Remember the early years, breaking the ceiling of 200,000 independent brands, creating the myth of over 10,000 monthly sales, and who was the SUV model that once could compete with Highlander?
GAC Trumpchi GS8!
After 5 years, GAC Trumpchi GS8 also ushered in a new generation of models and was officially launched today. It is equipped with two kinds of power, and 6 models are launched, and the official guidance price is 186,800 yuan to 246,800 yuan. The new car is based on the L platform of the GPMA GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture, so there are new changes in the appearance, interior and even the powertrain.
One minute to see the new car highlights
1. Provide two exterior shapes to distinguish between fuel and hybrid models
2. There are 6/7 seat layout options
3. Built-in ADIGO4.0 system, AR-HUD with the same DLP technology of Mercedes-Benz S-class
4. Two powertrains, fuel version 2.0T + Aisin 8A / Hybrid version 2.0T + Toyota 4th generation THS (E-CVT)
(Hybrid Version)
(Fuel Version)
The new generation of Trumpchi GS8 will be available in two exterior designs, which can be distinguished into fuel and hybrid versions. Among them, the fuel version of the net is "Dragon Scale Wing", and the visual effect will be relatively exquisite and coordinated. The hybrid version of the middle net is "spread wings", intuitively speaking, the grid size area is larger. There is also a detail that the hybrid version will apply the most popular hidden door handles nowadays.
In addition, the new generation of Trumpchi GS8 will provide a variety of color options, including ink seal green, a special, rare car paint color of the same class.
It is worth mentioning that the new generation of Trumpchi GS8 high-end models are also equipped with the world's first open-and-close design "Eye of Conquest" headlights, when unlocking the vehicle, the headlights interior light group will slowly flip up and down, with the LED light source appears full of technology.
Based on the new architecture platform, the body size of the new generation Trumpchi GS8 has been comprehensively improved compared with the previous generation model, with a length, width and height of 4980/1950/1780mm, a wheelbase of 2920mm, and in addition, the hybrid version of the body will be slightly longer, reaching 5015mm. And there are three layout options for 6/7 seats.
Although the interior changes are not as stunning as the exterior, the combination of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 14.6-inch central control screen still has a good sense of technology. The central control large screen has the ADIGO4.0 system that GAC Trumpchi is proud of, covering online entertainment, navigation and 99% of the operation functions of the vehicle.
Of course, as a flagship SUV model of GAC Trumpchi, it is also quite elaborate in terms of materials. The top of the center console is covered with soft material with stitching, and is modified with a brushed panel, while the places are wrapped with extremely delicate leather, and the look and feel are comparable to 300,000 or 400,000 luxury cars.
Configuration has always been the "magic weapon" of the independent brand, not to mention that you have the configuration I have, just equipped with AR-HUD is very bright, which is the use of Mercedes-Benz S-class the same DLP technology, can project information is very comprehensive, in addition, even if it is illuminated by strong light can be clearly displayed.
Available in fuel and hybrid options. Among them, the fuel version of the model is equipped with a Julang power 2.0TGDI engine, the maximum power is 252 horsepower, the maximum torque is 400 Nm, matching aisin's third-generation 8AT gearbox. Officially, the fuel version of the WLTC has a comprehensive fuel consumption of 8.6L per 100 kilometers.
The hybrid version of the model consists of Trumpchi's self-developed 2.0TM engine and Toyota's fourth-generation enhanced THS system, with a maximum engine power of 190 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 Nm. It should be mentioned that thanks to the blessing of Toyota's THS hybrid technology, the hybrid version in the previous limit fuel consumption test, a tank of oil ran out of 2022km, 100 km fuel consumption of nearly 3.78L.
Although there is a certain gap between this extreme data and the actual car we use, it is certain that the fuel economy of both the fuel version and the hybrid version will be significantly improved compared with the previous generation model.
In the current market, there is no shortage of star-to-moon, Buick Encore PLUS, Ford Lingyu and other attributes, the same price, large 7-seat SUVs, but the market volume does not seem to be called a rival.
From the product strength, it is foreseeable that the new generation of GAC Trumpchi GS8 will continue to challenge the mid-size SUV benchmark Highlander. This time, the further increase in body size, comprehensive technology configuration and Toyota hybrid system will make it more competitive.
In the 200,000 price range to choose a large 6/7 seat medium-sizeDUV, the new generation of GAC Trumpchi GS8 is not the best choice, but buy it is absolutely not wrong. After all, the current starting price of less than 190,000 yuan and the strength of the product are really tempting.
Finally, for the difference of nearly 40,000 fuel version and hybrid version of how to choose between the two! The professor also gives simple advice here. If you want to have a high-quality driving texture and often use it as a long-distance driving, you can choose a hybrid version of the model, and if you want to experience a low-cost and high-end match, and mainly use it as an urban commuter, choose the fuel version.