GAC GS7 vs BYD Song Plus: Is 501 hp Worth the Extra AED 10,000 to 40,000?

Dubai: The GAC GS7 and BYD Song Plus are two five-seat plug-in hybrid SUVs that look similar on paper but sit at different price points. The GS7 starts at AED 159,900 with 501 hp, as our GS7 PHEV launch report explains. The Song Plus comes in two trims from AED 119,900. 

Here is how they compare on price, power, style, comfort, tech and safety.

Quick read:BYD Song Plus

• GS7: more power, bigger size, more luxury and tech
• Song Plus: lower price, with an AWD Premium trim
• Song Plus Comfort skips driver assistance features

Price: Where the Gap Begins

The GS7 comes as a single 1.5L PHEV. The Song Plus offers two trims, so you can choose how much to spend.

Model	Price
GAC GS7 1.5L PHEV	AED 159,900
BYD Song Plus Comfort	AED 119,900
BYD Song Plus Premium	AED 149,900

Power and Range: Triple-Motor Muscle or Smart Efficiency

The GS7 uses a triple-motor AWD system with a large 36.3 kWh battery. The Song Plus uses BYD's DM-i hybrid, with AWD only on the Premium. Range figures use different test cycles, so do not compare them directly.

Category	GAC GS7	Song Plus Comfort	Song Plus Premium
Power	501 hp	319 hp	319 hp
Drive	AWD	FWD	AWD
0-100 km/h	5.8 s	5.9 s	Not stated
Battery	36.3 kWh	About 18 kWh	About 18 kWh
Top speed	185 km/h	180 km/h	180 km/h
Total range	1,020 km (CLTC)	996 km (WLTP)	996 km (WLTP)
Fuel use	6.5 L/100 km (WLTC)	6.3 L/100 km (WLTP)	6.3 L/100 km (WLTP)

Size and Style: Big Presence or Compact Calm

The GS7 is bigger and taller, with 200 mm of ground clearance. Its Skyline light strip runs 2,618 mm across the front, and it has hidden electric door handles and a powered tailgate. The Song Plus offers a 552-litre boot and a panoramic sunroof.

Category	GAC GS7	BYD Song Plus
Length x Width	4,900 x 1,950 mm	4,775 x 1,890 mm
Ground clearance	200 mm	145 mm
Wheels	20-inch	19-inch
Colours	6 options, with matte finishes	Not stated
Seats	5	5

Cabin Comfort: Massage Seats or Everyday Ease

The GS7 feels like the more premium cabin. Our GS7 interior and exterior guide covers it in detail. The Song Plus Premium adds heated seats and driver memory over the Comfort.

Category	GAC GS7	Song Plus Comfort	Song Plus Premium
Front seats	Nappa leather, ventilation, heating, 8-point massage	Leatherette, height-adjustable driver seat	Ventilated and heated, driver memory
Rear seats	Recline to 137 degrees	Not stated	Not stated
Storage	34 spaces	552-litre boot	552-litre boot

Screens and Smart Features: Big Tech or Simple Tech

The GS7 goes big on technology, while the Song Plus covers the basics well.

Category	GAC GS7	BYD Song Plus
Main screen	15.6-inch	12.8-inch rotating
Driver display	8.88-inch	12.3-inch
Head-up display	27-inch	Not listed
Audio	22 speakers	Not specified
Phone link	Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto	Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Smart extras	Four-zone voice control, automated parking, six energy modes, remote phone control	360-degree camera, multi-terrain mode (Premium)

Safety: Ten Airbags or a Trim-Based Story

The GS7 gives you the full safety package in its single trim, along with an adaptive-damping chassis for a smoother ride. On the Song Plus, driver assistance depends on the trim.

Category	GAC GS7	Song Plus Comfort	Song Plus Premium
Airbags	10	Driver, passenger, front side, curtain	Same
Driver assistance	Level 2 with emergency braking, adaptive cruise, blind-spot alert	Not offered	Emergency braking, adaptive cruise, blind-spot warning
Camera	360-degree, transparent chassis view	360-degree	360-degree

Our Take: Which SUV Fits Your Priorities

Choose the GS7 if you want power, space, a plush cabin and the full safety kit. Choose the Song Plus Premium if you want AWD and driver assistance for AED 10,000 less. Choose the Comfort only if price matters most.

For a suggestion, the GS7 is the stronger all-rounder if you can stretch the budget. Our look at five surprise GS7 rivals has more options.

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