(GUANGZHOU AUTO CORP. ) GAC Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster Launches at USD$ 49,800 and $56,700 . The flagship model debuts Huawei’s HarmonyOS cockpit and ADS 3.0 autonomous driving system.

Key Specifications:

• Powertrain: 2.0T PHEV with 300kW combined output
• Battery: 44.5kWh CATL cell enables 154-mile (248km) CLTC electric range
• Charging: 15-minute fast charge (30%-80%)

Market Context:
The model targets BYD’s Denza D9 (7,328 Apr sales) and Voyah Dreamer (4,102 units) in China’s booming $50K+ MPV market, which grew 42% YoY in Q1 2024.

Trim Highlights:

Competitive Landscape:
The M8 Grandmaster enters a booming segment where BYD’s Denza D9 (7,328 April sales) and Voyah Dreamer (4,102 units) dominate. Its 731-mile (1,177km) WLTC total range and second-row zero-gravity seats aim to differentiate.

Trim Breakdown:

• Base ($49,800): Standard power sliding doors, 12-speaker audio
• Mid ($52,600): Adds 17.3″ rear screen and active noise cancellation
• Top ($56,700): Includes gesture control and power footrests

Industry analysts note the model faces stiff competition in China’s premium MPV sector, which saw 42% YoY growth in Q1 2024 for vehicles above $41,500.

Our team has conducted Rejection/Post-launch consumer research on the M8. I genuinely believe in the M8 Grandmaster series’ potential – even against hot-selling domestic rivals like the Denza D9 and Voyah Dreamer. Solute! – by Editor Nora