What is the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the Trumpchi GS5?
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The 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the Trumpchi GS5 is 9.93 seconds. However, the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is not a universal standard for reflecting a vehicle's power performance, especially when the acceleration results of two vehicles are close. Different environmental temperatures, road conditions, vehicle wear conditions, and even the amount of remaining fuel in the tank can affect the test results, so there are no two completely identical acceleration test results. The Trumpchi GS5 is positioned as a mid-size SUV, with dimensions of 4695mm in length, 1885mm in width, and 1700mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2710mm. The vehicle features a leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electric sunroof with anti-pinch function, 10-way power-adjustable heated leather seats, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system among other technological and safety configurations.
I've been driving the Trumpchi GS5 for over two years, and people often ask me about its acceleration. Official data states that the 270T model can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in about 10.5 seconds, but in my experience, it feels slightly faster, especially in sport mode. The car's 1.5T engine delivers 169 horsepower, with the turbo kicking in a bit late at the start, but once the revs pass 3,000 rpm, you can really feel the push. It handles highway overtaking quite steadily without feeling strained. I remember one time when it was fully loaded with five people and luggage, merging from the ramp onto the highway was no problem. Of course, performance can vary with weather conditions—it's better in cold weather, but might be half a second or so slower in summer with the AC on and a heavy load. It's more than enough for daily commuting, but if you're looking to race, you'd better go for a performance car.
The GAC GS5 comes in different versions. The new 270T model has been tested by the media to achieve a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of around 9 to 10 seconds. The older 2.0L naturally aspirated version takes over 12 seconds. I've tried the 2022 automatic luxury edition, where the front wheels slightly slip when flooring the accelerator from a standstill, but the gear shifts are crisp in the later stages. In terms of real-world feel, this performance is average among domestic SUVs, similar to the Haval H6. Personally, I find it perfectly adequate—lane changes and overtaking in the city are never a problem, and acceleration beyond 120 km/h on the highway doesn't feel sluggish. The key is that the 6AT transmission is tuned for smoothness; even when you stomp on the gas, it won't suddenly lurch forward and scare passengers. If you frequently drive on mountain roads, I recommend switching to sport mode to keep the revs higher, making it more responsive when accelerating out of corners.
