Verdict
For a Malaysian family able to charge at home or work, the GAC M8 makes the stronger numbers-led case: its 25.57-kWh battery delivers a claimed 106 km EV range, it has 280 litres of boot space and costs RM328,800. The Lexus LM is RM1,228,000, a RM899,200 step up, despite near-identical outputs of 188 hp and 180 motor hp versus the M8’s 187 hp and 179 motor hp. The LM counters with rear dual-zone climate control, 18-way ventilated front seats and a 60-litre tank, but the M8 is longer and has a 70-litre larger boot.
Pick the GAC M8 if you want seven seats, 106 km of claimed plug-in electric range and 280 litres of luggage space for far less money.
Pick the Lexus LM if rear dual-zone Climate Concierge, 18-way ventilated memory front seats and adaptive high beam matter more than the RM899,200 premium.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Lexus LM RM1,228,000.
- Electric capability: GAC M8 has a 25.57-kWh battery and 106 km EV range; Lexus LM lists neither figure.
- Boot space: GAC M8 280 litres; Lexus LM 110 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: GAC M8 5,212 mm and 3,070 mm; Lexus LM 5,125 mm and 3,000 mm.
- Torque: GAC M8 engine/motor 300 Nm/300 Nm; Lexus LM engine/motor 236 Nm/270 Nm.
- Rear air-conditioning: GAC M8 rear AC vents; Lexus LM rear dual-zone automatic climate control with Climate Concierge.
M8
- 25.57-kWh plug-in battery with 106 km claimed EV range
- 280-litre boot, versus 110 litres
- Seven airbags, versus six
- Rear passengers get AC vents rather than the LM’s rear dual-zone Climate Concierge.
- Front seats lack the LM’s 18-way adjustment, memory and ventilation.
- Uses 18-inch wheels while the LM gets 19-inch alloys.
LM
- Rear dual-zone climate control with Lexus Climate Concierge
- 18-way ventilated memory front seats
- Adaptive high beam and sequential headlamp indicators
- Costs RM899,200 more.
- 110-litre boot is 170 litres smaller.
- No stated battery capacity, EV range or AC/DC charging rate.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM1,228,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 236 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 106 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | E-CVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 110 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Rear Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M8 vs LM FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Lexus LM better?
The GAC M8 is the more rational choice for most buyers: it costs far less, has a 106 km claimed EV range and carries 280 litres of luggage. Choose the Lexus LM for its rear dual-zone climate control, ventilated memory front seats and adaptive high beam.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM899,200 more than the GAC M8.
Which MPV has the larger boot?
The GAC M8 has the larger boot at 280 litres, compared with 110 litres in the Lexus LM. That is a 170-litre advantage for the M8.
