GAC Trumpchi starts presale of EMKOO SUV
Shanghai (ZXZC)- GAC Trumpchi, the self-owned passenger vehicle brand of GAC Motor, saw its 3 millionth complete vehicle, an EMKOO SUV, roll off the production line on August 18.
The company kicked off the presale of the EMKOO at the same time. As a strategic model embodying GAC Trumpchi’s resolution to become a new energy technology company, the EMKOO will come with 6 trim levels, featuring a presale price range of 13,200 yuan to 17,200 yuan ($1,930-$2,520).
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The appearance of the Trumpchi EMKOO comprises a slew of sharp edges and straight lines. The front end gets a V-shaped frameless grille and matrix headlights. As for the side profile, the pop-out door handles and a rear spoiler can be easily noticed.
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The new SUV measures 4,680mm long, 1,901mm wide, and 1,670 tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm. It will come with five body color options.
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The EMKOO's interior features a sporty flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel, a floating screen, and a diamond-styled gear selector. The model's entry-level and higher trims get a 7-inch and 10.25-inch instrument panel, respectively. All variants come standard with a 14.6-inch console-mounted main screen, which features the ADiGO 5.0 intelligent driving system powered by the Qualcomm 8155 chip.
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Riding on the GMPA (GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture), the EMKOO is offered in three powertrain solutions. The entry-level adopts a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol-powered engine, which is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The more powerful fuel-burning one uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Notably, the HEV version is equipped with the GMC 2.0 hybrid system, which consists of a 2.0ATK engine, an electric motor, and 2-speed DHT (dedicated hybrid transmission).