The Maxus G10 as a model is one of the newest players in the country’s ever-growing minivan segment. Launched "only" in 2019, the Maxus G10 has attracted a fair amount of following thanks to its modern minimalistic appeal and decent interior amenities.
At a glance, the Maxus G10 looks subtly stunning with projector halogen headlights, LED taillights, and a set of front and rear fog lamps. Its side profile is accentuated by electric side mirrors with repeaters, two sliding doors, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the Maxus G10 boasts a nine-seater layout with four captain seats finished in a combination of fabric and leather. Past the multi-functional four-spoke leather steering wheel is an analog gauge with a digital trip computer and alongside it is a seven-inch infotainment system.
Power comes from a 1.9-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that puts out 147hp and 350Nm of torque.
Safety is provided by a set of front airbags and nine three-point seatbelts, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, and an immobilizer.
The Maxus G10 is offered in two variants: the Maxus G10 Elite and the Maxus G10 Assist. These minivans are priced at P1,790,000 and P2,189,800, respectively.
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The GAC GN8 features high-tech luxury LED lamps as well as fog lamps front and back. On the side, it also boasts a similar two-sliding-door design as the abovementioned Maxus G10 as well as power-adjustable side mirrors with integrated repeaters. Depending on the variant, you can get either 17- or 18-inch wheels.
The cabin of the GAC GN8 has a more upscale feel with the range-topping variant sporting features like ambient lighting, a panoramic roof, and automatic air-conditioning. It also comes with leather seats (second-row captain seats) and a leather steering wheel.
In terms of technology, this minivan packs a seven-inch meter cluster with color LCD trip computer and a 10-inch infotainment system.
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine mated to a six-speed automatic. This setup gives the GAC GN8 199hp and 320Nm of torque.
When it comes to safety, the GAC GN8 offers a suite of airbags and seatbelts, an electronic stability program, ABS, EBD, a traction control system, hydraulic brake assist, hill-start hold control, hill descent control, an anti-rollover system, and an engine immobilizer.
The GAC GN8 is currently offered in three variants, the 2.0 Gas Turbo AT Premiere, the 2.0 AT GT Luxury, and the 2.0 AT Master’s Edition. They are priced from P1,988,000 to P2,958,000.
The Volkswagen Multivan Kombi features Euro styling that’s a departure from the design that the aforementioned vans have to offer. At the front, you get LED headlights with LED DRLs flanking the Multivan Kombi’s grille. Both ends of the van also get a pair of fog lamps while the side features two sliding doors. The VW Multivan Kombi rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.
Inside you’ll find Nappa leather seats (second-row captain seats), a leather steering wheel, and a multi-functional rear table. It also has analog gauges with a digital screen as well as an eight-inch infotainment system.
Power forms from a 2.0-liter diesel engine mated to a seven-speed DSG gearbox. Together this combination makes 148hp and 340Nm of torque.
Safety features include airbags and seatbelts, an electronic stabilization program, hill-start assist, an electronic differential lock, anti-slip regulation, parking distance sensors, a rear camera, and an anti-theft alarm system.
The VW Multivan Kombi is offered in a solid and a two-tone variant priced at P3,640,000 and P3,595,000.
Photos from Maxus, GAC, and Volkswagen
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