China Fortune Network News A few days ago, GAC Trumpchi GPMA technology luxury large SUV new second-generation GS8 officially listed, the official guidance price of the new car 186,800 yuan - 246,800 yuan, providing dual engine series and pilot series of two power two power a total of 6 configuration models. The launch of the new second-generation GS8 means that GAC Trumpchi has officially embarked on a new journey to lead the brand upwards with comprehensive hybridization.
Under the background of the "double carbon strategy", GAC Trumpchi has clarified the development strategy of "hybridization + intelligence" dual-core drive, and its goal is to achieve the hybridization of all models in 2025, and the hybrid sales volume will account for more than 60% in 2030, challenging to achieve "carbon neutrality" in 2045. The new second-generation GS8 is the first landing model of GAC Trumpchi's "hybrid + intelligent" dual-core strategy.
Hybrid is a power scheme that takes into account energy saving and emission reduction and vehicle convenience under the current conditions. On the one hand, China's current power source is still dominated by thermal power generation, and the regional transfer of carbon emissions brought about by full dependence on electricity; on the other hand, hybrid models are full of power, reliable, no mileage and charging waiting anxiety, which is more in line with the driving habits of most car owners in China.
GAC Group has been laying out "hybridization" for a long time, and its self-developed GMC hybrid system can be traced back to 2009, and has accumulated more than 10 years of development experience so far, with mature and reliable technology. In addition to the self-developed system, GAC Group has also introduced Toyota's new fourth-generation THS hybrid system, which has more than 20 years of technology accumulation and has gained more than 18 million users worldwide, safe and reliable.
The new second-generation GS8 dual engine series
The new second-generation GS8 is the first Chinese brand model equipped with Toyota THS hybrid technology, and the first model in the world to use a 2.0T engine with Toyota THS hybrid technology, which can achieve a strong, smooth, quiet and fuel-efficient driving experience. Thanks to this power combination, the new second-generation GS8 dual engine series has an acceleration time of 6.9s from 0-100km/h, a fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km under NEDC conditions, and under normal conditions, a full tank of fuel can travel more than 1000 kilometers, and the next tank of fuel in the limit test can travel up to 2022 kilometers.
In addition to the dual engine series, the new second-generation GS8 Pilot Series is equipped with a high-power 2.0T GDI engine with Julang Power + Aisin's third-generation 8AT powertrain, with AVDC shadow rider function, and its starting response and gear change smoothness have made great progress compared with the previous generation model.
In addition to making efforts in hybrid technology, the new second-generation GS8 also carries the mission of leading the GAC Trumpchi brand to continuously break through and upward. As the flagship model of GAC Trumpchi, the new second-generation GS8 is based on the GPMA-L platform of GAC's global platform modular architecture, which further enhances the sense of luxury.
The exterior design of the new second-generation GS8 adopts the design language of "Star Diamond Diamond Shadow", inspired by diamond cutting, and upgrades the quality of details. The front face adopts the double grille shape of "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings", bringing users more personalized choices. In addition, the "Eye of Conquest" headlights, the new body color scheme of ink seal green and floating oxygen blue, all create a high-end and luxurious look.
The new second-generation GS8 wings and dragon scale wings double grille shape
The interior of the new second-generation GS8 is equipped with a large area of soft coating, TPO environmental protection materials, equipped with a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 14.6-inch central control screen, human body mechanics diamond quilted leather seats, PM1 air conditioning filter and plasma generator.
Thanks to the GPMA-L platform, the new GS8 has a wheelbase of 2,920 mm and a length of about 5 meters, resulting in a spacious and comfortable interior. Its second row of seat backrests has 8 levels of adjustment with a 131° adjustable range, which greatly improves ride comfort.
In terms of technology configuration, the new second-generation GS8 is equipped with many features comparable to luxury brands, such as the same AR-HUD (head-up display function) of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the AVDC shadow rider function (GAC Adaptive Vehicle Dynamic Control System).
The first-generation GS8 of GAC Trumpchi, which was listed in 2016, is the pioneer of its own brand to break the "ceiling" of 200,000 yuan price, and has received a strong response in the large-scale SUV market. The comprehensive evolution and upgrading of the new second-generation GS8 marks that GAC Trumpchi is ready for future market changes. (Baichuan)
(Photo from GAC Trumpchi official)