Trumpchi GS3 is the most entry-level small SUV from GAC Trumpchi. When it first debuted, it caused a sensation in the small SUV market with its good looks. After that, its sales performance was also good, with the highest sales in a single month. Reaching 9,600 vehicles can be said to be a small achievement. However, as major competing products are replaced by new models, and the Trumpchi GS4, its own compact SUV product that already had overlapping prices, has been revised, under a double attack, the Trumpchi GS3 has been left out in the market.

In the small SUV market, it is impossible for GAC Trumpchi to leave the Trumpchi GS3 alone. Although the cake in this market is not big and the profits are limited, for the brand, it is difficult to sink the market. There is still a large user group, most of which are young people who have just entered society. For them, a small SUV with low price, good looks, high configuration and strong power is often a good choice.

So although small SUVs are just entry-level products, they may be the entry point for consumers to understand a brand, which will have a great impact on future exchanges and additional purchases, and for some excellent independent brands. It is said that in the price range of less than 100,000 yuan, more comprehensive small SUV products can be created, and the configuration level far exceeds that of joint venture brands, so it is easier to win the favor of young consumers.

So, taking the needs of small SUV user groups as the starting point, GAC Trumpchi focused on strong power and strong intelligence, and upgraded the Trumpchi GS3 to the Trumpchi GS3 POWER, both in appearance and interior. The decoration, power, and intelligent connectivity have all been upgraded. Although it is just a facelift model, it also shows a lot of sincerity.

What impressed me the most is that GAC Trumpchi really puts consumer needs first. For example, the old Trumpchi GS3 uses a 1.5T three-cylinder engine + 7-speed dual-clutch powertrain , while Trumpchi GS3 POWER is replaced with a combination of 1.5T four-cylinder engine + 6AT gearbox, with a maximum power of 124kW, a maximum torque of 265N·m, and an acceleration of 100 kilometers per hour in 8.7 seconds. This data is also comparable to mainstream joint venture small SUVs. Superior strength.

The actual driving performance did not disappoint me. With a full load of four people, it felt very brisk whether starting or accelerating, and the smoothness of the vehicle was praised by the media. There was unanimous praise. In the NORMAL mode, there is almost no shift frustration. The engine and gearbox match very well, and it is very comfortable to drive in the city.

The reason why it shifts smoothly and drives easily is because Trumpchi GS3 POWER uses a low-inertia turbocharger, which combines high-speed power and low torque and can improve low-speed responsiveness. At the same time, the third-generation Aisin 6AT gearbox’s switching time from D0 to D1 has been shortened to ≤0.5s, and the starting response is faster. Therefore, behind the user's "good luck" is actually the result of technological upgrades.

Leaving the city and entering the winding mountainous area, the NORMAL mode seems a bit weak at this time, but Trumpchi GS3 POWER also provides driving mode switching, so you only need to pull the gear lever back. You can switch to SPORT mode. At this time, the gearbox will ensure that the engine speed is no less than 2,000 rpm, and more power output can be obtained by blocking the gear, so even when fully loaded, the task of climbing over mountains and ridges can be completed relatively easily.

There is a performance of Trumpchi GS3?POWER that impressed me. Although it is equipped with a 1.5T engine, the sound coming from the engine compartment during acceleration is relatively low, a bit It feels like a German 2.0T engine. In fact, engine sound is often overlooked by independent brands, but it can be seen that GAC Trumpchi has some insights. Of course, this has brought better driving quality to Trumpchi GS3 POWER.

Except for the power, the chassis suspension has not changed. It still uses the structure of front MacPherson and rear torsion beam, which can provide good support in corners and after some bumpy roads and decelerations. There is no unnecessary beating when belting, and the vibration handling is clean and neat. However, the bumpy feeling in the rear row is still quite obvious, which is also due to the properties of the torsion beam suspension.

Compared with the more "powerful" power performance, I think the vehicle-machine system of Trumpchi GS3 POWER is more likely to make young consumers excited. Trumpchi GS3 POWER is equipped with the ADiGO intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem. Based on the iFlytek voice assistant, it can continuously issue commands and support uninterrupted interaction for up to 90 seconds without re-awakening.

For example, after you issue the first command, the voice assistant will not be turned off immediately. At this time, you can continue to command "Xiaoqi" to adjust the volume, turn on music, adjust the air conditioner, etc. In this During the process, the system will only recognize some keywords spoken by the main driver and co-pilot, and the normal chats of other occupants in the car will not be mistakenly recognized, so when using voice control, you no longer need to say "Shh," to other people. Stop talking".

In addition, this new system is also very rich in functions. Functions such as QQ Music, Himalayan Radio, food search, hotel reservations, and movie ticket reservations can all be realized on the 10.25-inch touch screen. All can be controlled by voice.

In the car-mounted AutoNavi car map version 4.0, in addition to calculating the route in real time based on traffic conditions, it also adds a real-time display of the status of the traffic lights ahead, which can display countdown countdowns. This function is quite new, but after communicating with the technicians responsible for the vehicle-machine system, I learned that the current traffic light countdown function still has great limitations. It can only be implemented on the main traffic arteries of some cities, and it is still in its infancy.

In addition to the improvement of power and vehicle engine systems, GAC Trumpchi has not ignored the appeal of good looks to young people. Trumpchi GS3 POWER incorporates the family's latest Lingyunyi 3.0 design concept. The more exaggerated air intake grille and sharp headlights create a fashionable, avant-garde and highly recognizable front face.

The lines on the side of the car body have not changed, and they are still minimalist. However, the shape of the wheel rims has been redesigned. It is inspired by aircraft. The rhythmic shape and two-color combination make it very sporty. .

Not only outside the car, the changes inside the car are also very obvious. In terms of color matching, it provides three colors: all black, black red and black yellow. The overall atmosphere is relatively young and fashionable. At the same time, the seat fabric is optimized using water-based treatment agents and other processes, and the VOC is extremely low, ensuring the air quality in the car. If the staff in the same car had not reminded me, I would have even ignored that this is a new car, because it really has no smell. .

Judging from the improvements in all aspects of Trumpchi GS3 POWER, GAC Trumpchi is really sincere this time, and this sincerity comes from GAC Trumpchi’s continuous thinking and exploration. market demand and actively make changes. For GAC Trumpchi, with the decline of joint venture brands and the rise of independent brands, its positioning is constantly being squeezed. At this time, it must come up with more sincere products to consolidate its brand image in order not to be Swallowed by countercurrent.

Finally, let me tell you a little tidbit. The final starting price of Trumpchi GS3 POWER may be lower than the current model, and the price of the top model will be around 100,000 yuan. You can look forward to it a little. .

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.