Trumpchi GS4

{{Short description|Chinese compact crossover SUV}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Trumpchi GS4

| image = Trumpchi GS4 II 009 (cropped).jpg

| caption = 2019 Trumpchi GS4

| manufacturer = GAC Group

| production = 2015–present

| assembly = Guangzhou, China (first generation)
Yichang, China (second generation)

| class = Compact crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| predecessor =

| successor =

}}

The Trumpchi GS4 is a compact crossover SUV of the late-2010s produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

The first generation was launched in 2015, and was available as a gasoline variant, a plug-in hybrid electric variant and a pure electric variant. The plug-in hybrid electric variant was sold by the GAC Mitsubishi joint venture under the Eupheme brand as the Eupheme PHEV, and by GAC Honda joint venture under the GAC Honda brand as the Shirui PHEV. Both variants feature restyled front and rear end designs while still wears the GAC badge. The pure electric version was rebadged by the GAC Toyota joint venture under the Leahead brand as the Leahead ix4.{{cite web|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-gac-trumpchi-gs4/|title=GAC TRUMPCHI GS4 CHINA SALES FIGURES|date=22 June 2015 }}

The second generation was launched in 2019, and was offered as a regular crossover SUV bodystyle and a fastback crossover SUV called the GS4 Coupe.

The third generation launched in 2024 as GS4 Max, it integrates the GS4 product line, replacing the second generation of GS4 and GS4 Plus.

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{{anchor|1|first|First generation|2015|A28|A32}}First generation (A28/A32) (2015)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Trumpchi GS4 I (A28/A32)

| image = File:GAC Trumpchi GS4 3 China 2016-04-11.jpg

| caption =

| aka = {{Plainlist|

  • GAC GS4
  • Trumpchi GS4 EV
  • Trumpchi GS4 PHEV
  • GAC Mitsubishi Eupheme (PHEV)
  • GAC-FCA Yuejie (PHEV)
  • GAC Toyota/Leahead iX4 (EV)
  • GAC Honda/Everus Shirui (EV)

}}

| production = 2015–2019

| model_years = 2015–2019

| designer = Zhang Fan

| platform = GAC AF Platform

| related = Trumpchi GA3S

| engine = {{Plainlist|

  • 1.3 L 4A13M1 turbo I4 (gasoline)
  • 1.5 L 4A15M1 turbo I4 (gasoline)
  • 1.5 L 4A15J1 turbo GDI I4 (gasoline)
  • 1.5 L 4A15K2 (PHEV)

}}

| motor = {{Plainlist|

  • {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} permanent magnet motor/generator, torque 300 N.m (GS4 PHEV)
  • {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} TZ220XSA5H01 permanent magnet motor/generator (GAC Toyota iX4)

}}

| transmission = {{Plainlist|

}}

| drivetrain = PHEV

| battery = {{Plainlist|

  • 12 kWh ternary lithium battery
  • 46 kWh Li-ion (GS4 EV / Toyota iX4)

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4510|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1852|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1677|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| sp =

| predecessor =

| successor =

}}

The first generation Trumpchi GS4 debuted as a pre-production concept on the 2015 North American International Auto Show.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/01/13/guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs4-suv-debuts-on-the-detroit-auto-show/|title=Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV debuts on the Detroit Auto Show |publisher=Car News China |date=2015-01-13 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/01/12/sneak-preview-the-new-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs4-suv-live-at-the-detroit-auto-show/|title=Sneak Preview: the new Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV LIVE at the Detroit Auto Show |publisher=Car News China |date=2015-01-12 |accessdate=2019-03-18}} This final production version debuted on the 2015 Auto Shanghai and was later launched in the Chinese auto market. Codename A28. The GS4 is based on the same platform as the GA3S sedan and is positioned between the GS3 and GS5 crossovers. Pricing ranges from around 80,000 yuan to around 120,000 yuan ($13,000 – 19,360).{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/03/27/the-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs4-suv-is-ready-for-china/|title=The Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV is ready for China |publisher=Car News China |date=2015-03-27 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/03/05/spy-shots-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs4-suv-is-naked-in-china/|title=Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV is Naked in China |publisher=Car News China |date=2015-03-05 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}{{update after|2020}}

The GS4 was on display along with the rest of the Trumpchi lineup at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, with GAC Group claiming it would cost less than the Toyota RAV4 if it were to be sold in North America.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15355689/30-percent-off-is-that-enough-to-get-you-to-buy-a-chinese-suv/ |title=30 Percent Off! Is that Enough to Get You to Buy a Chinese SUV? |first=Clifford |last=Atiyeh |magazine=Car and Driver |date=2015-04-28 |accessdate=2019-07-25}}

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|File:GAC Trumpchi GS4 002 China 2016-04-11.jpg|GAC Trumpchi GS4 rear

|File:2019 GAC GS4 - Engine.jpg|GAC GS4 engine bay (Philippines)

|File:2019 GAC GS4 - Interior 1.jpg|GAC GS4 interior (Philippines)

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={{anchor|GS4 EV}}Trumpchi GS4 EV=

The Trumpchi GS4 EV is a new electric vehicle debuted on the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show and based on the Trumpchi GS4 crossover. It was launched on the Chinese car market during the second half of 2016. The GS4 EV is powered by an electric motor producing 140 hp and 250 nm and is capable of a range of 240 kilometer. The top speed of the GS4 EV is 120 kilometer per hour and 0–100 km/h acceleration is under 11 seconds. Charging takes 12 hours for a full charge on 220V or 30 minutes for an 80% battery on a fast charger.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/11/20/guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs4-ev-debuts-on-the-guangzhou-auto-show-in-china/|title=Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 EV debuts on the Guangzhou Auto Show in China |publisher=Car News China |date=2015-11-20 |accessdate=2019-03-18}} The GS4 EV model is also sold by GAC Toyota in China under the Leahead brand as the "Leahead ix4".{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201808/921548.html|title=成都车展:广汽ix4补贴前21.48万起}}

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|File:GAC-Toyota iX4 01 China 2019-04-04.jpg|GAC-Toyota Leahead ix4

|File:GAC-Toyota iX4 03 China 2019-04-04.jpg|GAC-Toyota Leahead ix4

}}

={{anchor|GS4 PHEV}}Trumpchi GS4 PHEV=

The Trumpchi GS4 PHEV is the plug-in hybrid version of the GS4 crossover. The GS4 PHEV is powered by a 1.5 liter engine and the G-MCelectric system,working solely as a generator to charge the battery and power the electric motor. With the engine producing a maximum power of 71 kW(97 hp)and 120 N·m and the electric motor producing 177 hp(130 kW)and 300N·m, capable of a range of over 600 km and a pure electric range of 58 km. Fuel economy is 1.6 L/km.There is no transmission as such. The rotational torque of the electric motor is transmitted to the wheels through a gearbox with a constant gear ratio. The GS4 PHEV also features a rotating gear selector instead of the usual lever as in the gasoline version. The model range received a facelift in September 2018 for the 2019 model year.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202004/987023.html|title=采用旋钮换挡 传祺GS4 PHEV 6月上市}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201809/922720.html|title=售19.68万元起 2019款传祺GS4 PHEV上市}} The GS4's PHEV model is also sold by Mitsubishi under the Eupheme brand as simply the "Eupheme PHEV".{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201808/920858.html|title=补贴前20.98万起 新款祺智PHEV正式上市}} Another variant is rebadged and sold as the GAC Honda Shirui PHEV by the GAC Honda joint venture.{{cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/gac-honda-ev-models-honda-everus-ev-models-honda-ev-in-china/gac-honda-shirui-phev-suv-review/|title=GAC Honda Shirui PHEV Review|date=23 January 2019 }}

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|File:2016 GAC Trumpchi GS4 PHEV (front).jpg|Trumpchi GS4 PHEV

|File:2016 GAC Trumpchi GS4 PHEV (rear).jpg|Trumpchi GS4 PHEV

|File:GAC-Mitsubishi Eupheme 001.jpg|GAC-Mitsubishi Eupheme PHEV

|File:GAC-Mitsubishi Eupheme 002.jpg|GAC-Mitsubishi Eupheme PHEV

}}

=Facelift=

GAC launched the GS4 facelift version in June 2018, codename A32, compared to the pre-facelift version, the facelift version sports restyled bumpers, a set of redesigned rims in the same style as the GS3, and a new dashboard. Two months later, GAC launched the "Millionth Edition", the Millionth Edition GS4 features a panoramic sunroof and LED headlights.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201809/922808.html|title=售11.68-13.38万 传祺GS4纪念版上市}}

In July 2019, the updated GS4 fitting the new Chinese emission standard was launched, the updated version only uses a new turbocharged direct injection engine called 4A15J1 (169 hp, 265Nm) mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox or 6 speed automatic gearbox (Aisin AWF6F25).{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201907/938602.html|title=售10.88-14.68万 传祺GS4 270T车型上市}}

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|File:GAC Motor GS4, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0512.jpg|Trumpchi GS4 Facelift front

|File:Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A1881).jpg|Trumpchi GS4 Facelift rear

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{{anchor|2|second|Second generation|2019|A39}}Second generation (A39) (2019)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Trumpchi GS4 II (A39)

| image = 2020 GAC Trumpchi GS4 (front).jpg

| caption = Second generation Trumpchi GS4

| aka = {{Plainlist|

  • GAC GS4
  • Trumpchi GS4 EV
  • Trumpchi GS4 PHEV
  • Trumpchi GS4 Plus

}}

| production = 2019–present
2019–2023 (GS4 Coupe)

| model_years = 2019–present

| designer = Mario Chen

| platform = GPMA platform

| related =

| engine = {{Plainlist|

  • 1.3 L 4A13M1 turbo GDI I4 (gasoline: 200T)
  • 1.5 L 4A15A1/J1 turbo GDI I4 (gasoline: 200/235/270T)
  • 1.5 L 3B15J1 turbo GDI I3 (gasoline, 235T GS4 PHEV)
  • 2.0 L 4B20J1 turbo GDI I4 (gasoline: 390T GS4 Plus)

}}

| motor = {{convert|177|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} permanent magnet motor/generator, torque 300 N.m (235T GS4 PHEV)

| powerout = {{Plainlist|

  • {{convert|137|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} (3B15J1)
  • {{convert|152|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} (4A15A1)
  • {{convert|169|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} (4A15J1)
  • {{convert|343|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} (3B15J1)
  • {{convert|252|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} (4B20J1)

}}

| transmission = {{Plainlist|

}}

| drivetrain = PHEV (GS4 PHEV)

| battery = 13kWh Ternary lithium battery

| wheelbase = {{convert|2680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4545|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1856|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1668-1700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1500-1540|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp =

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| successor =

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File:2020 GAC Trumpchi GS4 (rear).jpg

The second generation Trumpchi GS4 debuted in September 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201909/946882.html|title= 全新一代广汽传祺GS4将于9月28日亮相 |publisher=autohome |date=2019-09-25 |accessdate=2020-01-20}} The production model was available to the Chinese market in November 2019, with the power coming from a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 169 hp and 265N·m. The transmission is a third generation 6-speed automatic transmission supplied by Aisin.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201911/950250.html|title= 全新一代传祺GS4将于11月15日正式上市|publisher=autohome |date=2019-11-07 |accessdate=2020-11-18}}

=Trumpchi GS4 II PHEV=

The plug-in hybrid version of the second generation GS4, the GS4 II PHEV was launched in April 2020. It is powered by a 1.5T liter turbo engine producing 150 hp and 220N·m with the electric motor adding an additional 177 hp. The battery capacity is 13kWh and is supplier by CATL. The pure electric range is 61 km rated by NEDC.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202004/987023.html|title=广汽传祺GS4 PHEV将于4月18日正式上市|publisher=autohome |date=2019-04-15 |accessdate=2020-11-18}}

=Trumpchi GS4 Coupe=

A fastback version of the second generation GS4 model was launched. It uses the same engine as the regular GS4, but the transmission is replaced by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

n{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}

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|File:Trumpchi GS4 Coupe 01 --2022-12-17.jpg|2020 Trumpchi GS4 Coupe

|File:Trumpchi GS4 Coupe rear quarter 002.jpg|2020 Trumpchi GS4 Coupe rear

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=Trumpchi GS4 Plus=

{{main|Trumpchi GS5#Trumpchi GS4 Plus (2021)}}

The 2021 facelift of the second generation GS5 was renamed to Trumpchi GS4 Plus. It features completely redesigned front and rear ends and restyled 19-inch alloys, while the interior still heavily resembles the interior of the second generation GS5.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/202104/1140530.html?pvareaid=2023231|title=外观采用全新风格 实拍传祺GS4 PLUS|website=autohome.com}}

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|File:Trumpchi GS4 Plus 005.jpg|Trumpchi GS4 Plus

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{{anchor|3|third|Third generation|}}Third generation (GS4 Max) (2024)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Trumpchi GS4 III

| image = Trumpchi GS4 Max 001.jpg

| caption = Trumpchi GS4 Max at Auto Beijing

| aka =

| production = 2024–present

| model_years = 2024–present

| designer =

| platform = GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture (GMPA)

| related = Trumpchi Emkoo

| engine = 1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4

| motor =

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| battery =

| wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1901|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1540|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp =

| predecessor =

| successor =

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File:Trumpchi GS4 Max 002.jpg

In March 2024, Trumpchi announced the third generation of GS4 which marketed as GS4 Max. The GS4 Max equipped with 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, mated with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission which produces {{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and maximum torque of {{convert|270|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}}. Trumpchi claimed it has the fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km under WLTC with {{convert|800|km|0|abbr=on}} of range.{{Cite web |title=广汽传祺官方网站 |url=https://www.gacmotor.com/news/content?id=5646 |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=www.gacmotor.com}}{{Cite web |title=【图】10万级家用SUV 广汽传祺GS4 MAX首发_汽车之家 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202403/1294472.html |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}} The GS4 Max will integrate the GS4 product line and replace the second generation of GS4 and GS4 Plus.

=Powertrain=

class="wikitable sortable collapsible" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"

|+Specs{{cite web | url=https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=367 | title=配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站 }}

!Model!!Years!!Transmission!!Power@rpm!!Torque@rpm!!0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official)!!Top speed

1.5 L Turbo

|2024–present

|7-speed DCT

|{{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm

|{{convert|270|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,400–4,500 rpm

|8.8s

|{{convert|190|km/h|0|abbr=on}}

See also

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