Trumpchi GS8

The Trumpchi GS8 is a mid-sized[3] crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.[4]

Trumpchi GS8
GAC GS8 GE (Philippines)
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also calledGAC GS8
Production2016–present
Model years2016–present
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
DesignerFan Zhang[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedTrumpchi GS7
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L turbo I4 (gasoline)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,770 mm (69.7 in)

Overview

Designed by former Mercedes-Benz designer Fan Zhang,[1] it debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show as Trumpchi's largest vehicle in its product lineup and later at the Detroit Auto Show.[5][6][4]

The Trumpchi GS8 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 188hp 201hp and 300nm, 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).[7][8]

Overseas markets

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

In Lebanon it is sold by Bazerji Motors Sal and comes with 2.0 engine and 4WD and back up camera and parking sensor [10]

GAC Group was initially slated to launch the GS8 in the United States by late 2019,[11]but, announced delays to their sales plans to the first half of 2020, during the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.[12] 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.[13]

See also

References

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  2. "Marhaba Motoring Reviews the New GAC GS8". Marhaba. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
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  4. Uy, Alvin (2018-12-12). "Future of Chinese cars and GAC's GS8". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  5. "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS8 SUV debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". Car News China. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
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  9. "Strive for More: GAC MOTOR Announces Brand and GS8 Launch in Russia". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  10. "Trumpchi GS8 SUV (2019) Starting at USD 38,739 (VAT Included) - Buy Car". Automarket.com.lb. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  11. Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2017-11-28). "GAC motor to enter U.S. market in 2019 with Trumpchi GS8 SUV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  12. LeBeau, Phil (2019-01-14). "Chinese automaker GAC motor delays plans to sell in US until 2020". CNBC. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  13. "China's GAC Motor delays U.S. entry on trade frictions". Automotive News. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
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