In this annual Double Twelve, everyone is preparing their favorite thing. However, on this day, GAC Trumpchi gave consumers/Chinese market a heavy "partner", and its name is the new second-generation GS8!
In the last month of 2022, GAC Trumpchi released the new second-generation GS8 at the mouth of The Nansha New Area in Guangzhou. At the press conference that night, as if the double twelve opened, the performance square composed of 1818 drones in the night sky was really dazzling, constantly changing the formation, implying the domineering appearance of the new second-generation GS8. This model, which claims to reshape the image of China's high-end SUVs, how attractive its products are, will take you to see it today.
The new second-generation GS8 is priced at 186,800-246,800 yuan, providing two kinds of power, dual engine and pilot series; 6 models. On the basis of sincere price, GAC Trumpchi also prepared six car purchase rights for the majority of users, giving users the choice of luxury and high-end cost performance.
Product/configuration leapfrogging, creating the user's "first choice" home SUV
The new second-generation GS8 is a luxury SUV based on the GPMA-L platform architecture. In terms of appearance, it will be high-end and luxurious perfect bloom, the whole car adopts the "star diamond diamond shadow" design language, inspired by diamond cutting, so that the whole car has an angular visual sense. In addition, the front face also uses the "spread wings" and "dragon scale wing" type grille style, which not only has a domineering fashion, but also brings more personalized choices to users.
In addition, the headlamps located on both sides connected to the grille adopt a huge style and a design of multiple lamp beads, whether it is lit or decorated, it has a strong sense of technology/domineering.
Inheriting the high value of the first generation of GS8, the product power has also fully evolved
In terms of interior, the new second-generation GS8 is also high-end and luxurious. What can be seen is a 14.6-inch suspended central control touch screen, which makes the overall interior technology sense spontaneous.
In addition, the ergonomic diamond quilted leather seat creates a comfortable experience while also making it feel the same high-end. It is worth mentioning that the interior of the vehicle is also equipped with PM1 filters, plasma generators, etc. to help comfort the configuration; better purify the air in the car and create a healthy cockpit. Not only that, thanks to the wheelbase of 2920mm and the length of about 5 meters, the interior space layout is more spacious. In particular, the backrest of the second row of seats supports 8 levels of adjustment and is equipped with a 131° adjustable range, which truly presents users with the enjoyment of "Queen's Recliner".
In terms of configuration, the second-generation GS8 has many of the same technology configurations as luxury brands, such as: the AR-HUD head-up display of the same Model of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the more powerful adaptive vehicle control system of BMW DSC. In terms of refinement, the new car is also equipped with automatic LED far and near lights, leather seats, rear fog lights, seat heating, 360 ° surround driving recorder, panoramic electric sunroof, 540 ° panoramic image and so on. Overall, compared with the competitors of the same level, in terms of technology configuration, Trumpchi's second-generation GS8 has truly achieved a cross-level level.
Toyota hybrid blessing, super strong dual engine is difficult to meet the opponent!
In terms of power, the second-generation GS8 is the world's first Chinese brand model with a 2.0T engine and Toyota THS hybrid technology, which is best reflected in a stronger, smoother, quieter and more fuel-efficient driving experience. According to official data, the second-generation GS8 dual-engine model has an acceleration time of only 6.9s from 0-100km/h, and the fuel consumption of 100 km is 5.3L.
The Pilot series is different from the dual engine series, it pays more attention to the power potential, bringing consumers a more pleasant driving experience. Equipped with the julang power high-power engine known as the "strongest 2.0T in China" and the aisin third-generation 8AT gearbox, the maximum torque can burst out of 400 Nm of power transmission. Whether it's the start in life, shifting gears or driving passionately at high speeds, sex is a big improvement compared to the previous generation. In fact, from the product level, it is not difficult to find that it has a Toyota technology endorsement, plus super technology and fierce appearance, which is enough to consolidate its product status!
The so-called "platform is good car". Thanks to the empowerment of the GPMA-L platform, the second generation of GS8 has been comprehensively improved in the overall driving texture, but the specific degree of improvement still needs to be evaluated after the follow-up test drive. Only for now, the parameters that can be seen are nothing more than the configuration of science and technology, power systems, etc. The most eye-catching is Toyota's THS hybrid system, which is actually the same as the benchmark model of the mid-size SUV, the Highlander???
Once in the autonomous mid-size SUV segment, one by one shouted slogans such as "Sword Pointing Highlander" to promote their own models, but the final bidding results were not really comparable to Highlander. However, combined with the current GS8, the author believes that its product charm may really surpass highlander.
First of all, from the price point of view, the second generation GS8 top price is equivalent to the starting price of Highlander, although the engine form is different, but the price disparity seems to have pointed out the inner path to many consumers.
Look back at the GS8's model configuration and dimensions. As shown in the figure above, the space and configuration of the second generation GS8 beat the Highlander!
In fact, in contrast, the Trumpchi model matrix, the second-generation model after iteration can be said to carry the mission of the Trumpchi brand to continuously break through, and also carries the image of the domestic high-end SUV. Its emergence is not only to set a new target for the SUV segment, but also to provide a more diversified choice for consumers. Finally, do you think the new second-generation GS8 can beat highlanders?