In weightlifting, judo, wrestling and other heavy sports, there will be a "non-difference level" competition, and the participants do not distinguish between light and heavyweight by weight, and all players compete in the same field. Such a competition seems to be unfair to those athletes with less weight, but in fact, the most physically strong players may not "lie down to win", because there are many factors that determine the outcome, and height and weight are not the only winning weapons.
The price difference is exactly doubled, not a competitor
The new car we are evaluating this time is GAC Trumpchi's new second-generation GS8, an SUV with a body length of about 5 meters. To test its strength, we found a model that seemed completely unequal: the Cadillac XT6.
It is not equal because the price difference between the two cars is doubled. The new second-generation GS8 we tested is the second top model, and the official guide price is 205,800 yuan, while the price of the most entry-level version of the Cadillac XT6 series is 392,700 yuan. Therefore, in the actual purchase process, there is no competition between the two cars.
But price factors aside, the two cars have many similarities.
The dimensions are all around 5 meters, the XT6 is slightly longer, the wheelbase is around 2900 mm, and the GS8 is slightly longer. The generous size allows both cars to offer six- and seven-seat seater layouts, so while prices vary widely, the ultimate user needs, especially space requirements, are highly convergent.
In terms of design style, XT6 has been on the market for a while, standing at the end of 2021 to examine, is a calm and introverted visual experience. The all-new second-generation GS8 is a brand new model in the second half of 2021, and details such as trumpchi's "Wings Out" grille and matrix layout "Eye of Conquest" headlights are domineering. So the size is almost the same, but in terms of visual experience, the new second-generation GS8 will be even larger.
The new second-generation GS8 is highlighted by its price-performance ratio
The appearance is usually a matter of opinion, after entering the carriage, the new second-generation GS8's confidence is suddenly raised, and it is not afraid in front of cadillac, which has always been known for its high-grade interior materials.
If cadillac is absolutely not afraid of any link compared with the Ashkenazi BBA, it is first of all the interior materials. It can be said that cadillac's full range of models, compared with the BBA model, the application of high-grade materials such as leather, solid wood, and carbon fiber in the car is only a lot more. The same is true of the XT6, although it is not a newly listed model and not the top of the whole series, but the car is still everywhere in the soft leather cover, the sense of luxury is always online, with the light-colored interior that the American car is good at holding, the visual sense of the American large living room is spontaneous.
The interior material of the new second-generation GS8 can be described as "surprise", compared with the luxury brand identity of the XT6, the leather area in the car and on the center console does not fall behind, and the metallic speaker cover of the Alpine audio and the BOSE sound cover on the XT6 are also at the same level. At the same time, the interior of the GS8 continues the sharp style of the appearance of knife cutting and axe chiseling, and the corners of the hardcore materials are combined with the all-black color scheme, conveying the powerful sense of power of Kong Wu.
So in the context of equal materials, the XT6 and GS8 are two completely different styles of cockpits. The former has a rich aesthetic luxury atmosphere, the latter is exquisite and capable of young, there is no distinction between high and low, only different preferences.
If there is any actual difference, then it may be that the current young consumers are more concerned about the in-car interaction, and the Chinese brands represented by GS8 will have incomparable advantages. Whether it is a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, or a 14.6-inch large central control screen, as well as the inherent ADiGO4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem, it can be said that it has opened up the intergenerational gap with the XT6, not to mention the new second-generation GS8 and the same AR-HUD head-up display system of the Mercedes-Benz S-class.
Between the ride spaces, the GS8 seats are more comfortable
In fact, before the actual measurement of the space, it was expected that there would be no big gap between the two cars. From the actual experience, it is also true, the three-row riding space and the convenience and expansion of the trunk, XT6 and GS8 are on a par with each other, and can be well equipped with a variety of different travel scenarios.
Somewhat surprisingly, the new second-generation GS8 offers a small advantage in terms of seat comfort. It was originally thought that the six-seat version of the XT6 tested model would have an advantage because of the independent seats in the second row, but after actual measurement, it was found that the first two rows of seats of the new second-generation GS8, the length of the cushion part is better than the XT6, which can make the passenger's legs more effectively supported.
At the same time, the new second-generation GS8 adopts a perforated leather and diamond-shaped check quilting design in the main body of the seat, that is, the part that passengers will come into contact with every day, which has been significantly improved and optimized, whether it is visual luxury or the softness of the actual ride. In addition, the second row of seats also supports 8-speed 131° adjustable backrest, as well as 140 mm long distance sliding in front and rear, which is convenient for passengers to change various sitting positions during long-distance rides, so that the whole body can be fully rested.
After a comprehensive comparison of the two cars, it is not difficult to find that the product strength of the new second-generation GS8 is quite good. For Chinese consumers, these excellent Chinese brand models will make everyone more happy troubles, even compared with luxury brands with double prices, there is no big difference. Brand added value aside, the new second-generation GS8 is a highly recommended seven-seater SUV.