The new Trumpchi GS8 adopts a more gorgeous and exquisite design, bringing enough freshness. Of course, the core and most eye-catching is the hybrid system that cooperates with Toyota, in addition to continuing the advantages of the fourth-generation THS system in terms of fuel economy, trumpchi GS8 also boldly launched a more powerful 2.0TGDI engine, which has better performance. Trumpchi GS8, which has comprehensively improved its product strength, will undoubtedly be favored by more home users, so is the new car convenient in the process of daily use? Are some of the commonly used features easy to use? This issue of the Daily Practicality Test Report will be interpreted in detail for you.
Test Vehicle: 2022 GAC Trumpchi GS8 Dual Engine Series 2.0TM 4WD Premium Edition (7-seater)
Official guidance price: 246,800 yuan
First, the functional configuration test link
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with a front keyless entry function as standard, supporting induction unlocking and locking, and the driver carries the smart key close to the vehicle, the door will be automatically unlocked, and the hidden door handle will pop open. When locking the car, the driver only needs to move slightly away from the vehicle, and the door can automatically lock, and the hidden door handle will automatically fold. The entire unlocking and unlocking process is relatively smooth, and the induction is sensitive, which is very convenient for daily use.
The exterior mirror adjustment is located on the driver's side door, using the conventional design of the arrow keys + buttons, when using the buttons to select the side of the exterior mirror that needs to be adjusted, and then adjust through the arrow keys. The measured button damping sense is moderate, and the outer rearview mirror has a wide adjustment range, which can fully meet the needs of drivers of different heights. However, the design form and position of this button are closer to the car lock button, and it is easy to press the wrong button when blind operation. In terms of functions, in addition to being equipped with electric adjustment, the test model also provides electric folding, automatic folding of locking cars, automatic downward turning of reversing, heating and memory functions.
The switch of the bonnet is located in the lower left of the front of the cockpit, and when it is opened, it is only necessary to pull the switch twice in a row and then lift the bonnet directly from the outside of the car. The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 has double hydraulic rod support in the engine canopy, with moderate hydraulic rod damping, while the support stability is good, and the opening and closing process is relatively easy.
Second, the comfort configuration test link
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 series is equipped with front power seats as standard, and the main driver seat of the test model supports 10-way adjustment and the passenger seat supports 4-way adjustment. The front seats are equipped with three heating and ventilation functions, and the measured seat heating and cooling speed are faster, and the comfort is satisfactory, but because the seat heating and ventilation functions are integrated in the LCD screen, it is slightly inconvenient to use. In addition, the test model provides main driver's seat memory with comfortable access.
In the main driver's seat test, the distance between the front and end of the driver's seat of the 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is 26.5cm, and the seat adjustable travel is wide, which can meet the habits of the vast majority of drivers.
The multi-function steering wheel supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, the front and rear adjustment amplitude is 4cm, the upper and lower adjustable angle is 12.5°, and the adjustable range is large.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with independent headrests in the middle of the second row, although the size is smaller than the two side headrests, but the interior padding is relatively thick, and the pillow comfort is satisfactory. The three headrests in the second row all support up and down adjustment, which can support the heads of occupants of different heights.
The overall size of the central armrest box is considerable, the surface is covered with leather fabric, and the pillow comfort is good. Although the central armrest does not support front and rear movement and angle adjustment, the driver can still easily rest his elbow on it when he is in a normal sitting position.
Third, the multimedia configuration test link
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with a 14.6-inch central control display, supports touch operation, and the latest ADiGO 4.0 intelligent IoT system is built into the screen, which supports a series of functions such as multimedia, navigation, intelligent voice, home control, and OTA. The measured screen shows high definition, the system response speed is sensitive, and there is no stuttering. The home page of the car system adopts floating window design, supports custom functions, and can add common functions to the home page according to personal preferences, which is convenient to use.
Radios are accessed via the "Radio Stations" module in the app list, the current channel is displayed above the main interface, tap the "+" or "-" sign to adjust the channel band, or you can quickly find the channel by sliding the lower axis, and provide fast forward/rewind and pause. To bookmark the current channel, simply click on the heart icon at the bottom left, and the Quick Channel Retrieval and FM/AM FM toggle buttons are located at the bottom right of the screen.
The test model provided four USB ports for the whole vehicle, of which the front 2 USB ports are located in the open storage compartment under the center console, and the rear USB ports are located below the rear air conditioner outlet. In addition, we also tested the voltage and current of the USB interface, where the front left USB interface voltage current is 5.02V and 1.46A, the front right USB interface voltage current is 4.70V and 0.41A, and the rear USB interface voltage current is 5.06V and 1.76A, compared to the rear USB interface charging efficiency is higher.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with AutoNavi navigation and can be accessed by clicking on the "AutoNavi Map" module in the application list. Navigation interface using simplified processing, retrieval destination only need to click the left arrow can be, the system supports handwriting and pinyin two input methods, handwriting input font recognition rate is high, the response speed is faster, when using keyboard input, virtual key size is larger, the layout is reasonable.
After you enter a destination, the system quickly associates the relevant destination information based on the keyword. After clicking on the destination to start navigation, the system will provide a variety of route plans, users can choose the most suitable plan according to their own needs. After the navigation starts, the right side of the full LCD dashboard can also map the guidance information and the thumbnail map, and support full-screen display, making it more convenient to view the navigation information.
Fourth, the space configuration test link
As a space test closely related to consumers, in the previous test drive article "Good Opening Practical Fuel Saving Test Drive 2022 GAC Trumpchi GS8 Dual Engine", we have already experienced its riding space, and this time we will evaluate the same storage space and its convenience from daily life.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 offers 17 storage spaces (in addition to the cup holder) throughout the car. The front row storage space layout is reasonable, the front door panel handle adopts the bottom cover design, which can be used as a temporary storage box, the lower storage compartment is a separate water cup slot near the door side, and adopts a tilting design to facilitate the removal of water cups or water bottles; a small locker is provided on the left side of the steering wheel, which can store some change or bills; the storage platform is provided below the air conditioner outlet of the center console, and the built-in wireless charging board can be placed for mobile phones and other personal belongings; the hollow design is used below the center console to form an open storage space The central armrest box adopts a folio design, the internal shape is regular and the volume is large, the practicality is good, and the internal space performance of the glove box is also remarkable.
The rear door panel handle is also designed with a back cover, the lower storage compartment is slightly smaller than the front row, but still provides a separate cup slot; the main and co-pilot seats are equipped with storage bags for documents or tablets; the rear cup holder is located in front of the central armrest of the rear seat, with a limited position device; and the rear air conditioner air outlet is also designed with a small storage compartment under the air outlet for some small items. Cup holders are also provided on the left and right sides of the third row, but there is no limiting device inside.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with an electric trunk as standard, and supports induction opening and position memory functions, making the actual test opening and closing process relatively easy. The test model adopts a 2+3+2 7-seat layout form, in the third row of seats open state, the trunk still has a very considerable space performance, if the second and third row seats are all reclined, the trunk depth can reach 122cm, enough to accommodate larger luggage items.
For the basic value of the 2022 Trumpchi GS8 trunk, we also conducted actual measurements, the width of the trunk opening is 110cm, the length of the opening is 90cm, the vertical height of the trunk platform and the internal roof is 80cm, and the depth of the trunk is 37cm (the third row of seats is open).
Fifth, the safety configuration test link
In the vehicle front and rear vision test, all seats in the car have been adjusted to the lowest state, and the measured data has some deviations from the normal use of the driver, for reference only.
In the test forward vision phase, we used a 70 cm high pile bucket as a reference and then adjusted the distance until the upper edge of the pile bucket was visible in the main driver's seat. After testing, the final measured data of the pile barrel and the front of the car was 357cm, which ranked relatively low in the same class of models tested in the past, and there was a large field of vision blind spot in front.
In the rear vision test, the pile barrel is still fixed and placed, and then the vehicle is moved until the upper edge of the pile barrel can be observed, and the measured distance is 2160cm, which is also behind the average level of the same class.
When testing the field of view of the exterior mirror, the tester first asks the tester to stand at a vertical distance of 10m of the left and right rearview mirrors, and then begins to move to the left and right sides until it appears at the outermost edge of the rearview mirror on both sides, and the lateral distance is measured. Then, calculated by a formula, the angle angle of the mirror's field of view can be derived. The larger the angle, the smaller the blind area of the mirror field, and conversely, the larger the blind spot of the mirror field.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 uses ordinary lenses on both sides of the exterior mirror, adjust the driving sitting posture, and the viewing angle of the measured outer rearview mirror is 27° on the left and 16.2° on the right. Among them, the field of view of the left outer rearview mirror reaches the middle and upper reaches of the same level, and the test score of the right outer rearview mirror does not reach the average level of the same level.
2022 Trumpchi GS8 provides front and rear radar, in the radar induction test link, reversing radar a total of four segments, each distance interval is more uniform, easy for drivers to make judgments, the farthest detection distance is 150cm, can detect the distance is farther. Referring to the previous test experience, the closer to the continuous beep stage is to 25cm, the closer it is to the daily use habits, from the measured data, the 2022 Trumpchi GS8 reversing radar continuous beep prompt distance is 30cm, and there is a certain gap with the experience value, and it is necessary to pay more attention when reversing.
The front radar is only two segments, the longest detection distance is 55cm, the radar power performance is average, and the maximum distance in the continuous beep stage is 30cm, which is a certain gap with the experience value.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 models are equipped with 360-degree panoramic image function, good image clarity, support 2D and 3D display modes, as well as multi-view real-time pictures, but the steering auxiliary line can only display the trajectory on both sides, can not provide distance reference, and the practicality is slightly lacking. In addition, the test model is also equipped with a chassis perspective function to facilitate the inspection of the road surface and avoid the phenomenon of support.
In daily use, vehicles often encounter the situation of turning or turning around in narrow roads, and the minimum turning radius of the vehicle is very important at this time. The minimum turning radius refers to the circular radius of the trajectory that rolls over the support plane in the center of the outer steering wheel when the steering wheel is turned to the limit position and the car is steering at the lowest stable speed. The smaller the turning radius, the better the maneuverability of the car. Know the minimum turning radius of your car, and know what to expect when the vehicle turns or makes a U-turn to avoid scratching and other situations. After actual measurement, the minimum turning radius of the 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is 5.4m, which is in the lower middle level of the same level of the tested model, and the conventional road needs to leave enough margin to complete the U-turn.
In addition to the main driver's seat, the 2022 Trumpchi GS8 is equipped with an in-car handle above the other three doors. The in-car handle is necessary for people with limited mobility, and it also has a certain auxiliary effect on the safety of passengers on bumpy roads.
Sixth, practical highlight configuration
ON-HUD
The 2022 Trumpchi GS8 high-end model is equipped with AR-HUD, which adopts the same DLP visual digital information display technology as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with high color reproduction and clear display effect. HuD display content is also very rich, in addition to the conventional speed, navigation information, encounter intersection can also dynamically prompt the route of travel, the display is more intuitive.
summary
The new Trumpchi GS8 has not lost popularity since its launch, mainly because many people regard it as an alternative to the Toyota Highlander, after all, the two have many similarities in terms of powertrain and space. Compared with the hard-to-find Highlander, Trumpchi GS8 has greater advantages in pricing, overall configuration level and modeling value, and the comprehensive cost performance is higher. Although from the perspective of this practicality test, there is still room for optimization in the details of the design of the Trumpchi GS8 in the car vision, radar spacing control, etc., for those consumers who do not blindly pursue the joint venture brand and pay more attention to cost performance, the new Generation trumpchi GS8 is still a reasonable choice.