The second generation GS8 is a new car that has attracted much attention in the market recently, and it is also the first landing model of GAC Trumpchi's "intelligent + hybrid" strategy, with a new car listing guidance price of 186,800 yuan to 246,800 yuan, providing a total of 6 configuration models with two kinds of power, dual engine series and pilot series.
Under the background of the double carbon strategy, GAC Trumpchi has clearly defined the goal of achieving the hybridization of all models in 2025, and the mixed sales volume will account for more than 60% in 2030, challenging to achieve carbon neutrality in 2045. More than 70% of China's current electricity sources are generated through thermal power, and the regional transfer of carbon emissions brought about by the full dependence on electricity is complete.
On the other hand, hybrid models are more powerful and reliable, without mileage and charging waiting anxiety, which is more in line with the driving habits of most car owners in China. Over the next 15 years, hybrids will remain the most economical, effective and rapid carbon reduction technology and mobility option.
The new second-generation GS8 is the first Chinese brand model equipped with Toyota THS hybrid technology, and the first model in the world to use a 2.0T engine with Toyota THS hybrid technology, which can bring users a strong, smooth, quiet and fuel-efficient driving experience. The new second-generation GS8 Dual Engine Series has an acceleration time of 6.9s from 0-100km/h, a fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km under NEDC conditions, and can run more than 1000km with a full tank of fuel under normal conditions.
As the pilot series of pure fuel vehicles, it is equipped with julang power high-power 2.0T GDI engine + Aisin's third-generation 8AT powertrain, and then matches the manual control combination of AVDC shadow car, and the starting response and shift smoothness are greatly improved compared with the previous generation.
The first-generation Trumpchi GS8 is the first model to break the 200,000-level price ceiling of a Chinese brand. The new second-generation GS8 is based on GAC's global platform modular architecture GPMA-L platform, and comprehensively upgrades its products based on the needs that users care about most. Based on platform empowerment, the new second-generation GS8 achieves intergenerational improvement in driving comfort, steering response, braking system, braking efficiency, four-wheel drive system response time, handling performance, etc., bringing consumers a new driving experience.
In terms of appearance, the new second-generation GS8 high-end luxury texture is stronger, and the whole vehicle adopts the design language of "Star Diamond Diamond Shadow", inspired by diamond cutting, and upgrades the quality of details. The front face adopts the "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings" grilles, bringing users more personalized choices. Coupled with the "Eye of Conquest" headlights, ink seal green and floating oxygen blue new body color matching, highlighting its high-end luxury temperament.
The interior of the new second-generation GS8 also runs through the sense of high-end and luxury, 12.3-inch dashboard + 14.6-inch central control screen, human body mechanics diamond shadow quilted leather seats, in addition to comfort, to bring consumers a luxurious leapfrog feeling. The vehicle interior is equipped with a large area of soft coating, TPO environmental protection materials, and the air conditioner is equipped with PM1 filter and plasma generator to better purify the air in the car and create a healthy cockpit.
Thanks to the GPMA-L platform, the new second-generation GS8 has a wheelbase of 2920mm and a length of about 5 meters, making the interior space more spacious and comfortable. In particular, the 8-speed adjustment of the backrest of the second row of seats has an adjustable range of 131 °, which is an extremely wide "Queen's Recliner".
Under the background of the dual-carbon policy, the new energy automobile industry has ushered in new development opportunities, and hybridization has become an inevitable trend. With the official launch of the new second-generation GS8, it will become a blockbuster model in this segment. We also look forward to the new second-generation GS breaking through technical barriers, bringing more historic breakthroughs to GAC Trumpchi, breaking the long-term monopoly of the joint venture brand, and promoting the upward development of the entire industry.