Bitauto Original In the field of commercial vehicles, SAIC Maxus and GAC Motor Qi is an independent high-end MPV duo, and its medium and large MPV products have been widely recognized by enterprise-level customers. The current guide price range of the entire 2021 SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS series is 186,800 to 369,800 yuan, and the reference price in Shanghai is about 5,000 yuan discount for the entire series. The guide price range of the entire 2021 Trumpchi M8 series is 179,800 to 369,800 yuan, and there are currently no terminal discounts for the entire series.
So, both are business MPVs. Which of these two cars is more luxurious and stylish in terms of design? At the same price point, which one has more luxurious configurations? Let’s choose the configuration versions of two models with similar reference prices to compare.
Exterior configuration and business aura
The two models have their own characteristics in design. The front face of SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS adopts an exaggerated air intake grille design to highlight the luxurious atmosphere. The full LED headlights are also very sharp in shape. The front fog light area uses thick U-shaped chrome trim strips, and the entire front part of the car also looks very domineering and tough.
The front face of Trumpchi M8 adopts a design similar to Toyota Alphard. The model version adopts a straight waterfall grille, while the show version adopts a horizontal grille design and is integrated with the left and right headlights to increase the horizontal visual width and further reflect the spacious and majestic image of the business reception MPV. Each row uses privacy glass, which is integrated with the blackened D-pillars. The suspended roof creates a dynamic effect and makes the huge body look less bulky.
Both vehicles are equipped with double-sided anti-pinch electric side sliding doors and smart induction electric tailgates, which are easy to use. Especially the electric side sliding door, you only need to pull the door handle to get in and out of the car, and the door can be opened and closed automatically, showing the elegance of business reception.
SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is equipped with wheels called Zhulangqianfan, with a complex shape like ripples, andIt is matched with Continental CROSS CONTACT UHP sports tires with specifications of 225/55 R18, which pays more attention to handling performance.
Trumpchi M8 is also equipped with a new style of rims, with elegant spoke design, matching Michelin PRIMACY Haoyue 4th generation tires with specifications of 225/55 R18, which is more Focus on quiet and comfortable performance.
At the rear of the body, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS uses independent headlights on both sides, which are connected through chrome trim strips, and several horizontal chrome trim strips in the details are also in line with the overall design. It matches very well, and the flat rear surround structure also echoes the front face.
The new Trumpchi M8 is equipped with a through-type taillight set, which is highly recognizable when lit. The chrome-plated trim strips at the rear and decorative exhaust outlets on both sides add a bit of dynamics to the rear of the car, making the slightly square rear end less boring. In addition, the new car adopts a hidden rear wiper design.
Interior configuration The opposition between technological luxury and traditional luxury
Interior design On the other hand, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS adopts a car-like layout, with an elegant blue and white color scheme, and the overall design creates a sense of technological luxury.
The instrument screen adopts a 4.2-inch LCD instrument + mechanical instrument combination design. The LCD instrument can display navigation and other information in full screen, plus knob shifting , full of sense of technology.
The 12.3-inch floating central control screen has a built-in intelligent network connection system. Its functions cover navigation Bluetooth, car phone, voice recognition control, etc. Intelligent voice can realize multimedia and navigation control. The rich application ecosystem can also provide more help and fun for travel. Relying on the support of Alibaba Cloud big data, there is no need to worry about daily use.
The in-car control mainly relies on the buttons on the T-shaped center console. The buttons are highly integrated and the functional divisions are clear and clear at a glance. It is easy to get started and very convenient to use.
The interior styling of Trumpchi M8 follows the dual-screen design style. The use of a large number of rectangular elements makes the interior of the car look more calm and atmospheric, combined with the taller gear lever console. and crystal gear lever, creating a sense of traditional luxury as a whole.
In terms of screen, Trumpchi M8 uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument. The display is mainly divided into three parts: left, middle and right. The left and right sides simulate the rotation speed and vehicle speed of traditional mechanical instruments, and the middle is streaming media information, with a variety of display styles.
The 10.1-inch central control screen is equipped with GAC’s new ADiGO intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem, which has navigation, Bluetooth/car phone, voice control, Internet of Vehicles, etc. function, also supports CarLife, and the user experience is also very good, butIn terms of ecological applications, it is not as rich as SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS.
In terms of internal control, the air conditioner has independent physical button control, which is more convenient, but other functions mainly rely on the central control screen settings, such as sunroof, seats, rearview mirrors, etc. In addition, the cockpit does not have control keys for the rear electric side sliding doors, and the overall convenience of use is not as convenient as the physical one-button control of the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS.
In addition, the front seats of SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS are also equipped with inner armrests, making long-distance driving more comfortable , while Trumpchi M8 is not equipped with it.
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In terms of second-row seats, SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS is equipped with a fully covered 4D VIP private seat made of top-grade cowhide, equipped with a 6-way adjustable headrest + electric adjustment + position memory, supports four-way height adjustment and four-way waist adjustment, and also has ventilation, heating, and massage With other functions and unparalleled luxury, it can bring you a comfortable experience comparable to that of a first-class cabin.
The main control buttons are integrated into the armrest cover on the outside of the seat , including a one-button button to lie down or return to a normal sitting position, and a small storage box is reserved under the inner armrest cover, where keys, chargers and other small items can be placed.
There is also a pop-up cup holder design at the front of the armrest inside the seat, which is very convenient and practical for holding coffee drinks.
In addition, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is also equipped with a top-mounted car TV, which can simultaneously control the vehicle sunroof, seats, entertainment functions and one-click rest scenes, allowing the rear seats to Passengers can also do as they please.
It is worth mentioning that SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS's Spider Zhilian-Netzhongwang system integrates four one-click modes, including four scenes of "nap", "comfortable", "warm" and "cool". Users can quickly change the car environment with one click according to their needs. Adjust to the corresponding scene, for example, in winter, you can adjust to a warm scene. After the command is issued, the network-in-network system will control the vehicle to close the sunroof, increase the temperature, and turn on seat heating to provide users with a more comfortable riding experience.
In addition, the configuration in the car can also be controlled through voice, mobile phone, and touch screen, which is very convenient to operate. The high-definition large touch screen is very sensitive to use, and mobile phone projection can also be used, making office work and entertainment more convenient. If you want to use voice control, evenIt can also be well recognized in the second row, because there is a precise voice pickup function in the second row, which can quickly and accurately recognize voices and respond quickly.
In addition, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS's "Spider Zhilian-Netzhongwang" system can realize synchronized mobile conference schedules. Not only can automatic large-screen pop-up prompts be displayed before the meeting time approaches, but online cloud meetings can also be started through the large screen to ensure online communication at all times.
SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is also the world's first MPV equipped with the "Huoshan Auto Entertainment" APP, which integrates Douyin, Toutiao and Xigua into the system With massive video resources such as videos, you can enjoy your leisure time with ease and smoothness, bringing you a "one-click take-off" accelerated experience. There are also two applications, Yunying and TV Home, which are also good educational and entertaining applications for business people.
Trumpchi M8’s second-row seats are not bad either. They are equipped with ventilation, heating, and massage. However, It feels less luxurious than the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS in terms of package design and color matching.
The other seats only have inner armrests There is a clamshell design, which opens to reveal the seat control buttons, including heating, ventilation, four-way adjustment and leg rest adjustment. Compared with the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS, there are fewer function buttons such as one-button position adjustment and position memory.
Trumpchi M8’s second-row seats also have a small side table, which can be used to place small items such as bottles of water and mobile phones when propped up, but it is not suitable for third-row passengers. Admission will have an impact.
In terms of rear air-conditioning control, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS air-conditioning control panel is integrated behind the central armrest box, while the Trumpchi M8 is designed at the head position on the roof, and the operation is easy. Very convenient.
However, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS has two roofs on the left and right sides of the rear row. There are 3 air outlet positions, the middle one is located exactly at the head position of the second-row passengers, which can more quickly obtain the comfortable enjoyment of warmth in winter and coolness in summer. The Trumpchi M8 only has two air vents on each side of the rear roof.
Finally, the third row, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS has negative pressure opening windows, which can get better Ventilation and breathability effect, and Trumpchi M8 third row carThe window is closed and cannot be opened.
The space performance can meet the requirements of business comfort
In terms of body size, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS has all-round advantages. It can also be seen from the appearance of the actual car that it is overall larger. At the same time, the rear compartment of the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is 2600mm long, and the maximum space distance between the second row and the second row is 1295mm, making the interior seating space more spacious.
According to actual measurements, the experiencer is 180cm tall and can get a comfortable riding experience in the second row of both cars. . The SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS still has two punches to spare on its legs, while the Trumpchi M8 has one punch and two fingers to spare.
The third row of two cars The interior space is also abundant, the Trumpchi M8 has a little more, but in terms of legroom, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS still has a punch, while the Trumpchi M8 only has one finger. Relatively speaking, the third row space of the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is more spacious.
In terms of trunk space, the volume of the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS in the normal position of the three rows is 940L. If the third row of seats is moved forward Can reach 1620L.
The third row of seats in the Trumpchi M8 cannot be moved forward or backward, but it can also be folded upward to obtain a larger trunk space. The ample space of a medium to large MPV can accommodate a family without any problem.
Finally, storage space comparison . On the driver's door panel, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS has three upper, middle and lower storage compartments, while the Trumpchi M8 only has two upper and lower storage compartments.
T-shaped center console, Trumpchi M8 is on the right side of the gear lever There is an extra vertical storage compartment, but there is not much difference in other places. The armrest box can completely fit a bottle of 350ml mineral water.
The hollow storage space under the central control gear lever is very large, but the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS It can completely fit a 14-inch laptop. The Trumpchi M8 is slightly smaller and can probably fit a 12-inch laptop.
Behind the central armrest box, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS has a traditional air conditioning control panel, with hidden electrical interfaces and cup holders underneath. Compared with the Trumpchi M8 The electrical interface has an additional 220V socket, making it more practical.
The rear of the Trumpchi M8 armrest box adopts a three-section folding design, which pops out to reveal the cup holder, cigarette lighter + USB interface, and storage box.
As for the storage space in the third row, there is only one cup holder on the left side of both cars, while the right side has more space, with both cup holders and small storage space. Object grid.
The powertrain 2.0T + rear drive is more suitable for the positioning of business MPV
In terms of power, both 2.0T engine, SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS gasoline version has a maximum power of 165kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. The maximum power of Trumpchi M8 is 185kW and the peak torque is 390N·m. There is not much difference between the two.
But judging from the test drive, the power of both cars is definitely sufficient. , starting and accelerating are easy. If it is just for daily use, the potential of 2.0T will not be fully realized, so there is no need to worry about power. However, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS only needs to be filled with No. 92 oil. It is easy to service and can save some fuel costs, which is also a small advantage.
In fact, if you are really concerned about power, SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS also provides a 2.0T diesel engine to choose from, which has a wider range of applications.
In addition, although the transmission is matched with an 8AT gearbox and the gear shifting is smooth, the SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS also has paddle shifters. As long as the manual mode is controlled well, you can even get a better acceleration experience.
The chassis adopts front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. Trumpchi M8 adopts a front-wheel drive solution, while SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS adopts a front-wheel drive solution. Rear-wheel drive has more advantages in handling for medium and large vehicles, and is also more in line with the positioning of high-end business MPVs.
Editor’s summary:In the field of commercial vehicles, SAIC MAXUSG20 PLUS and Trumpchi M8 are both high-end MPV products. The interior design highlights the luxury grade and the configurations are also rich. They are not only suitable for business receptions, but also for home use. However, judging from the experience, SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS has more advantages in terms of space, the ride is more spacious, and the seat mode configuration is more considerate and thoughtful. In terms of functional configuration, the two cars are almost the same and rich, but the SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS performs better in terms of safety and intelligence. In addition, SAIC MAXUS G20 PLUS also provides diesel power to meet the power needs of more people, and the rear-drive layout is more in line with the tonality of high-end business. So from the perspective of pure business high-end car experience, perhaps SAIC Maxus G20 PLUS is more suitable.