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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.

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GAC GS3 Power

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.

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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.

Also Read: Tan Chong signs MoU with China’s GAC, entry to Malaysia and Vietnam under study

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A month later, spyshots of the GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power surfaced, hinting that TCMH indeed has plans to introduce the B-segment SUV in Malaysia.

Also Read: Spied: GAC's Trumpchi GS3 Power spotted in Malaysia - new X50 rival coming soon?

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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.

Also Read: What is the GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power, and when is it launching in Malaysia?

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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. 

Also Read: Spied: A pair of GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power testing in Klang – Is Malaysia first RHD market?

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.

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Trumpchi GA8

Looking at current market trends, the possibility of GAC offering sedan and MPVs outside of their home market is lower.  

Eric

Editor

Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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