GAC GS4

GAC has tried to strike a balance between practicality and premium bits for the cabin. The seats and upholstery are made of black and light brown leather. The dashboard is rather tall and has a unique dual-layout design. It's dominated by an 8.0-inch high-res touchscreen infotainment unit paired with piano black plastic that's prone to handprints and smudges. The unit is connected to a six-speaker audio system. Hard plastics have been widely used in the cabin, particularly on the doors. The piano black plastic extends to the central console. The driver's information unit gets analogue gauges that are easy to read. All physical buttons are conveniently placed and easy to operate. There's a T-shape shifter, along with an electronic parking brake. The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel controls all multimedia functions. The 450-litre boot space is generous and can be expanded to a massive 1,410 litres with the second row down.

Unlike most of its rivals that have loud styling, the 2024 GAC GS4 comes with a sleeker and subtler look. It sports a more rounded face compared to the boxier and angular styling of its competitors. The car gets a massive grille that dominates the front fascia. It's complemented by sharp headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs). The 2024 GAC GS4 gets all-round LED lighting but doesn't get a foglamp. On the sides, the crossover SUV gets chrome highlights and repeaters. The C-pillar has been cut to forge a floating roof illusion. It has a line that connects the headlights to the car's rear end. The rear part is more common. A small spoiler is mounted on the tailgate. There are wrap-around taillights. An attractive chrome garnish above the logo helps break the monotony. The car runs on 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2024 GAC GS8 has a spacious cabin. The front passenger's seat is four-way power-adjustable and nicely bolstered. The bolstering may appear a bit aggressive for some passengers. All seats have great padding and nice back support to make long trips relaxing. The car has enough space to carry five adults. The rear set gets a central armrest. Legroom and headroom are generous on the rear seat. The suspension absorbs most of the bumps and delivers a smooth ride. Of course, some of the harder road imperfections will make their way into the cabin, but that won't greatly affect the ride quality. The rear row gets dedicated air-conditioning vents.

The 2024 GAC GS4 is equipped with a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 1.4-litre petrol engine that produces 166 PS/265 Nm. The motor is mated to a six-speed automatic. Power delivery is smooth. Handling is surprisingly sprightly for a crossover. There's a bit of body roll, but that doesn't affect the ride quality. The driver's seat is six-way power-adjustable, and finding a comfortable driving position is easy.

The 2024 GAC GS4 has a surround-view parking system. The standard safety apparatus also includes parking sensors, multiple airbags, front-row seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, child seat safety anchors, impact sensing door unlock, engine immobilizer, antilock braking, and electronic brakeforce distribution. The 2024 GAC GS4 is perfectly equipped in terms of safety.

The 2024 GAC GS4 is a good-looking, modern-design crossover SUV that handles and rides comfortably. It comes with a spacious trunk. It's dependable, reliable, and affordable compared to most of its competitors. Long-term reliability is still unknown because GAC is a relatively new brand. But the car may turn out to be a bestseller with its competitive pricing and features on offer.