If you want to screw out the most noteworthy domestic SUVs in the second half of this year, the new second-generation Trumpchi GS8 is definitely one of them. On the day of "Double Twelve", the second generation of GS8 was finally listed, and the final price was also more powerful: 18.68-24.68 million yuan, which was 2,000 yuan cheaper than the pre-price.
In addition to the price, the second-generation GS8 has also launched a number of car purchase policies, such as: 5 years or 150,000 kilometers of long warranty, power battery 8 years or 200,000 kilometers of battery worry-free policy, and lifetime free basic traffic. So is the new GS8 worth buying? Which one is better? Let's look down.
More domineering look
As a replacement model, the appearance of the new Trumpchi GS8 can be described as a rebirth. It has two different styles of front face design, whether it is a fuel version or a hybrid version, and its large size, dot-matrix grille, so that the whole car reveals a domineering visual effect. At the same time, the "Eye of Conquest" headlight is also highly recognizable. In general, the new GS8 such a shape, the return rate will certainly not be low.
From the side, the silhouette of the new GS8 is more square, and with this angular line, it looks more tough. At the same time, the size of the new GS8 is actually larger than the previous generation, with a length, width and height of 4980/1950/1780mm, a wheelbase of 2920mm, a significant increase in length and wheelbase, and the hybrid version of the model is 35 mm longer than the fuel version, reaching 5015 mm, which has fully surpassed the new Highlander.
In the rear part of the car, the new GS8 cancels the multi-level, multi-line design of the old model, and becomes more concise, the tail lights of the vertical bar and the headlights echo each other, and the shape of the diamond-like shape inside after lighting is very recognizable, and the effect is also good. The bottom is a bilateral double exhaust, in fact, this "big" SUV should be exposed to the exhaust, look more muscular.
More technologically friendly interiors
Inside the car, the interior style and exterior of the new GS8 are different, it gives me the feeling of being more minimalist. The T-type center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument + a 14.6-inch central control screen, which can enhance the sense of technology in the car.
At the same time, the display effect of the LCD instrument is also quite delicate, and supports the navigation full-screen display; the central control large screen can control 99% of the functions in the car, such as air conditioning control, internal lighting adjustment and so on. In addition, the new GS8 is also equipped with AR-HUD function, and the technology uses the same DLP technology of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which can be clearly displayed even when exposed to strong light.
In terms of workmanship materials, the top of the center console is covered with a soft material with stitching, and the leather material used in the door panel and the central control shift is also used, which feels good to the touch, and there is imitation wood grain decoration on the central control trim board, and the sense of grade is much higher than that of the previous generation GS8.
The space is bigger than the Highlander
As a mid-size SUV, spatial performance is naturally the focus of consumer concern. As mentioned above, the second-generation GS8 is larger than the previous generation (both length and wheelbase have been significantly improved), so in theory its rear space is more spacious.
At the same time, based on our previous test drive experience, we can see that the 2920mm wheelbase creates a lot of rear space for the new GS8, which actually performs well. Moreover, the comfort level of the rear seats is quite high, which can meet the needs of most family cars. In terms of seat layout, the new GS8 is available in 5 seats, 6 seats and 7 seats, which can meet different types of consumers.
Hybrid technology is the highlight
The fuel model is equipped with a 2.0T engine + aisin third-generation 8AT powertrain, the maximum power is 252 horsepower, the peak torque is 400 Nm, and this power version of the model we have test-driven before.
From the parameter point of view, the 400N·m 2.0T engine is very easy to drive this medium-sized SUV, and the actual situation is also the same. The start is relatively brisk, and the mid-high speed section also has a good acceleration experience. At the same time, the gearbox of the second-generation GS8 has also been upgraded from 6AT to Aisin's latest 8AT, and its tuning is still more comfortable.
The more concerned hybrid version of the model is equipped with a 2.0TM engine to match Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, which is also the first case of Toyota's application to its own products by other brands after disclosing the THS hybrid system patent. This move alone makes the second-generation GS8 hybrid model doomed to be not simple.
It is worth mentioning that although it is the same hybrid system as the new Highlander, the new GS8 matches the 2.0T engine, while the new Highlander uses a 2.5-liter self-priming engine. So in theory, relying on the advantages of 2.0T power, the new GS8 hybrid has more advantages in parameters.
In addition, the new GS8 Hybrid Version has an acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 6.9 seconds, a fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km under NEDC conditions, and a tank of oil can run more than 1000km. From the official data, the new GS8 is a "strong one B", but the actual performance of how to wait until we do the 100 mile challenge and performance measurements to know.
Which GS8 to choose for the second generation?
The new GS8 has a total of 6 models - 4 fuel models and 2 hybrid models. Personally, I recommend the 2.0TM hybrid two-wheel drive premium version model, and the 2.0TGI two-wheel drive luxury intelligent version is recommended in the fuel model.
First of all, friends who have insufficient budget or simply reject hybrid models can consider starting with the 2.0TGI two-wheel drive luxury connected version of the model.
Because, the configuration of the GS8 two-wheel drive entry-level model is actually very high, coupled with the price of 186,800 yuan, the cost performance is really high. That is to say, at the lowest price, you can buy the new GS8 high-value appearance, large space, 2.0T+ 8AT power, and a variety of configurations, such as 20-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, induction trunk, LED headlight group, leather seats, etc., "look and calculate" are very cost-effective.
As for the personal most recommended 2.0TM hybrid two-wheel drive premium version, not only because its configuration is high enough, but also because it is supported by Toyota THS hybrid technology, and it is still a 2.0T engine. Needless to say the configuration, from the perspective of tens of thousands of dollars cheaper than the Highlander Hybrid, the Hybrid GS8 shows a high cost performance. Secondly, compared to the Highlander, this model also has a better look, more space, and more comfort, so if you are preparing to buy a mid-size SUV, the GS8 Hybrid is really worth your consideration.
Teacher Wen 丨 Qin
Figure 丨 Teacher Qin, official