GAC Trumpchi Teases New PHEV Off-Road SUV Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
GAC Trumpchi has unveiled teaser images and details of its upcoming off-road SUV, codenamed T75, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain and “digital chassis,” set to debut at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, 2026.
Key Details:
- The T75 boasts a boxy design with short overhangs, a flat roof, semi-hidden door handles, and a full-size spare wheel on the rear swing door.
- It includes off-road-ready features like plastic wheel arch trim, blackened rims, air suspension, and LiDAR sensors—likely supplied by Huawei.
- The vehicle completed cold-weather testing in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, successfully climbing a 30% grade slope in sub-zero conditions.
- GAC invested 512.65 million yuan in the project, and the SUV will compete with models from GWM and BYD.
- The “digital chassis” likely refers to steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems, aligning with emerging trends in China’s EV market.
Why It Matters: This launch signals GAC’s aggressive push into the premium PHEV off-road segment, directly challenging established players as China’s EV market continues to evolve.