Electric Technology Car News: Who says you can only buy joint venture SUVs? Trumpchi GS8 outperforms Outlander and makes domestic brands rise successfully

The two cars have always been compared because they have many similarities, such as price, target groups and many other aspects.

But today is different. Trumpchi GS8 and Outlander, two mid-size/compact SUV models, do not seem to be in direct competition with each other, and comparing the two cars seems to be disadvantageous to Outlander, after all, its level and size are smaller. However, the price, 7-seat layout, target population and many other indicators of the two cars are very similar, and most consumers are hesitant when choosing a car. In this case, why not have a cross-level competition?

In terms of price, the official guide price of the Trumpchi GS8 2017 320T two-wheel drive luxury intelligent version is 182,800 yuan, while the official guide price of the Outlander 2016 2.4L four-wheel drive luxury version 7-seater is 196,800 yuan.

In terms of appearance, due to the size of the body, the Trumpchi GS8 is obviously larger than the Outlander in visual effect. Coupled with the former's very square shape, its aura is indeed much stronger than the latter, but it also appears a little too mature, lacking the youthful, fashionable and dynamic atmosphere of the Outlander.

The front grilles of the two models adopt their own family designs. Whether it is the Lingyun Wing of the Trumpchi GS8 or the Dynamic Shield concept of the Outlander, they are highly recognizable. In terms of the headlight shape, the two models adopt two completely different design styles. The GS8 is the same as its body shape, solid and square, with a complex and delicate internal structure. The Outlander is more slender, sharper, and looks more aggressive.

GS8 belongs to the category of medium and large SUVs, so it is natural that its body size surpasses that of Outlander, which is a compact SUV. In addition, both cars are equipped with luggage racks and chrome trims as standard, but GS8 also adopts a floating design on the side, which is more fashionable.

After talking about the exterior, let's take a look at the interiors of the GS8 and Outlander. Both models offer dark interiors and two-tone interiors with a light upper and lower color to choose from, and wood grain trim is also used on both cars. In general, the center console of the GS8 is more layered, while the Outlander is more conventional.

The dashboards of both cars are designed with white characters on a black background and white pointers, accompanied by a blue decorative ring. In addition, although the color driving computer display is standard for both models, the actual display effect is obviously better in the GS8, which is more upscale and can display more information.

The GS8 steering wheel adopts a four-spoke design, which looks very stable. The Outlander adopts a three-spoke design, which is more sporty and more popular with young consumers. In terms of functionality, cruise control and 4-way adjustment are standard. On this basis, the GS8 also provides a steering wheel heating function, which is more popular with users in the north.

Both GS8 and Outlander offer large-size color touch screens, which is in line with the current trend. In addition, the two models have significant differences in display effects, system response speed and UI design. GS8 has a higher resolution, better display effects, and the entire system is smoother to use. It also provides a mobile phone remote control function. Relatively speaking, Outlander's performance is inferior. The interface design is not very up to date, the operation fluency is average, and its performance is not very good in the same class. There is a lot of room for improvement.

In terms of power, the GS8 is equipped with an engine with a maximum power of 201 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 Nm, while the Outlander uses a 2.4L engine with a maximum power of 192 horsepower and a maximum torque of 235 Nm, which is not as good as the GS8 in terms of data.

In addition, the suspension structures of both models are front McPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension. GS8 is a front-engine front-wheel drive model, while Outlander provides a timely four-wheel drive system. After detecting front wheel slip, the rear axle can distribute corresponding power output to ensure vehicle driving safety. This is also the biggest advantage of Outlander over GS8.

In general, I prefer the design of Outlander in terms of appearance and interior, and its overall shape is younger and more fashionable than GS8. Of course, the GS8's stable and elegant appearance is also very good, and it is a rare high-value model among Chinese brand models.

In terms of configuration, both cars can meet our daily use needs. Relatively speaking, the performance of GS8 is more eye-catching. Configurations such as steering wheel heating, 3-zone air conditioning, panoramic sunroof and LED headlights are already very rich for a car priced less than 200,000 yuan.

The GS8, which has a turbocharger, has a better power parameter than the Outlander, but its heavier body undoubtedly greatly reduces this advantage. The Outlander is more attractive to consumers with its timely four-wheel drive system, which can fix the power transmission ratio to 50:50, and will perform more calmly in complex road conditions.

Although the two models are at different levels, we can simply understand that consumers who have requirements for space and configuration can consider buying the GS8 model; users who like youthful styling, need a four-wheel drive system, and only load 7 people in emergency situations, the Outlander obviously meets your requirements. Of course, other factors such as the second-hand value retention rate of the two cars are also something that car buyers need to consider. In addition, the identity of the Outlander as a joint venture brand is also more "face-saving" for some consumers, but the higher price than the GS8 requires consumers to weigh it based on their own financial situation.

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.