Award-winning GAC Motor GS4 aims to contend in the local segment

Subcompact SUVs (or what some would categorize as subcompact crossovers) have been generating the constant buzz, given its perks for space practicality, extra ground clearance, and a sedan car-like drive dynamics. The segment is flooded with several options like the Ford EcoSport and the Nissan Juke – the two popular choices among car buyers leaning towards this segment.

That said, GAC Motor has managed to join the subcompact SUV/crossover revolution. China’s fastest growing brand introduces to the Philippine market the GAC Motor GS4, a crossover designed to meet customer expectations in this bestselling segment. Defining a new breed of Chinese cars, the GAC Motor GS4 debuted at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, where it prestigiously received the "Innovation For The Future" award.

What makes it an award-winning vehicle? Here are the top five features of the GAC Motor GS4.

The GS4 is indeed a beautiful creature. Its elegantly sculpted body composed of well-planted lines is complemented with a set of 18-inch alloys. Crafted to catch the eye as it highlights the overall stylish approach of the GS4.

Also part of its premium appointments is its four-spoked leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel. Giving the GS4 a touch of class and functionality, this particular feature assures that the driver maintains absolute focus while operating the vehicle’s head unit and other several features which could be controlled via the steering wheel. 

Two of the main features that many consumers in the Philippines patronize are actually offered by the GS4. Proven to be powerful, this five-door subcompact sports utility vehicle is equipped with a 1.5-liter gas turbo engine controlled with a 7-speed G-DCT transmission, thus helping this car in delivering outstanding fuel efficiency.

Getting a vehicle in this class you’d, of course, expect space. A competitive segment where cargo becomes quite of a sensitive matter, the GS4 has quite a spacious trunk capacity, with a total of 1,410 liters of volume space when the second row is folded flat. Thus, giving more than enough space for your precious cargo.

Safety is indeed a priority for any car buyer. Given that, GAC Motor has gone through the most grueling tests, mainly in terms of SUV roof strength, a test offered in North America, claiming that the GS4 is indeed certified safe. Moreover, the GS4 is equipped with six airbags that should give comforting thought to the car buyers. Overall, GAC Motor is also known for its five-star safe body design where the proportion of high-strength steel can reach up to 60%. The big bonus of it all is that GAC Motor has consistently ranked as the #1 Chinese brand in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study(IQS).

Overall, the GS4 is a well packaged compact crossover worth P1,188,000– making it a very competitive car in the subcompact SUV/crossover segment of the Philippines today.

Color options of the GS4 are the following: Elegant Black, Mocha Brown, Burgundy Red, Ivory White Champagne Gold, and Shining Gold.

*This article was written in collaboration with GAC Motor.