Seven-seater Chinese SUV GAC Trumpchi GS8 - in pictures

The Trumpchi GS8 is a three-row, seven-seat SUV from Chinese manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The Trumpchi GS8 is a three-row, seven-seat SUV from Chinese manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The GS8 is a contender for the UAE's crowded SUV market.
The GS8 is a contender for the UAE's crowded SUV market.
The GAC badge on the GS8.
The GAC badge on the GS8.
On the move.
On the move.
The GS8 is driven by a four-cylinder turbo engine rather than the V6 engine used by many rivals.
The GS8 is driven by a four-cylinder turbo engine rather than the V6 engine used by many rivals.
The vehicle comes with LED headlights and tail lights, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control and lane-change assist.
The vehicle comes with LED headlights and tail lights, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control and lane-change assist.
Standard kit includes ventilated leather seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay, 10-inch infotainment touchscreen and six-speaker stereo.
Standard kit includes ventilated leather seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay, 10-inch infotainment touchscreen and six-speaker stereo.
The GS8 retains a capable air.
The GS8 retains a capable air.
Front and middle-row seating is comfortable, but the third-row pews are best suited to children.
Front and middle-row seating is comfortable, but the third-row pews are best suited to children.
Wind noise from around the windscreen pillars and mirrors can intrude on an otherwise near-silent and seamless driving experience.
Wind noise from around the windscreen pillars and mirrors can intrude on an otherwise near-silent and seamless driving experience.