Trumpchi ES9 Traveler, as a blockbuster model launched by GAC Trumpchi, can be said to have high expectations, so how is the performance, just look at the real car.
Appearance: imposing, giving a mighty image.
The design of the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is inspired by Mount Everest, known for its majesty, the design of the whole car presents a tough image, the chrome decoration of the front of the car is thick, the corners are very sharp, and the connotation of "rigid" highlights its personality.
A large part of the momentum of the front face comes from the design of the middle net, its overall shape is flat and stable, the interior is equipped with dot matrix chrome decoration, the details are exquisite, giving people a blingbling, Trumpchi ES9 Traveler front is very domineering.
The design of the LED headlights is consistent with the Trumpchi GS8, and the inside of the light cluster is connected to the upper edge of the grille, which is unified. The matrix LED light group is equipped with automatic opening and closing, adaptive high and low light switching, delayed shutdown and other functions.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is equipped with a single-front camera, millimeter-wave radar, etc. in front of the car to serve the ADiGO4.0 intelligent driver assistance system, which can realize L2 autonomous driving including adaptive cruise and lane keeping.
The body lines are straight and stiff, the window area is large, and the rear passengers have a great view. The fender is covered with black trim to add a bit of off-road feel, while the side skirts are the same color as the body, making the body thicker and more classy.
The B, C and D pillars of the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler are painted in black to create the visual effect of a suspended roof, and are also equipped with rough and strong luggage racks.
The rear design is still tough with clean lines, and the rear windshield looks large due to the black paint of the D-pillar, and the rear surround echoes the front lip, covered with a large area of black plaque, highlighting some wildness.
The most eye-catching thing about the tail of the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is the "small school bag", which makes people feel like a spare tire shell, but it is not.
The taillight design is the same as the headlight group, using the design style of its own brother model Trumpchi GS8, the lamp shell adopts a concave shape, the internal structure is complex and exquisite, and the width indicator lamp is double-H-shaped, which is very recognizable.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is equipped with 20-inch double-glow aluminum alloy wheels, the spokes are double-cut patterned, and the black-based two-tone combination brings a sense of ruggedness and power, paired with Michelin PS4 SUV tires, specification 255/50R20.
The body is also equipped with four cameras to form a 360° panoramic image, which is automatically displayed on the center display when starting and parking.
Interior: Textured, warm and technological cockpit.
The design of the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler interior is inspired by the Chinese luxury sensory aesthetic of the mirrored moon and the white-walled Dewa, and the classic symmetrical T-shaped layout is one of the characteristics of the GAC Trumpchi family, continuing the good ergonomic design.
The cabin features a wide range of materials, including large soft upholstery, artistic parts and eco-friendly materials, as well as gold stitching.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler's steering wheel is of moderate thickness and comfortable grip, and the sides are also covered with perforated leather, the interior is also equipped with gold stitching, and the multi-function buttons on both sides can control driving assistance, instrument cluster and center control screen.
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and the 30-inch AR-HUD display system can be seen in front of the main driver; the theme of the full LCD instrument can be associated with the driving mode, which can display rich information, and the AR-HUD display is clear and intuitive.
The 14.6-inch scrolling thin screen is an important part of the new generation of ADiGO4.0 intelligent driving connected ecosystem, which uses the 8155 chip and built-in ADiGO4.0 intelligent IoT system, which is very entertaining and functional. With the blessing of the 8155 chip, the performance of the voice control system has been greatly improved, and the basic functions and service applications are still rich.
The drop-down menu on the home screen allows you to control the driving mode, operation mode and intelligent driving functions, which is very convenient and easy to operate.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is equipped with an ALPINE sound system consisting of 10 high-quality speakers with good sound quality. The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler also has functional physical buttons behind the gear lever, such as driving mode selection, EV mode switching, panoramic image on, and so on. The storage compartment in front of the bar is equipped with wireless charging of mobile phones, and the bottom is equipped with rubber non-slip mats, which is convenient to access and place.
The car is equipped with a driver monitoring system (main driver's side A-pillar) (above the interior mirror), the former for monitoring the driver's status and facial recognition related to adjusting the seat, air conditioning, etc., and a camera (above the interior mirror), the latter for in-car shooting.
Space: Comfortable, taking into account the three-row ride.
The seats are relatively thick, the padding is mainly soft, the overall fit is good, and the front row is equipped with electric adjustment and the "boss button".
The second row adopts a two-seat layout (there are also 5 and 7 seats to choose from), equipped with the "queen chaise longue" function, which can achieve 8 levels of 131° lying space, and the first and second rows can form a "combination bed", that is called a comfort!
The comfort configuration of the second-row seats is very good, in addition to the independent armrests, the front and rear movement distance reaches 140mm. The rear row is equipped with an independent automatic air conditioning system, which supports adjusting the air outlet mode, air volume, etc., and air outlets are set on both sides of the second and third rows.
Compared to the first two rows of seats, the third row of seats is a little thinner, but the cushion height is moderate and the height of the backrest is relatively good. It is worth mentioning that the backrests of the third row of seats directly adjust the angle electrically.
The second row of platforms is completely flat, and it is very convenient to walk left and right, but the central passage in the direction of the third row is one level higher than the floor (image of the battery layout) and is about 10cm high, so you need to pay a little attention when entering and exiting the third row. The third row of the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler supports electric recline, the second row supports quick recline, and the trunk volume can reach a maximum of 1859L.
The aforementioned "small school bag" is actually a tool kit that can be placed for travel or camping tools, but it should be noted that the kit has a weight of 3kg, and it is more secure to put too heavy or large items in the trunk.
Power: efficient, sharing the three electric of the flagship.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is equipped with GAC's third-generation Miller-cycle engine, a 2.0TM hybrid engine with a maximum power of 140kW (190PS) and a peak torque of 330Nm.
The GMC400 hybrid gearbox is matched with the 2.0TM plug-in hybrid engine, which adopts GAC GMC's first dual-motor parallel shaft series-parallel connection scheme and DHT two-speed design, which can achieve the advantages of strong power and low fuel consumption.
The Trumpchi ES9 Traveler adopts a front MacPherson + rear multi-link suspension structure, which predicts that its tuning is the same style as the Trumpchi GS8, which is more stable and comfortable. PHEV special power battery adopts 5-layer protection, PACK level to prevent thermal runaway and other technologies. Trumpchi ES9 Traveler also supports fast charging, slow charging, external discharge (V2L), and in-vehicle power supply (V2C) functions to meet different needs.
Overall, the Trumpchi ES9 Traveler is still very good, as for the pricing, how much do riders think is more appropriate?