Trumpchi GS3

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Trumpchi GS3
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Trumpchi GS3 II
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Group
Also calledGAC GS3 (outside China)
Production2017–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]

Contents

First generation (2017)

First generation
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Trumpchi GS3 Power
Overview
Also called
  • GAC GS3
Production2017–2022
Model years 2017–2021
AssemblyChina: Guangzhou
Designer Xiao Lin, Wang Pei
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Length4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,655–1,685 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]

Powertrain

The engines available includes a 1.3-litre turbo producing 137hp and a 1.5-litre producing 114hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. [5]

Foreign market

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 on offer, with a single 1.5-litre N/A + 6AT combo.

Trumpchi GS3 Power

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. [7]

Second generation (2023)

Second generation
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2023 Trumpchi GS3 II
Overview
Also called
  • Trumpchi GS3 Yingsu (影速)
  • GAC GS3
  • GAC GS3 Emzoom (Middle East, Philippines and Malaysia)
  • GAC Emzoom (Mexico)
Production2023–present
Model years 2023–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Platform GPMA platform
Powertrain
Engine
Power output130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp)
Transmission 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,410–4,446 mm (173.6–175.0 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,600 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 February 20, 2023 with the additional Yingsu (影速) Chinese name. [8] [9]

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Trumpchi GS3 II rear

Markets

Mexico

GAC entered the Mexican market in November 2023 with the GS3—sold as the Emzoom in Mexico—as well as the GS8. [10]

Philippines

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. [11]

Malaysia

The second generation GS3 was launched in Malaysia under the GAC brand as the GS3 Emzoom on 18 April 2024 in two trim levels: Exclusive and Premium-R. [12]

Powertrain

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.

Specs [13]
ModelYearsTransmissionPower@rpmTorque@rpm0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official)
Top speed
Petrol
1.5 Turbo2023–present7-speed DCT130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) at 5,500 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) at 1,400–4,500 rpm7.5s190 km/h (118 mph)

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