Where is the USB port on the Trumpchi GS8?
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Trumpchi GS8's USB port is located inside the center armrest. Open the armrest to see the USB interface, where you can directly insert your USB drive for use. The USB port in the car can be used for: playing music from a USB drive, charging mobile phones and MP3 players, serving as a USB car cigarette lighter interface, connecting electronic dog and dash cam devices, and charging computers and tablets. The Trumpchi GS8 is a large seven-seater high-end SUV launched by GAC Trumpchi, equipped with a 2.0T engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. In terms of body dimensions, the Trumpchi GS8 measures 4810mm in length, 1910mm in width, and 1770mm in height.
I've been driving the GAC GS8 for half a year, and the USB ports are quite easy to locate. The main front USB ports are inside the center armrest box – just lift the lid to see two Type-A ports with data transfer functionality, which I usually use for playing music from a USB drive. There's also a USB port marked with a charging symbol near the gear lever on the center console, but this one is for charging only and doesn't support data transfer. Rear passengers are well catered for too, with two USB ports hidden beneath the air vents – perfect for keeping the kids' tablets charged on family outings. Remember to format your USB drive as FAT32; I had a failed read attempt with NTFS format last time, but switching to FAT32 allowed MP3 playback immediately.
Last week, I just helped a friend locate the USB ports in the GS8. The front ones are mainly inside the center armrest—lift the cover, and you'll find two standard USB ports. The depth is designed just right, so USB drives won't wobble when inserted. Be careful with the USB port under the AC panel marked with a battery icon; it's for charging only and won't recognize flash drives. The rear has two ports hidden in a groove below the air vents—a bit concealed but still reachable. My friend tried a 256GB USB drive, but the infotainment system responded slowly. Switching to a 64GB drive fixed the issue. This zoned layout is actually quite practical, as it doesn't obstruct the driver's view while operating it upfront.
I use the USB ports of the Trumpchi GS8 every day. The two in the front armrest are the most practical, supporting both data transfer and charging. The infotainment system recognizes a USB drive in about five seconds. Be careful with the charging port near the center console storage compartment—it's for power only. The rear ports are located below the air vents on the B-pillar. I've tested charging two phones simultaneously without overheating. Important note: Format USB drives to FAT32 before use, as ExFAT often causes read failures. The placement is thoughtful—just reach with your right hand while driving to plug or unplug, much more convenient than bending down to find ports in some other cars.
