Trumpchi GM8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | GAC Group |
Also called | Trumpchi M8 (2021 facelift) GAC GM8 GAC GN8 (Middle East) |
Production | 2017–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) |
Length | 5,066–5,089 mm (199.4–200.4 in) 5,149–5,156 mm (202.7–203.0 in) (GM8 Master Edition) |
Width | 1,923 mm (75.7 in) |
Height | 1,822 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.
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]
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]
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]
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