GAC GS7 PHEV Launched in the UAE: 501 HP and Up to 1,020 km of Range

Dubai: Gargash Motors has just brought the GAC GS7 PHEV to the UAE, and it's a genuinely big deal for anyone shopping for full-size plug-in hybrid SUVs. Priced at AED 159,900, it's now sitting in Gargash GAC Motor showrooms across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, ready for test drives. 

It's part of a bigger wave of Chinese brands doubling down on the UAE right now, not unlike Zeekr and AWR Automotive's new flagship Dubai showroom.

Engine and Performance

The GS7 PHEV runs GAC's third-generation hybrid system, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with a 36.3 kWh LFP battery for a combined 501 hp. Power goes to all four wheels through GAC's Intelligent Electric AWD system and a 6-in-1 transmission, with 0-100 km/h coming up in 5.8 seconds and a 185 km/h top speed.

Spec	Detail
Engine	1.5L turbo petrol + 36.3 kWh LFP battery
Combined power	501 hp
Drive	Intelligent Electric AWD
0-100 km/h	5.8 seconds
Top speed	185 km/h
Driving modes	Comfort, Sport, Eco, Off-road

Range That Actually Makes Sense

GAC rates the GS7 PHEV at up to 1,020 km combined range under CLTC testing. Once the battery runs dry, it sips just 6.5L/100km on the WLTC cycle, backed by a 50-litre tank, genuinely useful for longer inter-emirate drives while still letting you run on pure electric power for the daily school or office run.

Size and Standout Exterior Features

This is a proper full-size SUV, measuring 4,900 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,780 mm tall on a 2,880 mm wheelbase, though it's configured as a five-seater rather than a seven-seater. It rides on 20-inch alloys with AI headlights and GAC's Skyline front light strip, plus a handful of genuinely premium touches.

Feature	Detail
Dimensions (L×W×H)	4,900 x 1,950 x 1,780 mm
Wheelbase	2,880 mm
Seating	5 seats
Wheels	20-inch alloys, 255/50 R20
Exterior highlights	AI headlights, Skyline front light strip, hidden electric door handles, soft-close doors, powered tailgate with memory

A Genuinely Loaded Cabin

Inside, you get Nappa leather seats with ventilation and massage on four seats, a 137-degree reclining second row with memory function, a panoramic sunroof, and configurable RGB ambient lighting. If you're comparing it against other recent hybrid SUV launches, the Omoda O5 HEV's own 1,000km range debut in Sharjah is worth a look too.

Feature	Detail
Seats	Nappa leather, ventilation and massage on 4 seats
Second row	Reclines to 137°, with memory function
Roof	Panoramic sunroof, electric sunshade
Display tech	15.6" infotainment, 8.88" digital cluster, 27" head-up display
Audio	22-speaker, 1,640-watt system
Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-zone voice control
Extra touch	Dual-pane acoustic glass

Safety You Can Rely On

The GS7 PHEV comes with 10 airbags plus a full driver-assistance suite built to keep everyday driving stress-free.

Feature	Detail
Airbags	10
Driver assistance	Lane Centering, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, AEB, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Cruise control	Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking aid	360° camera with transparent chassis view, Fusion Automatic Parking Assist
Monitoring	Tyre-pressure monitoring system

Price and Availability

The GAC GS7 PHEV is priced at AED 159,900 and is available now through Gargash GAC Motor showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, with test drives open to customers today.

Our Take

As an automobile expert, this launch stands out for genuinely backing up its price tag. A 501 hp combined output, a 1,020 km range, and a properly loaded cabin with massage seats and a 22-speaker system aren't things you usually see together at AED 159,900.

Add a full ADAS suite and 10 airbags into the mix, and the GS7 PHEV looks like one of the strongest value plays in the UAE's full-size hybrid SUV segment right now. Anyone cross-shopping this class should genuinely put it on the test-drive list.

Also Read: Omoda O5 HEV launched in Sharjah: hybrid SUV with 1,000km range