GAC GM8 named C! Magazine’s “2020 Best Mini Van”

By motoph admin on January 5, 2021

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As a testament to its outstanding performance, features and value for money, the 2019 GAC GM8 was awarded as the “Best Mini Van in 2020” by the 16th Annual C! Awards for the second straight year in a virtual ceremony held recently.

The award affirms GAC’s commitment to produce high-quality vehicles with useful features that make driving a pleasure and satisfy the needs of the Filipino consumers.

“We are humbled to receive the award. This is just a validation that GAC Motor continues to provide high-quality vehicles that can meet the needs, and driving satisfaction of every consumer. With GAC’s proven stability and reliability, we can assure that the brand will be loved by Filipinos,” said Wilbert Lim, CEO of Legado Motors Inc., the exclusive distributor of GAC vehicles in the country.

The C! Awards is an annual award-giving ceremony, organized by C! Magazine, the pioneering authority that is also the longest running premium automotive publication in the country. The C! Awards is a culmination of a year’s testing of each model from each segment in the market by the C! Editorial team.

Adorned by elegance at every angle, the GAC GM8 lets you experience real luxury without splurging. At Php 2,880,000.00, it is more affordable than its direct competitors in the Mini Van segment. But despite its practical price, the GM8 is equipped with the best and highly advanced features available in the market.

Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line 4 gasoline engine, the GAC GM8 produces power in every mile with 199 hp and 320Nm of torque.

Offering comfortable seating for seven passengers, the GM8 can take your family and friends to new destinations whenever you like. Long-hour rides are comfortable as it comes with second-row Ottoman luxury car seats equipped with back massager, and aircraft headrests to provide you comfort while you travel. The third-row seats also offer large legroom for optimum comfort on the road.

The interior features a 360-degree Serene Sanctuary, with a 32-color LED adjustable ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, premium upholstery, and a 10-inch TFT screen to ensure full access to its functions. This executive minivan is well-ventilated with a three-zone automatic air conditioner and an air purification system.

Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the GAC GM8’s infotainment system is an eight-speaker Harman and Kardon audio system, equipped with a Bluetooth and a hands-free phone system.

To ensure the safety of passengers, the GM8 boasts of fully-functional parking sensors, a 180-degree backup camera system, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), stability control system, seat belts, seatbelt warning, anti-collision sensor, airbags, and child safety locks.