After five years, trumpchi GS8 ushered in a replacement. On December 12, Trumpchi's new second-generation GS8 was launched, with a total of 6 models launched, priced at 186,800-246,800 yuan. The new second-generation GS8 is based on the L platform of the GPMA GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture, which is the first model of GAC Trumpchi's "hybrid + intelligent" dual-core drive development strategy, and the first Chinese brand model equipped with Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system.
The new second-generation GS8 after the upgrade not only adopts the new design language of "Star Diamond Diamond Shadow" in appearance, but also has the double grille shape of "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings", and the new light group design of "Eye of Conquest" on both sides is the finishing touch.
In terms of interior, the new second-generation GS8 has also been greatly upgraded, of which the fuel version of the model uses a large number of leather materials and stitching treatment, and the double engine series is covered with high-end suede materials, which is more luxurious and noble.
In addition, the 14.6-inch large screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster, as well as the AR-HUD head-up display with DLP technology, also make the new second-generation GS8 full of technology. Of course, the new second-generation GS8's sense of technology is not only the existence and surface, it is equipped with ADiGO4.0 intelligent driving interconnection system, with L2.5 intelligent assisted driving, mobile phone sensorless key, face recognition, 540-degree panoramic image, automatic parking, voice interaction, gesture control and other intelligent configurations.
Of course, the most interesting thing about the new second-generation GS8 is the power system, which is divided into two series: fuel and hybrid. Among them, the fuel version of the model is equipped with Julang Power 2.0T GDI engine + Aisin's third-generation 8AT gold powertrain, the maximum power of the engine is 185kw, the peak torque is 400Nm, and it is equipped with GCCS combustion control technology to accurately control fuel injection, which can ensure excellent fuel economy while having good power.
The twin engine series models are equipped with the new fourth-generation enhanced version of the Highlander THS II Toyota hybrid system, the difference is that the new second-generation GS8 does not use the common "self-priming + motor + CVT" combination on Toyota products, but uses the combination of 2.0T turbocharged engine + THS hybrid system + new Aisin 8AT transmission, its power is stronger, acceleration of 6.9 seconds can break 100, NEDC working condition fuel consumption is only 5.3L/100km, Under extreme conditions, a tank of fuel can travel 2022km.
Not only is the power performance stronger, the new second-generation GS8 is also equipped with AVDC shadow driver, that is, GAC Adaptive Vehicle Dynamic Control System. AVDC shadow rider through the "domain control" technology, integrated EMS, TCU, ESP, four-wheel drive and other systems, the engine, gearbox, chassis, electrical appliances and other systems to implement a full field of dynamic integrated control, can achieve information exchange between various subsystems, to ensure that the vehicle in the best dynamic operation (such as congestion conditions throttle sensitivity reduction, in the corner deceleration, out of the corner acceleration, etc.), so as to achieve the effect of adaptive dynamic control of the vehicle.
Generally speaking, vehicle dynamic control systems are mainly installed on luxury brand models, and Chinese brands are still relatively weak in this field. The emergence of GAC Trumpchi AVDC shadow drivers means another breakthrough in high-end technology for Chinese car brands.
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As early as 2016, GS8 took the lead in breaking the price ceiling of 200,000 Chinese brands, which can be called a generation of "legendary" models, and the listing of the new second-generation GS8 has once again become an important boost for the GAC Trumpchi brand. Although the price range of 186,800-246,800 has entered the price hinterland of the joint venture brand, the new second-generation GS8 still has the potential to explode with strong product power.