GAC Trumpchi officially announced that its second-generation GS8 was officially listed, and the new car added a dual engine version in addition to the traditional fuel version, with a market guidance price of 18.68 to 246,800 yuan. Compared with the traditional fuel version, the second-generation GS8 dual engine can arouse the author's interest, which is the first HEV model under GAC Trumpchi, shouldering the heavy responsibility of opening up the high-end hybrid market.
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The biggest opponent is not Highlander but Don DM-i
In October 2020, Toyota decided to provide its own HEV technology to its Chinese partner, GAC Group, and after more than a year of waiting, this technology finally "landed" on the second-generation GS8.
The second-generation GS8 dual engine is equipped with the 2.0TM + new fourth-generation enhanced THS II. Toyota hybrid system, and the overall power performance is better than that of the fourth-generation Highlander that uses the same hybrid technology and matches the self-priming engine. Coupled with the advantages in price, many people compare the second-generation GS8 dual engine and the fourth-generation Highlander together, and summarize the conclusion that the former's comprehensive strength is stronger and more worthy of purchase.
However, it seems that Toyota and GAC Group really do not need to "boil beans and burn beans", and the share that the two really want to eat is still on Tang DM-i.
At present, Tang DM-i is the best-selling hybrid model in the independent mid-size SUV, let's take a look at the collision of the two strong, the second generation GS8 dual engine compared to the Tang DM-i is better or worse.
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The product is on par
Let's take a look at the appearance of the two cars. The second-generation GS8 Dual Engine and Don DM-i adopt a completely different design style, the former is square and stylish, and the latter is dynamic and dexterous. In terms of aesthetics, everyone has a different opinion. In terms of body size, the second-generation GS8 dual engine has obvious advantages, except for the width of the car to play a draw, the other dimensions are all ahead of Tang DM-i. Not only will it please the "happy" Chinese people, but the spatial performance will also be better.
In terms of interior, both cars adopt a technologically modern and slightly luxurious design style. In terms of spatial layout, the second-generation GS8 dual engine provides two choices of 6 and 7 seats, while the Tang DM-i only has one of 7 seats. In addition, the second-generation GS8 dual-engine second-row seats support 8 levels of 131 degree backrest adjustment, which can be combined with the front seats to form a "recliner" mode for a nap. Therefore, whether it is the choice of spatial layout or the flexibility of space, the second generation of GS8 dual engine has more advantages.
In terms of intelligent interconnection that young car buyers pay more attention to, the strength of the two vehicles is equal. The second-generation GS8 dual engine is equipped with ADiGO 4.0 intelligent IoT, and the Tang DM-i adopts The DiLink 3.0 intelligent network connection system. Both systems support voice interaction, online navigation, online audio and video entertainment, remote vehicle control and other functions, and both have OTA upgrade capabilities. The two vehicles are also in the same horizontal line in the intelligent driving part, and under the blessing of full-speed adaptive cruise, active braking, lane keeping assist and other systems, L2 level intelligent auxiliary driving can be realized.
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The same is hybrid but the type is different
Finally, let's look at the biggest selling point of the two cars - the hybrid system. The second-generation GS8 Dual Engine and the Don DM-i are both hybrid models, but the types of hybrids are not the same. The former uses HEV hybrid, commonly known as unplugged hybrid, and the latter is equipped with PHEV hybrid, commonly known as plug-in hybrid.
The advantage of the second generation GS8 dual engine is that there is no need to consider the charging problem, and the daily use is exactly the same as the traditional fuel vehicle, which brings convenience and peace of mind to the user, and the fuel consumption performance is not bad. In addition, on the second-generation GS8 dual engine, it is also the first time that Toyota HEV technology has been combined with a turbocharged engine, and the power performance is instantly grumpy, and zero hundred acceleration only takes 6.9 seconds. It is a pity that HEV hybrid cannot be green carded in China.
In contrast, Tang DM-i, "on the green card" is one of its sales passwords, the policy is unique. In addition, the car is also equipped with a large-capacity battery, which can achieve a pure electric endurance of 112km, and daily commuting is not a problem at all. In addition, BYD's special power blade battery has large capacity and high power characteristics, making Tang DM-i not easy to lose power, even if it is driven at a loss of power, fuel consumption is as low as 5.3L.
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Lay the foundation for the layout of the hybrid market
Design is important, but neither can tilt the balance that most consumers choose between the two, while hybrid systems will. There are two main types of people who buy hybrids in China, one is the loyal fans of the "two fields" hybrid, and the other is to run to get on the green card. In such a big environment, it is obvious that Tang DM-i is more "popular" than the second-generation GS8 dual engine. Because it can meet the needs of more people who buy hybrids.
Some people may ask, the second generation of GS8 dual engine is not also the use of Toyota HEV technology? Someone should pay for it, right? Indeed, it should also be pointed out that the Toyota HEV technology on the second-generation GS8 twin engine is not complete, the engine and transmission parts are GAC Trumpchi's own, and consumer acceptance must be questioned.
Based on the above analysis, GAC Trumpchi wants to use the second generation GS8 to lay out the dual engine market and still needs the test of the market, but in any case, the second generation GS8 dual engine is a breakthrough for GAC Trumpchi, and it is also a successful attempt to integrate overseas technology with independent technology, which is of great significance and lays a good foundation for more subsequent models to adapt to HEV hybrid.