GAC Vietnam officially introduced the GS3 Emzoom B-segment crossover on 10/7, following a period of dealer pre-orders. The vehicle is fully imported from Malaysia and is available in one version, the Premium R, priced at 639 million dong.
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The GAC GS3 Emzoom belongs to the B-segment crossover category. Photo: Ho Tan
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The car features bold lines.
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A sporty rear bumper and large spoiler are standard features on the Premium R version.
The GS3 Emzoom measures 4,446 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, and 1,600 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. It is powered by a 1.5 turbocharged gasoline engine, producing 174 horsepower and 270 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds and averages 5.9 liters/100 km in fuel consumption according to NEDC standards.
Exterior features include LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, power-retractable flush door handles, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Compared to the standard version sold in Malaysia, the Premium R version adds a panoramic sunroof, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a 360-degree camera, automatic parking assist, and sportier exterior details.
The interior boasts a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Phone support, wireless charging, automatic climate control with a PM1.0 air filter, and a 6-speaker sound system.
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The interior is modern with multiple screens, and physical buttons for climate control.
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The sport seats provide supportive comfort for occupants.
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The electronic gear shifter is a paddle-shift type.
The model is equipped with a level two ADAS driver assistance package, offering features such as adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. Additionally, the vehicle includes automatic parking assist and six airbags.
Entering the crowded B-segment crossover market in Vietnam, the GS3 Emzoom competes with rivals like the Toyota Yaris Cross, Mitsubishi Xforce, Honda HR-V, Omoda C5, and VinFast VF 6.
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