Recently, there are many small partners private messages to us "Car 314", let us comment on the new GAC Trumpchi GS8. Today, in response to the needs of small partners, let's compare the new GS8, Highlander and Volkswagen Tiguan L horizontally to see what kind of sparks will be rubbed out by the comparison of the three cars.
The difference in appearance is obvious: the GS8 is full of design details and a sense of ceremony
The new Trumpchi GS8 has a different design concept from Highlander and Tiguan L, and on the whole, the details of the GS8 design are handled very well, and there is a full sense of ceremony.
The exterior design of the new Trumpchi GS8 has made great progress compared with the previous generation, and the sporty exterior design exudes a domineering temperament. The middle mesh area of the front part of the car is very large, accounting for almost 2/3 of the entire front, and the shape design inside the middle net is very sharp and sporty.
The design of the headlight group is not a simple rectangular design, but an extension of the upper part to the middle net part. The headlights are the biggest highlight of the new GS8 front design, the 4 LED lamp beads are covered in the state of flameout, but when the vehicle is powered on and unlocked, the four covers are folded at two angles up and down, full of ritual.
The body side of the new GS8 is very solid, and the door panel design is relatively wide, giving consumers a very heavy feeling. The high-end version is also equipped with hidden door handles, which is a big plus. In addition, the newly designed wheel shape plus some internal aerodynamic design makes the grade of the entire wheel hub a lot higher.
The rear design of the new GS8 has not changed much, it is still a slender taillight design plus a wide tailgate, and the entire rear design is relatively full. The shape in the taillights is a new design, and the recognition when lit at night is still relatively high.
The upper part is still the layout of the shark fin antenna, and the lower part adopts a bilateral single exhaust design, highlighting the strength of performance.
Take a look at Highlander. The exterior design of the 2022 Toyota Highlander has some slight changes, but it is still a very Japanese design style as a whole.
In the front part, highlander's design highlights are few, the central network adopts an inverted trapezoidal design, and the interior of the central network also has matrix embellishments, which is still commendable. A chrome trim strip is designed in the middle of the central network that connects to the Toyota LOGO and extends to the left and right headlights, but why not extend to the headlight position? It's unbelievable to have to be a short distance from the headlights.
The shape of the headlights has made some progress compared with the previous generation, the headlights have some details on the line, and the daytime running lights are integrated with the headlights. The fog lamp below is surrounded by a teardrop-like design, and the fog lamp is integrated into the teardrop-shaped trim.
The bumper of the 2022 Highlander is designed to be relatively heavy, the design of the polyline is also more designed, and the scratch-resistant material of the front lip is not large, which can create a relatively good visual effect.
The 2022 Highlander has smooth side lines, and the length of nearly 5m still creates a very good visual effect. The lower waistline has a large angle upward design at the rear wheel, and the sense of movement is stronger.
The rear design of the 2022 Highlander is relatively ordinary, basically a conventional design method, the LED taillights do not have any bright feeling in terms of styling design, and the rear fog lamp design below echoes the design around the head fog lights.
The upper tail is relatively larger than other SUVs, the shark fin antenna is still standard, the exhaust below is a hidden exhaust design, and the layout of the exhaust pipe is not very regular.
Volkswagen has been developing in the direction of sports design in terms of design, and the exterior design of Tiguan L has a certain sports design, but the overall style is still too Volkswagen, which is more ordinary.
Tiguan L's front end design still has a certain sense of movement in the handling of details. The central net is no longer stacked horizontally and vertically there, but has an upward angle under the middle net, which is cleverly connected to the headlights. The bumper below has a unique shape and a strong sense of movement, which is the biggest design highlight of the front part.
The shape of the headlights is relatively ordinary, and the shape design of the daytime running lights is more chic, and the recognition is relatively high. LED headlight light group, the lighting effect when lit at night is very good.
The body side styling of Tiguan L is not very coordinated for me personally, the design of the short front and long body is somewhat unbalanced, the waist line has no sense of design, and does not give consumers a bright feeling.
The rear design of tiguan L is still familiar to everyone, and the taillights of the L type are well recognized. The upper part of the roof is equipped with a shark fin antenna, and the lower part is a bilateral double exhaust decoration design, surrounded by chrome decorations, and the real exhaust is hidden under the car, which is considered a routine operation.
Editor's Summary: Even if the design is a matter of opinion, I believe that most consumers will still throw an olive branch to the new GS8. Indeed, whether it is the sportiness of the exterior design, or the handling of details, the GS8 is much better than the two competitors, coupled with the full sense of ceremony of the baffle of the headlights, the GS8's exterior design is more than a little better.
The contrast between the sense of luxury and technology in the interior design: the GS8 once again crushes two opponents
If you haven't seen the exterior design yet, then the comparison of interior design, GS8 once again crushed two opponents.
The interior of the new GS8 has also changed a lot. Sitting in the car of the new GS8, the suspension of the central control screen is very eye-catching, the size of this screen is very large, the display effect is very clear, more importantly, the UAI design of the screen is very young, the black background color plus cool animation effect, GS8 so the circle of fans a lot.
The full LCD instrument will naturally not be absent, the GS8's full LCD instrument display is relatively rich in content, and the UAI design is also in line with the tastes of young consumers. The rectangular design is integrated with the center console, and the design sense is very strong, and it also has a super fast response speed, which is very commendable.
The steering wheel of the new GS8 is also a new design, the multi-function button layout of the steering wheel is reasonable, easy to operate, and the leather steering wheel is also very good to hold.
The gear handle design of the new GS8 is one of the highlights of its interior design. The metallic electronic file has a strong sense of design, which is consistent with the shape design inside the central net, showing the consistency of the internal and external design.
The new GS8 has high seat comfort, soft cushion sponge, suitable waist rest position, and long-distance driving is more friendly to the driver's waist. In addition to the high level of comfort, the GS8's seats have also made great strides in design. The diamond-shaped texture of the seats on the high-end models and the embroidered design of the GS8 on the backrest reflect the high grade of the GS8 seats.
The interior design of the 2022 Highlander is a great improvement over the previous generations.
The biggest highlight of the interior design of the 2022 Highlander is the suspension central control screen, the size of this screen has increased a lot, but the resolution is still relatively low, and the display effect is not very advantageous compared with the same level. In addition, the full LCD instrument is also matched. The size of the full LCD meter is acceptable, but the resolution is still relatively low, and the display content is quite rich.
The 2022 Highlander's steering wheel and seat comfort are still very high, and Toyota's ergonomic design has always been one of their advantages. The steering wheel has a good grip and the layout of the multi-function buttons is more reasonable.
The length of the seat cushion is long enough to make the thigh support more in place. The wrapping of the seat backrest is also very good, and the angle of the headrest is more comfortable, which is commendable.
The air conditioner of the 2022 Highlander adopts an independent control method, the mechanical feedback of each physical button is moderate, and the knob also has a certain mechanical damping feeling, which feels very good to use.
The 2022 Highlander's gear design is a groove in the interior that needs to be complained about. In today's electronic gear, mechanical gears have no sense of existence, and Highlander and even the entire Toyota have not been able to keep up with the pace of the market.
Tiguan L's interior design advancements are also very noticeable. The display effect of the large floating LCD screen is very good. UI design is also relatively easy to get started with.
The AI design is also more avant-garde and fashionable. The AI design of the full LCD meter is based on black, and the content displayed is also relatively rich, and the two screens enhance the sense of science and technology of the entire interior.
Tiguan L's steering wheel grip is good, the multi-function button layout is more reasonable, but the strength of mechanical feedback is somewhat light, and the texture of the operation is somewhat blurred, which is somewhat regrettable.
The biggest regret of the entire interior design of Tiguan L should be the collocation of mechanical gear handles, which are very popular nowadays, and all kinds of electronic gear handles emerge in an endless stream, and mechanical gears are somewhat disconnected from the times.
Tiguan L's seats are still relatively comfortable, and the cushions and backrests are relatively heavy, which can provide great support. The seat is a combination of leather and fabric, and the texture of the seat echoes the texture of the door panel, and the details of this design are commendable.
Editor's summary: The comparison of the interior design of the three cars is also very obvious, although the Highlander has made some progress in interior design, but in the comparison of the three cars, highlander's interior design has no advantages at all. Tiguan L's interior design has a certain sense of technology, and the mechanical gear design is a failure. The new GS8 interior design technology and luxury are more direct, and the details of the interior design are also very meticulous, so the interior design of the GS8 once again crushed two opponents.
The spatial comparison gap is obvious: the GS8's car length space of more than 5m performs well
All three cars are positioned as mid-size SUVs, but the difference in space is obvious, and the GS5 has a length of more than 5m, and its performance in space is still relatively excellent.
The body dimensions of the GS8's high-end models are 5015*1950*1780mm and wheelbase 2920mm. The low-end version of the model has a body length of 4980mm, and other dimensions are the same. The car with a length of more than 5m also performs well in terms of space, especially in the back row, the leg space is very spacious, and the head space is an excellent representative of the same level.
The body dimensions of the 2022 Highlander are 4965*1930*1750mm and the wheelbase is 2850mm. Highlander's spatial performance has always been one of its advantages, compared to the space function of GS8, Highlander is only slightly insufficient in head space, and the performance of other spaces, Highlander is not very different from the new GS8.
The body dimensions of the Tiguan LR-Line version are 4735*1859*1677mm and wheelbase 2791mm, respectively. The body dimensions of the two low-end models are 4733*1839*1673mm, and the wheelbase is also 2791mm.
The body structure of Tiguan L belongs to the short front and long body, so although it is shorter in terms of body length, the body size is relatively long, so the spatial performance of Tiguan L is still relatively excellent. However, compared with the range of the three cars, the spatial performance of Tiguan L is more general.
Editor's summary: The body size of the three cars is relatively different, the new GS8 is more than 5m long, and the height of the car is also 1780mm, so the space advantage of the GS8 is very obvious, especially the performance of the leg space and head space in the rear row, the new GS8 is extraordinary.
Power comparison: The GS8's gasoline engine has obvious advantages
In terms of power, the new GS8 has two versions of the fuel version and the oil-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Highlander is equipped with a gasoline-electric hybrid system, and the Tiguan L is equipped with a traditional fuel version. The specific performance of the power of the three cars, please look below.
The new GS8 is equipped with two powertrains: a 2.0T fuel version and a 2.0T oil-electric hybrid system. Among them, the maximum horsepower of the 2.0T fuel version of the engine is 252Ps, the peak torque is 400Nm, and with an 8AT gearbox, this set of powertrains should be one of the best in the same class.
Among the 2.0T gasoline-electric hybrid models, the 2.0T engine has a maximum horsepower of 190Ps and a peak torque of 320Nm, with a combination of single motor and dual motors, the maximum horsepower of a single motor is 182Ps, the maximum horsepower of the dual motors is 237Ps, and the 2.0T hybrid version is equipped with an E-CVT gearbox.
The 2022 Highlander is equipped with a 2.5L oil-electric hybrid system, which is also equipped with a combination of single and dual motors. Among them, the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine has a maximum horsepower of 192Ps, a peak torque of 238 Nm, a single motor maximum horsepower of 182 Ps, and a dual motor maximum horsepower of 237 Ps, also with an E-CVT gearbox.
Volkswagen Tiguan L is equipped with a high-power 2.0T turbocharged engine, of which the low-power version of the 2.0T engine has a maximum horsepower of 186Ps, a peak torque of 320Nm, a high-power 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 220Ps, and a peak torque of 350Nm, all of which are equipped with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and the power performance is decent.
Editor's summary: In terms of power, the three cars have different emphases, and the new GS8 hybrid version of the GS8 has a lot of similarities with highlander's hybrid model, but it is worth mentioning that the fuel version of the new GS8 2.0T engine with the power combination of 8AT is particularly obvious and the strength is not bad.
Cost performance is always the biggest advantage of independent brands
Comparing the design, space and power, the next cost-effective link will always be the world of independent brands.
We selected the top version of the new GS8 (guide price: 246,800), the 2022 Tiguan L330TSI automatic two-wheel drive R-Line version (guide price: 241,800) and the 2022 Highlander entry-level model (guide price 268,800) for configuration comparison.
First of all, in the drive steering and wheel braking part of the comparison, the new GS8 with 20-inch wheels, the Highlander with 18-inch wheels, and the Tiguan L with 19-inch wheels. In terms of drive form, only the new GS8 with electric four-wheel drive power transmission form of the three models, the other two models are two-wheel drive versions.
Secondly, in terms of active and passive safety, the new GS8 has more intelligent driver assistance systems than the other two models, and highlanders have an extra knee airbag. The configuration is the same for the rest of the section.
Finally, compared with the configuration of other parts, the configuration of the new GS8 is also much richer. For example, the GS8 features 360° panoramic imagery, full-speed adaptive cruise, steep ramp, sensor trunk, concealed door handles, remote start function, leather steering wheel, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, HUD head-up display, gesture control, facial recognition, Alpine sound, matrix geometric multi-light lamp and other configurations. And these configurations are partially matched on tiguan L, but there is almost no collocation on Highlander's body.
Editor's summary: In terms of configuration, the new GS8 is obviously superior, the entry-level guidance price of the 2022 Highlander is 268,800, there is currently no discount, its configuration is the difference between the three cars, so the cost performance of the Highlander is worrying, on the contrary, Tiguan L, although it seems that it is not much less than the GS8 in terms of configuration, and the terminal has certain discounts, but the power, space and design of tiguan L are not excellent as the new GS8, so in summary, the most worth considering and recommending is the new GS8.
Summary: The advantages of the new GS8 over the 2022 Highlander and Tiguan L are very obvious in terms of appearance, interior design, space, power and configuration, and even have overwhelming advantages in terms of space, power and configuration, and the new GS8 is the most recommended.
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