The Trumpchi GA8 is a
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sedan produced by
GAC Group
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under the
Trumpchi
Trumpchi () is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker GAC Group. It was launched in December 2010.
History
GAC began the construction of facilities to produce vehicles for a new own-brand automotive marque in 2008. The first Trump ...
brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.
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First generation
Previewed by the Trumpchi GA8 concept during the 2015
Shanghai Auto Show
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, the production version debuted in April 2016.
Pricing of the GA8 ranges from 149,800 yuan to 259,800 yuan.
The GA8 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 197hp and 300nm, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. 0 to 100 km/hr acceleration is 7.9 seconds and top speed is 225 km/hr. The GA8 2.0 liter turbo is designated as the 320T. A 1.8 liter turbo engine was also available.
2021 model year
The Trumpchi GA8 received a facelift for the 2021 model year and was unveiled during the 2020
Beijing Auto Show
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2020
The 2020 Auto China show was due to open ...
. 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.
The 2021 GA8 is equipped with the Trumpchi third-generation 390T engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine produces 252 PS and 390 Nm torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. According to GAC, the top speed of the 2021 GA8 is 210 km/h and has a fuel economy of 7.8L/100km (12.8 km/L).
The range-topping model of the 2021 GAC GA8 retails for 226,800 yuan in China.
See also
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List of GAC vehicles
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