Since GAC Trumpchi M8 has been recognized by consumers, GAC Trumpchi's road in the MPV market has become wider and wider, and now GAC Trumpchi has successively launched two MPV models with plug-in hybrid power, namely the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV positioned as a medium-sized MPV and the GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV positioned as a medium-sized MPV. Compared with the GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV, although the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV has just been launched in November 2023, its sales in the first month have reached 1,229 units, ranking fourth in the mid-size MPV market sales list in November. So what kind of experience will the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV give consumers?
Compared to its competitors, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV has a guide price of 20Starting from 980,000 yuan, ** decent. Now this model has two different configurations, and the guide price of the high-end version is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the low-end version. If you think that the high-spec version of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is 20,000 more expensive than the low-spec version and is not worth choosing, then you are wrong!Because the high-end version of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV has many more configurations than the low-end version, from daytime running lights, interior atmosphere lights and other lighting configurations, to the second-row seat electric adjustment, heating, massage and ventilation and other seat configurations, and then to the forward collision warning, lane departure warning and other active safety configurations, the existence of these configurations makes the high-end version of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV much more cost-effective than the low-end version.
In terms of powertrain, both GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV models use the same powertrain, and the engine they are equipped with is 2The 0L engine is equipped with technologies such as intelligent thermal management, noise reduction design, and GAC GCCS combustion control patent, and the engine performs well. Of course, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is a plug-in hybrid model, and naturally it is also equipped with an electric motor, but it is only equipped with a front-mounted motor (maximum power of 134kW).
The battery mounted on the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is 25The 57kWh ternary lithium battery is matched with battery management technologies such as low-temperature heating and liquid cooling, and can provide consumers with a pure electric range of 150km under CLTC working conditions. With the blessing of this 150km pure electric range, the comprehensive range of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV reaches 1200km (CLTC mode), and the travel needs of most consumers should be satisfied.
So what is the driving experience of GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV to consumers?The moment you enter the cockpit, you will feel that although this car is not too high, it looks quite delicate and luxurious. Because the center console of GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV uses a simple design, the large-size central control screen shows the atmosphere of science and technology, and the large-area imitation wood grain trim panel makes consumers feel luxurious. The GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is also designed with a one-button start button and an electronic shift lever with crystal accents in front of the armrest box, which looks quite textured.
In terms of driving experience, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV gives consumers a similar experience to the GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV. The power response of this model is relatively good, and the accelerator pedal can give consumers more linear feedback. However, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV provides consumers with three different driving modes, plus three different energy modes brought by plug-in hybrids, and consumers may need a lot of time to get familiar with the "temper" of this car. In different driving modes, the throttle sensitivity of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV will be quite different, and if you don't Xi get used to it, I'm afraid it's really not easy to control this car.
Because it is equipped with double-layer soundproof glass and silent tires, and the engine is also matched with more noise reduction technology, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV has excellent sound insulation and quietness performance. Even at speeds above 80 km/h, there is no serious noise in the car. It's a pity, because the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is only a mid-size car, with a wheelbase of only 2930mm, if the third row of passengers is fully occupied, they will feel like they are riding on a small bench.
On the whole, the overall performance of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV model is still quite good, whether it is the design of various storage slots, or the interior materials, technology configuration, can be recognized by consumers. At the same time, the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV also has relatively excellent power performance and endurance performance, so most consumers' car needs are not a problem. It's a pity that the space performance of the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV is not outstanding, and there is a big difference between different driving modes, so there may be some consumers who do not like the driving experience given by the GAC Trumpchi E8 PHEV.