New Car Notes
Written by | Zeng Wei
Recently, many netizens have consulted the author about the new Trumpchi GS8, and this issue conducts a comprehensive analysis of the issues that netizens are concerned about.
The new GS8 has three highlights: first, the appearance conditions are very good, the two sets of front face design are very domineering; second, 5 meters long, providing 6/7 seats two kinds of seat layout, while meeting these two conditions, the same price point basically can not find a direct opponent; third, in addition to the 2.0T fuel version, the new car also added a dual engine model, equipped with the THS hybrid system cooperated with Toyota.
In terms of price, the official price range of the new GS8 is 186,800-246,800, except for the lowest fuel model less than 200,000, other models are more than 200,000, as a domestic mid-size SUV, this price is not low. In addition, the GS8 has 4 fuel models and 2 hybrid models, each with a 6-seater and 7-seat version, combined, up to 12 models. To this end, netizens are concerned about two major issues, one is which model is most worth buying? Second, is the dual engine model worth buying?
Entry-level two-wheel drive luxury connected version, the most worth buying
Although the new GS8 fuel version has four models to choose from, the two-wheel drive luxury intelligent connection version (hereinafter referred to as the starter version) and the four-wheel drive luxury intelligent connection version have no power difference, both are equipped with 2.0T GDI engine, matching Aisin's 8-speed automatic transmission, the maximum power of the engine is 252 horsepower, the peak torque is 400 Nm, and the power parameters are quite powerful. The GS8 did not give a double clutch on the low-end of the two-wheel drive and the 8AT on the high-end like other models, which is indeed worthy of praise.
In terms of appearance, the entry-level model also adopts the new "ZhanWei Wing" new central network, which is also the most prominent place in the appearance of the new GS8. In addition, in the most easy to distinguish between high and low headlights and tires of the two appearance configurations, the entry-level version is no difference, also equipped with the "Eye of Conquest" new matrix LED headlight group, 255/55 R20 tire size is the same as the high match.
If you have to find a difference, it is that the fuel top and dual engine versions use electric hidden door handles. However, this difference, I think, does not affect the temperament of the whole vehicle.
In terms of interior, the 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and 14.6-inch large screen are also standard. The sense of grade and luxury visible to the naked eye is not much different from the high match.
At the configuration level, the starter version is equipped with L2 level intelligent driver assistance system, full speed domain adaptive cruise, 360-degree panoramic imagery, electric induction trunk, remote start, seat heating and so on. It can be said that the configuration has been very comprehensive, and there is no problem at all to meet the daily car needs of the vast majority of consumers. Carefully compared, it is compared with the two-wheel drive premium version with a difference of 19,000, and the configuration gap is only seat ventilation, driver's seat memory, front soundproof glass, and steering wheel heating. These configurations can improve comfort, but they are by no means necessary.
Looking at the four-wheel drive model, the new GS8 belongs to a very typical urban SUV design, and the 7-seat large space is obviously comfortable for home users. Even though many car critics say that "its four-wheel drive performance is not bad", the problem is that the GS8 chassis has only 160mm of ground clearance. With this chassis height, would you take it off-road? Therefore, the practical significance of four-wheel drive models is not too big.
The price difference of the double engine hybrid version is large, non-essential, and it is not recommended
The new GS8 Dual Engine Series is equipped with a THS hybrid system in partnership with Toyota, and the power unit consists of a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine (190 hp) and an electric motor (182 hp), matching the E-CVT transmission. The biggest advantage of the dual engine model is fuel saving, the official said that the NEDC 100 km fuel consumption is 5.3 liters, WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is about 6 liters (two-wheel drive / four-wheel drive slightly different); in addition, because of the motor to join, the vehicle power response is smoother and faster. If the price difference is not large, the dual engine model is definitely the best choice.
But the problem is that the configuration of the GS8 Dual Engine Entry Edition (Two-Wheel Drive Premium Edition) is similar to the fuel version entry-level. That is to say, the dual engine version of the similar configuration is about 40,000 yuan more expensive than the fuel version, and the difference is obviously too large. If you don't use the car very often and run at high speed for a long time, you are unlikely to get the fuel cost back to the fare. Therefore, pulling through the comparison, the conclusion is still the same - the entry-level model of 186,800 is the most cost-effective.
Trumpchi GS8 and BYD Tang, how to choose?
In addition to the recommended models, there are also netizens to compare the Trumpchi GS8 with BYD Tang, if you want to find a 7-seat HEV hybrid SUV in the price range of 200,000 yuan, the new GS8 is definitely unique. After excluding this factor, the two cars can indeed be compared.
First of all, BYD Tang and Trumpchi GS8 are both medium-sized SUVs, and both have 7-seat versions. This solves the problem of positioning and space. Secondly, in terms of brand and model awareness, BYD's current momentum is very hot, and BYD Tang's popularity is no less than Trumpchi GS8, or even above it. Looking at the actual purchase level, BYD Tang fuel version is 165,800 yuan, and the price is 20,000 yuan cheaper. In terms of configuration, the two are comparable, and the difference is minimal. The disadvantage of BYD Tang is that the space is slightly smaller, compared with the GS8, the body length difference is 110mm, and the wheelbase difference is 100mm. That's a 10cm gap.
However, BYD Tang has another attraction point - DM-i super hybrid technology is now on fire. Take Tang as an example, 199,800 yuan, you can buy the 2021 Tang DM-i (112KM) premium. It looks about 10,000 more expensive than the 186,800 GS8, but it is a new energy model, on the green card, no purchase tax, the actual purchase price is lower. In addition, fuel consumption is also the advantage of Tang DM-i, leaving aside the official fuel consumption, from a bear app to query the real fuel consumption of the owner, generally around 5-6 liters per 100 kilometers. And Tang DM-i can also drive pure electrically, and urban transportation is completely fine.
In other words, you can use the GS8 fuel entry-level money to buy a BYD Tang DM-i with similar power, energy consumption and configuration to the GS8 dual engine. The disadvantage is that Tang's third row of space is small.
So, how to choose BYD Tang and the new Trumpchi GS8? It's not a problem. The exterior design of the two models is very different, and the square three-dimensional hunk and the streamlined arc of the fashion school will distinguish different users. If you really look at the design and space of the new GS8, the two-wheel drive luxury smart connection version is a good choice. If you only take the third row to respond to the rush, more emphasis on fuel consumption and green cards, then BYD Tang DM-i is indeed a better choice. In addition, what new ideas and new views do you netizens have? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area for exchange and discussion.
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