2023 GAC GS3 will have three variants with P998K starting price

It will also come with a 5-year warranty package.

GAC Motor Philippines announces the prices and variants of the next-generation GS3 Emzoom ahead of its full debut on June 30, 2023.

variants and prices for the upcoming GAC GS3 Emzoom

The variants and prices for the upcoming GAC GS3 Emzoom

It will have three variants that all come with introductory prices. The top-spec variant is the GL, which is priced at Php 1,198,000, the mid-spec GB priced at Php 1,098,000, and the GS which will retail at Php 998,000. Each purchase of the next-gen GAC GS3 Emzoom will then come with a 5-year warranty package.

Note that the crossover previewed by GAC Philippines looks close to the one that was released in China earlier this year. This also lines up with the teaser for the upcoming vehicle released a couple of days ago.

No PH-specs or mechanical details for the vehicle were released by the car brand just yet but it promises a spacious interior, striking aesthetics, and plenty of onboard technologies. Moreover, those looking forward to GAC’s update for its smallest crossover offering can now book reservations at the brand’s official website.

The China-spec GAC GS3

The China-spec GAC GS3

In China, where the next-gen GS3 is now sold, it uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that can dish out 175 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Its interior then comes with a driver-centric cockpit, a flat-bottom steering wheel, an automatic climate control system, and a 32-color ambient lighting system. It likewise features an advanced driver-assistive safety kit (ADAS) dubbed the ADiGO package.

We aren’t sure yet if the Philippine-spec version will also get the same specs as the Chinese version but we’re hoping that it will, especially with regards to its powertrain. Doing so will make it a more potent competitor against other locally available subcompact crossovers such as the Geely Coolray.

Keep it here on Philkotse for more updates on GAC PH’s upcoming next-gen GS3 Emzoom.

Know more about GAC GS3 Emzoom 2024

GAC GS3 Emzoom 2024

The GAC GS3 Emzoom is a subcompact crossover. For the Philippine market, it has three different variants. There’s the GS, GB, and the top-spec GL. Prices for these trims range from Php 998,000 to Php 1,198,000.

Size-wise, the GS3 Emzoom GL is 4,446mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,600mm in height. The GS and GB trims meanwhile, are 4,410mm long.

Under the hood of the next-gen GS3 is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that can make up to 174 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. It then uses a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending power to its front wheels.

Locally, the GS3 Emzoom competes against the Geely Coolray, Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V, Toyota Raize, etc.

GAC GS3 Emzoom Launch

The next-gen GAC GS3 Emzoom was introduced to the Philippine market in June 2023. It was released locally with three trims: the GS, GB, and the top-spec GL.

GAC GS3 Emzoom Exterior

As standard, the GS3 Emzoom gets LED headlamps, LED taillights, and LED daytime running lamps. Select trims then get a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, and a set of 19-inch wheels.

Other features found on the GS3’s exterior include power folding side mirrors, a heated rear windshield, and rear fog lamps.

GAC GS3 Emzoom Interior

Step inside the GS3 Emzoom is a cabin that can fit up to five occupants. Higher spec trims of this crossover then get an electronically adjustable driver’s seat, automatic air-conditioning, leather seat covers, a rear center armrest, and a 60:40 split folding rear seat.

Technology & Safety Features

Present on the higher-spec trims is a 7-inch LCD gauge cluster. All trims meanwhile, are kitted out with 10.25-inch touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Only the GL gets wireless smartphone charging. For speakers, the GS gets two, the GB four, and the GL five.

All trims get cruise control and rear parking sensors. But only the top-spec model gets adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, high beam assist, a 360-degree view camera, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, etc.

Other standard safety features present on this GAC model are anti-lock braking, stability control, tire pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, etc.

The GL gets the most airbags numbering at six. The GB meanwhile gets four, while the GS gets two.

Platform & Chassis

Handling ride quality for the GS 3 Emzoom is a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.

Engine & Drivetrain

Powering the GS3 Emzoom is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that can make up to 174 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch gearbox.

There are five available colors for the Philippine-spec GS3 Emzoom. This includes Salt Lake Blue, Graphene Grey, Moonlight Grey, Ivory White, and Superstar Silver.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom is up to par against its rivals when it comes to engine output. The same goes for its ADAS systems, though that’s only valid for its top-spec GL model. It is, however, one of the cheaper models in the market today that comes with both a power tailgate and sunroof.