Warmed up for nearly half a year, this year's Trumpchi's most important new product second-generation GS8 was finally officially put on sale on the day of "Double Twelve", the new car is divided into fuel version and hybrid version, of which the fuel car provides four configurations, priced at 18.68-23.98 million yuan, and the hybrid version provides two configurations, priced at 228,880-24.68 million yuan.
The new generation of GAC Trumpchi GS8 is based on the latest GPMA modular platform, which makes it use all the latest technologies of the current Trumpchi brand. In terms of appearance, the new car still continues the well-received angular and tough style of the previous generation, and on this basis, it is strengthened, so that the second-generation model can retain the traditional genes of the series while also catering to the progress of the current consumer's lack of vision. At the same time, in order to allow consumers to better distinguish between the fuel version and the hybrid version, the design of the middle mesh of the two versions of the model will be different, the fuel version will tend to be conventional, retaining the traditional bumper, while the hybrid version of the middle net extends to the bottom, and the visual effect is more exaggerated.
In the interior design part, compared with the appearance of the complex lines, the center console is mainly based on simple straight line depiction, which further stretches the sense of lateral visual space in the car. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 14.6-inch multimedia touch screen not only looks very cool, but also gives more practical functions. In addition, at the level of materials, the places that are touched are soft materials, and the sense of high quality is completely consistent with its family flagship identity.
The length, width and height of the Trumpchi GS8 are 4980*1950*1780mm, and the wheelbase is 2920mm, which is significantly higher than the current model, which also means that the space of the GS8 will be improved.
In addition, this generation of Trumpchi GS8 is available in seven-seat and six-seat layouts, and each configuration can be freely selected at exactly the same price.
The powertrain is the biggest selling point of the Trumpchi GS8 this time, and it is also the reason why it can set off a large amount of heat in the market. The fuel version of the model uses Trumpchi's self-developed Julange power 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 252 hp, a peak torque of 400 Nm, and a transmission system matched to the Aisin 8AT transmission. This powertrain has also appeared in other Trumpchi models, so we can think of it as a presence to lower the threshold for the purchase of the GS8. However, I personally believe that after the sales of Trumpchi GS8 stabilize in the future, I think the proportion of fuel version will still occupy most of the proportion, because it is cheap enough and cost-effective.
Since this fuel version system is positioned in the volume, what is the positioning of the hybrid version? I think it is to open up the gap with the domestic competitors of the same level and erase the distance with the joint venture brand.
At present, almost all domestic brands are developing hybrids, after the release of BYD DM-i super hybrid in the first half of the year, it will earn a lot of money in an instant, and the car pick-up cycle will wait until two or three months later, and also help BYD become a leading enterprise in the domestic new energy camp. In the second half of the year, the Great Wall lemon hybrid force, Macchiato, latte models have been released, also received market attention. There are signs that car companies are transitioning to electrification, and before the second-generation GS8, none of the models were equipped with hybrid systems.
Compared with other manufacturers through reference, improvement into their own products, Trumpchi is relatively simple and rough, directly toyota is currently in use of the THS hybrid to put on the GS8, and the engine from 2.5L natural suction to 2.0T turbo, the overall performance of the system will be stronger. According to the official data, the hybrid version of the GS8 only takes 6.9 seconds to accelerate from 100 kilometers, and the average fuel consumption is as low as 5.3L/100km. It's even worse than the THS hybrid on Highlander's body.
From the perspective of hybrid version pricing, GS8 is also just stuck in the blank area of Toyota, the top model priced at 246,800 yuan is not only cheaper than Highlander, but also has more advantages in power and configuration, while the two-wheel drive version of 228,800 yuan is just stuck in the price of Rongfang, Veranda, CR-V hybrid model price, with a larger size to divert some buyers. The simple summary is that the hybrid version of the GS8 not only has to explore the mid-size SUV market, but also does not spare the compact SUV.
summary
The price of the fuel version model has not changed much while adding more scientific and technological equipment and updated powertrain, it can be said that the increase in the amount does not increase the price. The hybrid version achieves consumers' pursuit of Toyota hybrid technology at a lower price. Therefore, the Trumpchi GS8 is a very worthwhile model to start with.