GAC Trumpchi's new GS8 has been officially listed yesterday, the price range is 18.68-24.68 million yuan, providing fuel and hybrid two series, compared with the previous generation of models, although the starting price has been increased, but the new GS8 in the product itself shows a lot more sincerity than in the past.
The first generation of GS8 is one of the few domestic brands that dares to take the lead in launching an impact on the field of high-end SUVs, and when consumers' acceptance of domestic brands is not so high, it has taken a position with good competitiveness. Now that it has moved to the second generation, the new car has been upgraded in all directions.
Design has always been the feature of this car, the new GS8 in the appearance of the presentation is more eclectic, while according to the fuel and hybrid two series designed different front faces, both to form a feature and easy to distinguish, the overall still maintains the square hard shape, but the grille processing is more radical and bold, giving people a domineering taste.
At the same time, many small details are also quite interesting, reflecting the designer's sensual side, such as the design of headlights, the internal cover plate after locking the car will automatically close, the unlock is slowly opened, the sense of ceremony and technology are very in place, and the shape of the taillights also echoes the front of the car, and the recognition is extremely high after lighting.
It can be said that the interior of the new GS8 is the best model that integrates the two more polarizing atmospheres of technology and home in the current fuel vehicle, and the center console belongs to a more minimalist style, but the 14.6-inch central control large screen and the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument look not at all obtrusive, and the workmanship materials are very focused on the sense of quality, which is a low-key luxury.
The configuration is naturally not to drag its legs, in the entry model that is, there is lane departure, lane keeping assist, active braking, 360-degree panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, voice recognition, gesture interaction, facial recognition, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, multi-colored atmosphere lights, etc., intelligent technology is directly pulled full, full staff high matching, and then there is no need to divide the version.
Working with Honda for many years, and also in the M8 M6 A variety of MPV production experience, Trumpchi GS8 in the creation of space is also very set, more flexible and changeable. The front seat backrest can be lowered to connect to the rear seats, forming two small single recliners, which will undoubtedly be much more comfortable when resting in the car. The second row of the 6-seat version is two separate, and the price will be consistent with the 7-seat version of the same configuration, and consumers can purchase according to their needs.
At the same time, under the better size, the internal riding space has become more relaxed, and the new model has reached 4980 (5015)/1950/1780mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2920mm, compared with the wheelbase of the old model of 2800mm, the comfort has been greatly improved. Moreover, the whole series provides automatic air conditioning, rear independent air conditioning, temperature partitioning, negative ion generator, car air purifier, etc., and the entry-level experience has also reached a very high level.
The new GS8 is available in 2.0T fuel and 2.0T oil blend versions, with a maximum horsepower of 252Ps and a peak torque of 400 Nm, matching the Aisin 8AT transmission. The oil-mixed version has a maximum horsepower of 180 Ps for the engine and 182 Ps for the electric motor, matching the E-CVT transmission and consuming 5.3-5.8L per 100 km. Some models have a four-wheel drive system.
What does the top match of 246,800 yuan mean? In the same level of large and medium-sized SUV market, the starting price of Lynk & Co 09 also reached 265,900 yuan, although Lynk & Co has Volvo's technical support, but the new GS8 combined with Toyota THS hybrid system, strong performance but also take into account the economic performance, and the price is lower while the configuration is more abundant, comfort is not lost. As Geely's mid-to-high-end brand, Lynk & Co undoubtedly has a part of the brand premium in it. If you are more concerned about the price/performance ratio, the new GS8 is a better choice.