What is the wading depth of the Trumpchi GS8?
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The maximum wading depth of the Trumpchi GS8 is 700mm. The wading depth of the Trumpchi GS8 is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when driving through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, off-road vehicles and SUVs have obvious advantages. However, for most compact and small cars with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Trumpchi GS8 is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth must not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. The height of the engine's air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can also be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before the vehicle enters the water, be sure to turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in the water, which could cause severe damage due to water intake. Based on the conditions of the vehicle ahead, assess the underwater road conditions and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, or other reference points like the wheels and doors of other vehicles to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the height of the tires or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
To be honest, I've driven the GAC GS8 for tens of thousands of kilometers and specifically studied its wading capability. The ground clearance of this vehicle is approximately 20 cm, but the actual wading depth depends on tire height—the manufacturer hasn't specified an exact value, so we can only rely on empirical analysis. For normal waterlogged sections, as long as the water level doesn't exceed half the tire height (roughly 30 cm depth), it's generally fine. However, extra caution is needed because the air intake is designed near the front grille—if water reaches the edge of the hood, there's a risk of water ingress. Some owners in my car group have tested it: during heavy rain with water levels up to 35 cm, driving steadily in S mode at low speed worked safely. Of course, for safety, it's always best to avoid deep water areas rather than risk forcing through.
