When the previous generation of Trumpchi GS8 was listed, everyone was attracted by its very original design, and now the new generation of Trumpchi GS8 is listed, priced at 186,800-24.68 million yuan. Not only has the appearance been further upgraded, the internal power has also been blessed by the Toyota THS oil-electric hybrid system, which makes people look forward to its performance even more, this article will analyze the highlights of the Trumpchi GS8, which one is most worth buying and the prospects to see if it meets your expectations for it.
Highlights parse
Appearance: "Magnificent" may be a bit of a reputation, but it is indeed better and more atmospheric
Although it is a replacement model, the overall appearance contour can still see the style of the previous generation, and through the increase in the area of the central network and the sharp angle of the headlights, the new feeling of atmosphere and sharpness is created. There are no fancy lines on the side, the horizontal and vertical are very solid, and the whole series of 20-inch wheels is just right with its body shape. The rear design is also tough and durable, and there is a barb angle above the headlights, which echoes the headlights.
Interior: The 14.6-inch large screen sings the protagonist, and the current interior should be designed in this way
Compared with the thickness of the old interior, the interior design of the new Trumpchi GS8 has become a little thinner, mainly thanks to the huge size of the suspension central control screen, which is the most mainstream method in 2021. The design of other parts is relatively refreshing and simple, full LCD instruments, metallic trims, high-gloss trim panels, imitation wood grain trim panels, soft coverings, etc. are in place, the gearbox gear handle is more interesting, and there is a diamond-shaped lattice texture at the ball head, which makes people have the idea of playing.
Space: Sorry, there are no five seats, six seats and seven seats to choose
The body size of the new Trumpchi GS8 has been upgraded from the previous generation, with a length, width and height of 4980/1950/1780mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm. This figure definitely belongs to the level of big men in the mid-level SUV camp, so this time Trumpchi is also quite arrogant, and the whole series does not provide a five-seat version, six seats and seven seats to choose from. If it were me, I would definitely choose six seats, and the second and third rows can walk around freely, close to the MPV experience, which is convenient for many people to travel.
Power: Toyota THS halo support, fuel economy comparable to 1.6L family car
The new Trumpchi GS8 has two powertrains. One is equipped with its own 2.0T engine, the gearbox is Aisin's 8AT, the maximum horsepower is 252 horses, the maximum power is 400 Nm, this parameter is still considerable in the 2.0T camp. The second set is more interesting, equipped with a 2.0T engine and Toyota's THS hybrid system, in which the maximum engine horsepower is 190 hp, the maximum torque is 320 Nm, the maximum power of the front motor is 134 kW, and the maximum power of the rear motor of the four-wheel drive version is 40 kW. With the blessing of this system, the fuel consumption performance of the Trumpchi GS8 hybrid version is indeed amazing, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the two-wheel drive version of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is only 5.3 liters, which is also the volume of a 1.6L self-priming car.
Which one is worth buying?
2022 2.0TGDI Two-Wheel Drive Deluxe Connect Edition Recommended Index ★★★★★
Trumpchi GS8 carries forward the consistent high-configuration style of its own brand, and even if it is the entry-level version, the configuration performance is also very comprehensive. The basic functions are not to say, like a complete set of driver assistance systems, electric induction trunks, full LCD instruments, front mobile phone wireless charging, front seat ESC/heating, matrix headlights, negative ion generators and other relatively high-level functions, to meet the daily driving experience without problems, it can be said that it is very thick.
2022 2.0TM Hybrid 2WD Premium Edition Recommended Index ★★★★★
If the budget is OK, then I highly recommend the hybrid version, which is the core meaning of the new Trumpchi GS8. Although the price is slightly more expensive, but this price can buy one of the world's best oil-electric hybrid systems, from a technical point of view, personally think it is also very cost-effective, at least cheaper than Highlander tens of thousands, saving money to buy some Christmas gifts for wives and children, is not fragrant?
Prospect analysis
In the independent camp, Trumpchi GS8 does not have too many direct opponents, from the price point of view, BYD Tang counts as one, but it mainly plays a new energy route, the fuel version is only one, and the price is not in the range of Trumpchi GS8, not the most core opponent. Therefore, the main opponents of Trumpchi GS8 are mainly concentrated in the field of joint ventures. Like Tiguan L, Oncovey, Tanyue, Guandao, etc., these opponents have a characteristic, that is, generally equipped with traditional gasoline engines, lack of hybrid models, Trumpchi GS8 Although the brand power is slightly weaker than Volkswagen Honda, but with the THS system endorsed by Toyota, I believe it will attract the attention of many consumers, after all, the current automotive market is more and more pragmatic, the nihilistic brand premium is no longer important, I am optimistic about it.
Summary of the full text
As a practitioner, I have frequently experienced the listing of many independent brand models, frankly speaking, it is a little numb to see more, until the Trumpchi GS8 comes with the Toyota THS system, and suddenly feels that "this car is a bit interesting". The form of domestic joint venture car companies has promoted the absorption of advanced technology by the national industry to a certain extent, and hopes that one day there will be advanced oil-electric hybrid technology independently developed, so that Trumpchi GS8 can be used as a starting point to aspire to it.