Engineering:GAC Emkoo

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GAC Emkoo
2022 Trumpchi Emkoo
Overview
ManufacturerTrumpchi (GAC Group)
Also calledTrumpchi Emkoo (China)
Production2022–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)[2]
Body style5-door SUV
PlatformGAC Global Platform Modular Architecture (GMPA)
RelatedTrumpchi GS4 III
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4
  • 2.0 L 4B20J1 turbo I4
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 2.0 L 4B20L1 I4
Electric motor1xAC PMSM (hybrid)
Power output
  • 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) (1.5 L)
  • 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) (2.0 L)
  • 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) (2.0 L hybrid)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainParallel (hybrid)
Battery2.076 kWh Li-ion battery (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,901 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight
  • 1,500–1,625 kg (3,307–3,583 lb)
  • 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) (Emkoo Hybrid)

The GAC Emkoo or Trumpchi Emkoo (Chinese: 影酷; pinyin: Yǐngkù, literally: Shadow Cool) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Group and sold under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. It is the second vehicle of the Trumpchi Shadow (影) series, after the Empow compact sports sedan.[3]

Overview

The vehicle was previewed by the Vision Emkoo concept car revealed in November 2021 at Auto Guangzhou.[4]

The production model debuted as the Trumpchi Emkoo in April 2022, with similar toned-down styling compared to the 2021 concept.[2][5] The vehicle went on sale in China in August 2022.[6]

Markets

Malaysia

The Emkoo was first introduced in Malaysia in January 2024,[7] and was launched in Malaysia on 3 October 2025.[8] It is available in two variants: Premium and Premium Pro, both variants are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is locally assembled in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur at the Tan Chong Motor plant.[8]

Mexico

The Emkoo was launched in Mexico on 21 January 2025, with three variants: GE, GL and HEV, it is powered by either 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol or 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrains.[9]

Philippines

The Emkoo was previewed for the Philippinean market at the 19th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) on 4 April 2024 and sales commenced in the Philippines on 22 August 2024. It is available in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrain, as the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) sold by GAC Group in the country.[10][11]

South Africa

The Emkoo was launched in South Africa on 28 August 2024, shortly two weeks after GAC Group entry to South Africa with the GS3 Emzoom. It is available in two trim levels: Executive and Executive Plus; it is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[12]

Specifications

Powertrain

The vehicle is available with two internal combustion engines. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) and 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) of torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the top-level model is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) of torque and has an 8-speed automatic transmission.[6]

The hybrid model is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor outputting a combined 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) is co-developed by GAC and Toyota called the G-MC 2.0 system. This model uses a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.[6]

Specs[13][14]
Model Years Transmission Power@rpm Torque@rpm Top speed
Petrol
1.5 Turbo 2022–present 7-speed DCT 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) at 5,500 rpm 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) at 1,400–4,500 rpm 190 km/h (118 mph)
2.0 Turbo 8-speed automatic 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 5,250 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm 210 km/h (130 mph)
Hybrid
2.0 Hybrid 2022–present 2-speed DHT 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) 160 km/h (99 mph)

Technology

The vehicle features an ADiGO 5.0 advanced driver-assistance system and a 14.6 in (37 cm) central screen using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.[15]

Safety

ASEAN NCAP scores[16]
Overall stars / Score StarStarStarStarStar 84.96
Adult occupant 30.30/32.00
Child occupant 40.83/51.00
Safety assist 19.50/21.00
Motorcyclist safety 10.00

References

  1. https://paultan.org/2025/06/25/gac-emkoo-in-malaysia-ckd-local-assembly-commences-in-segambut-plant-to-debut-in-q3-2025/
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Trumpchi EMKOO: GAC's All-New SUV Made Global Debut". 26 April 2022. https://www.chinapev.com/gac-motor/trumpchi/trumpchi-emkoo-gacs-all-new-suv-made-global-debut/. Retrieved 19 September 2022. 
  3. Dong Yi Chen (6 April 2022). "GAC Trumpchi Emkoo Hybrid SUV For China Will Be Called Yingku". https://carnewschina.com/2022/04/06/gac-trumpchi-emkoo-hybrid-suv-for-china-will-be-called-yingku/. Retrieved 18 September 2022. 
  4. Smith, Sam D. (20 November 2021). "GAC Trumpchi Invites You To Share Your Design Ideas With Futuristic Vision Emkoo Concept". https://www.carscoops.com/2021/11/gac-trumpchi-is-inviting-customers-to-share-their-design-ideas-with-futuristic-vision-emkoo-concept/. Retrieved 18 September 2022. 
  5. Rainford, Mark (11 May 2022). "GAC EMKOO Is The Shape Of Things To Come". https://carnewschina.com/2022/05/11/gac-emkoo-is-the-shape-of-things-to-come/. Retrieved 18 September 2022. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Bobylev, Denis (18 August 2022). "GAC Emkoo Launched In China With 254 HP And Starting Price Of 19,450 USD". https://carnewschina.com/2022/08/18/gac-emkoo-launched-in-china-with-254-hp-and-starting-price-of-19450-usd/. Retrieved 18 September 2022. 
  7. Lee, Jonathan (2024-01-31). "2024 GAC Emkoo previewed in Malaysia: C-segment SUV larger than X70" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2024/01/31/2024-gac-emkoo-previewed-in-malaysia-c-segment-suv-bigger-than-proton-x70-177-ps-1-5t-7-spd-dct/. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 Lee, Jonathan (2025-10-03). "GAC Emkoo launched in Malaysia – C-segment SUV, larger than Proton X70, 177 PS/270 Nm, from RM120k" (in en-US). https://paultan.org/2025/10/03/gac-emkoo-launched-in-malaysia-c-segment-suv-larger-than-proton-x70-177-ps-270-nm-from-rm120k/. 
  9. Juárez, Mauricio (2025-01-21). "GAC EMKOO, ya tiene precios en México: versión híbrida con X-Trail, Tiguan, RAV4 y otras en la mira" (in es-mx). AutoCosmos. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2025/01/21/gac-emkoo-ya-tiene-precios-en-mexico-version-hibrida-con-x-trail-tiguan-rav4-y-otras-en-la-mira. 
  10. "See Futuristic Style, Cutting-Edge Tech At GAC Motor's MIAS Pavilion". 2024-04-03. https://www.carguide.ph/2024/04/see-futuristic-style-cutting-edge-tech.html. 
  11. "GAC Motor PH Prices EMKOO Hybrid At P 1.698M (w/ Specs)". 2024-08-22. https://www.carguide.ph/2024/08/gac-motor-ph-prices-emkoo-hybrid-at-p.html. 
  12. Du Toit, Albert (2024-08-28). "New GAC luxury SUV goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features". TopAuto. https://topauto.co.za/news/113976/new-gac-luxury-suv-goes-on-sale-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features/. 
  13. "配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站". https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=140. 
  14. "配置表- 广汽传祺官方网站". https://www.gacmotor.com/configtable?id=139. 
  15. "内置ADiGO 5.0系统 广汽传祺影酷1.5T车型亮相成都车展". 27 August 2022. https://www.dongchedi.com/article/7136425456357802534. Retrieved 18 September 2022. 
  16. GAC Emkoo ASEAN NCAP

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