Trumpchi GS4 explained

Trumpchi GS4
Manufacturer:GAC Group
Production:2015–present
Assembly:Guangzhou, China (first generation)
Yichang, China (second generation)
Class:Compact crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

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.

The first generation was launched in 2015, and was available as a gasoline variant, a plug-in hybrid electric variant and a pure electric variant. The plug-in hybrid electric variant was sold by the GAC Mitsubishi joint venture under the Eupheme brand as the Eupheme PHEV, and by GAC Honda joint venture under the GAC Honda brand as the Shirui PHEV. Both variants feature restyled front and rear end designs while still wears the GAC badge. The pure electric version was rebadged by the GAC Toyota joint venture under the Leahead brand as the Leahead ix4.[1]

The second generation was launched in 2019, and was offered as a regular crossover SUV bodystyle and a fastback crossover SUV called the GS4 Coupe.

The third generation launched in 2024 as GS4 Max, it integrates the GS4 product line, replacing the second generation of GS4 and GS4 Plus.

First generation (A28/A32) (2015)

Trumpchi GS4 I (A28/A32)
Production:2015–2019
Model Years:2015–2019
Designer:Zhang Fan
Platform:GAC AF Platform
Related:Trumpchi GA3S
Drivetrain:PHEV
Wheelbase:26501NaN1
Length:45101NaN1
Width:18521NaN1
Height:16771NaN1

The first generation Trumpchi GS4 debuted as a pre-production concept on the 2015 North American International Auto Show.[2] [3] This final production version debuted on the 2015 Auto Shanghai and was later launched in the Chinese auto market. Codename A28. The GS4 is based on the same platform as the GA3S sedan and is positioned between the GS3 and GS5 crossovers. Pricing ranges from around 80,000 yuan to around 120,000 yuan ($13,000 – 19,360).[4] [5] The GS4 was on display along with the rest of the Trumpchi lineup at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, with GAC Group claiming it would cost less than the Toyota RAV4 if it were to be sold in North America.[6]

Trumpchi GS4 EV

The Trumpchi GS4 EV is a new electric vehicle debuted on the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show and based on the Trumpchi GS4 crossover. It was launched on the Chinese car market during the second half of 2016. The GS4 EV is powered by an electric motor producing 140 hp and 250 nm and is capable of a range of 240 kilometer. The top speed of the GS4 EV is 120 kilometer per hour and 0–100 km/h acceleration is under 11 seconds. Charging takes 12 hours for a full charge on 220V or 30 minutes for a 80% battery on a fast charger.[7] The GS4 EV model is also sold by GAC Toyota in China under the Leahead brand as the "Leahead ix4".[8]

Trumpchi GS4 PHEV

The Trumpchi GS4 PHEV is the plug-in hybrid version of the GS4 crossover. The GS4 PHEV is powered by a 1.5 liter engine and the G-MCelectric system,working solely as a generator to charge the battery and power the electric motor. With the engine producing a maximum power of 71 kW(97 hp)and 120 N·m and the electric motor producing 177 hp(130 kW)and 300N·m, capable of a range of over 600 km and a pure electric range of 58 km. Fuel economy is 1.6 L/km.There is no transmission as such. The rotational torque of the electric motor is transmitted to the wheels through a gearbox with a constant gear ratio. The GS4 PHEV also features a rotating gear selector instead of the usual lever as in the gasoline version. The model range received a facelift in September 2018 for the 2019 model year.[9] [10] The GS4's PHEV model is also sold by Mitsubishi under the Eupheme brand as simply the "Eupheme PHEV".[11] Another variant is rebadged and sold as the GAC Honda Shirui PHEV by the GAC Honda joint venture.[12]

Facelift

GAC launched the GS4 facelift version in June 2018, codename A32, compared to the pre-facelift version, the facelift version sports restyled bumpers, a set of redesigned rims in the same style as the GS3, and a new dashboard. Two months later, GAC launched the "Millionth Edition", the Millionth Edition GS4 features a panoramic sunroof and LED headlights.[13]

In July 2019, the updated GS4 fitting the new Chinese emission standard was launched, the updated version only uses a new turbocharged direct injection engine called 4A15J1 (169 hp, 265Nm) mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox or 6 speed automatic gearbox (Aisin AWF6F25).[14]

Second generation (A39) (2019)

Trumpchi GS4 II (A39)
Production:2019–present
2019–2023 (GS4 Coupe)
Model Years:2019–present
Designer:Mario Chen
Platform:GPMA platform
Motor:177PS permanent magnet motor/generator, torque 300 N.m (235T GS4 PHEV)
Drivetrain:PHEV (GS4 PHEV)
Battery:13kWh Ternary lithium battery
Wheelbase:26801NaN1
Length:45451NaN1
Width:18561NaN1
Height:NaN1NaN1
Weight:NaN0NaN0

The second generation Trumpchi GS4 debuted in September 2019.[15] The production model was available to the Chinese market in November 2019, with the power coming from a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 169 hp and 265N·m. The transmission is a third generation 6-speed automatic transmission supplied by Aisin.[16]

Trumpchi GS4 II PHEV

The plug-in hybrid version of the second generation GS4, the GS4 II PHEV was launched in April 2020. It is powered by a 1.5T liter turbo engine producing 150 hp and 220N·m with the electric motor adding an additional 177 hp. The battery capacity is 13kWh and is supplier by CATL. The pure electric range is 61 km rated by NEDC.[17]

Trumpchi GS4 Coupe

A fastback version of the second generation GS4 model was launched. It uses the same engine as the regular GS4, but the transmission is replaced by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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Trumpchi GS4 Plus

The 2021 facelift of the second generation GS5 was renamed to Trumpchi GS4 Plus. It features completely redesigned front and rear ends and restyled 19-inch alloys, while the interior still heavily resembles the interior of the second generation GS5.[18]

Third generation (GS4 Max) (2024)

Trumpchi GS4 III
Production:2024–present
Model Years:2024–present
Platform:GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture (GMPA)
Related:Trumpchi Emkoo
Engine:1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4
Wheelbase:27501NaN1
Length:46851NaN1
Width:19011NaN1
Height:16901NaN1
Weight:15400NaN0

In March 2024, Trumpchi announced the third generation of GS4 which marketed as GS4 Max. The GS4 Max equipped with 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, mated with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission which produces 1300NaN0 and maximum torque of 2700NaN0. Trumpchi claimed it has the fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km under WLTC with 800km (500miles) of range.[19] [20] The GS4 Max will integrate the GS4 product line and replace the second generation of GS4 and GS4 Plus.

Powertrain

Specs[21] !Model!!Years!!Transmission!!Power@rpm!!Torque@rpm!!0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official)!!Top speed
1.5 L Turbo2024–present7-speed DCT1300NaN0 at 5,500 rpm2700NaN0 at 1,400–4,500 rpm8.8s190km/h

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GAC TRUMPCHI GS4 CHINA SALES FIGURES. 22 June 2015 .
  2. Web site: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV debuts on the Detroit Auto Show . Car News China . 2015-01-13 . 2019-03-18.
  3. Web site: Sneak Preview: the new Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV LIVE at the Detroit Auto Show . Car News China . 2015-01-12 . 2019-03-18.
  4. Web site: The Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV is ready for China . Car News China . 2015-03-27 . 2019-03-18.
  5. Web site: Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 SUV is Naked in China . Car News China . 2015-03-05 . 2019-03-18.
  6. 30 Percent Off! Is that Enough to Get You to Buy a Chinese SUV? . Clifford . Atiyeh . . 2015-04-28 . 2019-07-25.
  7. Web site: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS4 EV debuts on the Guangzhou Auto Show in China . Car News China . 2015-11-20 . 2019-03-18.
  8. Web site: 成都车展:广汽ix4补贴前21.48万起.
  9. Web site: 采用旋钮换挡 传祺GS4 PHEV 6月上市.
  10. Web site: 售19.68万元起 2019款传祺GS4 PHEV上市.
  11. Web site: 补贴前20.98万起 新款祺智PHEV正式上市.
  12. Web site: GAC Honda Shirui PHEV Review.
  13. Web site: 售11.68-13.38万 传祺GS4纪念版上市.
  14. Web site: 售10.88-14.68万 传祺GS4 270T车型上市.
  15. Web site: 全新一代广汽传祺GS4将于9月28日亮相 . autohome . 2019-09-25 . 2020-01-20.
  16. Web site: 全新一代传祺GS4将于11月15日正式上市. autohome . 2019-11-07 . 2020-11-18.
  17. Web site: 广汽传祺GS4 PHEV将于4月18日正式上市. autohome . 2019-04-15 . 2020-11-18.
  18. Web site: 外观采用全新风格 实拍传祺GS4 PLUS. autohome.com.
  19. Web site: 广汽传祺官方网站 . 2024-03-29 . www.gacmotor.com.
  20. Web site: 【图】10万级家用SUV 广汽传祺GS4 MAX首发_汽车之家 . 2024-03-29 . www.autohome.com.cn.
  21. https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=367