Nowadays, domestic independent brands have long passed the era of being limited by technology and can only build cars, vehicles are getting bigger and bigger, and they are at the forefront of the world in terms of design and intelligence, so that domestic consumers can spend less money to buy larger models. If your budget is about 200,000 yuan and you want to buy a big car that has both a sense of design and is very practical, then the two models introduced to you by Uncle Che today can definitely be seriously considered.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 was launched in December last year, and the price range of the new model is 186,800 to 246,800 yuan. The 2021 WEY Mocha was launched in May last year, and there are a total of 5 new models launched, with a price range of 187,800 to 223,800 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will choose the entry-level version of the two cars for comparison, the price difference between the two is only 0.1 million yuan, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
Trumpchi GS8 after the completion of the mid-term redesign, in the appearance of the design has a large change, in which the new car front part uses a large number of sharp lines, with the grille called Zhan Wei wing, the momentum is absolutely enough, the decoration inside the grille is also V-shaped arrangement, the degree of recognition is extremely high, the headlamp shape is similar to the boomerang, the full LED light source is also expected, in addition, there is also a detail hidden in the light group, that is, the four bulbs in the locked car state will be covered by the bright cover, and the net has a better integrity, Slowly opens after unlocking, which enhances some sense of ceremony.
Although the WEY mocha name is very new, after seeing its shape, we still have a sense of déjà vu. The WEY family style remains unchanged as a whole, and the decoration of the details is increased, making it look more youthful. The new car front part of the huge dot matrix type network looks very imposing, from a distance to observe the mocha is more like a large mouth VV7, in addition to its headlight group shape is also very similar to the VV7, the internal light source is LED, but compared to the GS8 lack of matrix lights.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Trumpchi GS8 are 4980×1950×1780 mm, and the wheelbase is 2920 mm. The shape of the body side of the new car still has the feeling of a traditional American car, the straight lines of the knife and axe are full of masculine atmosphere, and the chrome decoration on the side is not much, but it plays a good role in embellishment.
The specific length, width and height of the WEY mocha are 4875× 1960× 1690 mm, and the wheelbase is 2915 mm, which is slightly behind in terms of body length and height, as well as wheelbase. The side shape of the new car is very stretched and smooth, it looks more powerful, and the lines at the door can also show some three-dimensional feeling in the sunlight.
The design of the rear part of the Trumpchi GS8 car has not changed much compared to the old model, the tail of the car has not appeared too much fancy design, the tail light group on both sides still adopts a vertical design, the internal light source is LED, the light strip is neatly arranged or relatively exquisite, the rear enveloping structure is more layered, and the true exhaust of the bilateral double also enhances the sporty atmosphere of the vehicle to a certain extent.
The overall design style of wey motorcycle truck tail is thick and full, which is one that most Chinese people prefer, and the tail light group shape is the same as VV7, but the internal structure of the lamp cavity is more exquisite. Design elements similar to spoilers on the rear windshield of the new car enhance the sportiness of the rear, but only the wide silver skid plate is matched at the rear surround, and the exhaust is a hidden layout.
Interior design
The interior design of Trumpchi GS8 is further simplified in the original simple style, and the car goes to the world with a large screen, and the unchanged is still the pursuit of a sense of lateral extension in the car, and the visual effect is very wide. The three-frame steering wheel directly in front of the main driver has an excellent feel, the shortcut keys on both sides are clearly laid out, it is not difficult to get started, and the disc body is moderately sized and has a full grip. The 14.6-inch floating central control display screen on the car's central console contains 99% of the vehicle's control functions, and the built-in ADiGO 4.0 system is rich in functions, and a series of functions such as navigation, entertainment, and smart home control can be realized.
WeY Mocha's interior design is also very simple, the interior lines of the car are horizontal and vertical, simple, the upper part of the center console and the inside of the door panel are covered with a large area of soft materials, the details match the piano paint trim plate and the silver trim as embellishment, and some of the details of the trim panel also have grain decoration, and the sense of refinement is in place. The new car uses a 9-inch + 14.6-inch touch LCD screen on the console, the display effect of the screen is delicate, the texture is outstanding, the interface UI is very simple, easy to get started, but there will occasionally be a stuttering phenomenon when sliding or touch operation, in addition, the car lacks gesture control compared to GS8 in terms of function.
The trumpchi GS8 interior seats are wrapped in a mix and match of imitation leather + leather material, which supports the four-way adjustment of the main driver's seat height/ two-way adjustment of the waist support, the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, and the heating of the front seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is very soft and thick, the wings on both sides of the backrest are prominent, and the material is hard, with good lateral support.
The seats in the WEY motorcycle truck are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and compared with the Trumpchi GS8, it lacks the two-way adjustment of the waist support of the main driver's seat, but there is more memory of the driver's seat power seat. The new car's front seats are wide, the stitching in the details enhances the texture of the seats, and the seat cushions are of excellent length to provide good leg support for the front passengers.
Trumpchi GS8 provides two kinds of seat layout forms of 2+2+2 type 6-seater and 2+3+2 type 7-seater, the backrest adjustment of the second row of seats is very large, and it is basically in a semi-reclining position when adjusted to the end, and the rear floor is flat and the longitudinal spacing is sufficient.
The rear seats in the WEY motorcycle truck are at the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the seats in the middle of the rear row are not very hard, and the bulge in the center of the floor is slight, so the middle position is also a real area that can be ridden. In addition, the conventional space of the trunk of the new car performs well, and the space after the rear seats are reclined is very flat, and the overall practicality is strong.
dynamical system
The Trumpchi GS8 is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 252 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
The WEY Mocha is also powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine, but its maximum output is 214 horsepower and a peak torque of 328 Nm, which is slightly behind the performance. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 9-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a domestic strength of the medium-sized SUV, Trumpchi GS8 and WEY Mocha have a good performance in terms of product strength, but through the comparison of the above aspects, we can see that the Trumpchi GS8 compared to WEY Mocha in terms of body external dimensions, seat layout form, power performance performance, functional configuration and other aspects have a significant lead, from the daily home point of view of the practical more powerful.