In recent years, users' demand for 7-seater SUV models has become increasing, but most users will focus on joint venture players such as Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Tuon, and this year's new Highlander is considered to be an absolute benchmark that is unbeatable at the same level after using a 2.5L hybrid system!
But its arrival seems to break this situation, and it is also in the identity of its own brand, which is the new Trumpchi GS8.
Before Trumpchi GS8 announced the pre-price of 18.88-24.68 million yuan, and is expected to be officially listed tomorrow (12.12), then see if the price will surprise us.
Taking this opportunity, the professor warmed up first, but this time to say not the hybrid model, but trumpchi GS8 2.0TGDI four-wheel drive luxury zhilian version of the 7-seater, pre-priced at 206,800 yuan, is also a car with high attention, let's see what strength it has!
Since the new GS8 is the second generation of models, it is indispensable to inherit the first generation of models. The first time you see a new car, you'll be able to recognize it as the GS8.
Because it retains the most recognizable tough style of the previous generation, which is the main reason why the previous model is loved, the new car is now more refined and avant-garde, while the fuel version and the hybrid version use two different front face styles.
Left fuel version, right hybrid version
The fuel version of the front grille is smaller in size, using a "spread wing" grille, and the boxy middle net is composed of several matrix blocks, although it is not as shocking as the hybrid version, but the momentum is still very strong.
In terms of headlight details, the new GS8 adds details of the opening and closing of the headlights, this design is officially called the "Eye of Conquest", when the headlights are lit, the headlight shade will slowly open, and the sense of ceremony will be full.
The changes in the sides and tail are relatively less pronounced, but it can be seen that its size has become even larger.
The new car has a length, width and height of 4980/1950/1780mm, and a wheelbase of 2920mm, which has been increased by 145mm, 40mm and 120mm compared to the current model, and this data has almost reached the level of medium and large SUVs.
As a 7-seater SUV, the ride experience in the car is also a point that users value very much. The previous generation was limited by its size, so although it had a 7-seat layout, the ride experience in each position was not too good, and the new car greatly improved the riding experience.
The seat of the new car is much higher than the previous generation, and you can feel that its padding is significantly fuller when you sit up, and it is soft enough, the sense of wrapping is very strong, and from the driver's seat to the third row, the sitting feeling is still comfortable.
In terms of space, the professor is 172cm tall, adjusts the driver's seat to a normal sitting position, and retreats the second row to the end, and the maximum leg space that can be obtained can no longer be represented by a few punches, but sitting in the third row at this time is the state of the top leg.
If you adjust the second row to more than 2 punches, the third row has 1 punch in the legroom, and the seat height is enough to support the legs, and the sitting posture is still relatively comfortable.
The professor believes that the new GS8 has made great progress in the use of space, and the performance of the third row can be called remarkable.
The GS8 fuel version model is equipped with a julang power 2.0TGDI engine + aisin's third-generation 8AT powertrain, with a maximum power of 252 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm.
Although this power system is not as concerned as the 2.0TM+THS hybrid of the hybrid version, it has improved in all aspects in terms of power, fuel economy and reliability compared with the 2.0T+6AT equipped with the previous model.
And in previous auto show interviews, most viewers said that they prefer the fuel version of the model, of course, for the simple reason - cheap.
After the new car uses the Aisin 8AT gearbox, its smoothness has been significantly improved, and the 252 horsepower output is neutral enough, not too abrupt, and there is not much pressure to drive. When you need to accelerate, step deep on the throttle, the gearbox doesn't have much hesitation, the speed climbs fast, and there's hardly much engine noise inside the car.
Chassis and sound insulation is particularly surprising, as a home SUV, its chassis setting is more flexible style, suspension can give you enough support, but in the bumpy road there will not be too hard, with softer seats, almost can filter out most of the vibration.
The performance of the NVH is also good enough, the tire noise from the chassis is not much during high-speed cruising, and the engine is almost unaware of its presence, if it is a hybrid version, it may perform even better.
It is worth mentioning that the new car is equipped with a black technology called AVDC Shadow Rider, whose full name is GAC Adaptive Vehicle Dynamic Control System, which initially integrates EMS, TCU, ESP, four-wheel drive and other systems, and analyzes and defines the general working conditions to achieve the adaptive dynamic control effect of the vehicle.
It has a variety of driving modes to choose from, and different throttle sensitivities can be set, so different users can find a driving habit that suits them.
The professor believes that the new generation of GS8 has enough advantages in spatial performance, for 7 seats just need, there are not many medium-sized 7 SUVs that can be selected in the early 200,000 years, and the GS8 is fully competent.
And the new power system in terms of fuel consumption has been reduced a lot, for users of the hybrid version on the budget, there is no need to worry too much about choosing the fuel version, because the money saved is enough oil money.
Undoubtedly, the strength of the new generation of GS8 is very strong, if the official listing can give a surprise price, I believe that there is a great chance that sales can return to the previous peak level.