The totally electrical Aion Hyper GT stole the limelight at GAC’s stand on the Guangzhou Auto Present, however there was one other attention-grabbing debut from the Chinese language automaker – the brand new technology of the GAC GS3 compact SUV.

The brand new Trumpchi GS3 seems to be much more trendy in comparison with its predecessor which was launched again in 2017. Additionally it is barely bigger because of the brand new modular GPMA structure, measuring 4,410 mm (173.6 inches) lengthy, 1,850 mm (72.8 inches) large, and 1,600 mm (63 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of two,650 mm (104.3 inches). The latter is stretched by 90 mm, contributing to a extra spacious cabin. These figures place it very near the likes of the Peugeot 3008 and the Nissan Qashqai.

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The styling, designed to enchantment to Era Z, is characterised by sharp surfacing and a sporty aptitude. Notable components embody the big grille which is flanked by aggressive Peugeot-style LED headlights, the floating roof, the flush door handles, and the big rear spoiler. GAC confirmed two variants of the GS3, the common and the R-Model. The latter adopts even sportier seems to be because of the orange accents, the aerodynamic bumper extensions, the bigger 19-inch alloy wheels, and the extra pronounced rear apron with supercar-inspired diffuser and centrally-mounted twin spherical tailpipes.

Inside, the dashboard has a reasonably normal structure for the digital cockpit, harking back to current fashions from Hyundai and different automakers. There’s a “Crystal Shifter” for the automated gearbox, steel accents on the flowery local weather vents, an ordinary panoramic sunroof, and 32-color ambient lighting. The cabin can accommodate 5 folks with 341 lt (12 cubic toes) of bags house on the again. GAC designers opted for gentle colour choices for the upholstery together with fairyland inexperienced, gentle grey with orange accents, and black with gentle wave blue accents. Security tools contains the ADiGO bundle with the fundamental ADAS.

Beneath the bonnet lies a turbocharged 1.5-liter petrol engine producing 174 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is transmitted to the entrance wheels completely via a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized gearbox. GAC says that the mannequin presents the quickest 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in its phase, finishing the dash in 7.5 seconds, earlier than reaching a high velocity of 190 km/h (118 mph). As for gas consumption, the automaker suggests a determine of 6.18 lt/100km (38 mpg). A plug-in hybrid variant will reportedly observe sooner or later.

The brand new GAC GS3 will go on sale in China within the first quarter of 2023. As reported by native media, pricing is anticipated to begin round ¥85,000 ($12,294).