Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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2026 GAC M8: Detailed review – 0-100 & POV test drive. For more insight and specs, check out our full review here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2026/04/2026-gac-m8-review-video/

00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Design
01:16 – Tyres
01:40 – Specs
02:40 – Interior
06:33 – Boot
07:51 – POV test drive
11:49 – Verdict
13:34 – Acceleration
14:27 – 0-100
15:31 – Vbox results

2026 GAC (Trumpchi) M8 Luxury specifications:
274kW (373PS) / 630Nm, 2.0-litre turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
25.6kWh battery, 106km claimed range
2-speed CVT hybrid auto transmission with front-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 8.8 seconds
Official average fuel consumption: 1.3L/100km
Kerb weight: 2420kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 113.22kW:1000kg
Boot space: 280L/1500L
Price: AU$83,590 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)

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