GAC GS8 2026 vs Toyota Highlander 2026
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Toyota Highlander — most powerful, most efficient, safest, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Toyota Highlander 2026 costs about 15,933 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| GAC GS8 2026 | Toyota Highlander 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 119,970 SAR (2,000 SAR per month) | 104,037 SAR (1,734 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 4,449 SAR | 3,516 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,782 SAR – 6,956 SAR | 3,220 SAR – 8,050 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 77,920 SAR (56%) | 115,830 SAR (72%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 64 | 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 139,116 SAR – 159,839 SAR | 161,000 SAR – 187,796 SAR ~ |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 248 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 km/L | 12.4 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,980 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot capacity | 181 L | 456 L |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,985 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 203 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 250,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, GAC GS8 2026 or Toyota Highlander 2026?
GAC GS8 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 139,116 SAR versus 161,000 SAR for Toyota Highlander 2026 — a difference of about 21,884 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Toyota Highlander 2026 costs roughly 3,516 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,449 SAR for GAC GS8 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: GAC GS8 2026 between 2,782 SAR and 6,956 SAR, and Toyota Highlander 2026 between 3,220 SAR and 8,050 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Toyota Highlander 2026 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 64/100 for GAC GS8 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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