Car Buyer's Guide

GAC M8 vs Toyota Hilux

GAC M8

GAC M8

Verdict

The Hilux goes 59% further on a charge, while the Hilux is about 31% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM328,800RM226,300✓
Body typeMPVPickup
SegmentExecutiveTruck/4X4
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / year—RM160
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance400V architecture
Horsepower187 hp—
Torque300 Nm—
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4—
FuelPetrol Plug-in HybridElectric
Number of Motors12
Motor Horsepower179 hp193 hp✓
Motor Torque300 Nm473 Nm✓
Battery Capacity25.57 kWh59.2 kWh✓
EV Range106 km257 km✓
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW10 kW✓
Charging Rate (DC)40 kW125 kW✓
Drivetrain
TransmissioneCVT AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name2-DHT—
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.8 seconds—
Dimensions
Length5,212 mm5,320 mm
Width1,893 mm1,855 mm
Height1,823 mm1,845 mm
Wheelbase3,070 mm3,085 mm
Weight2,420 kg2,455 kg
Fuel Tank56 litres—
Doors54
Seats75
Boot Space280 litres—
Front Tyre225/60R18265/65R17
Rear Tyre225/60R18265/65R17
Spare Tyre—Full-size 17" Alloy
Factory TyresMichelin e-PrimacyBridgestone Dueler A/T
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Thailand (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDe Dion Rear Axle
Front Wheels18" Two-tone Alloys17" Aero Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Two-tone Alloys17" Aero Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function—✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Pre-collision Braking
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat
Rear SeatsSecond row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row60:40 Tip-up base
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof—
Power Sockets—1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades—
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationPowered Boot—
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree View MonitorYes, With 360 Degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Power DoorPower Sliding Doors—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery)8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery

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.

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