The Trumpchi GA5, or originally the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi is a mid-size sedan produced by Guangzhou Automobile under the Trumpchi brand. It debuted at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.
| Trumpchi GA5 | |
|---|---|
 Trumpchi GA5 REV | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC Group |
| Also called |
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| Production | 2010–2018 |
| Model years | 2011–2018 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Alfa Romeo 166 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 31 kW (42.1 PS; 41.6 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous moto |
| Power output | 45 kW (61.2 PS; 60.3 hp) (petrol engine) + Electric motor |
| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm (106.7 in) |
| Length | 4,800 mm (189.0 in) |
| Width | 1,819 mm (71.6 in) |
| Height | 1,484 mm (58.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Trumpchi GA6 |
Overview
editIn 2009, Alfa Romeo had sold its 166/Kappa platform and tooling to Guangzhou Automobile (GAC), which formed the basis of the Trumpchi GA5 and Trumpchi GS5 crossover, using a FIAT/Alfa Romeo 2.0 engine and a manual, automatic or tiptronic transmission. Pricing ranges from 122,800 yuan to 189,800 yuan.[1][2] The Trumpchi was launched as a brand and the brand expanded later with the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi being renamed to Trumpchi GA5 by the end of 2012 along with the facelift.[3]
As of 2014, the Trumpchi GA5 is powered by a 1.6-liter turbo engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The maximum engine power of the GA5 is 116.0kW with a maximum horsepower of 158PS and 216.0N·m.[4]
Trumpchi GA5 PHEV
editThe Trumpchi GA5 PHEV or Trumpchi GA5 REV is a plug-in hybrid EV based on the base Trumpchi GA5 sedan launched on the Chinese car market in 2015.[5] The range extender of the Trumpchi GA5 REV is a 1.0-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 31 kW (42 hp) powering an electric motor with an output of 94 kW (126 hp) and generates 225 N.m (166 lb-ft) of torque. Top speed is 130km/h. The GA5 PHEV battery has a capacity of 13 kWh and has a nominal rating of 12 kWh, delivering a NEDC range of 70 km (44 miles). The 138 kg / 304 lb battery pack of the GAC Trumpchi GA5 has a total voltage of 350 V, and is guaranteed for 8 years or 150,000 km / 93,750 miles. Combined fuel consumption of the 2015 GAC Trumpchi GA5 based on the NEDC driving cycle is 1.6 L/km (2.56 L/100 mile). Based on the NEDC driving cycle the energy consumption of the 2015 GAC Trumpchi GA5 is 16 kWh/100km.[6]
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Trumpchi GA5 REV front. -
Trumpchi GA5 REV rear.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Guangzhou Auto Show: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi Listed & Priced". 20 December 2010.
- ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA5 1.8T hits the Chinese car market". 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA5 launched on the China car market". 12 December 2012.
- ^ "2014 GAC Trumpchi GA5 Technical Specs". 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA5 R-EV will hit the Chinese car market in 2015". 20 August 2014.
- ^ "GAC Trumpchi GA5 Review". 7 September 2016.
External links
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- Trumpchi PHEV Website (in Chinese)