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’s just been the one Premium-R variant – until now. WTC Automotif (WCTA), a Warisan TC Holdings 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 B-segment SUV’s range now comprises Standard, Exclusive 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.

No matter the variant, you get 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 are just dual front airbags (Exclusive gets four, Premium-R six) and no ADAS. Externally, the Standard and the Exclusive are similar, down to the 18-inch alloys shod in 225/55 tyres.

What about colours? The GS3 Emzoom Standard gets just Frost White and Asphalt Black, while 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.


Analogue dials for the GAC GS3 Emzoom Standard (left); Exclusive variant gets seven-inch LCD cluster

The 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom continues to be offered with a five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and an additional seven-year/180,000 km engine and transmission warranty for the first 2,000 customers. There are currently already more than 20 GAC showrooms and service centres nationwide.

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.

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