On December 12, the second generation of GAC Trumpchi GS8 was officially launched, and six models of the two series of pilot and double engine were launched, with the starting price of the pilot series being 186,800 yuan and the double engine series starting at 228,800 yuan. The Pilot series is equipped with a 2.0T engine, which is a two-wheel drive deluxe intelligent version, a four-wheel drive luxury intelligent version, a two-wheel drive premium version, and a four-wheel drive extreme version; while the dual engine series has a two-wheel drive premium version and a four-wheel drive premium version. The new second-generation GS8 is the first landing model of GAC Trumpchi Hybrid + Intelligent Dual-Core Drive Strategy.
The second generation of Trumpchi GS8 is a self-owned brand in the more able to play SUV, and these generations of listing also have a lot of netizens are very concerned, first of all, the shape, the second generation of Trumpchi GS8 body shape is more tough, followed by the design style is more exquisite details, the momentum of the whole vehicle looks very strong, the design is also very distinctive, the large size of the grille according to different power components into two different styles, respectively named Zhan Wei wing and dragon scale wing. The new headlights look more domineering than the previous generation, and the internal light silo is equipped with an exclusive lighting mode, which is full of ritual when opened.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Pilot series are: 4980/1950/1780mm, while the body length of the Dual Engine Series is 35mm more than that of the Pilot Series, and the wheelbase of the two versions of the model is 2920mm, which is 120mm more than the wheelbase of the currently sold model, and the improvement is not a little bit. As for the rear, the tail line continues to use the design of the previous generation model, and the shape of the new taillights has not changed much, but the LED light source in the lamp shows a very powerful visual effect.
As for the interior, the second generation of Trumpchi GS8 has also changed a lot, in terms of luxury and intelligence have been greatly improved, the car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, as well as a 14.6-inch multimedia screen, the most important thing is to simplify a lot of physical buttons and more OTA upgrade functions.
In terms of technology configuration, the face recognition system can analyze the driver and then provide some settings that are more in line with his driving habits. In addition, the configuration of the second-generation Trumpchi GS8 is also super rich, the seat shape and fabric have been fully upgraded, and there are 6 seats and 7 seats in two layouts to choose from. The second-generation Trumpchi GS8 also adds AR interaction, which can enhance navigation functions in real-life driving.
In addition to the appearance, the second-generation Trumpchi GS8 dual engine version is the most concerned, because it uses a 2.0T engine and Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, which is the first time that our domestic independent brands are equipped with Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, and it is also the world's first combination of 2.0T+THS hybrid system. The maximum horsepower of this power is 190 hp, the maximum horsepower of the electric motor is 182 hp, and the ECVT's stepless transmission is used for transmission.
Finally, the fuel consumption part, the second generation of Trumpchi GS8 in the WLTC standard under the 100 km fuel consumption is 5.93L, and in the NEDC standard is 5.3L of 100 km fuel consumption, less than 6L of 100 km fuel consumption is indeed very powerful, to know that GS8 is a medium-sized SUV, such fuel consumption can easily go a thousand kilometers a tank of oil. Under the fuel version of the 2.0T GDI engine of the Pilot Series and the powertrain of Aisin's third-generation 8AT, the maximum horsepower can reach 252 horses and the peak torque is 400 Nm.
Chen Xiao concluded: GS8 is the core model of GAC, from the first generation of models listed is to subvert the design concept to break through the ceiling of independent brand design, this replacement model not only continues to break through in terms of design, but also in terms of product strength also introduced Toyota's THS hybrid system, coupled with its own powerful intelligent network function, the competitiveness of the second generation Trumpchi GS8 is very strong. As a consumer, in the 200,000-level independent brand SUVs, the Trumpchi GS8 is definitely a very good choice.