On May 28th, GAC Trumpchi officially launched the luxurious five-seat version of the GS8, priced at 159,800 RMB, further reducing the starting price compared to the six-seat and seven-seat models currently available.
The GS8 is known as an excellent domestic alternative to the Toyota Highlander, with the five-seat version continuing the bold design of the existing models, featuring a large front grille and matrix LED headlights that exude a strong sense of sportiness.
The car has body dimensions of 4980/1950/1780mm, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, it offers a more spacious second row and cargo space compared to the three-row version.
In terms of interior, the five-seater version adds a GS8 logo in front of the passenger seat, while other aspects remain similar to the current models. It features a full LCD instrument panel and a large central control screen. Undoubtedly, space is the car's biggest highlight, with the second-row headroom at 960mm, legroom at 930mm, and the cargo space expandable to 1120mm wide by 2120mm deep, extendable to 1859 liters, meeting the needs of family travel.
The configuration has not been compromised despite the lower price, offering LED headlights, electric adjustment for both driver and passenger seats with heating and ventilation, along with an L2 level advanced driver assistance system including features like active braking and full-speed adaptive cruise control.
In terms of powertrain, the GS8 five-seater version is equipped with a 2.0T GDI engine, capable of producing up to 252 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm, paired with an Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission, utilizing the common front-wheel drive setup seen in household SUVs.
Furthermore, buyers can enjoy up to 8000 yuan in limited-time trade-in subsidies, a lengthy 5-year or 150,000-kilometer comprehensive vehicle warranty, as well as lifelong free basic data, enhancing the cost-effectiveness of the GS8 five-seater version.
