GAC M8 vs Toyota Vellfire
The GAC M8 and Toyota Vellfire are luxury MPVs cross-shopped by buyers and businesses wanting a chauffeur-grade people-mover, with the M8 positioned as a value-packed alternative to the default Vellfire. Both offer captain’s chairs and a first-class rear cabin.
The M8 undercuts the Vellfire significantly while delivering a plush, feature-laden interior and strong presence. The Vellfire trades on its status, proven reliability, unrivalled resale and Toyota’s ownership network.
Bottom line: Choose the M8 for luxury-MPV space and features at a much lower price; choose the Vellfire for status, resale and peace of mind.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | China | Japan |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | — | 2,494 cc |
| Power | 187 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Transmission | 2-DHT | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.1 L/100km |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot | 280 L | 510 L |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 835 |



