The Trumpchi E8 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid new energy MPV owned by GAC Trumpchi, which will be pre-sold at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 17, 2023, and will be officially delivered in December. It is positioned as a family car, with the advantages of space, comfort, intelligence and energy saving. The Odyssey is a mid-size MPV of Honda in the Chinese market, which has a history of many years and is a model that is loved by consumers. Its advantages are flexible space, smooth power, low fuel consumption, and good brand reputation. So, can the Trumpchi E8 steal the Odyssey's job?
In terms of appearance, the body size of Trumpchi E8 is 4920 1900 1760mm, and the wheelbase is 2930mm, which is slightly larger than the body size of the Odyssey of 4820 1850 1695mm and the wheelbase is 2830mm, but it is relatively small in the new energy MPV of the same level. The exterior design of the Trumpchi E8 is also relatively fashionable, using elements such as star halberd wheels, galaxy front grille, and star tail lights, giving people a sense of technology and dynamics. The exterior design of the Odyssey is more sedate, adopting Honda's family style, with a large-mouth grille at the front, smooth lines on the sides, and LED taillights and bilateral exhaust at the rear. The appearance of the two cars has its own characteristics, the Trumpchi E8 is more suitable for younger consumers, and the Odyssey is more suitable for mature consumers.
In terms of interior, the interior color of the Trumpchi E8 is black and brown and black and white, both of which give people a warm home style, and there are 14 on the center consoleThe 6-inch central control screen and 8-inch instrument cluster are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and ADIGO 50 intelligent system, rich in functions and easy to operate. In terms of seats, Trumpchi E8 adopts a 2+2+3 seat layout, of which the executive seats in the second row have functions such as electric leg rests, heating and ventilation, etc., which can achieve the effect of a large flat floor, which is very comfortable.
The interior of the Odyssey is available in black and beige, both of which give a premium feel, with a 9-inch center display and a 7-inch instrument cluster on the center console, and Honda Connect 30 intelligent system, there are many functions, and the operation is also simple. In terms of seats, the Odyssey adopts a 2+3+2 seat layout, in which the seats in the second row can be slid back and forth and the backrest angle can be adjusted, and the seats in the third row can be reclined to make the space more flexible. The interiors of both cars are more luxurious, the Trumpchi E8 pays more attention to the warmth and comfort of the family, and the Odyssey pays more attention to the grade and texture of the brand.
In terms of power, the Trumpchi E8 is equipped with 20L naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle engine and motor composed of plug-in hybrid system, of which the engine maximum power of 103 kilowatts, peak torque of 180 Nm, motor maximum power of 134 kilowatts, peak torque of 300 Nm, matched with 2-speed DHT hybrid special gearbox, comprehensive maximum power of 150 kilowatts, peak torque of 330 Nm, the official 0-100km h acceleration time of 8In 8 seconds, the pure electric cruising range under CLTC working conditions is 150 kilometers, the comprehensive cruising range of full fuel and full power is 1200 kilometers, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 15 liters.
Odyssey was carried by 20L naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle engine and motor composed of hybrid system, of which the maximum power of the engine is 107 kilowatts, the peak torque is 175 Nm, the maximum power of the motor is 135 kilowatts, the peak torque is 315 Nm, matched with the E-CVT continuously variable transmission, the comprehensive maximum power is 158 kilowatts, the peak torque is 315 Nm, and the official 0-100km h acceleration time is 979 seconds, 100 kilometers of combined fuel consumption of 58 liters. The power systems of both cars are more advanced, the advantage of Trumpchi E8 is that it can be plugged in, it has a longer battery life, lower fuel consumption, and faster acceleration, and the advantage of Odyssey is that the power is smoother, the gearbox is smoother, and the brand is more secure.
In terms of configuration, the configuration of Trumpchi E8 is relatively rich, and the whole system is equipped with Galaxy front grille, Star Halberd Rim, Star Tail Light, Galaxy Sunroof, Galaxy Atmosphere Light, Galaxy Central Control Screen, Galaxy Dashboard, Galaxy Smart Key, etc., as well as electric side sliding door, electric tailgate, keyless entry, one-button start, wireless charging, rear entertainment screen, rear air conditioning, rear exhaust air outlet, rear cup holder, rear storage compartment, etc., as well as automatic parking, panoramic image, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, active braking, Vehicle-to-vehicle discharge, external discharge, etc., as well as the all-round upgrade of GAC Xingling electronic and electrical architecture, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, ADIGO 50 intelligent systems, etc.
The configuration of the Odyssey is not bad, the whole system is equipped with LED headlights, LED taillights, panoramic sunroof, electric side sliding door, electric tailgate, keyless entry, one-button start, wireless charging, rear entertainment screen, rear air conditioning, rear exhaust air vents, rear cup holders, rear storage compartments, etc., as well as automatic parking, panoramic image, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, active braking, etc., as well as Honda Connect 30 intelligent system, Honda sensing safety super sensing system, etc. The configuration of both cars is relatively high-end, the highlight of the Trumpchi E8 is the design and technology of the Galaxy series, and the highlight of the Odyssey is Honda's brand strength and safety.
*In terms of pre-sales, the pre-sale range of the Trumpchi E8 is 1998-23.980,000 yuan, of which the ** range after enjoying the national new energy subsidy is 1698-20.980,000 yuan, you can also enjoy preferential policies such as purchase tax exemption and vehicle and vessel tax exemption, and the actual car purchase cost is quite low. The official guide price range for the Odyssey is 2298-33.980,000 yuan, of which the ** range of the hybrid version is 2598-33.980,000 yuan, without any subsidies and concessions, the cost of buying a car is quite high. The gap between the two cars is very obvious, and the cost performance of Trumpchi E8 is much higher than that of Odyssey, especially for consumers of new energy vehicles, the advantages of Trumpchi E8 are more prominent.
Based on the above comparison, we can see that the Trumpchi E8 and Odyssey are both excellent mid-size MPVs, each with its own characteristics and advantages, as well as its own shortcomings and disadvantages. Therefore, Trumpchi E8 and Odyssey are not complete competitors, but have different market positioning and target groups, and consumers can choose according to their needs and preferences. Trumpchi E8 to grab the Odyssey's job, may not be an easy thing, but it is not an impossible thing, as long as it can continue to improve product power and brand power, there is a chance to take a share of the medium-sized MPV market.