In October 2016, GAC Trumpchi's first-generation GS8 was launched, a model with an international standard and a balanced strength, which became a benchmark in its segment as soon as it was launched. On December 12, 2021, GAC Trumpchi's new generation of GS8 was officially listed, and the official guidance price was 18.68-24.68 million yuan.
The new Trumpchi GS8 is based on the GPMA-L platform, and the models include the Pilot series and the dual engine series, namely the 2.0T fuel version and the 2.0T hybrid version, while the new car also has a six-seater and seven-seater model to choose from, while the price of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models is misplaced, which also enriches consumer choices.
The new GS8 is a rebirth compared to the previous model, but this time we still start with the power that everyone pays the most attention to.
The first is the 2.0T fuel version of the model (Pilot Series), the maximum power of the Julang Power 2.0T engine is 252 horsepower, the peak torque is 400N·m, matching the Aisin 8AT transmission, this parameter is undoubtedly eye-catching compared to the boutique at the same price. On the other hand, GAC Julang Power has become famous and has a good market reputation.
This was followed by the 2.0T hybrid version (dual engine series), which consisted of a 2.0T engine (190 hp, 320 N·m) and an electric motor (182 hp, 270 N·m), with the transmission part matching the E-CVT transmission. The 2.0T engine and Toyota THS II hybrid system, its official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.9 seconds, 100 km /km fuel consumption as low as 5.3L.
As for the dynamic performance of the new car, we have not yet conducted a test drive experience, and we will have the opportunity to talk about it later. However, according to official information, in addition to the power innovation of the new Trumpchi GS8, the handling of the chassis and the sense of driving and riding have been improved, and here we especially have high hopes for the hybrid version of the model, and look forward to the follow-up practical experience.
In terms of appearance and styling, the new Trumpchi GS8 is masculine and domineering, which has a certain inheritance for the previous generation of models, after all, these adjectives can be used universally. The new car adopts the design language of star diamond diamond shadow, the front face is designed with two kinds of air intake grilles, namely, zhan wei wing and dragon scale wing, and the whole front of the car is square and atmospheric, and the sense of sculpture is very sufficient.
In fact, the headlights and taillights design of the new Trumpchi GS8 are also very distinctive, and the effect of the headlights can withstand careful scrutiny, of course, the new car body line is sharper, and the use of straight lines makes it feel like wearing a straight suit.
When the new Trumpchi GS8 was first unveiled, some people still thought that its design was slightly radical, but now after looking at the real car, you will find that it is unique and the sense of premium is created well.
Compared with the more radical exterior design, the interior of the new Trumpchi GS8 is relatively convergent, the entire center console still maintains a symmetrical design, and the 14.6-inch central control screen is matched with a delicate barrier, and the sense of grade is not bad. Like the competitors, the new Trumpchi GS8 also adopts a 2+2+2 or 2+3+2 seat layout to meet the needs of multi-population families.
In addition to comfortable space and seats, the new Trumpchi GS8 also works tranquility, and with the blessing of various sound insulation sealing materials and technical means, the new car has improved the quietness of the carriage. From the perspective of the occupants in the car, in addition to the comfort of the chassis, a car driving on the high speed is not noisy, which is also a rare high-level.
Next is the highlight configuration, such as AR-HUD, ADiGO 4.0 intelligent IoT system, ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving assistance system and more comprehensive active and passive safety system, this time in the new Trumpchi GS8 is not absent. It can be seen from many aspects that the new Trumpchi GS8 has achieved the flagship level, and some aspects are on par with luxury cars.
To be sure, in the visible or invisible places, the new Trumpchi GS8 has achieved upgrades, especially the 2.0T hybrid version model that is widely optimistic in the industry, which fits the future development trend of THEUV, which also means that the GS8 car series has opened a new chapter, and the new car undoubtedly gives the same level of independent models a lot of pressure.
In the field of independent SUVs, the strength of independent brands may be limited to models priced at less than 200,000 yuan, and the inertia of consumers is: up to 200,000 yuan, why don't I buy a joint venture?
Nowadays, such inertial thinking should be changed, because the coverage of independent boutiques has been expanded to 200,000-300,000 yuan, and we are looking forward to the market performance of the new Trumpchi GS8!