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Not long ago, GAC Trumpchi's new second-generation GS8 was officially launched, the new car is based on the GPMA architecture, the appearance, interior and power have obvious changes, while equipped with many industry-leading high-tech configurations, aimed at bringing the ultimate and convenient car experience for car owners, the overall can be described as a earth-shaking change, people are eye-catching.
Introduction to the new car
The new second-generation GS8 adopts a new design language, the appearance is strong, the lines are thick and sharp, giving people a very imposing feeling, the front of the car uses an oversized mid-mesh to enhance the visual impact, and the longitudinal design headlights are also eye-catching.
The side shape of the body is more similar to that of the previous generation model, and the through-waist line increases the visual length of the vehicle. The length, width and height of the new car are 4980/1950/1780 (mm) respectively, and the wheelbase is 2920mm, which has certain advantages in the same level of overall size.
The rear of the new second-generation GS8 is still dominated by a calm atmosphere, and there is no use of the current popular through-type taillights, but the style of the taillights is still very distinctive, and it has a good recognition after lighting. In addition, the new car also adopts a bilateral double tail row layout, and the visual effect is still good.
The interior of the new second-generation GS8 is fully upgraded, the overall design adopts the latest design language, although it is mainly concise, but it does not lack a sense of luxury, the combination of 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 14.6-inch central control screen is the core of the interior, and the overall style is very scientific and technological.
The new second-generation GS8 is equipped with a variety of online applications such as car navigation, panoramic imaging, and driving recorders. In addition, including one-button start, electronic barrier, electronic handbrake and other fashionable functions are also equipped, the entire interior after redesign, the physical buttons have been extremely streamlined, the overall feeling is more luxurious.
The new second-generation GS8 is equipped with two power systems, the fuel version and the hybrid version, the fuel version adopts a combination of 2.0T + 8AT, the maximum power is 252Ps, the maximum torque is 400N·m, and it is matched by an 8AT gearbox. The hybrid version adopts 2.0TM + Toyota's 4th generation THS hybrid system, the maximum power of the engine is 190Ps, the maximum torque is 320N·m; the maximum power of the front drive motor is 134kW, and the maximum torque is 270N·m.
The new second-generation GS8 launched a total of 12 models, the official guidance price of 186,800-246,800, said to be 12 models, in fact, only 6 models, because each car is divided into 6-seat version and 7-seat version, their price is the same. So, among these models, which model is the most cost-effective?
Configure the analysis
Two-wheel drive luxury smart connection version: 186,800
Referral Index: ★★★★★
As the lowest model of the new second-generation GS8, the two-wheel drive luxury zhilian version does not reduce the starting price by lowering the configuration like some brands in the industry, the overall configuration is not low, 20-inch large wheels, matrix LED headlights, full-speed domain adaptive cruise, panoramic image, keyless entry system, zone air conditioning, OTA upgrade, panoramic sunroof, inductive electric trunk, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, 14.6-inch central control screen, leather steering wheel and leather seats are standard. This is in many models of the same price point, it is estimated that it is only available in the top model.
In addition, in terms of safety configuration, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking system and fatigue driving improvement are all equipped, but the parallel auxiliary is missing. If your bare car budget is within 200,000, this two-wheel drive luxury connected version is well worth choosing.
4WD Deluxe Connect Edition: 205,800
Recommendation Index: ★★★ ☆
Four-wheel drive luxury intelligent version to see the name of the car can know, the biggest difference between this car and the entry-level version is that the driver is changed to four-wheel drive, other configurations are basically the same, the audio is replaced by alpine (ALPINE) audio, the speaker is also increased to 10 speakers, the price is 19,000 yuan more expensive.
This depends on the choice of users, if there is no demand for four-wheel drive and audio, then choose the two-wheel drive version on the line, if there is a demand, you can choose this four-wheel drive, Trumpchi GS8 this set of BorgWarner intelligent timely four-wheel drive system is still good.
Two-wheel drive premium version: 205,800
Referral Index: ★★★
The price of the two-wheel drive premium version is the same as that of the four-wheel drive deluxe version, which is 205,800 yuan, which is 19,000 yuan more expensive than the two-wheel drive deluxe version. The difference of 19,000 yuan in the configuration of the reversing side warning system, automatic parking, steering wheel heating, seat ventilation, seat memory, boss buttons, Alpine audio, multi-layer soundproof glass, rearview mirror memory, automatic folding of the lock car and LED matrix headlights upgraded to geometric multi-beam headlights, etc., lack of built-in driving recorders.
The configuration has increased a lot, but the only practical ones with strong practicality are steering wheel heating, seat ventilation, multi-layer soundproof glass and reversing rearview mirrors automatically turning down, and other configurations are flashy functions, so the recommended index, I personally only give 3 stars.
4WD Extreme Edition: 23.98 million
Referral Index: ★★★★
The four-wheel drive extreme version is the top model of the fuel version, priced at 239,800 yuan, which is 34,000 yuan more expensive than the four-wheel drive deluxe version. It features a "dragon scale" design (in addition to this car, there are two hybrid models that are also of this design) and uses hidden door handles, indicating its high-end identity.
In addition, the driver's knee airbag, the second row of seat aviation headrests, the forward vehicle crossing warning, the highway automatic lane change assist, the rear life body residual assistance reminder, and the 60-inch AR-HUD head-up display have been added (note that the hybrid standard and gasoline version of the optional HUD are only 30 inches). Although the price is 34,000 yuan, but many are not optional configurations, overall, the four-wheel drive supreme version is more cost-effective than the four-wheel drive luxury intelligent version.
Hybrid two-wheel drive premium version: 228,800
Recommended index: 1. ★★★ (no demand for hybrids)
2. ★★★★★ (There is a demand for hybridization)
The price of the hybrid two-wheel drive premium version is 228,800 yuan, which is 23,000 yuan more expensive than the fuel two-wheel drive premium version. Although they are all premium versions, the configuration is not the same, in addition to the power system changed to Toyota THS hybrid system, the door handle is changed to hidden, the front of the car is changed to "dragon scale" design, the interior also added AR-HUD head-up display (only 30 inches), front seat ventilation, main driver leg rest adjustment, seat height adjustment upgraded to 4-way and the third row of seats electric reclining. However, the configuration reduces the parallel assist, reversing side warning, steering wheel heating, seat memory, boss key, exterior mirror memory and other functions, and then reduces the "shadow rider" (vehicle dynamic control system), driving pleasure and convenience have declined.
Overall, the biggest highlight of the hybrid two-wheel drive premium version is the hybrid system, in addition to nothing worth choosing, the configuration has been reduced a lot, mainly depending on the user's demand for hybrid is not high.
Hybrid 4WD Premium Edition: 246,800
2. ★★★★ (There is a demand for hybridization)
Hybrid 4WD Premium Edition is the most expensive model of the new second-generation GS8, and the overall configuration is similar to that of the Sports 2WD version, but with the addition of Alpine audio and the replacement of the 4WD system.
It should be noted that the hybrid version of the four-wheel drive system and the fuel version of the four-wheel drive system is not the same, the hybrid four-wheel drive uses an electric four-wheel drive system, increases the rear motor (maximum power 40kW, maximum torque 121N·m), if you are familiar with the electric four-wheel drive friends should know that its off-road ability is not particularly outstanding.
Summary of the full text
As can be seen through this article, the most worth buying is divided into two situations, if you want to buy a cost-effective large-size SUV, the pursuit of cost-effective, then the most worthy of buying is the 186,800 two-wheel drive luxury intelligent version. Although it is an entry-level model, it is very equipped with a lot of equipment, and some important core configurations are basically equipped.
The second situation is that there is a demand for hybrid, and the hybrid two-wheel drive premium version is also a model worth choosing. Although the configuration is less, it is not particularly low overall, at least higher than the Japanese car that is about 100,000 expensive, and the Toyota THS hybrid system is also relatively advanced, which is the best choice for buying hybrid models.
It should be noted that if you want to save money with a hybrid system car, it is impossible, because the difference between it and the fuel car of the same configuration is enough to make up for the gap in fuel costs. In contrast, the cost performance of other models is relatively inferior, and everyone can choose to buy according to their own needs.
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