Trumpchi GA8 | |
Manufacturer: | Trumpchi (GAC) |
Aka: | GAC GA8 |
Production: | 2016–2023 |
Class: | Full-size car |
Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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.
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Trumpchi GA8 | |
Aka: | GAC GA8 |
Manufacturer: | GAC Group |
Production: | 2016–2019 |
Assembly: | Guangzhou, China |
Class: | Full-size car / Executive car (E) |
Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transmission: | 6-speed Aisin automatic |
Previewed by the Trumpchi GA8 concept during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show,[1] the production version debuted in April 2016.[2]
Pricing of the GA8 ranges from 149,800 yuan to 259,800 yuan.[3]
The GA8 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with and, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. acceleration is 7.9 seconds and top speed is . The GA8 2.0-litre turbo is designated as the 320T. A 1.8-litre turbo engine was also available.[4]
GA8 | 2017–2020 | 6-speed automatic | 1380NaN0 at 5,500 rpm | 2800NaN0 at 1,750–4,500 rpm | ||
2016–2020 | 1450NaN0 at 5,200 rpm | 3200NaN0 at 1,750–4,000 rpm | 7.9s | 225km/h |
Trumpchi GA8 | |
Aka: | GAC GA8 |
Manufacturer: | GAC Group |
Production: | 2020–2023 |
Assembly: | Guangzhou, China |
Designer: | Xiao Lin |
Class: | Full-size car/Executive car (E) |
Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transmission: | 6-speed Aisin automatic |
The second generation of GA8 was revealed during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. Both the exterior and interior was redesigned. The updated interior features a redesigned dashboard with a minimalist design. Most of the buttons were moved above the center airconditioning vents. A digital upgrade was also added, with the analog instrument cluster being replaced by a 12.3-inch display and beside it is a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the center.[6]
The second generation GA8 is equipped with the Trumpchi third-generation 390T engine. The turbocharged 2.0-litre engine produces 1850NaN0 and torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. According to GAC, the top speed is and has a fuel economy of .[6] The range-topping model of GA8 retails for 226,800 yuan in China.[6]
GA8 | 2020–2023 | 6-speed automatic | 1850NaN0 at 5,250 rpm | 3900NaN0 at 1,750–4,000 rpm | 7.8s | 210km/h |