The new car looks sporty.
The first feeling of getting a new car is that it has changed a lot compared with the front face of GS8. GS8S shows a completely different style from GS8. Although the whole vehicle is still square and tough, its front face adopts a more flamboyant straight waterfall grille design, which is officially called "Shock Tianyi" vertical grille. It really has the metallic texture of the autobots in Transformers. Although the front matrix headlight group has not changed, compared with the previous "Wings of Lingyun" grille, the "Shock Tianyi" grille can highlight the fierceness of the headlights, and the visual impact is indeed stronger with the C-shaped fog lights on both sides.
The side is still a standard SUV shape. At first, I thought that the new car was no different from the GS8 in size, but from the data point of view, the manufacturer did systematically "slim down" the GS8S, and the size was closer to the GS7. In addition, the ceiling luggage rack, blackened wheel eyebrows and powerful wheels further strengthen the hard-core sports attributes of the car. In addition, we can see that the car is equipped with keyless entry and rear privacy glass.
Compared with the big changes in the front face, there are not many surprises in the tail. The iconic double U-shaped tunnel LED taillights are highly recognizable and naturally used on GS8S. Careful classmates will find that, unlike the GS8, the rear fog lamp of the GS8S is designed vertically, and the area of the silver guard below is also larger, which is more stereoscopic. Exhaust is naturally hidden. Don't worry, what is hidden behind is the real bilateral exhaust layout. In a word, the atmosphere created by GS8S is obviously different from the traditional GS8 in appearance, and you can clearly distinguish two cars on the road.
Familiar with the space inside.
In the interior design, GS8S and GS8 are basically the same, and the embracing cockpit gives people a very comfortable feeling. The interior is covered with soft enamel and leather-like stitching in many places, and the piano paint with metal touch buttons is also used under the central control panel, creating a light and luxurious atmosphere.
In terms of configuration, this sub-top version of Chuanqi GS8S (only for GS8S models here, the same below) is still very complete. The main and co-pilot seats are electrically adjustable and equipped with seat heating/ventilation function. The multifunctional steering wheel is also equipped with electric heating function, which must be well known by friends in the north. 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel has excellent display effect and various display effects, and the screen will display red after being hung in S file.
10. 1 inch central control panel integrates rich functions, such as 360-degree panoramic image, car Bluetooth, Baidu CarLife and other configurations, but does not support Apple CarPlay. In terms of smart car networking, it supports intelligent voice control, online music and navigation. Through Chuanqi cloud platform (downloading exclusive APP login account), you can also remotely control vehicles, vehicle condition inquiry and emergency rescue.
In terms of seats/space, even a medium-sized SUV with eccentric movement cannot lose its daily household attributes. According to the actual experience, Chuanqi GS8S has performed well in both riding space and storage space. In particular, the storage space and trunk space in the car can be said to be a big advantage.
The trunk of GS8S is relatively regular, and the horizontal/vertical space is good. The maximum volume is nearly 900L, and the expanded maximum volume is 1774L, which can meet the pressure-free requirements of daily household. Unfortunately, however, the platform was not flat after the 4/6 ratio of the rear seats was put down. When we open the bottom plate, we will find that there is a relatively large storage compartment hidden under the trunk, which can put some unusual sundries, and it is still very practical. There is a spare tire under the locker. I want to talk about it here. After the test drive, I found that the tailgate of Chuanqi GS8S is a bit heavy because of its wide body, so the electric tailgate is just needed for GS8S. The price of the second top model 175800 yuan is not given to the tailgate, but only to the top model, which is not suitable.
Driving mode, personalized customization, driving comfort, home care.
In terms of power, GS8S is equipped with Chuanqi's third-generation 2.0L turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 252 HP and a peak torque of 390 Nm, which meets the emission standard of National Sixth B and belongs to the same level in data. The gearbox is an old partner Aisin's 6AT gearbox, and the ride comfort and reliability are beyond doubt. In terms of chassis, the front McPherson and rear multi-link suspension structures are the same as those of GS7. However, the whole system only provides two-wheel drive models, so it seems difficult to take advantage of the powerful torque of the engine. I don't think it's too much to give a four-wheel drive to a high-profile model.
During the test drive, it is found that the steering feel of the steering wheel is very good, and there are some empty positions in comfort mode, but the steering feel is very compact in sports mode; Moreover, in the three driving modes, the steering force of the steering wheel increases with the increase of vehicle speed, which is worthy of recognition. As for the suspension, I think the adjustment of GS8S should be softer. The support is not in place when turning and rolling, but it is ok, and there is no feeling of sailing. The vehicle chassis is solid, and there is no feeling of high-speed drift.
The dynamic performance of GS8S is still very good. Even in comfort mode, the speed increase is light and there is no heavy feeling. When you accelerate as a whole, you will feel that the throttle is too hard. I think this is a foundation for the car to bring you peace. Of course, you can also switch to sports mode, you will obviously feel the shift lag, and the engine will keep running at high speed in order to expect the driver to refuel again.
Chuanqi GS8S has launched a user mode for different users, and a * * * is divided into five files. The higher the gear, the faster the throttle response. The simple explanation is that I like to choose 1 gear slowly, and I like to choose 5 gear fiercely. This adjustment not only increases driving pleasure, but also emphasizes personalized customization, which is very attractive to consumers. But here, I want to explain: there are thousands of roads, and safety comes first; Driving is not standardized, and relatives cry.
In terms of NVH, the performance of GS8S is excellent. If it is driven daily, the car can well suppress wind noise and road noise. Even high-speed wind noise isolation is excellent, so it can be seen that GS8S takes into account the household attributes. It's just that when I accelerate, I can hear the noise of the engine coming into the cab. I don't know if the manufacturer wants this on purpose.
Write it at the end
Some people say that the GS8S is an alternative to the GS7, while others say that it is a sports version of the GS8, but I don't care. What's important is that GS8S meets the positioning of "S" in terms of static face value and dynamic driving experience, and its potential customer base is also very clear.
GS8S is the product of Chuanqi family market segment, and it really has strong competitiveness at this level. Compared with GS7 and GS8, which don't have much personality, before you, the legendary GS8S with trendy personality and large sports space can make you stop and watch?
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