Introduction: Many consumers buy cars are more concerned about the retention rate of the model brand, and recently the domestic authorities have also announced this year's independent brand retention rate ranking, GAC Trumpchi GS8 is still the top of the list, and let many consumers look forward to the new second generation of GAC Trumpchi GS8 finally came, it is worth mentioning that it is based on the GPMA-L architecture to create, so the change is not small, today we will do a comprehensive analysis of GAC Trumpchi's new GS8.
First of all, in terms of price, on December 12, the second generation of Trumpchi GS8 was officially launched, and the new car launched two power versions of a total of 6 models, with a price range of 186,800-246,800 yuan, and the price range of the new Trumpchi GS8 was quite affordable compared to the same level of SUV models.
【New 2nd Generation GS8 Fuel Edition】
【New 2nd Generation GS8 Hybrid Edition】
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new generation Trumpchi GS8 continues the tough and masculine American style, in today's pursuit of streamlined market is still relatively individual and unusual, it can be said that it is a very grandfather's car, the fuel version of the front face grille reflects the aura of the new GS8, personally feel more attractive than the front face of the hybrid version of the GS8, especially the design of the front bar, creating a strong sports atmosphere while not too complicated. The side shape still has the feeling of a traditional American car, the straight lines like a knife and axe are full of masculinity, and the chrome parts are not many but play a good embellishment role. Compared with the old model, the rear of the car has not changed much, there is no fancy design, and it is still a real exhaust with vertical taillights and two sides.
Chassis suspension, the use of front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension, high-end models also provide a timely four-wheel drive system, according to our real car experience of the new generation of Trumpchi GS8 is a family SUV that pays attention to comfort, chassis tuning focuses on the balance of "flexibility", which makes it face the fine bumpy road, the impact is softer, and when turning at high speed, the roll in the car is also sufficiently supported.
Body size, the length, width and height of the fuel version of the model are 4980/1950/1780mm wheelbase reached 2920mm, and the hybrid version of the model in the width, height and wheelbase are consistent with the fuel version of the model, but the body length increased by 35mm, through the size parameters can be seen that the new generation of Trumpchi GS8 has a very spacious riding space, and all aspects of the size parameters have exceeded the gaga Toyota Highlander, which has better sales on the market, in addition, The new car is also available in 6-seater and 7-seater versions.
In terms of riding, the seats of the new generation Trumpchi GS8 have strong wrapping and comfort, the seat material is skin-friendly and delicate, with diamond-shaped checks and leather punches, the sense of comfort and luxury are very strong, and the second row of seats can be moved forward and backward for 14cm, and the maximum recline angle is 41°, providing passengers with a very spacious and comfortable riding experience.
Come to the car, it can be seen that the interior of the new generation Trumpchi GS8 has a very good visual beauty, the full LCD dashboard and the large size of the central control display screen for the car to add a lot of sense of science and technology, and the conventional function control is mainly through the voice and the central control screen to complete, so the center console does not have extra physical buttons, it is worth mentioning that the material is used, in addition to the use of large area of soft material wrapping details also added silver chrome parts and black piano paint for embellishment.
In terms of configuration, the entry-level model provides lane departure warning system, lane keeping assistance system, road traffic sign recognition, active braking/active safety system, fatigue driving prompt, front and rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, three driving mode switching, automatic parking, steep slope mitigation, open panoramic sunroof and other rich configurations, which are not introduced here.
In terms of power, the fuel version is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine + Aisin 8AT transmission, with a maximum power of 185kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, and is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models. The hybrid version of the powertrain consists of a 2.0T engine + Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, the transmission aspect is E-CVT transmission, and will be available in two versions, front-drive and electric four-wheel drive, of which the maximum power of the engine is 140kW, the maximum torque is 320Nm, the maximum power of the motor is 134kW, and the maximum torque is 270Nm.
To sum up, through the above comprehensive analysis of the new generation of Trumpchi GS8, it can be seen that it has a very good product strength and cost performance, so in my personal opinion, GAC's new Trumpchi GS8 sold for 186,800 yuan is still worth this price, talking so much About what do you think or suggest about the new generation of Trumpchi GS8? Welcome to leave a comment below and participate in the discussion together.