Trumpchi GS8

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The Trumpchi GS8 is a mid-sized[1] crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.[2]

First generation[]

Trumpchi GS8
2019 GAC GS8 GE - Front 3.jpg
GAC GS8 GE (Philippines)
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also calledGAC GS8
Production2016–present
Model years2016–present
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
DesignerFan Zhang[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedTrumpchi GS7
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L turbo I4 (gasoline)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,770 mm (69.7 in)

Designed by former Mercedes-Benz designer Fan Zhang,[3] it debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show as Trumpchi's largest vehicle in its product lineup and later at the Detroit Auto Show.[5][6][2]

The Trumpchi GS8 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 188hp 201hp and 300nm, with a six-speed automatic gearbox sending power to 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).[7][8]

  • Trumpchi GS8 front

  • Trumpchi GS8 side profile

  • GAC GS8 GE rear

Overseas markets[]

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

In Lebanon it is sold by Bazerji Motors Sal and comes with 2.0 engine and 4WD and back up camera and parking sensor. [10]

GAC Group was initially slated to launch the GS8 in the United States by late 2019,[11] but, announced delays to their sales plans to the first half of 2020, during the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.[12] 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.[13]

  • GAC GS8 GE engine bay (Philippines)

  • GAC GS8 GE interior (Philippines)


Second generation[]

Trumpchi GS8 II
Trumpchi GS8 II 2021081101.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also calledGAC GS8
Production2021–present
Model years2021–present
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L turbo I4 (gasoline)
Transmission8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length4,980 mm (196.1 in)
Width1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height1,780 mm (70.1 in)

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 185kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m. A hybrid version powered by a 2.0 liter engine is also available with Toyota-sourced THS.[14]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Review GS8 (Chinese only)". Autohome. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  2. ^ a b Uy, Alvin (2018-12-12). "Future of Chinese cars and GAC's GS8". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  3. ^ a b Mir, Hassan (2017-02-21). "Creating The GAC Trumpchi GS8- An Individual C-Factor Car". FormTrends. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  4. ^ "Marhaba Motoring Reviews the New GAC GS8". Marhaba. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  5. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". Car News China. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  6. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV Is Ready For The Chinese Car Market". Car News China. 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  7. ^ "From All Sides: The Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV For China". Car News China. 2016-07-29. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  8. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 Hits The Chinese Car Market". Car News China. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  9. ^ "Strive for More: GAC MOTOR Announces Brand and GS8 Launch in Russia". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  10. ^ "Trumpchi GS8 SUV (2019) Starting at USD 38,739 (VAT Included) - Buy Car". Automarket.com.lb. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  11. ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2017-11-28). "GAC motor to enter U.S. market in 2019 with Trumpchi GS8 SUV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  12. ^ LeBeau, Phil (2019-01-14). "Chinese automaker GAC motor delays plans to sell in US until 2020". CNBC. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  13. ^ "China's GAC Motor delays U.S. entry on trade frictions". Automotive News. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  14. ^ "提供两种风格 全新传祺GS8实车正式亮相". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-08-13.

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