In recent years, the domestic requirements for business reception vehicles have become more and more stringent, so the MPV market has been showing a growth trend, which can be seen from the monthly MPV sales and new MPV models. However, high-end Toyota Alpha and Wilfa are expensive, not every company can afford it, and some small and medium-sized enterprises and even individuals will choose more economical models. For example, this car is known as the domestic version of the "Alpha" Trumpchi M8.
The Trumpchi M8 is positioned as a medium-sized MPV, with a pricing range from 179,800 entry-level to a top-end 369,800, which also includes a four-seater model, and the model coverage is taken into account from entry-level household to top-end business. Even for medium-level business occasions, driving this car is not a loss of face, and sales reached 4404 units in March, surpassing Honda's Odyssey and Alexand. This issue will look at this car from multiple dimensions, from home to commercial performance level in the end, is it worth starting?
In terms of exterior design, the body design of Trumpchi M8 belongs to the standard business MPV modeling, the front face adopts an exaggerated large-area metal horizontal grille design, the front of the car is wide but short, and the engine and other layouts are stuffed inside the thick and wide front. Led headlights on both sides of the main light matrix, support automatic headlights and delayed shutdown, there are 32 color mood lights in the car. The side body has a large number of straight lines, the wheel hub shape is simple, the low-to-medium match is equipped with Margis tires, and the high-end model is equipped with Michelin tires. But the tire size is not large, the entry two configurations are 225mm width, 17 inches diameter, the rest are 225mm width, 18 inches diameter. Smaller tires provide better tranquility and increased comfort.
The interior design of the car is much the same, except for the entrance and exit are 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, the embedded LCD central control screen reaches 10.1 inches, the two sides are like wings of air conditioning outlets, the co-pilot uses leather trim wrapping, the touch is still relatively comfortable. The gear handle is designed in a relatively upward slope position, as far as possible to occupy the space in the car, so the design leaves a relatively wide storage compartment and cup holder.
The car machine supports GPS navigation, Bluetooth telephony, mobile phone interconnection, Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades, voice recognition control, Wi-Fi hotspots, etc. Some flagship models are equipped with a rear LCD screen, Infinity audio, but most models do not. Support cruise control, reversing image, mobile phone wireless charging, the configuration is generally at the general level, but it is not simple.
The body length is divided into two versions, 5149mm and 5089mm, the height and width are 1884*1822mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. McPherson-style independent suspension and multi-link independent suspension are adopted, and the load-bearing body structure is adopted. The interior seats are divided into two types: 2+2+3 7-seat layout and 2+2 4-seat layout, and the 4-seater is mainly concentrated on the flagship version.
The second row of the 7-seat version is independent seats, the 4-seat version has only two independent seats in the rear seat, the independent seat supports front and rear adjustment, backrest angle adjustment, functionally equipped with heating, ventilation and massage, and the riding texture in the second row is quite comfortable. The rear row is equipped with independent air conditioning, supports three-zone zone control, is equipped with in-car fragrance, negative ion generator, air purifier and PM2.5 filter device, and the top model also has a car refrigerator.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T turbo engine with a maximum power of 185 kW, horsepower of 252 Ps, and a maximum torque of 390 N.m, which matches the Aisin 8AT gearbox. 100 km/h acceleration of 9.21 seconds, NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 8.3-8.5L, as a weight of 2075KG MPV model, the wind resistance is also larger than the car, can achieve this acceleration performance has been quite good. The engine 1750 rpm -4000 rpm reaches the maximum torque speed, the maximum power rpm is 5250 rpm, the intervention is early, the power lag is small, and the staying power is also sufficient. It requires No. 95 gasoline, the engine block material is cast iron, and the cylinder head is made of aluminum. GAC has long cooperated with Toyota, and the adjustment level of the Aisin 8AT is relatively familiar, so the matching degree of the engine and the gearbox is generally satisfactory, and the smoothness of driving is relatively high.
Summary: As a starting price of 179,800 MPV models, if you choose the two versions of the entry for home, it is enough, enjoy the same power system as the top model, and adjust the same, usually drive out for a family outing, the comfort is very good. And if it needs to be used in business occasions, the top model in the wheelbase of 3 meters in the case, the rear row is only arranged with two seats, with a wealth of seat functions, the human body support, comfort texture have a strong performance, NVH sound insulation and noise reduction filter also do a very good job, open out to receive customers, will not lose face at all. So the car is still quite good overall, do you think the design concept of this car is acceptable?