carrying as the main job, with a tall body, sliding-door practicality and a cabin designed around second-row comfort. In Australia it gives GAC a point of difference because relatively few brands still offer dedicated people movers. It is not about rugged image or sportiness; it is about space, calm and practical luxury.
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The GAC M8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Premium and the most expensive being Luxury Plus.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,212 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,893 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm |
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The cheapest GAC M8 is the Premium variant that starts from $76,590.
See all GAC M8 PricingThe most expensive GAC M8 is the Luxury Plus variant that starts from $84,990.
See all GAC M8 PricingThe largest GAC M8 is the Premium variant which measures 1893mm wide, 5212mm in length and sits 1823mm tall.
All variants of the GAC M8 have a maximum power of 140kW and 330nm of torque.
The GAC M8 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The GAC M8 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.