| Trumpchi GS3 | |
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 Trumpchi GS3 II | |
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| Manufacturer | GAC Group |
| Also called | GAC GS3 (outside China) |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Trumpchi GS3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. [1] [2] [3]
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 Trumpchi GS3 Power | |
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| Production | 2017–2022 |
| Model years | 2017–2021 |
| Assembly | China: Guangzhou |
| Designer | Xiao Lin, Wang Pei |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Length | 4,350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,655–1,685 mm (65.2–66.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,315–1,392 kg (2,899–3,069 lb) |
The Trumpchi GS3 is based on the same platform as the Trumpchi GA3S sedan, and it debuted on the 2017 Chengdu Auto Show and the 2018 Detroit Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese car market soon after with prices ranging from 73,800 to 116,800 yuan. [4]
The engines available includes a 1.3-litre turbo producing 137 hp and a 1.5-litre producing 114 hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. [5]
The GS3 was launched in the Philippines in October 2019, less than a year after GAC Motor debuted in the country. [2] [3]
In December 2021, the GAC GS3 was introduced in Malaysia under the Tan Chong administration. [6] Two variants are available, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a 6-speed automatic.
An all-electric version of the GS3 called the GE3 was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, United States in January 2017. [7] It went on sale later that year in July. [8]
The Trumpchi GS3 Power is the facelift unveiled for the 2021 model year and was sold alongside the pre-facelift model as a more premium option. The Trumpchi GS3 Power is available with a 1.5-litre Turbo PFI inline-three engine producing 150 PS at 5,500 rpm and 226 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, and the 1.5-litre TGDi engine developing 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. Suspension setup of the GS3 Power is MacPherson struts for the front suspension and torsion beam suspension for the rear, disc brakes on all four corners with ventilated front units and solid rears. Electric power steering is also standard. [9]
| Second generation | |
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 2023 Trumpchi GS3 II | |
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| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
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| Platform | GPMA platform |
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| Power output | 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,410–4,446 mm (173.6–175.0 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,370–1,415 kg (3,020–3,120 lb) |
The second generation of Trumpchi GS3 was launched in China on 20 February 2023 with the additional Yingsu (影速) Chinese name. [10] [11]
GAC entered the Mexican market in November 2023 with the GS3—sold as the Emzoom in Mexico—as well as the GS8. [12]
The second generation GS3 was launched in the Philippines under the GAC brand as the GS3 Emzoom on 30 June 2023 in three trim levels: GS, GB and R-Style. [13] The Touring trim was added in August 2024, it is based on the GB trim features a sportier design with the bodykit from the R-Style. [14]
The second generation GS3 was launched in Malaysia under the GAC brand as the GS3 Emzoom on 18 April 2024 in two variants: Exclusive and Premium-R. [15] At launch, the GS3 is a fully imported CBU model from China and local assembly commenced in August 2024 only for the Premium-R variant. [16] The Exclusive variant was re-introduced as a CKD model and a new Standard variant was added to the range in October 2024. [17]
The second generation GS3 was launched in South Africa under the GAC brand as part of the brand's entry to South Africa as the GS3 Emzoom on 15 August 2024. It is available in three trim levels: Comfort, Executive and R-Style. [18]
The second generation GS3 is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine producing 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp). The engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT transmission.
| Model | Years | Transmission | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official) | Top speed |
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| 1.5 Turbo | 2023–present | 7-speed DCT | 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) at 1,400–4,500 rpm | 7.5s | 190 km/h (118 mph) |
| ASEAN NCAP scores [20] | ||
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| Overall stars / Score |  | 88.39 |
| Adult occupant | 29.28/32.00 | |
| Child occupant | 41.91/51.00 | |
| Safety assist | 18.75/21.00 | |
| Motorcyclist safety | 14.00/16.00 | |
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