Trumpchi GS3#Second generation (2023)

{{Short description|Subcompact crossover SUV by GAC Trumpchi}}

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Trumpchi GS3

| image = Trumpchi GS3 II IMG03.jpg

| caption = Trumpchi GS3 II

| manufacturer = GAC Group

| production = 2017–present

| predecessor =

| class = Subcompact crossover SUV (B)

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| aka = GAC GS3 (outside China)

| assembly =

}}

The Trumpchi GS3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.{{cite web |url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/03/14/first-photos-of-the-new-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs3-suv-for-china/ |title=First Photo's Of The New Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS3 SUV For China |first=Joey |last=Wang |website=CarNewsChina |date=2017-03-14 |accessdate=2019-11-27}}{{cite web |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2020-gac-gs3-launched-starts-at-php-888-000.html |title=2020 GAC GS3 launched, starts at Php 888,000 |first=Anton |last=Andres |website=AutoIndustriya.com |date=2019-10-15 |accessdate=2019-11-27}}{{cite web |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/gac-gs3-subcompact-crossover-ph-a962-20191016 |title=GAC GS3 subcompact crossover arrives in PH with P888K starting price |first=Drei |last=Laurel |website=Top Gear Philippines |publisher=Summit Media |date=2019-10-16 |accessdate=2019-11-27}}

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{{anchor|first generation|first}} First generation (2017)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Trumpchi GS3 Power 001.jpg

| caption = Trumpchi GS3 Power

| aka = {{ubl

| GAC GS3

}}

| production = 2017–2022

| designer = Xiao Lin, Wang Pei

| platform =

| related = {{ubl

| Trumpchi GA3S

| Trumpchi GE3

}}

| engine = {{ubl

|Petrol:

| 1.3 L turbo I4

| 1.5 L 3B15J1 turbo I3

| 1.5 L I4

| 1.5 L 4A15J1 turbo I4

}}

| transmission = {{ubl

| 5-speed manual

| 6-speed manual

| 6-speed automatic

| 7-speed DCT

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2560|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4350|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1655-1685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1315-1392|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp =

| predecessor =

| assembly = China: Guangzhou

}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/12/16/spy-shots-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs3-suv-seen-testing-in-china/|title=Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS3 SUV seen testing in China |first=Tycho |last=de Feijter |website=CarNewsChina |date=2014-12-16 |accessdate=2019-11-27}}

File:2020 GAC GS3 200T - Front.jpg|GAC GS3 200T

File:2020 GAC GS3 200T - Rear.jpg|GAC GS3 200T - rear view

File:2020 GAC GS3 200T - Engine.jpg|GAC GS3 200T - 1.3 L turbo engine

File:2020 GAC GS3 200T - Interior.jpg|GAC GS3 200T - interior

=Powertrain=

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.{{cite web |url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/08/02/spy-shots-guangzhou-auto-trumpchi-gs3-suv-china/ |title=Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GS3 SUV For China |first=Joey |last=Wang |website=CarNewsChina |date=2017-08-02 |accessdate=2019-11-27}}

=Foreign market=

The GS3 was launched in the Philippines in October 2019, less than a year after GAC Motor debuted in the country.

In December 2021, the GAC GS3 was introduced in Malaysia under the Tan Chong administration.{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2021/12/28/gac-motor-gs3-launched-in-malaysia/|title=GAC Motor GS3 launched in Malaysia - from RM89k|date=28 December 2021}} Two variants are available, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a 6-speed automatic.

=Trumpchi GE3=

{{main article|Trumpchi GE3}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a14530312/making-suvs-great-again-chinas-gac-unveils-trumpchi-suvs-in-detroit/|title=Making SUVs Great Again? China’s GAC Unveils Trumpchi SUVs in Detroit|website=Car and Driver|first=Greg S.|last=Fink|date=10 January 2017|accessdate=6 December 2024}} It went on sale later that year in July.{{cite web|url=https://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/07/20170724-gac.html|title=GAC Motor officially releases all-electric SUV GE3 into the Chinese market|website=Green Car Congress|date=24 July 2017|accessdate=6 December 2024}}

File:Trumpchi GE3 20210327.jpg|GE3 front quarter

File:Trumpchi GE3 rear 002.jpg|GE3 rear quarter

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=Trumpchi GS3 Power=

The Trumpchi GS3 Power is the facelift unveiled in 2021 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.{{cite web |url=https://paultan.org/2021/01/21/spied-gac-trumpchi-gs3-spotted-testing-in-perak-new-ckd-right-hand-drive-suv-from-china/ |title=SPIED: GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power spotted in Perak – 1.5T, 163 PS, 235 Nm; B-seg China SUV to be CKD? |first= Matthew H |last=Tong |website=paultan.org |date=2021-01-21 |accessdate=2021-05-29}}

File:Trumpchi GS3 Power 003.jpg|Trumpchi GS3 Power - front view

File:Trumpchi GS3 Power 004.jpg|Trumpchi GS3 Power - rear view

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{{anchor|second generation|second}} Second generation (2023)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = GAC Trumpchi GS3 II China 2023-04-10.jpg

| caption = 2023 Trumpchi GS3 II

| aka = {{ubl

| Trumpchi GS3 Yingsu (影速)

| GAC GS3

| GAC GS3 Emzoom (Middle East, Philippines and Malaysia)

| GAC Emzoom (Mexico)

}}

| production = 2023–present

| assembly = {{ubl

| China: Guangzhou

| Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA)

}}

| designer =

| platform = GPMA platform

| related =

| engine = {{ubl

|Petrol:

| 1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4

}}

| transmission = 7-speed DCT

| powerout = {{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4410-4446|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1370-1415|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp =

}}

The second generation of Trumpchi GS3 was launched in China on 20 February 2023 with the additional Yingsu (影速) Chinese name.{{cite web |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/02/15/all-new-trumpchi-gs3-suv-to-launch-on-feb-20-with-starting-price-of-12400-usd/|title=All-New Trumpchi GS3 SUV To Launch On Feb 20 With Starting Price Of 12,400 USD|first= Denis|last=Bobylev

|website=carnewschina.com|date=2023-02-15 |accessdate=2023-08-05}}{{cite web |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/2023-gac-gs3-debuts-in-china-as-a-compact-suv-for-gen-z/|title=2023 GAC GS3 Debuts In China As A Compact SUV For Gen Z|first= Thanos|last=Pappas

|website=carscoops.com|date=2023-01-03|accessdate=2023-08-05}}

File:Trumpchi GS3 II IMG04.jpg

=Markets=

==Mexico==

GAC entered the Mexican market in November 2023 with the GS3—sold as the Emzoom in Mexico—as well as the GS8.{{cite web|url=https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=313502|title=GAC Motor Gears Up for Mexican Market Entry: Unveils All New GS8 and Emzoom at New Model Appreciation Even|website=WebWire|date=2 November 2023|accessdate=20 December 2023}}

==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.https://theautoph.com/n-2023-166 GAC GS3 EMZOOM zooms into PH with Php 998K starting price 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-19 |title=New GS3 Emzoom Touring Gives R-Style Look For Just P 1.098M |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2024/08/new-gs3-emzoom-touring-gives-r-style.html |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=CarGuide.PH {{!}} Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices}} The R-Style Black Edition went on sale for a limited time period.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Philippines Is First Country In The World To Get The GAC GS3 Emzoom R-Style Black Edition |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2025/01/philippines-is-first-country-in-world.html?m=1 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=CarGuide.PH {{!}} Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices}}

== Malaysia ==

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.{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Mick |date=2024-04-18 |title=2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom launched in Malaysia - 177 PS/270Nm 1.5L turbo, 7DCT, ADAS; RM119k-129k OTR - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/04/18/gac-gs3-emzoom-officially-launched-in-malaysia-177-ps-270nm-1-5t-7dct-adas-rm119k-129k-otr/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=2024-08-12 |title=CKD locally-assembled GAC GS3 Emzoom rolls off Segambut line - Premium-R at RM126,800, 2k cheaper - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/08/12/ckd-locally-assembled-gac-gs3-emzoom-rolls-off-segambut-line-premium-r-at-rm126800-2k-cheaper/ |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}} The Exclusive variant was re-introduced as a CKD model and a new Standard variant was added to the range in October 2024.{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Jonathan James |date=2024-10-13 |title=GAC GS3 Emzoom Standard variant launched, Exclusive reintroduced as CKD, RM104k and RM117k - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/10/13/gac-gs3-emzoom-standard-variant-launched-exclusive-reintroduced-as-ckd-rm104k-and-rm117k/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}

== South Africa ==

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.{{Cite news |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2024-08-15 |title=New GAC GS3 Emzoom launched in South Africa – Pricing and features |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/112845/new-gac-gs3-emzoom-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features/ |work=TopAuto}}

== Brunei ==

The second generation GS3 was launched in Brunei under the GAC brand as part of the brand's entry to Brunei as the GS3 Emzoom on 7 February 2025. At launch, it is available in two variants: Standard and R-Style.{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=GAC Motor enter local market with GS3 EmZoom |url=https://thebruneian.news/2025/02/07/gac-motor-enters-local-market-with-gs3-emzoom |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=The Bruneian |language=en}}{{clear left}}

=Powertrain=

The second generation GS3 is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine producing {{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}. The engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT transmission.

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|+Specs{{cite web | url=https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=178 | title=配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站 }}

!Model!!Years!!Transmission!!Power@rpm!!Torque@rpm!!0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official)!!Top speed

colspan=7|Petrol
1.5 Turbo

|2023–present

|7-speed DCT

|{{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm

|{{convert|270|Nm|lb.ft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,400–4,500 rpm

|7.5s

|{{convert|190|km/h|0|abbr=on}}

= Safety =

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! colspan="3" |ASEAN NCAP scores[https://www.aseancap.org/v4/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GAC-EMZOOM-Digital-Report-14-august-2024.pdf GAC EMZOOM Digital Report - 14 august 2024]

Overall stars / Score

|{{Rating|5|5}}

|88.39

Adult occupant

| colspan="2" |29.28/32.00

Child occupant

| colspan="2" |41.91/51.00

Safety assist

| colspan="2" |18.75/21.00

Motorcyclist safety

| colspan="2" |14.00/16.00

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