GAC Trumpchi keeps unveiling its hybrid minivan named Е8 little by little. The latest batch of images shows an interior almost devoid of mechanical buttons and a tiny joystick for drive mode selection.
The interior is trimmed in black and brown
with lots of chrome highlights throughout. The gauges are digital, there is a
large infotainment display in the middle and wireless phone charging pads, and
no physical controls in sight. The first two rows come with separate,
power-adjustable seats sporting ‘aviation-grade’ headrests with lateral
support. The third row is represented by a rather basic-looking sofa. There is
a drowsiness alert system on board, too: notice the camera on the left
a-pillar.
Rumor has it that the GAC Trumpchi Е8 will
be a range-extender hybrid, utilizing a 1.8-liter or 2.0-liter petrol engine to
charge its 25.6-kWh main battery on the go. That said, a fully electric version
is also possible.
The first exterior shots were posted in
late summer. The minivan is 4,920 mm long with a roof that seems
to float in the air due to black pillars, lending it a lighter, more
aerodynamic appearance. Both the headlights and the taillights are connected
with solid LED stripes.
