Powertrain

Power of the GS5 comes from a 2.0-litre 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-litre turbo engine and a 2.4-litre 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]

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]

Recall

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

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

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)

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]