Car Buyer's Guide

Ford Ranger Raptor vs GAC M8

Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford Ranger Raptor

GAC M8

GAC M8

Verdict

The Ranger Raptor is about 24% cheaper, while the Ranger Raptor is 11% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM248,888RM328,800
Body typePickupMPV
SegmentTruck/4X4Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance
Capacity1,996 cc
Horsepower210 hp187 hp
Torque500 Nm300 Nm
FuelDieselPetrol Plug-in Hybrid
Bore84 mm
Compression Ratio16
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower179 hp
Motor Torque300 Nm
Battery Capacity25.57 kWh
EV Range106 km
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW
Charging Rate (DC)40 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticeCVT Automatic
Transmission Name10R80 with SelectShift2-DHT
Gears10
Transmission ManufacturerFord/GM
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.8 seconds
Dimensions
Length5,381 mm5,212 mm
Width2,028 mm1,893 mm
Height1,922 mm1,823 mm
Wheelbase3,270 mm3,070 mm
Weight2,430 kg2,420 kg
Fuel Tank80 litres56 litres
Doors45
Seats57
Boot Space280 litres
Front Tyre285/70R17225/60R18
Rear Tyre285/70R17225/60R18
Spare TyreFull-size 17" Steel
Factory TyresBFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2Michelin e-Primacy
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionCoil Spring with Watt's LinkageMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy18" Two-tone Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloy18" Two-tone Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesFox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable On Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Pedestrian DetectionYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyAll Seats
Safety NotesTrail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High BeamLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front Seats10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seatPowered Front Seats
Rear SeatsTip-up with under-seat storageSecond row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB
Interior LightingMap Lights with Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders4 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationEasy-lift TailgatePowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Auto ParkingYes, Parallel and Perpendicular
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Power DoorPower Sliding Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesWireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed)
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery)
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM438

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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