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Trumpchi GS8

The Trumpchi GS8 is a mid-size SUV[2] produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.[3]

The first generation was launched in 2016, and spawned a slightly smaller 5-seater variant dubbed the Trumpchi GS7. The Trumpchi GS7 received a facelift in April 2020 and was renamed the Trumpchi GS8S.[4] The second generation GS8 was unveiled in 2021 with a longer, wider body and a longer wheelbase compared to the first generation model.[5]

First generation (2016)

Designed by former Mercedes-Benz designer Fan Zhang,[6] it debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show as Trumpchi's largest vehicle in its product lineup and later at the Detroit Auto Show.[7][8][3]

The Trumpchi GS8 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 148 kW at 5,200 rpm and 320 Nm of torque between 1,750 and 4,000 rpm, the engine is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox sending the power to either the front wheels or all four wheels. The full designation of the GS8 is Trumpchi GS8 320T. Pricing starts at 163,800 yuan and ends at 259,800 yuan ($24,200 – 38,000).[9][10]

Overseas markets

GAC Group launched their GAC Motor brand and the GS8 SUV, in Russia, on December 9, 2019.[11]

In Lebanon, the GS8 is sold by Bazerji Motors Sal and comes with 2.0 engine and 4WD and back up camera and parking sensor. [12]

GAC Group was initially slated to launch the GS8 in the United States by late 2019,[13] however announcement were delayed to their sales plans to the first half of 2020, during the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.[14] On May 22, 2019, due to the worsening China-US trade tensions, the parent company of Trumpchi brand: Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., decided to indefinitely postpone their US market plans.[15]

Trumpchi GS8S

The Trumpchi GS8S was launched in April 2020. Essentially a facelifted GS7, the GS8S sits slightly below the regular GS8 as a 5-Seater Trumpchi GS8.[16]

Powertrain

Second generation (2021)

The second generation GS8 was unveiled in July 2021. The powertrain of the second generation GS8 is a 2.0 liter turbo engine mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum output of 185 kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. A hybrid version powered by a 2.0 litre engine is also available with Toyota-sourced THS.[18]

Trumpchi ES9

The Trumpchi ES9 is the PHEV variant of the second generation Trumpchi GS8. The ES9 features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a single electric motor with a 2-speed DHT transmission, reaching a combined power of 274 kW with 630 Nm of torque.[19]

Powertrain

Sales

See also

  • List of GAC vehicles

External links

References

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