I remember that 9 years ago, when Trumpchi first launched GS4, it was labeled as economical and practical in the hearts of consumers, and in a few years, GS4 Coupe, GS4 PLUS and other models were launched one after another, and the sales were not bad at first, but with the intensification of market competition, sales have fallen to the bottom. Therefore, in order to restore market competitiveness, GAC Trumpchi recently launched a new model of its GS4 series - GS4 MAX. As a new model of the Trumpchi brand that focuses on the compact family SUV market in 2024, what kind of surprises will this MAX version bring us?
As an upgrade to the Trumpchi GS4, the GS4 MAX is positioned as a compact SUV. If you know the models of Trumpchi, you will have a sense of déjà vu when you see this car. But rest assured, there are clear differences between the two cars. The design of the GS4 series is tougher and younger than its sister models such as the Incool and GS8, and the GS4 MAX is no exception. The front face of GS4 MAX adopts the "Qingyun Ladder" matrix grille design, and the interior is tightly arranged grille decoration, which is obviously different from Yingku.
The headlights of the GS4 MAX are sharp and recognizable when lit, and they look good at technology. At the same time, the headlight cluster also supports adaptive high and low beam functions, ensuring the safety of night travel. The lines on the side of the body are simple and stylish, and the curved surface has a large fold, which is full of visual tension under the illumination of natural light. The window frames and D-pillar are also designed to rise upwards to create a low front and high rear stance. The door handles are hidden, and the body looks more harmonious and stretched.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Trumpchi GS4 MAX are 4685/1901/1690 mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2750 mm. From the perspective of positioning, this car is between the Trumpchi GS4 and the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS, but the wheelbase is the most advantageous model. In addition, its front and rear overhangs are shorter, which not only makes the side look sportier, but also gives confidence that the interior space will not be bad. The rear of the car has a three-dimensional layering, with a large openwork spoiler on the top, a sliding back window, and X-shaped LED taillights to highlight the sporty atmosphere.
Sitting inside, the rugged gear knob design matches its tough and individual appearance. The interior of the Trumpchi GS4 MAX adopts a wrap-around cockpit layout, with the center console and side door trim panels covered with large areas of soft materials, and the double-layer design enhances the layering of the interior, and the silver trim is added to the details to create a high-end interior texture. The steering wheel has a three-spoke flat-bottom design, with moderate thickness and a good grip. The 14.6-inch central control screen adopts a floating design, and the built-in car machine system adopts a new UI interface, which makes the display effect clear and easy to read, and the response speed is also very fast. Built-in Apple CarPlay, App Store, Shadow Driver, Multimedia Music and other common car functions, it is quite convenient to use.
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the new car is equipped with L2 level assisted driving as standard, which supports functions such as forward collision warning, active braking, road traffic sign recognition, and lane centering, so that the safety of daily travel has been guaranteed. The passive safety configuration is also complete, the car is equipped with front and rear side airbags, as well as side curtains, and the safety configuration belongs to the mainstream level of the same level.
In terms of space, as a compact SUV with a wheelbase of 2750 mm, the Trumpchi GS4 MAX has a natural advantage over competitors with shorter wheelbases in terms of rear space utilization. Judging from my height of 1.75 meters, after the front seats are adjusted to a normal sitting position, there is about 2 and a half fists of legroom left in the second row, at this time, the head room is sufficient, and the rear platform bulge is not high, plus the angle of the backrest of the second row of seats can be adjusted, and the ride comfort can be guaranteed for normal family travel. In addition, the trunk volume of this car is considerable, reaching 638 liters, and after the rear seats are folded down, the expansion volume reaches 1586 liters, which is convenient for loading, and the fly in the ointment is that the trunk floor is a bit high.
In terms of power, the Trumpchi GS4 MAX is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, matched with a 7DCT gearbox, with a maximum power of 177 horsepower, a peak torque of 270 Nm, and a maximum torque of 1400 rpm. However, compared with the same displacement fuel SUV, the car's book parameters are not outstanding, the official 000 acceleration score of 8.8 seconds, such power to meet the needs of daily travel is not a problem. At the same time, fuel economy is also at the mainstream level, with a combined WLTC fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km. The feeling of driving is the same as expected, after the accelerator is pressed, the power is brisk and the acceleration in the middle and rear sections is slightly weak, but fortunately, the accelerator pedal is linear, and the whole acceleration process is more comfortable, which is more suitable for urban or expressway scenes.
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Overall, although there is nothing particularly outstanding about the Trumpchi GS4 MAX, it is a well-rounded bucket model with a balanced product power. What's even more rare is that under the premise of ensuring family comfort and fit, the price of this car is very competitive with competing products of the same level, and there are currently 2 models on sale, both equipped with 1.5T power, and the guide price is 115,800-125,800 yuan. Now the official launch of the 666 yuan deposit deduction 6666 yuan car purchase activity, which is equivalent to a reduction of 6,000 yuan on the basis of the guide price, and the official price threshold is as low as 109,800 yuan, which is still attractive to young consumers.