GAC GS7 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: 501 hp Plug-In Hybrid or Proven Petrol Family SUV?

Dubai: The GAC GS7 and Mitsubishi Outlander are both family SUVs, but they take very different routes. The GS7 is a 501 hp plug-in hybrid from AED 159,900. The Outlander is a 2.5-litre petrol SUV with up to seven seats, and it even featured in our look at five surprise GS7 rivals. 

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

Quick read:

• GS7: more power, a plusher cabin and bigger screens
• Outlander: lower starting price and a seven-seat option
• Outlander Premium Line adds the full safety kit

Price: The Gap Is Big

The GS7 comes in one trim. Mitsubishi's brochure shows four Outlander trims, so we compare the entry Base Line (2WD) with the top Premium Line (4WD).

Model	Price
GAC GS7 1.5L PHEV	AED 159,900
Mitsubishi Outlander	From AED 79,900
Outlander Premium Line	Not published; ask Al Habtoor

Powertrain: Plug-In Muscle or Simple Petrol

The GS7 pairs a 1.5-litre engine with a 36.3 kWh battery and a triple-motor AWD system. The Outlander keeps things simple with a petrol engine and CVT. Only the Premium Line gets S-AWC four-wheel control with six drive modes.

Category	GAC GS7	Outlander Base Line	Outlander Premium Line
Engine	1.5L PHEV	2.5L petrol	2.5L petrol
Power / Torque	501 hp / Not stated	181 hp / 244 Nm	181 hp / 244 Nm
Drive	AWD	2WD	4WD
Top speed	185 km/h	190 km/h	190 km/h
Range	1,020 km (CLTC)	55 L tank	55 L tank

Size and Style: Bold Looks or Family Practicality

The GS7 is longer and wider, with a 2,618 mm Skyline light strip and AI headlights. The Outlander counters with a wider colour choice, a 1,600 kg towing limit and a hands-free tailgate on the Premium Line.

Category	GAC GS7	Mitsubishi Outlander
Length x Width	4,900 x 1,950 mm	4,720 x 1,862 mm
Wheelbase	2,880 mm	2,706 mm
Ground clearance	200 mm	207-210 mm
Wheels	20-inch	18-inch (Base), 20-inch (Premium)
Colours	6	9
Seats	5	5 or 7

Cabin Comfort: Sofa-Like Seats or Premium Pampering

The GS7's cabin feels more luxurious, as our GS7 interior and exterior guide shows. The Outlander Premium Line fights back with massage and memory seats and three-zone climate control.

Category	GAC GS7	Outlander Base Line	Outlander Premium Line
Seats	Nappa leather, ventilated, heated, 8-point massage	Fabric, 6-way manual driver seat	Semi-aniline leather, ventilated and heated front seats, massage
Rear seats	Recline to 137 degrees	40:20:40 folding	40:20:40 folding
Sunroof	Panoramic	Optional	Standard panoramic

Screens and Sound: Big Tech or Balanced Basics

The GS7 focuses on a more tech-heavy experience, with a larger head-up display and a 22-speaker sound system. The Outlander offers a more balanced setup, with wireless smartphone connectivity in both trims and extra features such as navigation and a wireless charger in the Premium Line.

Category	GAC GS7	Outlander Base Line	Outlander Premium Line
Main screen	15.6-inch	12.3-inch	12.3-inch with navigation
Driver display	8.88-inch	7-inch	12.3-inch
Head-up display	27-inch	No	10.8-inch
Audio	22 speakers	Yamaha, 8 speakers	Yamaha, 12 speakers
Phone link	Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto	Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto	Same, plus wireless charger

Safety and Smart Features: Ten Airbags or Seven

The GS7 offers Level 2 driver assistance in its single trim. On the Outlander, the safety kit depends on the trim.

Category	GAC GS7	Outlander Base Line	Outlander Premium Line
Airbags	10	7	7
Driver assistance	Emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane centering, blind-spot alert	Not offered	Adaptive cruise, collision mitigation, lane departure, blind-spot, driver attention alert
Camera	360-degree, transparent chassis view	Rear camera	Surround-view monitor
Smart extras	Automated parking, six energy modes	Hill descent control	Hill descent control, hands-free tailgate

Our Take: Which SUV Fits Your Priorities

Choose the GS7 for power, a plush cabin, big screens and ten airbags. Choose the Outlander if you need seven seats or want a lower starting price, and pick the Premium Line if you want its full safety kit. For a suggestion, the GS7 is the better all-rounder if you can stretch the budget. If neither fits, our best SUVs in the UAE in 2026 guide covers every budget.

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