Trumpchi GM8

Last updated
Trumpchi GM8
2018 GAC-Trumpchi GM8, front 8.16.18.jpg
Trumpchi GM8
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Group
Also calledTrumpchi M8 (2021 facelift)
GAC GM8
GAC GN8 (Middle East)
Production2017–present
Model years 2017–present
Body and chassis
Class Minivan (M)
Body style 5-door minivan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0L turbo I4 (gasoline)
Transmission 6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Length5,066–5,089 mm (199.4–200.4 in)
5,149–5,156 mm (202.7–203.0 in) (GM8 Master Edition)
Width1,923 mm (75.7 in)
Height1,822 mm (71.7 in)

The Trumpchi GM8 is a minivan manufactured by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Contents

Overview

In China, the Trumpchi GM8 is classified as a full-size seven-seat MPV, competing with cars like the Buick GL8. [1] It was launched at the 2017 Auto Guangzhou as Trumpchi's first entry into the MPV segment. [2] At launch, the GM8 is the largest passenger car that GAC has ever build and that makes it Trumpchi's flagship MPV. It was launched in the Chinese car market in the first quarter of 2018 with prices ranging from around 180,000 to 270,000 yuan. Originally showed in a seven-seat 2/2/3 setup, GAC also offers a longer variant with more seats. [1] [2]

There are 9 trim levels of the Trumpchi GM8 for the 2020 model year, all equipped with a 2.0 liter gasoline turbo-four engine rated at 252 hp (188 kW) and 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) of torque, and a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The maximum engine power of the Trumpchi GM8 is 185.0kW with a maximum horsepower of 252PS and maximum torque of 390.0N·m. [3]

Trumpchi GM8 Master Edition

As of early 2020, Trumpchi launched a more posh and longer version of the current GM8 dubbed the Master Edition. The more upmarket Master Edition variant has a more pronounced snout than the regular GM8 and features a longer vehicle length with all the length added on the rear overhang. [4]

Trumpchi M8

A facelift for the 2021 model year features styling updates as well as a name change and price drop was revealed during the 2020 beijing Auto Show in September 2020. The updated model was renamed to Trumpchi M8 to differentiate from the more expensive pre-facelift model. The facelift design was based on the Master Edition and becomes 23 mm (0.9”) longer than the pre-facelift model and is therefore 5,089 mm long, 1,884 mm wide and 1,822 mm tall with a 3-meter-long wheelbase. The updated Master Edition is 5,156 mm long. The facelift model features restyled instrumental panel, steering wheel and touch-enabled climate control interface. The gear switch now sits on top of the tunnel, and the diagonal size of the central display was increased. The engine remains to be the same unit while the transmission is an eight-speed Aisin transmission, and only front-wheel-drive in available. [5]



See also

Related Research Articles

Chevrolet Sail Motor vehicle

The Chevrolet Sail is a subcompact car produced by General Motors though its SAIC-GM joint venture in China. Launched in 2001, it was sold as the Buick Sail in China in both in sedan and wagon form which were both based on Opel Corsa B. Following the introduction of the Chevrolet brand in China in 2005, the car received a facelift and its name was changed to Chevrolet Sail and Sail SRV.

BYD M6 Motor vehicle

The BYD M6 is a 7- seater MPV made by Chinese car maker BYD.

Trumpchi

Trumpchi is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker GAC Group. It was launched in December 2010.

Baojun 730 Compact MPV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling

The Baojun 730 is a seven-seat compact MPV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 730 was launched at the 2014 Auto China and developed at the SAIC-GM-Wuling Chinese joint venture specifically for the Chinese market. Baojun sold 250,000 units of the car in the first year of sales.

Trumpchi GA5 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GA5, or originally the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi is a compact sedan produced by Guangzhou Automobile under the Trumpchi brand. It debuted at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.

Trumpchi GS4 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GS4 is a compact crossover SUV of the late-2010s produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GS5 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GS5 is a compact crossover produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand. The first generation was sold from 2011 to 2017 with a facelift variant called the GS5 Super launched in 2014, while the second generation model was sold starting in 2018. A facelift for the 2021 model year was launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, changing the name to Trumpchi GS4 Plus.

Baojun 310 Motor vehicle

The Baojun 310 is a subcompact hatchback produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.

Changan CS75 Motor vehicle

The Changan CS75 is a compact crossover produced by Changan Automobile. Debuted during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show and launched on the Chinese auto market in 2014, the first generation Changan CS75 received a facelift in 2018 and an additional PHEV model in the same year. The second generation, known as the Changan CS75 Plus debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2019 while the first generation model remains in production and on the market. As of November 2020, the "Millionth Edition" first generation CS75 based on the 2018 facelift model was announced.

Beijing BJ40 Motor vehicle

The Beijing BJ40 is an off-road vehicle produced by BAIC Motor. Originally branded directly as a BAIC product, the vehicle series was rebadged under the Beijing brand after the brand was introduced in 2019.

Trumpchi GS8 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GS8 is a mid-sized crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GS7 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GS7 or later the "Trumpchi GS8S" is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GS3 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GS3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GA3S Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GA3S or previously the Trumpchi GA3 is a subcompact sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GA4 Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi GA4 is a compact sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. It was intended to be a smaller successor to the GA5 compact sedan, leaving the GA5 nameplate open for a new compact sedan model.

Refine M6 Motor vehicle

The JAC Refine M6 is a full-size minivan produced by Chinese auto maker JAC Motors since 2017. The MPV was first debuted during the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show as a pre-production model.

Trumpchi GA8 Chinese automobile


The Trumpchi GA8 is a full-size/executive sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.

Trumpchi GM6 Chinese compact multi-purpose vehicle

The Trumpchi GM6 is a compact MPV manufactured by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally as the GAC GM6 or the GAC GN6.

Hanteng V7 Chinese compact multi-purpose vehicle

The Hanteng V7 is a compact MPV manufactured by Hanteng Autos in China from 2019.

Trumpchi Empow Motor vehicle

The Trumpchi Empow (影豹) is a compact sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China. It was intended to be a sports sedan to differentiate from the GA4 compact sedan.

References

  1. 1 2 "First Photos Of The New Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GM8". Car News China. 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  2. 1 2 "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GM8 Unveiled On The Guangzhou Auto Show". Car News China. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  3. "2020 GAC Trumpchi GM8 Technical Specs" . Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  4. "Chinese M8, but from Trumpchi". 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  5. "The GAC Trumpchi M8 is a post-facelift GM8". 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2020-11-12.