After GAC Trumpchi launched the Trumpchi E9 in the new energy medium and large MPV market, it also aimed at the new energy medium-sized MPV market and launched the GAC Trumpchi E8. The car is not only more affordable, but also more suitable for family car needs with the advantages of "oil and electricity" and "flexible seven seats". So how does it perform in terms of practicality? This issue of "Daily Practicality Test Report" will take you to find out.
Test vehicle: 2024 model, GAC Trumpchi E8 150km MAX
Guide price: 229,800
Functional configuration test link
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is equipped with a one-button start function, and the button is located in front of the shift lever. The logo is clear and the daily operation is more convenient.
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 trunk supports remote control keys, central control screens in the car and external opening. There are many opening methods and it is more convenient to use.
The engine hatch opening switch is located at the bottom left of the driver’s seat. When opening, you need to pull the switch inside the car twice, and then go outside the car to lift the front hatch. After opening, it was found that the engine hatch of the car used a manual support rod, which was generally stable.
For consumers, the height of the threshold off the ground determines the convenience of getting on and off the bus to a certain extent. According to the measured results, the height of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 threshold off the ground is 360mm, which is at the upstream level among the tested models of the same level.
Second, the comfort configuration test link
In terms of seats, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 main driver’s seat supports three sets of memory functions, as well as three-gear seat heating and ventilation functions. Its comfort performance is worthy of recognition.
In the test of the main driver’s seat, the distance between the front end and the end of the driver’s seat of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is 250mm, and the seat has a long adjustable stroke, which is at the same level in the middle and upper reaches, meeting the needs of most drivers.
The multi-function steering wheel of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, with an up and down adjustment angle of 12.7 °, which is at the same level of upstream level; the front and rear adjustment distance is 40mm, which is at the same level of mid- and downstream levels.
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 seat adopts a 2 + 2 + 3 layout. The second and third rows of seats are equipped with headrests. The second row of seats is filled with soft headrests, which can effectively support the head. However, it is a little regrettable that the headrests of the third row of seats are slightly flat and generally comfortable.
The central armrest box of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 adopts a split design, which does not support position adjustment. The armrest box area is moderate, and the driver’s elbow can easily lean on it under normal driving posture.
III. Multimedia configuration test
In terms of USB ports in the car, the front row of the test vehicle is equipped with 2 USB Type-A and 1 USB Type-C ports, and the second and third rows are equipped with 3 USB Type-A and 1 USB Type-C ports. In addition, the front row is also equipped with a 12V power interface, which is not a problem for daily use.
At the same time, we tested the voltage and current of the USB interface. The voltage and current of the front interface is 8.85V, 1.43A. The voltage and current of the second row interface is 8.86V, 1.43A, which is measured to charge the equipment in the car faster.
With the increasing popularity of smart cars, more and more models are equipped with intelligent voice assistants. For the "intelligent voice system", we use the following four fixed speech techniques to judge the performance of the voice interaction system in terms of automatic speech recognition rate, response speed and controllable functions.
1. I’m a little cold/I’m a little hot
2. Open the window/open the main driver window/open the sunroof
3. I want to listen to "XXXX" (song title)
4. I’m going to Lunyang Building
After actual testing, after saying "Hello, Xiaoqi", the voice system can be awakened, and after awakening, multimedia, navigation, telephone, air conditioning, car windows, seat heating, seat massage, and seat ventilation can be controlled. The measured voice system is responsive and has high recognition. In addition, the performance of the voice system in fuzzy semantic recognition is also worthy of praise.
IV. Space configuration test link
As a space test that is closely related to consumers, in the previous test drive article "Dad’s New Choice of Household MPV, Test Drive 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8", we have already experienced its ride space, and this time we will evaluate the same amount of storage space and its convenience in daily life.
For the test of the use of space in the car, it is only for the space within reach of the front row, excluding the space that needs to be opened such as the glove box and the central armrest box. The test method is to place all the following fixed items in each storage space in the front row, and judge the performance of the vehicle storage space by the placement of fixed items. The selected fixed items in the test are: 2 bottles of regular-sized mineral water, 1 large-screen mobile phone, 1 lipstick, 1 satchel, 1 pair of sunglasses, 1 folding umbrella, and 1 pack of regular-sized paper.
After actual testing, the above fixed items can be placed in the storage compartment, showing the standard of MPV models. It is worth mentioning that the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 vehicle provides 12 cup holders, which is remarkable. In addition, the test model does not have a separate glasses case, and only sunglasses can be placed in the front storage compartment.
The trunk of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 has a wide opening and a relatively flat floor. When the third row of seats is folded, the volume can be further expanded. For the basic values of the trunk, we have also conducted actual measurements. The opening length is 1100mm; the opening width is 1200mm; the depth of the trunk after the third row of seats is 400mm; the vertical height of the trunk platform and the internal roof after the third row of seats is erected is 1260mm.
V. Security configuration testing
In the front and rear vision tests of the vehicle, all seats in the vehicle have been adjusted to the lowest state, and the measured data have some deviations from the driver’s normal use, which is for reference only.
In the test of the forward field of vision, we used a 70cm high pile bucket as a reference, and then adjusted the distance between the vehicles until the upper edge of the pile bucket could be seen in the main driver’s seat. After testing, the final measured data between the pile bucket and the front of the car was 2.9m, which was in the middle and lower reaches of the tested models of the same level.
In the rear field of view test, the pile bucket was still fixed, and then the vehicle was moved until the upper edge of the pile bucket could be observed. The distance measured by the rear field of view was 11.4 meters, which was at the upstream level in the tested models of the same level.
When testing the field of view of the external rearview mirror, first let the tester stand 10m perpendicular to the left and right rearview mirrors, and then start to move to the left and right sides until it appears on the outermost edges of the rearview mirrors on both sides, and measure its lateral distance. Then through the formula calculation, the angle angle of the rearview mirror field of view can be obtained. The larger the angle, the smaller the blind spot of the rearview mirror, and vice versa, the larger the blind spot of the rearview mirror.
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 exterior rearview mirror has a wide range of illumination, with a measured field of vision of 25.6 ° for the left exterior rearview mirror, which is at the middle and lower reaches of the same level; the field of vision of the right exterior rearview mirror is 23.1 °, which is at the upper reaches of the same level.
During the test, the reversing radar can sense the rear object at 1m, and the radar power performance is moderate. According to the experience of previous tests, the closer the continuous beeping stage is to 0.25m, the closer it is to daily use habits. From the measured data, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 continuous beeping prompt distance is 0.3m, which is slightly different from the test experience value.
Unfortunately, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is not equipped with a front radar.
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is equipped with a 360 ° panoramic imaging system, with a clear overall display. Functionally, it can support multi-angle viewing and 3D display functions. At the same time, when the vehicle approaches the rear object, it can also display the specific distance, which is convenient for the driver to judge.
In daily use, vehicles often encounter turning or U-turns, and the steering flexibility of the vehicle is very important at this time. Knowing the road width required for the car to turn around in place can be done well to avoid dangerous situations such as scratches. After actual measurement, the minimum road width of the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 to turn around in place is 10m, which is on average among the tested models of the same level.
In addition to the main driver’s seat, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is equipped with handles above the other three doors, and at the same time, the third row of seats is also equipped with handles on both sides. The handles in the car are necessary for people with limited mobility, and they also play a certain auxiliary role in the safety of passengers on bumpy roads.
VI. Battery life test
Since the GAC Trumpchi E8 is a plug-in hybrid model, we turned on the pure electric priority mode during the test. During the test, the remaining battery of the vehicle was 15%, the air conditioner in the car turned on the warm air and drove at an average speed of 40km/h, passing through the city ring road and the main road. When arriving at the destination, the vehicle’s apparent kilometers increased by 5km, and the pure electric cruising range decreased by 8km, that is, the pure electric cruising range consumed per 1km was 1.6km.
In addition, we also tested the charging efficiency. Charging with a fast charging pile for 10 minutes can charge the battery from 6% to 20%, increasing the pure electric range by 14 kilometers, which is basically in line with the expected time of the vehicle computer.
Summarize:
The 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 not only has a spacious ride space and comfortable seats, but also provides a variety of storage space and power interfaces, which perfectly takes into account different scenarios of home and business travel and improves the car experience. However, in terms of details, the car is not equipped with glasses case and front radar, which is slightly inconvenient for daily use. Overall, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi E8 is satisfactory in terms of practicality, and consumers who want to buy MPV models in the near future can pay attention.
