Verdict
These machines serve very different Malaysian jobs. The RM328,800 GAC M8 is the seven-seat choice, with power sliding doors, a 280-litre boot and a 106 km electric range backed by a 56-litre petrol tank. At RM228,888, the Maxus eTerron 9 costs RM99,912 less, goes 430 km on its 102.2 kWh battery and its twin motors deliver 435 hp and 700 Nm for a 5.8-second century sprint. But its five-seat pickup layout trades passenger capacity for a 650 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing rating.
Pick the GAC M8 if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and plug-in-hybrid flexibility for family transport.
Pick the Maxus eTerron 9 if you need a five-seat electric pickup with 650 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing and far longer EV range.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Maxus eTerron 9 RM228,888.
- Seating: GAC M8 seven seats; Maxus eTerron 9 five seats.
- EV range: GAC M8 106 km; Maxus eTerron 9 430 km.
- Motor output: GAC M8 179 hp and 300 Nm; Maxus eTerron 9 435 hp and 700 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: GAC M8 8.8 seconds; Maxus eTerron 9 5.8 seconds.
- DC charging: GAC M8 40 kW; Maxus eTerron 9 115 kW.
M8
- Seven-seat MPV layout with second-row captain's seats
- Power sliding doors and powered boot
- Panoramic glass roof and 16-speaker Yamaha sound system
- Costs RM99,912 more
- 106 km EV range is 324 km shorter
- Front-wheel drive and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time trail the all-wheel-drive pickup
eTerron 9
- 435 hp, 700 Nm twin-motor all-wheel drive
- 430 km EV range with 115 kW DC charging
- 650 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing and 6.6 kW V2L
- Five seats versus the M8's seven
- Four doors versus the M8's five-door MPV body
- Six-speaker audio trails the M8's 16-speaker Yamaha system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM228,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM665 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | 435 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | 102.2 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 106 km | 430 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 115 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 6.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 2,850 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 650 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,561 x 1,500 x 535 mm; 236 L powered frunk |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Centre) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Auto LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black PVC |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | — |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Power with One-touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button (PEPS) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | Battery warranty 8 years/200,000 km; first service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM5,000 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used M8 & eTerron 9 for sale
M8 vs eTerron 9 FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Maxus eTerron 9 better?
The GAC M8 is better for moving up to seven people in an MPV, while the Maxus eTerron 9 is better for electric range, acceleration, payload and towing. They are purpose-led alternatives rather than like-for-like choices.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM328,800 and the Maxus eTerron 9 costs RM228,888, so the M8 carries a RM99,912 premium.
Which one charges faster?
The Maxus eTerron 9 charges faster on both AC and DC: 11 kW AC and 115 kW DC, against the GAC M8's 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC.
