Trumpchi GS8
{{Short description|Chinese mid-size SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Trumpchi GS8
| aka = GAC GS8
| image = 2022 GAC Trumpchi GS8.jpg
| caption = 2022 Trumpchi GS8
| manufacturer = Trumpchi (GAC Group)
| production = 2016–present
| model_years = 2016–present
| assembly = China: Guangzhou
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{Plainlist|
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive{{cite web |url=http://www.marhaba.qa/marhaba-motoring-reviews-the-new-gac-gs8/ |title=Marhaba Motoring Reviews the New GAC GS8 |website=Marhaba |date=2017-11-08 |accessdate=2018-11-09}}
- Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
}}
| successor =
}}
The Trumpchi GS8 is a mid-size crossover SUV{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/4094/|title=Review GS8 (Chinese only) |website=Autohome |accessdate=2019-03-27}} produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.{{cite news |url=https://motioncars.inquirer.net/57324/future-of-chinese-cars-and-gacs-gs8 |title=Future of Chinese cars and GAC's GS8 |first=Alvin |last=Uy |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=2018-12-12 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}
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.{{cite news |url=https://daydaynews.cc/en/car/503930.html|title=Trumpchi GS8S is more than 4 meters long, 2.0T + Aisin 6 speed, and the exterior design is too "offbeat"}} The second generation GS8 was unveiled in 2021 with a longer, wider body and a longer wheelbase compared to the first generation model.{{cite news |url=https://www.archyworldys.com/second-generation-gac-gs8-crossover-goes-to-market-auto-review/|title=Second Generation GAC GS8 Crossover Goes To Market – Auto Review}}
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{{anchor|1|first|First generation|2016}} First generation (2016)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Trumpchi GS8
| image = File:2019 GAC GS8 GE - Front 3.jpg
| caption = GAC GS8 GE (Philippines)
| production = 2016–present
| model_years = 2016–present
| platform =
| related = Trumpchi GS7
| engine = {{ubl
| Gasoline:
}}
| transmission = 6-speed Aisin AWTF-80 SC automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4810-4835|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1910|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1840-1990|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp =
}}
Designed by former Mercedes-Benz designer Fan Zhang, it debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show as Trumpchi's largest vehicle in its product lineup and later at the Detroit Auto Show.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/04/29/guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs8-suv-debuts-on-the-beijing-auto-show/|title=Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV debuts on the Beijing Auto Show |publisher=Car News China |date=2016-04-29 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/07/20/guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs8-suv-is-ready-for-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV Is Ready For The Chinese Car Market |publisher=Car News China |date=2016-07-20 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}
The Trumpchi GS8 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing {{convert|148|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm and {{convert|320|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} 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).{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/07/29/from-all-sides-the-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs8-suv-for-china/|title=From All Sides: The Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV For China |publisher=Car News China |date=2016-07-29 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/10/27/guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs8-hits-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 Hits The Chinese Car Market |publisher=Car News China |date=2016-10-27 |accessdate=2019-03-18}}
File:GAC Trumpchi GS8 01 China 2017-03-30.jpg|Trumpchi GS8 front
File:GAC Trumpchi GS8 03 China 2017-03-30.jpg|Trumpchi GS8 side profile
File:2017 GAC-Trumpchi GS8, rear 8.14.18.jpg|GAC GS8 GE rear
=Overseas markets=
GAC Group launched their GAC Motor brand and the GS8 SUV, in Russia, on December 9, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/strive-more-gac-motor-announces-140800379.html|title=Strive for More: GAC MOTOR Announces Brand and GS8 Launch in Russia|website=finance.yahoo.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-21}}
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.
GAC Group was initially slated to launch the GS8 in the United States by late 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114011_gac-motor-to-enter-us-market-in-2019-with-trumpchi-gs8-suv|title=GAC motor to enter U.S. market in 2019 with Trumpchi GS8 SUV|last=Vijayenthiran|first=Viknesh|date=2017-11-28|website=Motor Authority|accessdate=2019-03-18}} however announcement were delayed to their sales plans to the first half of 2020, during the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/14/chinese-automaker-gac-motor-delays-plans-to-sell-in-us-until-2020.html|title=Chinese automaker GAC motor delays plans to sell in US until 2020|last=LeBeau|first=Phil|date=2019-01-14|website=CNBC|language=en|access-date=2019-12-21}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/retail/chinas-gac-motor-delays-us-entry-trade-frictions|title=China's GAC Motor delays U.S. entry on trade frictions|date=2019-05-22|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2019-12-21}}
File:2019 GAC GS8 GE - Engine.jpg|GAC GS8 GE engine bay (Philippines)
File:2019 GAC GS8 GE - Interior 1.jpg|GAC GS8 GE interior (Philippines)
= {{anchor|GS8S}}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.{{cite web|url=https://www.chinapev.com/gac-motor/trumpchi/gac-trumpchi-gs7-will-soon-receive-a-facelift-featuring-an-electronic-gear-lever/|title=GAC Trumpchi GS7 Will Soon Receive A Facelift, Featuring an Electronic Gear Lever|date=9 August 2019 }}
File:Trumpchi GS8S IMG001.jpg|Trumpchi GS8S front.
File:Trumpchi GS8S IMG002.jpg|Trumpchi GS8S rear.
= Powertrain =
| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"
!Model!!Years!!Transmission!!Power@rpm!!Torque@rpm!!0–100 km/h |
| GS8
|2016–2021 |6-speed automatic |{{convert|148|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm |{{convert|320|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–4,000 rpm |11.5s (FWD) |{{convert|185|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
{{anchor|2|second|Second generation|2021}}Second generation (2021)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Trumpchi GS8 II
| image = 2021 GAC Trumpchi GS8 (front).jpg
| production = 2021–present
| model_years = 2021–present
| designer = Darcy Gu
| platform = {{ubl
| GPMA-L
| i-GPMA (for ES9)
}}
| aka = Trumpchi ES9 (Plug-in hybrid)
| related = Trumpchi Xiangwang S9
| engine = {{ubl
| Gasoline:
| 2.0 L 4B20J2 turbo I4
}}
| motor = 650V Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor{{unbulleted list
| {{convert|40|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (GS8 Hybrid)
| {{convert|134|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (ES9 PHEV)
}}
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|185|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (GS8 2.0T)
| {{convert|174|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (GS8 Hybrid)
| {{convert|274|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (ES9 PHEV)
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
| 2-speed DHT
}}
| battery = {{ubl
| 1.6 kWh (6.5 Ah / 244.8V) NiMH (GS8 Hybrid)
| 25.57 kWh NMC (ES9 PHEV)
}}
| drivetrain = {{ubl
| Power-split Hybrid (GS8 Hybrid)
| PHEV (ES9 PHEV)
}}
| electric_range = {{ubl
| {{convert|110|km|0|abbr=on}} (WLTC, ES9)
| {{convert|143|km|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC, ES9)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{ubl
| {{convert|4980|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (GS8)
| {{convert|5015-5110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (GS8 Hybrid/ES9)
}}
| width = {{convert|1950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1780|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{ubl
| {{convert|1850-2030|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (GS8)
| {{convert|2120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (GS8 Hybrid)
| {{convert|2220|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (ES9)
}}
| sp =
}}
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 {{convert|185|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and a maximum torque of {{convert|400|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}. A hybrid version powered by a 2.0 litre engine is also available with Toyota-sourced THS.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202107/1180563.html|title=提供两种风格 全新传祺GS8实车正式亮相|website=autohome.com.cn|language=zh|access-date=2021-08-13}}
File:2021 GAC Trumpchi GS8 (rear).jpg|Trumpchi GS8 II rear
File:Trumpchi GS8 II 015.jpg|Trumpchi GS8 II with an alternative front end design
={{anchor|ES9}}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 {{cvt|274|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} with {{cvt|630|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/202308/1287881.html#pvareaid=102624|title=搭载插电混动系统 车展实拍广汽传祺ES9|website=autohome.com.cn|language=zh|access-date=2023-08-27}}
File:Trumpchi ES9 001.jpg|Trumpchi ES9
File:Trumpchi ES9 002.jpg|Trumpchi ES9 rear
= Powertrain =
| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"
|+Specs{{cite web | url=https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=394 | title=配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=227 | title=配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=403 | title=配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站 }} !Model!!Years!!Transmission!!Power@rpm!!Torque@rpm!!0–100 km/h |
| colspan=7|Petrol |
|---|
| GS8
|2021–present |8-speed automatic |{{convert|185|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,250 rpm |{{convert|400|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–4,000 rpm | |{{convert|210|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (FWD) |
| colspan=7|Hybrid |
| GS8 Hybrid
|2021–present |CVT |{{convert|174|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|391|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} |6.9s |{{convert|190|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
| colspan=7|Plug-in Hybrid |
| ES9
|2023–present |2-speed DHT |{{convert|274|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|630|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} |8.0s |{{convert|180|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
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See also
References
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External links
{{commons category multi|GAC GS8|GAC Trumpchi GS8}}
- {{Official website|https://www.gac-motor.com/en/models/GS8/overview.html}}
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{{Trumpchi automobile timeline}}
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