On December 12, GPMA Technology Luxury Large SUV - the new second generation GS8 was officially launched, and the new car was upgraded in all aspects on the basis of the first generation of products.
Hybrid + intelligent strategy landed the first model
The new second-generation GS8 is based on core technologies such as GPMA architecture, Julang Power, ADiGO intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem, juxing chassis, etc., and integrates the latest and most cutting-edge technology and research and development strength of GAC Trumpchi, which is the culmination of GAC Trumpchi.
In order to actively respond to national policies, in April 2021, based on the "GLASS Green Net Plan" of GAC Group and the green engine technology of GAC Research Institute, GAC Trumpchi announced that it will comprehensively promote the installation and application of dual-motor hybrid system to empower green travel under the blue sky. In November 2021, GAC Trumpchi officially released the development strategy of "hybridization + intelligence" dual-core drive, planning to achieve hybridization of all models in 2025, and hybrid sales accounted for more than 60% in 2030, challenging to achieve carbon neutrality in 2045, and will build Trumpchi's differentiated advantages with hybrid technology, reduce fossil energy consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions through hybridization + intelligent products.
To achieve the strategic goal of hybridization + intelligence. In terms of intelligence, on the one hand, GAC Trumpchi relies on the ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem to truly realize the digitalization and intelligence of the cockpit. On the other hand, GAC Trumpchi also launched the GAC Intelligent Pilot Assistance System, which supports intelligent pilot assistance in high-speed, urban and parking lots, and realizes automatic driving in accordance with the set navigation path.
In terms of hybridization, GAC Trumpchi will focus on building a "carbon neutral" factory, fully exert hybrid technology, and land low-carbon products. In actively promoting the process of hybridization, on the one hand, GAC independently developed a hybrid system with GMC as the core, and strived to "repair both inside and outside"; on the other hand, through strong cooperation with Toyota, GAC Trumpchi became the first Chinese brand equipped with Toyota hybrid system THS.
As the first model of GAC Trumpchi's "intelligent + hybrid" strategy, the new second-generation GS8 uses a 2.0TM engine to match the new fourth-generation enhanced version of the THS II. Toyota hybrid system. Toyota THS Hybrid System has more than 20 years of technical accumulation, after four iterations, deeply rooted in the essence of hybrid technology.
It is a generator, drive motor, planetary gear mechanism, P-gear parking mechanism, mechanical pump, etc. highly integrated in one, the whole system structure is simple, small size, light weight, power control unit power density and efficiency is higher than the same type of products. With the blessing of multiple technologies, the THS system can reasonably control the distribution of fuel power and electric power, so that the power system always runs in the efficient range, and realizes both fuel consumption and power. In other words, more than 18 million vehicles have a battery capacity equivalent to about 260,000 EV, but the CO2 reduction effect is equivalent to about 5.5 million EV.
Exterior interior with several upgrades
Back to the product itself, the new second-generation GS8 offers two options: the Pilot Series and the Dual Engine Series. The Pilot Series is equipped with the Julang Power 2.0T GDI engine + Aisin's third-generation 8AT powertrain, which is known as the "strongest 2.0T in China", which is the strongest 2.0T+8AT of the Chinese brand, with a maximum torque of 400N·m; the Dual Engine Series is equipped with a 2.0TM engine + a new fourth-generation enhanced version of the THS II. Toyota Hybrid System, which is the first Chinese brand model equipped with Toyota THS hybrid technology, and the first model in the world to adopt a 2.0T engine with Toyota THS hybrid technology.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the new design language of "Star Diamond Diamond Shadow", and in terms of external styling, the double grille shape of "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings", the world's first "Eye of Conquest" opening and closing design headlights, "Red Diamond" tail lights, floating oxygen blue and ink seal green New body color make the whole car full of luxury and atmosphere.
The interior is equipped with a new ink seal green color color tone, two rows of queen recliners, shift ball head "guardian scepter", 14.6-inch large central control screen + 12.3-inch full-fit LCD instrument, etc., the interior of the new car is full of technology and luxury; and the interior of the double engine series is equipped with high-end suede material covered with full door panel trim, and through the cold black chrome plating material embellishment, with the integrated body, the luxurious and noble aura is full; plus the six-seat, seven-seat seat layout can meet the needs of different consumers.
Overall, the new GS8 2nd Generation is equipped with a rich and leading-edge technology configuration. The newly upgraded super-sensor interactive intelligent cockpit covers more functions, including the technology-leading million-level technology configuration AR-HUD, ADiGO 4.0 intelligent IoT and intelligent assisted driving. It should be known that when the first generation of Trumpchi GS8 was listed, it successfully broke the price ceiling of 200,000 yuan for Chinese brands. As the first strategic model of GAC Trumpchi in the field of hybridization + intelligence, we will wait and see how the second-generation GS8 will perform in the market.