GAC GS3 Emzoom Standard variant launched, Exclusive reintroduced as CKD, RM104k and RM117k
Since the launch of the CKD version of the GAC GS3 Emzoom back in August, there has been only one Premium-R variant – until now. WTC Automotif (WCTA), a Warisan TC Holdings Bhd subsidiary, has launched a new Standard variant at RM103,800 as well as reintroduced the Exclusive variant as a CKD model, priced at RM116,800 (RM2k less than the CBU car).
The GAC GS3 Emzoom line-up now comprises Standard, Executive and Premium-R (which remains priced at RM126,800), all of which are locally-assembled by Tan Chong Motor Assemblies’ (TCMA) in Segambut and carry the same 177 PS/270 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder and seven-speed wet DCT.
Equipment standard across the range includes height-adjustable LED headlamps, LED DRLs, electrically-retractable door handles, rake- and reach-adjustable steering, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, as well as a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android phone mirroring.
The Exclusive’s specs are pretty much similar to the CBU version, but as the new base variant, the Standard does without a fair bit of the Exclusive’s kit, including rear air vents, rear reading lights, rear USB port and surround view camera (settling for just a reverse camera). Inside, you’ll find manual air-con, a urethane steering wheel, fabric seats, just two speakers, analogue dials and conventional cruise control.
On the safety front, although the Standard variant has ABS with EBD and ESP, there’s just dual front airbags (Exclusive gets four, Premium-R six) and no ADAS.
What about colours? The GS3 Emzoom Standard gets just Frost White and Asphalt Black, which the Exclusive offers two additional choices – Salt Lake Blue and Superstar Silver. The top-spec Premium R gets the four aforementioned colours plus Graphite Grey, with GAC Malaysia adding that Asphalt Black and Graphite Grey are colours exclusive to Malaysia.
The 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom continues to be offered with a five-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and an additional seven-year/180,000km engine and transmission warranty for the first 2,000 customers.
To commemorate the success of its first GAC CKD project, WTCA is offering RM5,000 and RM7,000 cash rebates for the Exclusive and Premium-R variants respectively, until the end of this year. There’s also the option of value for money bundling of Complimentary Maintenance Service and Smart Watch Key worth RM1,388 in lieu of lower cash rebates.
2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom Standard in Malaysia
2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom Exclusive in Malaysia
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