Electric Technology Car News: The family-style design has attracted a lot of criticism. Can the twin brother of Trumpchi GS8 continue the legend?

Data in recent years show that although 7-seat SUVs have become a new hot spot, more people still prefer a 5-seat SUV. Among them, those who need to upgrade and replace their cars prefer to change to a larger 5-seat SUV. This is also the target group of models such as Guandao and Tiguan L. After GAC Trumpchi GS8 became a hit as a medium-sized 7-seat SUV, it brought us the GS7, which is in the same vein. Simply put, GS7 is the 5-seat version of GS8. Is GS7, which inherits the mantle of GS8, expected to become the next hit?

In terms of appearance, GS7 is built on the same platform as its big brother GS8, and the design is the same, but there are some differences in details. The biggest difference in the front face is the fog lights. The fog lights of GS7 are round, while those of GS8 are horizontal. The body contour of GS7 continues the square and firm style of GS8, and only the roof and tail lines from the C-pillar are slightly different from GS8, making it more compact overall.

The GS7 no longer has the floating roof design of the GS8, but instead has a chrome strip that hooks inward. Personally, I think the design of the GS8 is more upscale. The width and height of the GS7 are the same as those of the GS8, but the difference between it and the GS8 is that the length and wheelbase are 80mm shorter.

In terms of interior, the GS7's interior is not fresh, but it looks very comfortable, which is the most important thing. The top of the center console is covered with soft materials, and the materials are all the same as the big brother GS8. Compared with the wood grain trim of GS8, the imitation carbon fiber trim used in GS7 will undoubtedly be more popular with young people.

The familiar In-Joy system is also equipped on the GS7. The 10.1-inch central control screen has a clear resolution and a simple UI design. The central LCD screen of the instrument panel displays a wealth of onboard computer information.

In terms of power, Trumpchi GS7 and GS8 use the same power system, both are powered by 2.0T turbocharged engines, with a maximum power of 201 hp/5200rpm and a maximum torque of 320 Nm/1750-4000rpm.

The 7-seat GAC Trumpchi GS8 is a success. The GAC Trumpchi GS7 derived from it only lacks the third row of seats, but its outstanding design, proper space performance, rich configuration and balanced driving experience all maintain the proper level. For the large number of consumers who need to replace their cars, a budget of 150,000 to 200,000 yuan can get a mid-sized SUV model with the same quality as joint ventures, which is still very attractive, so the market performance of the GAC Trumpchi GS7 is worth looking forward to.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.