GAC Trumpchi GS7
The GS7 is a shorter wheelbase, five-seater version of the GAC Trumpchi GS8 large SUV, which was launched in 2016. Both sit on the same platform as the GA8 sedan. Arguably, the GS7 and GS8 are some of the best looking Chinese SUVs so far, and their designs share a slight resemblance to the Infiniti QX80 (but not nearly as much to speak of copying like Zotye has done with its SR9). Especially the headlights are very original, with four separate parts positioned in a square, surrounded by an LED strip. The GS7 is also significantly smaller than that behemoth. Its 4.730/1.910/1.770mm dimensions make it 8cm shorter than the GS8 and the wheelbase of 2.720mm is shorter by a similar figure. These dimensions set it between the new 2018 BMW X3 and the BMW X5.
Power comes from a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 201hp and 300Nm, mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, four-wheel drive is optional. Prices start at 163.800 yuan (€ 20.750,- / US$24,200, cheaper than the smaller Renault Koleos, and even cheaper than the GA8 sedan) and can run up to 229.800 yuan. Its closest domestic rivals are the Changan CS95 and Haval H9.
