On October 28, GAC Trumpchi ES9 was officially launched, with a total of 4 models and an official guide price of 229,800-269,800 yuan. As an expansion of the GS8 in the new energy market, the ES9 is equipped with a self-developed 2.0TM hybrid engine, which makes its CLTC pure electric range of 143 kilometers and comprehensive range of 1,215 kilometers.
In terms of exterior design, the new car uses two packages. Among them, the traveler adopts a large grille and a black lower surround, and the overall style is more outdoor and shows the wildness. At the same time, it also provides a classic "dragon scale wing" front face, and the diamond-cut effect is more luxurious.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the ES9 are 5015/1950/1780mm, the length, width and height of the Voyager version are 5110/1976/1780mm, and the wheelbase is the same as that of the GS8 at 2920mm. The body still has a boxy silhouette that looks more domineering, and the Voyager version has black wheel arches.
In terms of tail design, the tail lights still follow the GS8's red diamond light cluster, and the transition between the side window and the tail window has been changed to black, which looks more suspended. At the same time, a "small school bag" like a spare tire is added to the rear, but the inside is actually a toolbox, and it can also be used as a temporary small bar when opened, which is also more practical for outdoor travel.
In terms of interior, GAC Trumpchi ES9 also adopts a simple design, and the interior is heavily covered with leather, with exquisite workmanship. The crystal electronic gear lever is also more textured. The car machine adopts a new generation of ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem, equipped with 8155 chips, which makes the operation smoother and the functions are also very rich and intelligent. The voice wake-up recognition rate reaches 98%.
In terms of space, the vehicle provides a 6/7-seat layout to choose from, among which, the second-row seat backrest supports 8-level adjustment, with a 131° adjustable range, and the front passenger seat can be combined to create a second-row "queen recliner", a two-row "combination bed", and the space performance is more flexible. There's also plenty of space in the third row, and it's not as crowded as a traditional three-row SUV, making it more convenient to get around with the whole family.
In terms of power, ES9 uses a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 190 horsepower and a peak torque of 330N·m, combined with a 2-speed DHT and a front-mounted single motor, with a maximum comprehensive power of 274 kilowatts (373 horsepower) and a comprehensive torque of 630N·m, and the official acceleration of 100 kilometers is 8s. This set of 2.0TM hybrid special engine + GMC400 + 25.57kW·h battery pack, under the intelligent energy management strategy, Trumpchi ES9 has three intelligent energy management modes: intelligent hybrid, power preservation priority, and pure electric priority.
Trumpchi ES9 not only supports fast charging and slow charging at the same time, its maximum external discharge is 18.3 degrees, it can support electric hot pots, electric kettles, car refrigerators, projectors and other outdoor large-power electrical appliances, and also has 5.5kW car-to-car discharge, which can charge other vehicles in an emergency, and also solves the worries of traveling in a team with pure electric vehicles.
Summary: Trumpchi ES9 can be said to be the continuation of its classic model GS8 towards the new energy era, after all, plug-in hybrid is also more in line with the mainland's policy and the actual needs of users, higher pure electric mileage can reduce the fuel consumption rate of urban commuting, and the DHT hybrid form can also be used in high-speed long-distance driving, with higher transmission efficiency and lower energy consumption. It is believed that the emergence of this car can also have stronger competitiveness with models on the same track such as Ideal, Weipai Blue Mountain, and Wenjie M7.