In recent years, the domestic MPV market has shown a trend of new energy, high-end, and intelligence, and the market competition has become increasingly fierce. Not long ago, GAC Trumpchi, which is already in the boom in the MPV market, launched a plug-in hybrid mid-size MPV - Trumpchi E8. The positioning of the new car is lower than that of the Trumpchi E9, and it is also one of the few choices in its market segment, coupled with the fact that GAC Trumpchi has a deep understanding of MPV, the new car has shown a trend of explosion as soon as it is launched.
Appearance: Energetic
Traditional car companies and new forces have different car manufacturing concepts, and for different levels of models, they will also do their best to distinguish them through the design level. Both the Trumpchi E8 and the Trumpchi E9 adopt a square body shape, but the details are different and more recognizable. In addition, the "size" of Trumpchi E8 is also a highlight, compared with the Odyssey of the same level, Trumpchi E8 is really bigger.
The front face of the Trumpchi E8 is similar to that of the Trumpchi E9, which is also enhanced by a large number of horizontal trims. The slight difference is that the chrome trim of the Trumpchi E8 is not a coherent style, but adopts a similar "dot matrix" design. At the same time, the high and low beams are integrated under the split headlights, making it even more visually low.
The tail shape is very straight, and the through-through and high-tech taillights are a highlight. However, the overall style is not as sharp as the taillights on the Trumpchi E9, and the design is more regular. In terms of tires, the test car is equipped with GitiControl P10 series tires, which are designed with a high-angle belt belt ring to greatly improve crown cushioning and improve comfort.
Interior: Intensely homely
The interior of the Trumpchi E8 is more homely than the Trumpchi E9, especially the wood grain trim on the center console, which is very homely. At the same time, because the angle of the wood grain trim directly in front of the passenger is straight enough, it can place a lot of items. Directly in front of the steering wheel is set up a piece of 8The 88-inch full LCD instrument cluster, although the size is not large, the content of the display is not left behind, and it is very intuitive.
Trumpchi E8's multi-** system can be called an "all-round assistant", and the car machine is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the operation fluency is very outstanding. At the same time, the internal intelligent voice interaction system is very powerful, which can recognize and respond quickly to various fuzzy semantics.
Comfort is undoubtedly the forte of this main family MPV. The second-row independent seats, which consumers pay the most attention to, not only support leg rests and backrest adjustments, but also support heating, ventilation and massage functions, and the comfort configuration is not missing. At the same time, the driver's seat also supports heating and ventilation, but the passenger seat is more miserable. In addition, the Trumpchi E8 also has a segmented electric sunroof, and the front and rear rows have a good sense of transparency.
Power: Multiple driving options
In terms of power, the Trumpchi E8 is equipped with a set of 20L naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle engine and electric motor plug-in hybrid system. Among them, the maximum power of the engine is 103kW, the maximum torque is 180N·m, the total power of the motor is 134kW, the total torque of the motor is 300N·m, the CLTC pure electric range can reach 150km, and the comprehensive cruising range of full fuel and full charge can reach 1200km.
Although the engine is not as powerful as the Trumpchi E9, as long as it has the blessing of the motor, the acceleration ability will not be too bad. The official announcement of the Trumpchi E8 zero hundred acceleration time is only 88s, which is completely enough for a home MPV. Gently press the accelerator pedal, Trumpchi E8 will accelerate very briskly, and as the throttle continues to deepen, the power reserve is also very sufficient, and there is no "weak" feeling at all.
In addition, the Trumpchi E8 provides three driving modes: energy saving, comfort and sport, as well as three energy modes: intelligent electric hybrid, pure electric priority and power protection priority. There is a big difference between the performance of each driving mode, with Sport mode having a more direct dynamic response and a more enjoyable ride, but it is not very passenger-friendly. Three energy modes can be selected according to your needs.
It is worth mentioning that even in the case of feeding, the Trumpchi E8 also has satisfactory acceleration performance, and the engine noise suppression is also relatively good, which will not be annoying.
Another big difference between Trumpchi E8 and Trumpchi E9 is the choice of suspension, Trumpchi E8 uses the front MacPherson + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension combination, while the Trumpchi E9 uses the front MacPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension combination. We have also deeply experienced the Trumpchi E9 before, and there are still differences between the two in terms of comfort. When the Trumpchi E8 passes through fine bumpy roads, the suspension does not completely absorb the excess vibrations, which slightly affects the first.
Comfort for passengers in the second and third rows.
The steering feel of the steering wheel is relatively good, the steering force and the return force are relatively moderate, and the daily driving is quite relaxed and comfortable. In terms of NVH, the Trumpchi E8 can have a good quietness performance in the city driving car, but when it is at high speed, the wind noise performance is more obvious. Therefore, on the whole, if you are in a city with good roads and do not often run at high speeds, then the dynamic performance of the Trumpchi E8 is absolutely satisfactory.
Space: The number of cup holders is staggering
In terms of riding space, the experiencer with a height of 178cm enters the second row, and after adjusting to a suitable sitting position, the third row can also have a good riding space performance, coupled with a huge headrest, which can give passengers good support. It's just that the third row is limited by the width, and it is basically impossible to sit an adult in the middle.
Trumpchi E8 is well deserved in terms of storage, the vehicle not only has a lot of storage space, but also whether it is the front, the second row or the third row, you can find a wealth of cup holders, fully meet the needs of users for storage. In addition, the right side of the front gear shift mechanism is also equipped with an exclusive mobile phone slot with oblique positioning, which supports 50W wireless fast charging inside.
In terms of trunk, although it is a Taichung MPV, the Trumpchi E8 still has outstanding storage capacity. The advantage is that the floor is sunken and has a huge storage space at the bottom with the third row of seats open. When the third row of seats is stored, the floor is flatter and the volume is more outstanding.
Safety: Lack of front parking radar
In terms of safety configuration, Trumpchi E8 has a wealth of active and passive safety configurations, such as lane departure warning system, active braking active safety system, forward collision warning, 360-degree panoramic image, body stability control and tire pressure display. Among them, the 360-degree panoramic image quality is clearer, the distortion is also small, and the user experience is good. It's a bit of a pity that as an MPV model, the Trumpchi E8 does not provide a front parking radar, so you need to pay more attention when parking the car on a daily basis.
Summary:
GAC Trumpchi can be said to be at ease in building MPV, accurately grasping the pain points of users, and the space and configuration are impeccable. More importantly, positioning, although there are many competitors in the medium-sized MPV, such as Odyssey, Elysian, etc., but there is only one that can be on the green card, and the CLTC pure electric range can be 150km, and pure electric driving can be used for daily commuting. With such a strong product force, I think it's only a matter of time before it becomes a hit.