In October 2016, GAC Trumpchi's first-generation GS8 was officially launched to the market, and at that time, the Trumpchi GS8 was one of the few medium-sized SUVs in China with a price of more than 200,000. After more than 5 years, Chinese brands have launched a large number of high-end products, and in the face of fierce competition, Trumpchi GS8 has ushered in an iterative upgrade.
The second-generation Trumpchi GS8 is based on the GPMA GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture L Platform, providing two series of pilot and dual engines, with a guiding price range of 186,800-24.68 million yuan, and a choice of 6-seater and 7-seat models. This article analyzes which model of the new GS8 is worth buying.
Introduction of the new GS8 model
The new Trumpchi GS8 offers two kinds of grilles, "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings", which have a powerful aura. The led headlamp in the shape of a four-square matrix was named "Eye of Conquest" by Trumpchi, and the opening and closing design is full of ritual.
The side lines of the new car are sharply carved and the style is masculine. Its body size exceeds that of highlander in all aspects, with a length, width and height of 4980 (5015)/1950/1780mm, and a wheelbase of 2920mm.
The rear of the car is full of shape, the tail lights are still arranged vertically, and the internal details are exquisitely constructed. The double exhaust can also fit the aura of the whole vehicle.
The second-generation Trumpchi GS8 has a simple interior style, the center console adopts a wrap-around design, and the horizontal lines add more emphasis on visual width. 12.3 inch full LCD instrument + 14.6 inch central control screen + electronic barrier rod help to create a scientific and technological atmosphere. The central control screen is equipped with the ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem, integrating voice interaction, online navigation/entertainment and many other functions.
The new GS8 will be available in 6/7-seater models with 2+2+2 and 2+3+2, while in terms of power, it will offer two powertrains, the 2.0T+8AT and 2.0T+Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system.
The Pilot Series is equipped with a Julang Power 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 252Ps and a peak torque of 400N·m, and the transmission system matches the third-generation Aisin 8AT transmission. The Pilot series models are also equipped with a shadow rider function, which collects the driver's movements and the vehicle's lateral acceleration differential signals, and appropriate active control of the engine torque output, steering and braking systems through related applications to improve the vehicle's steering response, driving stability and trackability.
The dual engine series adopts 2.0T+ Toyota THS hybrid system, and the THS hybrid system is matched by the third-generation Miller cycle 2.0T engine independently developed by GAC, with a maximum thermal efficiency of 40.23%. The maximum power of the engine is 190Ps and the peak torque is 320N·m; the total power of the single-motor front-drive model is 134kW and the total torque is 270N·m, and the total power of the two-motor four-wheel drive model is 174kW and the total torque is 391N·m. The new GS8 Dual Engine Series has an acceleration time of 6.9s (4WD) and a fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km (2WD) under NEDC conditions.
Configure the analysis
GAC Trumpchi's new GS8 Pilot Series is divided into four configuration levels, each of which is available in 6/7-seater models, and the Dual Engine Series has two configuration levels, each of which also provides a 6/7-seater model.
Navigator series
Pilot two-wheel drive luxury connecting version
Just look at the length of the above picture, I believe you can also guess that the configuration of this full range of entry-level models is very good, whether it is active/passive safety configuration or comfortable and practical configuration, this model has a good performance. In addition, the rare features of the same class of models such as transparent bottoms and shadow drivers have also had a positive impact on improving the cost performance of entry-level models. Less than 190,000 can be exchanged for a variety of configurations, and the recommended index must be full. If all-wheel drive isn't what you just need, this entry-level model is worth considering.
Pilot 2WD Premium Edition
The Pilot Two-Wheel Drive Premium Edition is 19,000 yuan more expensive than the Two-Wheel Drive Deluxe Smart Connect Edition, but it has more parallel assist, reversing side warning, automatic parking, Bluetooth key, steering wheel heating, front seat ventilation, driver's seat memory, passenger seat rear adjustable, ALPINE Alpine sound system, geometric multi-beam LED headlights, front soundproof glass, exterior mirror position memory/reverse automatic turndown, but also lacks a built-in dashcam. Among the 19,000 configurations exchanged, the practical configuration used by high frequencies is basically only about half, and the cost performance is decent.
Pilot 4WD Deluxe Connect Edition
The price of the Pilot Four-Wheel Drive Deluxe Smart Connect Edition and the Pilot Two Wheel Drive Premium Edition is the same, both of which are 205,800 yuan, and the former is also 19,000 yuan more expensive than the Pilot Two Wheel Drive Deluxe Connect Edition. The configuration adds BorgWarner intelligent timely four-wheel drive system, multi-disc clutch type central differential, sand/snow/mud mode, alpine Alpine 10 speaker sound system.
The budget increased by 19,000 yuan, in exchange for a four-wheel drive system but also increased the driving mode and upgraded the sound system, if the four-wheel drive is just needed, you can look at this pilot four-wheel drive luxury intelligent connection version.
Pilot 4WD Supreme Edition
Compared with the Pilot Four-Wheel Drive Deluxe Smart Connect Edition, the pilot four-wheel drive Extreme Edition guidance price increased by 34,000 yuan, the latter using the dragon scale wing shape (the only one in the Pilot series), the aura is more powerful, and the AR-HUD augmented reality head-up display system (60 inches) is also the largest in the whole series. In addition, the rear life body residual auxiliary reminder, knee airbag, LED front fog lights, second row seat aviation headrests, forward vehicle crossing warning, highway automatic lane change assist, are all exclusive configurations of the 4WD Supreme Edition. Spend 34,000 in exchange for more than 20 configurations, many of which are exclusive configurations, so that the cost performance is also good, and the budget is sufficient to consider this model.
Dual Engine Series
Dual Engine Two Wheel Drive Premium Edition
As a dual-engine entry model, the configuration performance of the dual-engine two-wheel drive premium version is enough to be competent for daily use, I don't believe you can see the length of the picture above.
The safety configuration and practical comfort of the dual engine entry model have reached an excellent level, if you want to experience the smooth acceleration feeling and lower fuel consumption performance of the dual engine model, the four-wheel drive system is not just needed, this dual engine two-wheel drive premium version can be considered.
Dual Engine 4WD Premium Edition
Compared with the dual-engine two-wheel drive premium version, the dual-engine four-wheel drive premium version has been upgraded for the drive form and sound system, and the cost of 18,000 is also acceptable. However, considering that the top model of the fuel series (Pilot Four-wheel Drive Extreme Edition) is cheaper and the configuration will be greatly improved, so considering all models of the whole car series, the top model of the dual engine series is not as cost-effective as the top model of the Pilot series. However, if the dual engine and the four-wheel drive system are just your needs, this dual-engine four-wheel drive premium version is for you.
epilogue
The upgrade of the second-generation Trumpchi GS8 can be described as thorough and comprehensive. The two front face shapes of "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings" have excellent recognition and aura in either case. Fuel (pilot) and hybrid (dual-engine) models, 6-seater/7-seater models are available to give consumers a richer choice. As for the configuration, after reading the full text, you must know that the entry model is rich in configuration and full of sincerity. Such a Chinese brand model with excellent comprehensive strength, are you not going to support it?