Trumpchi M8

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Trumpchi M8
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2022 Trumpchi M8 Master (宗师) Hybrid
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Group
Also called
  • Trumpchi GM8 (China, 2017–2020)
  • GAC GM8
  • GAC GN8
Production2017–present
AssemblyChina: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Class Minivan
Body style 5-door minivan
Layout

The Trumpchi M8 is a minivan manufactured by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. Originally launched as the GM8 in 2017, it was renamed in 2020 to simply M8 in China and GN8 in global markets. The completely redesigned second generation M8 was launched in 2022.

Contents

First generation (2017)

First generation
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Trumpchi GM8
Overview
Also calledTrumpchi GM8 (2017–2020)
GAC GM8
GAC GN8 (Middle East)
Production2017–present
Model years 2017–present
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
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)
Width1,884 mm (74.2 in)
Height1,822 mm (71.7 in)
Curb weight 2,002–2,060 kg (4,414–4,542 lb)

In China, the Trumpchi M8 and the previous 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 built 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 shown in a seven-seat 2/2/3 setup, GAC also offers a longer variant with more seats. [1] [2]

There are nine 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 185.0 kW with a maximum horsepower of 252PS and maximum torque of 390.0N·m. [3]

Trumpchi GM8 Master Edition

As of early 2020, Trumpchi launched an upmarket 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 rename

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 the same unit while the transmission is an eight-speed Aisin transmission, and only front-wheel-drive in available. [5]

Powertrain

Specs [6]
ModelEngineYearsTransmissionPowerTorque
M82.0L (1991cc) I4 (turbo petrol)2017–20216-speed DCT185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 5,250 rpm390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,000 rpm
2021–present8-speed automatic

Second generation (2022)

Second generation
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Second generation Trumpchi M8
Overview
Production2022–present
Model years 2022–present
Designer Zihao Huang
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) (M8)
  • 174 kW (237 PS; 233 hp) (M8 Hybrid)
  • 274 kW (373 PS; 367 hp) (E9 PHEV)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length5,212 mm (205.2 in)
Width1,893 mm (74.5 in)
Height1,823 mm (71.8 in)
Curb weight 2,060–2,245 kg (4,542–4,949 lb)

The second generation Trumpchi M8 debuted during the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show with a fuel engine version, a Mega Waves mild hybrid (HEV) version and PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) variant. The second generation model petrol version gets a new 2.0-litre turbo engine with 251 hp and 380 Nm. The hybrid variant gets a 190 hp 2.0-litre turbo engine produced by Guangzhou Qisheng Powertrain Co., Ltd. with an electric motor adopting the fourth-generation enhanced THS II Toyota hybrid system. Gearbox options include a CVT and an 8-speed automatic transmission. [7]

The interior of the second generation Trumpchi M8 adopts a 12.3-inch combined driving control instrument plus a 14.6-inch large suspended central control panel, with a new three-spoke multi-function steering wheel design. [8]

Trumpchi E9

Launched in 2023, the Trumpchi E9 is the plug-in hybrid variant of the second generation Trumpchi M8. The Trumpchi E9 weighs 2.42-tons and the powertrain features a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine producing 188 hp and 330 Nm of torque. The engine is combined with an electric motor producing 180 hp and 300 Nm of torque while mated to a two-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). The combined power output is 367 hp and 630 Nm enabling a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 8.8 seconds. [9] The E9 also has a Master Edition, in which its styling is virtually the same as the M8 Master.

Powertrain

Specs [10] [11] [12]
ModelEngineTransmissionPowerTorqueTop speed
Petrol
M82.0L (1991cc) I4 (turbo petrol)8-speed automatic185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 5,250 rpm400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,000 rpm200 km/h (124 mph)
Hybrid
M8 HEV2.0L (1991cc) I4 (turbo petrol)E-CVT174 kW (237 PS; 233 hp)391 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m)180 km/h (112 mph)
Plug-in Hybrid
E9 PHEV2.0L (1991cc) I4 (turbo petrol)2-speed DHT

274 kW (373 PS; 367 hp)

630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft)170 km/h (106 mph)

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