When it comes to the name GS8, everyone should not be unfamiliar. As a model that "broke through the ceiling of 200,000 yuan for its own brand" in the past, GAC Trumpchi GS8 even suppressed Highlander when it was the hottest, becoming the best-selling medium-sized seven-seat SUV at that time. Now, in order to continue the "myth" of the year, GAC Trumpchi's new second-generation GS8 came into being. Looking at the price of 18.68-246,800 yuan alone, it seems to be a bit "small and expensive", but a closer look at the product strength of the new second-generation GS8 will find that it is really worth the money.
As the first flagship SUV of GAC's GPMA-L platform, the new second-generation GS8's more burly and domineering exterior design can't help but make people shine. Among them, the fuel version of the model adopts the "spread wing" grille, which creates a "V" shaped effect through dot matrix elements, and a large number of chrome parts also make the aura of the entire front face stronger. The angular front enclosure creates a strong fighting atmosphere, giving a "tough guy" feeling, and the shape of the lower front lip also adopts a more exaggerated expansion design, which has a taste of its own modification kit.
The hybrid version of the model adopts an intake grille named after the "Dragon Scale Wing", and a dense array of scaly armor-like nets built-in, presenting a thick and atmospheric style. In addition, the headlight design of the new car has also been upgraded, officially called the "Eye of Conquest", the horizontal arrangement of the four lamp beads has been changed to a vertical matrix layout, which is dazzling when lit, and the light group is clearly contoured when not lit, and the overall shape is refreshing. What is more interesting is that this group of headlights also adopts an open and close design, which is very futuristic and technological.
The overall contour of the body is still dominated by square and tough, the tall upper waist line runs through the head and tail, which is very slender, and the lower waist line cut inward is extremely sharp, and the entire curved surface outlines a strong three-dimensional sense. Then there's the suspended roof, chrome trim at the details and large multi-frame wheels, highlighting the unique luxury. The tail is still a solid and full posture, and the tail light is embellished with a "red diamond" design, and the progressive lighting effect is very eye-catching. It can be said that the new second-generation GS8, whether it is luxurious, exquisite or domineering, far exceeds people's psychological expectations for 200,000-level SUVs, and absolutely "crushes" Toyota Highlander in the aura.
Inside the car, the interior design of the new second-generation GS8 is also stunning enough. Looking around, in addition to a full LCD instrument and a central control screen, there are almost no physical buttons to see, which is in line with young people's pursuit of simple technology and technology, and the central control screen also has a new generation of ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem built-in, intelligent AI voice, massive entertainment resources are available. At the same time, the high-end suede material covered with all the door inner panel trim, and through the cold black chrome plating material embellished, the luxury grade aura is full. The human body mechanics diamond shadow quilted leather seat combined with the crystal texture of the shift ball head, all highlight the sense of high quality and dignity.
In terms of other configurations, such as automatic LED high and low beam lights, openable panoramic sunroof, leather multi-function steering wheel, mobile phone wireless charging, electric trunk, 540° panoramic image, 32-color mood light, main/co-pilot seat power adjustment, front seat heating, automatic three-zone air conditioning, multi-layer soundproof glass and rearview mirror electric adjustment/heating, etc. Intelligent and comfortable configurations including full-speed adaptive cruise, active braking, road traffic sign recognition, fatigue driving tips, The driver assistance system, including lane keeping, is the standard of the whole series, and such a configuration is difficult to find a competitor in the 500,000-level luxury car, and it is really high to start with high matching, and it is luxurious to start.
In fact, thanks to the GPMA architecture L platform, not only gives the new second-generation GS8 a robust and upright posture, but also brings a larger body size, its length, width and height are 5015 (4098) * 1950 * 1780mm, the wheelbase reaches 2920mm, comprehensively surpassing the fourth generation Highlander, and providing a 6/7 seat layout to meet the needs of different consumers. At the same time, the second row of seat backs supports 8 levels of adjustment, 131 ° adjustable range, to create two rows of "Queen Recliners", one or two rows of "combination beds", with a full range of quiet NVH technology, comfort is self-evident. In addition, it has three rows of electric inversion and two rows of inverted functions, which further enhance the practical space.
Of course, the most interesting thing about the new second-generation GS8 is the power system. Among them, the fuel version of the model is equipped with julang power 2.0T GDI engine + aisin third generation 8AT gold powertrain, and the whole series is equipped with "AVDC shadow driver" technology, this set of GAC adaptive vehicle dynamic control system can realize the congestion conditions throttle sensitivity reduction, in-corner deceleration, out-of-corner acceleration, etc., to achieve a "human-vehicle integration" driving experience. Coupled with the new Juxing chassis, the new second-generation GS8 has flexible and smooth comfort, agile and stable operation performance, convenient and smooth steering performance, steady braking performance, tough and reliable off-road performance.
The hybrid version of the model is equipped with a 2.0TM engine + Toyota's new fourth-generation THS hybrid system, matching Toyota's dual-motor E-CVT structure, deeply rooted in the essence of Toyota's hybrid technology, and the new fourth-generation Highlander zero gap in performance, 100 km acceleration time is only 6.9s, 100 km comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 5.3L/100 km, full fuel full power comprehensive endurance of more than 1000 km, to achieve both strong power and low fuel consumption. It is worth mentioning that the new second-generation GS8 has also been recognized for its excellent product quality and body process technology, and has won the title of "2021 China's Top Ten Bodys" in one fell swoop, providing all-round protection for the people in the car through active and passive safety.
On the whole, the domineering appearance and the interior atmosphere of luxury technology, the new second-generation GS8 are more in line with the preferences of contemporary consumers, and the blessing of a series of intelligent safety configurations properly allows a 200,000-level car to have the value experience of a million-level luxury car, achieving "value for money". What is even more surprising is the blessing of toyota hybrid system, to know that in the world of hybrid, if Toyota ranks second, no one will dare to say first, and the "take" behavior this time also makes the new second-generation GS8 have a qualitative improvement in technology. So, what do you think about the new second generation GS8, welcome to leave a comment.