Should the X50 be worried? GAC SUVs coming to Malaysia soon, Tan Chong’s second Chinese marque
Eric · Dec 22, 2021 08:46 AM
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Come 2022 and yet another Chinese marque will be available in Malaysia. This time around, it's Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd, (GAC Motor)'s turn to land here.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (TCMH) will set up a new subsidiary to represent GAC Motor, not Angka-Tan or Edaran Tan Chong Motors, which distributes JMC and Nissan vehicles, respectively.
Recall that back in December 2020, TCMH signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GAC to evaluate the possibility of TCMH distributing GAC Motor vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam.
The Trumpchi GS3 Power can be had with several powertrain options, including a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-pot that does 163 PS and 235 Nm, mated to a 6-speed manual, as well as 4-pot version that does 168 PS and 265 Nm. The latter is mated to a 6-speed automatic.
Currently, the only market GAC Motor is serving in the ASEAN region is the Philippines. Malaysia could very well be the first right-hand drive market for GAC Motor.
Now, GAC’s product portfolio doesn’t stop at SUVs. The company also offers some stylish MPVs and sedans in China, including the GAC GM6 MPV and GA8 sedan.
Looking at current market trends, the possibility of GAC offering sedan and MPVs outside of their home market is lower.
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