It combines a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor and two-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, producing up to 274kW and 630Nm when the battery can support full system output.

GAC lists up to 106km of electric-only range from its 25.57kWh battery. Real-world results vary with route, weather, load and driving style.

Yes. The M8 accepts 6.6kW AC charging and up to approximately 35kW DC charging, with a listed 0–80 per cent DC time of around 30 minutes under suitable conditions.

It seats seven people across three rows, including individual captain's chairs in the second row.

Luxury Plus builds on the luxury equipment with a 17.3-inch rear ceiling entertainment screen and an embedded car refrigerator for a more executive rear cabin.

The range includes dual powered sliding doors, a powered tailgate, tri-zone climate control, digital instruments, touchscreen infotainment, wireless phone charging and a surround-view camera; exact equipment varies by grade.

Australian specification includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane support, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic assistance and front and rear parking sensors. Higher grades add selected parking and rear-collision functions.

GAC lists an eight-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 200,000km high-voltage battery warranty, subject to terms and exclusions.