GAC Puts MPVs Back in the Family Picture

For years, the midsize SUV has been the usual family-car choice in the Philippines. It offers seven seats, a taller driving position and the flexibility to handle school runs, weekend trips and long drives.

GAC Philippines believes the MPV deserves another look.

Its expanded lineup now covers three approaches to family transport: the gasoline-powered GN6, the E8 HEV hybrid and the GN8 PHEV Executive plug-in hybrid. Each has a different price point and powertrain, but all focus on passenger comfort, cabin flexibility and the practical demands of carrying people every day.

The GN6 serves as the entry point at an introductory price of P1.198 million for reservations made until 30 September. It uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and has a third row that folds flat into the floor, opening up to 1,100 liters of cargo space. A 360-degree HD camera and advanced driver-assistance systems also help drivers handle tighter roads and parking areas.

For families ready for electrification without relying on charging, the E8 HEV is offered in GL and GX variants. Introductory prices are P1.778 million and P1.918 million, respectively. Its 2.0-liter hybrid system gives it a claimed range of more than 1,000 kilometers on a full tank.

The E8 HEV also shows where MPVs can have an advantage over many SUVs. It has a low step-in height, spacious three-row seating and, on the GX, power-sliding doors that make loading children or assisting older passengers easier. Its Magic Storage seating system has 18 configurations, including a Tea Break Mode that turns the rear area into an outdoor lounge setup.

At the top of the range is the GN8 PHEV Executive, priced at P3.338 million during the introductory period. It pairs a 2.0-liter turbo plug-in hybrid system with a claimed combined range of up to 1,032 kilometers.

Its second-row captain’s seats have power leg rests, ventilation and massage functions. The GN8 also uses Zero Breeze Air Conditioning, which distributes cool air through more than 1,600 micro-vents, and it connects with the GAC app.

GAC said it has delivered more than 880,000 MPVs globally since building its presence in China’s premium people-mover segment in the 2010s. That experience is evident in the lineup’s focus on access, seating comfort and a cabin that can change from passenger space to cargo room as needed.

The company supports its local customers through 30 dealerships, a local parts warehouse and two years of free roadside assistance. The GN6 comes with a five-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty, while the E8 HEV and GN8 PHEV Executive have the same basic coverage plus an eight-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty for their power battery, motor and motor control unit.