2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom launched in Malaysia – 177 PS/270Nm 1.5L turbo, 7DCT, ADAS; RM119k-129k OTR
After a preview in January this year, GAC GS3 Emzoom Now officially launched in Malaysia, the B-segment SUV comes in two variants; Exclusive and Premium-R are both imported completely built units (CBU), priced from RM118,900 And RM128,900 on the road without corresponding insurance. This is a product of a Chinese brand that competes with brands such as Chery Omoda 5, Honda HR-V And Proton X50among others.
First appearing locally as a fully imported (CBU) model, the GS3 Emzoom is now a CKD model locally assembled at the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) factory in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, and the process Assembly at the site began this month, according to GAC distributor WTC Automotif.
According to WTC Automotif, customer deliveries of the locally assembled (CKD) GS3 Emzooms are expected to begin in “June or July,” while pricing for the CKD version is still subject to government approval. approved and will therefore be confirmed.
Built on the manufacturer’s GPMA platform, the GS3 Emzoom is 4,410 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 2,650 mm wheelbase, 52 mm longer and 25 mm wider than the GS3 Emzoom. its predecessor, while its wheelbase is also 90 mm longer than the previous model. The luggage compartment has a volume of 341 liters, which can be expanded to 1,271 liters when folding the rear seats.
Compared to its main competitors, the GS3 Emzoom is 80 mm longer, 50 mm wider, 9 mm lower and 50 mm longer in wheelbase than the Proton X50, while also being 25 mm longer, 60 mm wider and taller. The wheelbase is 40 mm longer when compared to the Proton X50. Honda HR-V.
The exterior of the Premium-R has a sportier look thanks to contrasting orange accents and the R Style exterior sports package, the latter of which contributes to the variant having a greater overall length at 4,446 mm compared to the previous generation. Exclusive at 4,410 mm.
The powertrain for the GS3 Emzoom is a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine, 1.5 liter capacity, 177 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 270 Nm from 1,400 rpm to 4,500 rpm. rpm; These power outputs are sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. According to GAC, fuel consumption is 5.9L/100 km.
The GS3 Emzoom’s suspension is MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam setup at the rear, with 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 225/55 tires.
Inside, the GS3 Emzoom is covered in two-tone blue-black synthetic leather, including a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. Standard equipment on both variants includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay wireless mirroring and Android mobile, a surround-view camera suite and Electric parking brake with auto-hold feature.
In addition to the equipment list on the Exclusive variant, Premium-R also adds an automatic climate control system, 6-way electric driver’s seat, multi-colored interior lighting system, wireless smartphone charging, Hands-free electric tailgate and panoramic sunroof. .
Active safety kit on both variants includes dual front and front airbags, front and rear disc brakes, hill hold control, electronic stability program (ESP) and blind spot vision, while ADAS includes AEB, forward collision warning, traffic signs. identification, lane departure warning and intelligent speed limit control. Added to the Premium-R is high beam assist and parking assist.
In Malaysia, the GAC GS3 Emzoom is sold with a five-year, 150,000km manufacturer-backed warranty and can be had in four exterior colors – Salt Lake Blue, Ivory White, Graphene Gray and Super Star Silver.
As part of a special launch package, the first 2,000 customers to purchase the vehicle will receive a seven-year, 180,000km powertrain warranty for the first registered owner, along with a complimentary three-year service plan. Also offered to the first 2,000 customers is a GAC smartwatch key worth RM1,388, which integrates the functions of the original car key with the additional connectivity features of the smartwatch.
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