Trumpchi GS5

The Trumpchi GS5 is a compact crossover produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand. The first generation was sold from 2011 to 2017 with a facelift variant called the GS5 Super launched in 2014, while the second generation model was sold starting in 2018. A facelift for the 2021 model year was launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, changing the name to Trumpchi GS4 Plus.

Trumpchi GS5
Trumpchi GS4 Plus
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Group
Production	2011–present
Assembly	China: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

First generation (2011)

Trumpchi GS5
Trumpchi GS5 Super
Overview
Also called	Trumpchi GS5S Trumpchi GS5 Super
Production	2011–2017
Model years	2012–2017
Body and chassis
Related	Alfa Romeo 166 Trumpchi GA5
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 1.8 L 4B18M1 turbocharged I4 2.0 L 4B20K2 I4 2.4 L 4B24 I4
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length	4,732 mm (186.3 in)
Width	1,854 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)

The first generation Trumpchi GS5 debuted during the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show. Sales started in April 2012.^[1]

Powertrain

Power of the GS5 comes from a 2.0-liter engine with 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) and 183 N⋅m (135 lb⋅ft; 19 kg⋅m), mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission. A 1.8-liter turbo engine and a 2.4-liter engine was available at a later date.^[2]

Specifications

The Trumpchi GS5 is based on the same platform as the Trumpchi GA5 sedan which is based on the old Alfa Romeo 166,^[3][4] with a few selected engines also supplied by FCA.^[5][6]

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  Trumpchi GS5 front (Pre-facelift)
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  Trumpchi GS5 rear (Pre-facelift)

Trumpchi GS5 Super

A facelift was conducted in 2014, changing the name to Trumpchi GS5S or Trumpchi GS5 Super, and adding a 7-speed DCT. Price of the Trumpchi GS5 Super starts around 123,800 yuan and ends at around 156,800 yuan.^[7]

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  Trumpchi GS5 Super front (Post-facelift)
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  Trumpchi GS5 Super rear (Post-facelift)

Recall

One million GS5s and other Trumpchi cars were recalled in 2018 because of fuel pump safety issues.^[8][9]

Second generation (2018)

Trumpchi GS5 II
Trumpchi GS5 II
Overview
Also called	Dodge Journey (Mexico)[10] GAC GS5
Production	2018–2021 (as GS5) 2018–present (export) 2021–present (as GS4 Plus)
Model years	2018–present
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 1.5 L 4A15J1 turbocharged I4
Transmission	6-speed Aisin 6AT automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (106.7 in)[11]
Length	4,695 mm (184.8 in)
Width	1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height	1,700–1,726 mm (66.9–68.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Journey (JC) (Mexico)

Rear view

The second generation Trumpchi GS5 was unveiled during the 2018 Paris Auto Show.^[12]

The second generation GS5 is equipped with the "Trumpchi Cloud Concept 2.0" infotainment system with embedded navigation.^[13]

Powertrain

Powering the second generation GS5 is s a 1.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine producing a maximum 124 kW (166 hp; 169 PS) at 5000 rpm and 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft; 27 kg⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm.^[14] The engine has a fuel consumption of about 33 mpg_‑US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg_‑imp). Gearbox is a six-speed automatic transmission.^[13]

Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey

The Trumpchi GS5 is sold in the Mexican market under the Dodge brand as the Journey nameplate, as it was revealed on 27 September 2021 and it was arrived in the Mexican Dodge showrooms by November 2021. It is offered in three variants: SXT, Sport, and GT.^[15][16][17]

The second-generation Journey for the Mexican market is currently produced in China by GAC Fiat Chrysler instead of being produced in Mexico from the previous generation model by TCA (since 2009–2020).^[18]

Trumpchi GS4 Plus (2021)

Trumpchi GS4 Plus
Overview
Production	2021–present
Model years	2021–present
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L 4B20J1 turbo I4
Transmission	6-speed Aisin automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (106.7 in)[11]
Length	4,710 mm (185.4 in)
Width	1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height	1,726 mm (68.0 in)
Curb weight	1,639 kg (3,613 lb)

Trumpchi GS4 Plus rear

A facelift of the second generation GS5 for the 2021 model year was launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, changing the name to Trumpchi GS4 Plus. The Trumpchi GS4 Plus features completely redesigned front and rear ends and restyled 19-inch alloys, while the interior still heavily resembles the interior of the second generation GS5.^[19]

The infotainment system of the GS4 Plus is CarLife by Baidu, with CarPlay and voice command as optional features for higher trim models.^[19]

Powertrain

The Trumpchi GS4 Plus is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine codenamed 4B20J1 developing a maximum 185 kW (248 hp; 252 PS) and 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.^[19]

Specs^[20]

Model	Years	Transmission	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official)	Top speed
2.0 L Turbo	2021–present	6-speed automatic	185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 5,250 rpm	390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm	7.5s	200 km/h (124 mph)

Sales

Year	China[21]	Mexico (as Dodge Journey)
2012	24,447
2013	65,742
2014	76,131
2015	26,327
2016	7,526
2017	1,419
2018	14,598
2019	47,054
2020	18,629
2021	9,911	2,209[22]
2022		9,119[23]
2023		8,191[24]
2024		6,248[25]

See also

• List of GAC vehicles