The Trumpchi GA3S or previously the Trumpchi GA3 is a subcompact sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally.[3]

Trumpchi GA3S
Trumpchi GA3S
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also called
  • GAC GA3S
  • Trumpchi GA3 (pre-facelift)
  • Gonow E Mei (Emei)
  • Gonow GA (launched as E Mei)
Production2013–2019
Model years2013–2019
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,598 mm (102.3 in)
Length4,570 mm (179.9 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Curb weight1,235 kg (2,723 lb)[2]

Overview edit

The Trumpchi GA3 is based on the same platform as the later developed Trumpchi GS3 crossover, positioning it under the Trumpchi GA5 sedan.[4][5] Originally introduced as the Trumpchi GA3 sedan, it debuted on the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese car market soon after in July 2013 with prices ranging from 80,000 to 120,000 yuan.[6][7] The design of the Trumpchi GA3 is inspired by the Guangzhou Auto E-Jet concept car that debuted on the Guangzhou Auto Show in December 2012.[8] Engine options of the GA3 includes a 1.4 liter turbo engine and a 1.6 liter engine.[9]

A sportier variant named the Trumpchi GA3S was available as an option shortly after, and soon replaced the Trumpchi GA3 directly with the plug-in hybrid version dubbed the Trumpchi GA3S PHEV launched in 2016. Engines are the same as the regular GA3 sedan, a 1.6 liter engine with an output of 122hp, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.[10]

Gonow E Mei and Gonow GA edit

 
Gonow E mei in China

The Trumpchi GA3 was originally the Gonow E Mei launched in 2014 and sold under the Gonow sub-brand of Guangzhou Automobile before being discontinued and rebadged as a Trumpchi product. Prices starts from 69,800 yuan to 96,800 yuan. The Gonow E Mei was also formerly known as the Gonow GA during development phase.[11]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 will be launched on the Chinese car market in June". 22 May 2013.
  2. ^ "More details on the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3". 27 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 arrives at the Shanghai Auto Show". 19 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 will spawn Five new cars in China". 7 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 will hit the Chinese car market in July". 10 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 hits the Shanghai Auto Show". 22 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 hits the China car market". 25 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Guangzhou Auto teases the Trumpchi GA3". 15 April 2013.
  9. ^ "First look at the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3 sedan". 17 April 2013.
  10. ^ "Chinese Car Girl gets Close to a Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA3S". 23 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Gonow E Mei launched on the China car market". 29 May 2014.

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