GAC GS3 vs Perodua Aruz Comparison

With prices starting from just RM 88k, the GAC GS3 is just slightly more expensive than the Perodua Ativa, but cheaper than the Proton X50. Like its Malaysian rivals, the GS3 is a subcompact crossover aimed at the same crowd of buyers. It is imported (CBU) from Hangzhou, China.Two variants are offered in Malaysia: 1.5 Standard and 1.5 Premium. Both are powered by the same naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed 4A15K1) that does 114 PS and 150 Nm, with an Aisin-sourc

Malaysia is the first RHD market for GAC Prices start from RM 88k Would this convince you over the Proton X50?After months of spyshots and teasers, Warisan TC Holdingss new subsidiary WTC Automotif has launched the B-segment GAC GS3 in Malaysia. The new Proton X50 challenger is priced from RM 88,800 to RM 96,800. This also marks the debut of right-hand drive GAC models. At the moment, the GAC GS3 is imported (CBU) from China, with local assembly (CKD) to start in the near future. Two variants ar

GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power launching tomorrow WTC Automotif is the distributor Can this pull you away from the X50?Come tomorrow, GAC Motor will be making its debut in Malaysia and the first model that the Guangzhou-based company will launch is the Trumpchi GS3 Power.For Malaysia, GAC Motor will be represented by WTC Automotif – a new subsidiary set up by Warisan TC Holdings. The first GAC Motor showroom is located beside Tan Chong Motor’s headquarters along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (form

Perhaps one of the more curious models we’ve came across is the GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power. It took the team several hours trying to decipher the model when the spyshot came in.Now, we received a video of the said GS3 Power, this time giving us a glance at the SUV’s interior.While the 7-second-long video isn’t long by any means, it does reveal that at least one variant will receive an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, as shown above.Keep in mind that the vehicle in question i

Remember the mysterious SUV that made waves around the internet a few weeks ago? The office had a fun debate determining what it was and we concluded that it is likely to be the 2021 GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power.Now one of our readers who goes by Jeff spotted not one but a pair of GS3 Power making their testing rounds in Klang. While the rear might show some hints that the pair of SUVs is the GS3 Power, it is interesting to note that one of them is missing a pair of roof rails.Note the missing roof ra

Just a few days ago we shared spyshots of a mystery SUV. Now, more photos have emerged, solidifying claims that this may very well be the 2021 GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power testing in Malaysia.The last round of spyshots only showed the front end, but these pics from reader Aril Hamka gives us a clearer look at the SUV, further hinting that this is the GS3 Power.Check out the rear - the spied SUV sports a pair of roof rails and a shark fin antenna. Besides that, note the tail light design and position o

Like many car manufacturers, Perodua too is facing severe disruption in its supply chain, leading to long waiting period for its customers. Being Malaysia’s No.1 car brand is a double-edged sword - because of the scale Perodua operates in, everything good and bad is amplified to a level few other manufacturers face.Perodua sells nearly a quarter million cars a year. For 2022, it targets to sell 247,800 units, despite the ongoing challenge in getting enough parts to build enough cars. The g

Soon, 1 in every 3 new cars sold in Malaysia will be an SUV Sedans dropped from 78 to 64 percent MPVs dropped from 16 to 7 percentBy the end of 2022, it is projected that one in every 3 new cars sold in Malaysia will be an SUV. As for June 2021, the market share of SUVs now stand at 29 percent, according to data by the Malaysia Automotive Association.The figure is compared against passenger carrying vehicles, excluding commercial vehicles like pick-up trucks, prime movers, buses, or panel vans.A

You can get these 7-seaters for less than RM100kFor most of us, the ‘endgame’ 7-seater is the Toyota Alphard (or Toyota Vellfire), but at around RM450k, this big MPV is out of reach for most Malaysians. In fact, this is the price of mid-level property, and it makes much more sense to spend your hard earned cash in an asset instead.So can you get a 7-seater for less than RM100k? In short, yes, you can. Here are 5 examples of excellent 7-seaters for your family for under RM100k.Honda B

Two facelift models and one all-new model to launch later this year All-new 2022 Perodua Alza confirmed Are the Axia and Aruz next to be updated?During Perodua’s business review earlier today, the company has confirmed that they are capable of launching 2 facelift models and one brand-new model yearly.Perodua also confirmed that the all-new 2022 Perodua Alza will be coming later this year. Production of the outgoing Alza will be extended to the end of April.Also Read: Bye-bye Perodua Alza

Perodua Aruz 1.5 – what is the fuel consumption like?Perodua has sold almost 25,000 units of the Perodua Aruz in the four months after the launch of the SUV, making the Perodua Aruz quite the popular model.This is despite the fact that the Perodua Aruz is Peroduas most expensive model on sale right now, priced from RM 72,900.Perodua Aruz 1.5 – fuel consumption The engine on the Perodua Aruz makes 102 PS and 133 Nm of torque, so it’s not going to be an exciting performer.The off

Rendering onlyFollowing in the footsteps of the Toyota Rush, the Perodua Aruz will also be getting a new red colour option. Toyota RushSources close to the matter shared with WapCar.my that the colour will be named Passion Red, and it will be a metallic shade. It seems that the colour will only be offered on the range-topping AV variant. Expect it to look identical from the Rushs new Red Metallic colour that we talked about last week.The other colours availableThe new colour brings the total num