Test drive GAC Chuanqi GS8S has another choice.

Everyone should be familiar with GAC Chuanqi GS8. This medium-sized SUV has successfully attracted many consumers with its good design and rich configuration, and its popularity on the road is also high. Now GAC Chuanqi has launched the GS8S. What's the difference between GS8S and GS8?

In fact, in today's era when this car factory strives to cover more accurate market segments with multiple models of the same level, it is not uncommon to introduce one model first and then add other models, such as "Plus", "Max" and "S". From the name, GS8S has an "S" suffix compared with GS8. According to common sense, this should refer to the sports version of GS8, but in fact, GS8S is mainly to replace GS7. As the GS7 was not successful, GAC Chuanqi did not want to continue to use the name of GS7, but included it in the GS8 automobile series.

The difference between GS8S and GS8 can be clearly seen from the aspect of design, especially the front face modeling. GS8S shows a completely different style from GS8. Previously, GS8S adopted the "Lingyunyi" design with elongated horizontal elements, while in GS8S, it adopted a very domineering straight waterfall air intake grille with chrome-plated decoration, and GAC Chuanqi also gave it a very domineering name "Zhentianyi", plus C on the left and right lower sides.

The design of the side and tail of the car body is quite similar to that of GS8. The main difference lies in the design of D-pillar. Because GS8 has seven seats and needs to take care of the third row of passengers, it adopts a suspended roof design, while GS8S has only five seats, so it adopts a split shape in the middle. In addition, the body dimensions of GS8S are 4740mm long, 19 10mm high and 2720mm wheelbase. Except the width is the same as that of GS8, other parameters are slightly smaller than that of GS8.

The interior of GS8S is basically the same as that of GS8. Apart from the obvious difference in bumper shape, other things are difficult to distinguish at a glance. The GS8S is equipped with 12.3 inch full LCD instrument panel and 10. 1 inch central control panel, which gives the car a good sense of science and technology. Because the GS8S has only five seats, the rear seat space is sufficient and the rear seat with adjustable backrest angle has good comfort when the length and wheelbase are only slightly shorter than that of the GS8.

In terms of power system, GS8S is equipped with GAC Chuanqi's latest third-generation 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 252 HP and a peak torque of 390 Nm, which is also the reason for obtaining the model tail tag of 390T. The engine is matched with Aisin's 6-speed automatic manual transmission, and it is also an old partner. Don't worry too much about the matching degree.

Even in ECO mode and Comfort mode, this GS8S still has a light start performance, but it will be more moderate with the gradual increase of vehicle speed. When the speed of the gearbox is close to 80km/h, it can be upgraded to the highest sixth gear, and the speed is only about 1.200 rpm, which can improve certain fuel economy. If the vehicle is in dynamic mode, it will have more radical power performance and the power output will be more direct and rapid. However, it is suggested to try this mode, which will be unfriendly to comfort and fuel economy.

This GS8S also has a user mode. * * * There are five gears to choose from, and the dynamic response from the first gear to the fifth gear will be faster and faster. If you usually like to drive gently, then choose low gear. If you like a more intense driving style, you can choose a high gear.

In addition, compared with GS8, GS8S is tougher in suspension adjustment and better in lateral support. Of course, when you encounter a ditch, you should pay more attention to slowing down so as not to affect driving comfort. Moreover, GS8S only has front-wheel drive models, which is one of the biggest differences with GS8S.

Back to the question at the beginning, can GS8S be defined as a sports version of GS8? Actually, it is not. In terms of design and driving performance, the GS8S is indeed more dynamic than the GS8. However, the greater significance of GS8S is actually to enrich the GS8 automobile series and provide consumers with another choice. Moreover, the official guide price of 654,380+055,800-654,380+092,800 yuan also makes it easier for many people to own this car.

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