The main products of Trumpchi in recent years are easy to count, the GS4 in the compact SUV, the GS8 in the mid-size SUV, are some SUV models, but even if it is a 7-seater SUV like GS8, it is difficult for 7 people to ride comfortably, and the best choice to complete this task is MPV.
Trumpchi is very smart, that is, to refer to some excellent models of Toyota, to make a cheap substitute again, for example, Highlander's production capacity is limited, and the supply exceeds demand, so it launched a GS8, and Toyota's Alpha wanted to increase the price by 400,000 to pick up the car, so it made another GM8. It's not that GS8 and GM8 have to compete with Highlander and Alpha, but that after they come out, they can meet similar needs without spending so much money. The significance of the GM8 is also important, because if you look closely at the independent brand, it is difficult for you to find a relatively high-end MPV model, and the GM8 can not only meet the needs of families, but also meet some business needs, which is good.
GM8 uses Trumpchi's own C platform, and the previous models of this platform are all 8-tails, such as GS8 and GA8, which belong to Trumpchi's medium-sized car platform. GM8 wheelbase of 3 meters, car length of 5 meters, body size between Buick GL8 and Honda Odyssey, 2 2 3 layout, suspension with front MacPherson rear multi-link, the whole architecture is very in line with its positioning, this base can also complete the required functions.
In terms of powertrain, the GM8 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine codenamed 4B20M1, which is the same as the GS8, with a maximum horsepower of 201 hp, and is mated to an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine of 4B20M1 is actually a good machine in its own brand, but compared with mainstream joint venture brands, the gap in technical content is still relatively obvious. As an MPV, Trumpchi also made a little adjustment to the GM8 engine, that is, the mute optimization inside the engine, which is better than nothing, but the congenital defects of 4B20M1 still cannot be completely avoided, and it will still disturb the driver when pulling the speed.
Aisin's 6AT lower limit is relatively high, it is relatively simple to be smooth, and Trumpchi has also made a smoother gearbox tuning than GS8 and GS4, in terms of starting and shifting, this set of powertrain is no big problem, the main small problem will appear when speeding up, loosen the throttle and then step on the throttle, its reaction time is relatively long, step on the throttle deeply, its response is also slow.
As for the filtration, the GM8 does a better job than the Odyssey, but not to the level of the GL8. The chassis of GM8 uses a lot of bushings, and when passing over bumpy roads, the sense of cushioning is obvious, but it has to ensure the stability of high-speed handling, so the whole suspension is not too soft, resulting in some bouncing feeling when passing over speed bumps. The 5-meter-long MPV must not only do the handling stability, but also do the excellent shock filtration, which can only be a trade-off for Trumpchi.
The seating space in the car is clearly praised, and each row of seats in the front, middle and rear can be sat comfortably, even in the third row, you can sit in a more stretched sitting position. Because the car is wide enough, the second row can be used as a fixed handrail, and there is an aisle in the middle that leads to the third row. You can sit three people in the third row, but no one will want to sit in the middle of the third row, because three people are still a bit cramped.
The seat comfort is also praised, and the second row is two independent seats, which are highly configured, and the ride feels very comfortable. The cushions and backrests of the third-row seats are quite thick, and although the angle of the backrest cannot be adjusted, the angle is good and the comfort is guaranteed.
The trunk space of the GM8 is actually very average, although the length of the car is longer than that of the Odyssey, but Honda's ability to do space is too deep, and the length of the Buick GL8 is 20 cm longer than that of the GM8, and the performance of the trunk is also better than that of the GM8. If there are no people in the third row, the GM8's seats can't be flattened, and the seats can only be turned forward like a micro-surface, while the GL8 can flatten the third row, and the Odyssey can also hide the third row of seats.
According to the previous Trumpchi products, reliability is still a relatively weak link in Trumpchi, on GS8 there will be a fault code every once in a while, and on GM8, the response of the multimedia system is still as slow as ever, the number of electronic devices has also increased significantly, and reliability needs to be cautious.