GAC has been making waves this past year with the arrival of the breathtaking Empow sedan and the new GS8 large crossover. In the recent Manila International Auto Show, they even released the sleek-looking EMKOO crossover.
Well, GAC Motor Philippines wants to keep the ball rolling with the launch of the next-generation GS3, now known as the GS3 EMZOOM. However, prior to the official release, the company disclosed two significant pieces of information regarding the vehicle’s available variants and their respective prices.
For the Philippine market, the GS3 EMZOOM will be offered in three different variants, each with its own price tag:
- GS3 EMZOOM GS – priced at P998,000
- GS3 EMZOOM GB – priced at P1,098,000
- GS3 EMZOOM GL – priced at P1,198,000
The GS3 EMZOOM represents the latest iteration of GAC Motor's GS3 crossover model, serving as the entry-level vehicle in their lineup for the Philippine market. This updated version of the GS3 model not only combines eye-catching aesthetics, ample space, intelligent technology, and impressive performance in a single package but is also part of GAC’s next-generation lineup of products locally that started with Empow.
On the outside, the GS3 EMZOOM is a huge step up in design compared to its predecessor, with sharper lines, sleeker headlights and taillights, and a very commanding trapezoidal front grille. The top GL variant features 19-inch wheels, a sporty body kit as well as a sport exhaust system, similar to the valved system found in the Empow.
Compared to its predecessor, the current GS3, this compact crossover boasts new technology with a 10.25-inch multi-functional infotainment system, a wireless mobile charger, an advanced driver assistant system with a surround-view parking camera, an electric tailgate, and a sunroof.
Under the hood, the all-new GS3 EMZOOM is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine generating 175 hp and 270 Nm of torque. This is Paired with a 7-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The GS3 EMZOOM vehicle boasts a top speed of 190 km/h, while delivering an impressive fuel economy of 14.7 km/L on the highway.
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