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

Trumpchi GS8
2022 Trumpchi GS8
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Group
Production	2016–present
Model years	2016–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive[1] Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

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 Trumpchi GS8 was unveiled in 2021 and was longer, wider with a longer wheelbase compared to the first generation model.[5]

First generation

Trumpchi GS8
GAC GS8 GE (Philippines)
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Group
Also called	GAC GS8
Production	2016–present
Model years	2016–present
Assembly	Guangzhou, China
Designer	Fan Zhang[6]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Related	Trumpchi GS7
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 320Turbo turbo I4 (gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed Aisin AWTF-80 SC automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height	1,770 mm (69.7 in)

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 188–201 hp (140–150 kW; 191–204 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m), 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).[9][10]

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  Trumpchi GS8 front
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  Trumpchi GS8 side profile
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  GAC GS8 GE rear

Overseas markets

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

In Lebanon it 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] but, announced delays 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]

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  GAC GS8 GE engine bay (Philippines)
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  GAC GS8 GE interior (Philippines)

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]

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  Trumpchi GS8S front.
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  Trumpchi GS8S rear.

Second generation

Trumpchi GS8 II
A blacked out second generation Trumpchi GS8
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Group
Also called	GAC GS8
Production	2021–present
Model years	2021–present
Assembly	Guangzhou, China
Designer	Darcy Gu
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	GPMA-L
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 4B20 turbo I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L turbo I4 (Hybrid gasoline)
Electric motor	650V Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 134 kW (182.2 PS; 179.7 hp) 5NM + 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) 4NM (hybrid)
Power output	185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) (2.0T GDI) 274 kW (373 PS; 367 hp) (GS8 Hybrid)
Transmission	8-speed AWF8F35 automatic e-CVT (Hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split Hybrid (GS8 Hybrid)
Battery	6.5 Ah (1.6 kW·h) 244.8V NiMH
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length	4,980 mm (196.1 in)
Width	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Curb weight	1,880–2,030 kg (4,145–4,475 lb)

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 (248 hp; 252 PS) and a maximum torque of 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m). A hybrid version powered by a 2.0 litre engine is also available with Toyota-sourced THS.[17]

See also

• List of GAC vehicles

References

External links

• Official website (in Chinese)
• Official website (Global)

На других языках

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[de] GAC Trumpchi GS 8

Der GAC Trumpchi GS 8 ist ein Sport Utility Vehicle der Submarke GAC Trumpchi der chinesischen Guangzhou Automobile Group.

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- [en] Trumpchi GS8

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[it] Trumpchi GS8

La Trumpchi GS8, venduta come GAC GS8 al di fuori del mercato cinese, è un'autovettura prodotta dal 2016 dalla casa automobilistica cinese Trumpchi, divisione della GAC Group.

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