GAC Trumpchi GS5

Guangzhou Auto Corp has released these images of the production Trumpchi GS5 SUV. Based on the Alfa Romeo 166 platform, and derived from the 2009 concept X-power, the production SUV was be unveiled at this year's Guangzhou motor show.

The Trumpchi SUV mixes the aesthetics of the two-year old X-power and the new Trumpchi sedan. Details such as the DRG-dominating family grille inspired by the ‘Chinese dragon' and large headlamp graphics, which are clearly linked to the sedan, as is the more intricately detailed hood.

Trumpchi's flanks displays a ‘waterfall' tension line that intersects its sculpted panels, while the GS5's shallow DLO and diving roofline give the car a sporty stance whilst the rear LED lights now sport a ‘Phoenix-wing' graphic, visually widening the SUV.

Inside, the IP and center console continue the subtly sporting theme, with a flowing line that continues through the central stack into both door cards, visually separating driver and passenger into two separate compartments.

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