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Trumpchi GS3 I 150N (114 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Trumpchi GS3:
The Trumpchi GS3 or GAC GS3 or is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by GAC Group under the GAC Motor brand globally and the Trumpchi brand in China.
The first-generation GS3 is based on the same platform as the Trumpchi GA3S sedan, and it debuted on the 2017 Chengdu Auto Show and the 2018 Detroit Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese car market shortly after.
The engines available includes a 1. 3-litre turbo producing 137 hp and a 1. 5-litre producing 114 hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Trumpchi GS3 (I). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Trumpchi GS3 I generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety ratings for this model are primarily based on local Chinese C-NCAP tests, which are not directly comparable to Euro NCAP standards.
150N (114 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This naturally aspirated 1.5L engine provides adequate, but not exhilarating, performance. It's suitable for city driving and relaxed cruising, but can feel strained during rapid acceleration or highway overtakes.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km, the economy is average for its class and engine size, especially when paired with an automatic transmission.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Competitive pricing and strong value proposition
- • Spacious interior for a compact SUV
- • Modern exterior styling
- • Good feature set for the price point
Cons:
- • Modest performance from the naturally aspirated engine
- • Interior material quality can be inconsistent
- • Limited brand recognition outside of China
- • Unknown long-term reliability in diverse markets
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Trumpchi |
| Model: | GS3 |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 150N (114 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | August, 2017 |
| End of production: | October, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 114 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1495 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DCVVT |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China V |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 780 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 370 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4350 mm |
| Width: | 1825 mm |
| Height: | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16; 215/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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