Distributor of GAC automobiles in Malaysia, WTC Automotif (WTCA) has introduced that native meeting of the GAC Emkoo has began on the Segambut meeting plant, forward of its deliberate market introduction within the third quarter of this 12 months.
This makes the Emkoo the second GAC mannequin to be domestically assembled on the facility, after the B-segment Emzoom GS3 that was launched in Malaysia in April 2024.
Beforehand sighted on native roads in March this 12 months, the Emkoo is a five-seater C-segment SUV that measures 4,680 mm lengthy, 1,901 mm large and 1,670 mm tall with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, which can compete with the likes of the Honda CR-V and the Proton X70.
The Emkoo shares its World Platform Modular Structure (GPMA) with the GS3 Emzoom, and abroad the C-segment SUV is obtainable with a alternative of 1.5 litre and a couple of.0 litre turbocharged petrol engines, in addition to a 2.0 litre hybrid powertrain.
The 1.5L petrol possibility is the seemingly alternative, and this outputs 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm of torque between 1,400 and 4,500 rpm, driving the entrance wheels by means of a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission.
Inside, the cabin of the Emkoo previewed in Malaysia was specified a seven-inch digital instrument show and a ten.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter packing Apple CarPlay, although this preview specification will not be consultant of what’s official for Malaysia.
In China, the Emkoo might be optioned with bigger shows – a ten.25-inch instrument show and a 14.6-inch touchscreen – in addition to a 12-speaker Yamaha sound system.
“We’re proud to advance to the following chapter of our CKD journey with the launch of Emkoo mass manufacturing. This milestone highlights {our capability} to fulfill world high quality requirements whereas assembling automobiles domestically. The Emkoo displays our joint dedication to delivering technologically superior and design-forward automobiles to Malaysian customers in a well timed and environment friendly method,” stated WTC Automotif CEO Tan Keng Meng.
GALLERY: GAC Emkoo previewed in Malaysia
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