GAC GS3 2023– car dimensions: 4410 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1600 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,415 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 341 litres.
The cabin seats five with a multifunction steering wheel and leatherette or premium upholstery on most grades. A 10.25-inch or 14.6-inch touchscreen is standard and supports wireless Apple CarPlay plus Android Auto or phone mirroring. Automatic climate control with rear vents appears on mid and higher grades while base models use manual. Basic cruise control is common. adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot warning and 360-degree cameras are limited to higher trims or option packs. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are widely available, with front sensors on upper grades.
Boot space measures 341 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1271 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. A temporary spare sits under the floor.
The cabin offers a modern layout with dual screens up to 14.6-inch touchscreen and 7-inch cluster, synthetic leather or fabric seats depending on grade, automatic climate control with rear vents and PM1.0 filter. Higher grades add ambient lighting, wireless charging and power driver seat with ventilation. Seats support taller drivers well with good side bolsters. rear space is roomy for the class with fold-flat options and armrest. Panoramic roof on top trims opens the space but can reduce headroom slightly for tall rear passengers. Overall solid and practical daily feel with soft-touch materials in key areas.
1.5T petrol engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, front-wheel drive
Fuel tank capacity 47 litres
Combined fuel use listed at 5.9 L/100 km in some markets. Brazil homologation 10.2 km/l city and 11.6 km/l highway
5-star ASEAN NCAP rating with 88.39 points overall
5-star C-NCAP result
Standard kit includes multiple airbags (up to six), ABS, ESP, TPMS, ISOFIX. higher grades add AEB, ACC, lane keep and 360 camera
The 1.5-litre turbo petrol delivers around 170-177 hp and 250-270 Nm depending on market tuning. It runs on a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox with front-wheel drive only. Official combined consumption figures sit near 5.9 L/100 km in several regions, while Brazilian testing shows 10.2 km/l urban and 11.6 km/l highway. Tank holds 47 litres for decent range in mixed use.
Service details are limited in public specs. Some markets list a 5-year/150 000 km warranty. First free service appears in certain brochures at low mileage. Expect standard oil and filter changes. no unique long intervals are published.
Safety scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP (88.39 points) covering adult, child, assist and motorcyclist categories, plus 5 stars in C-NCAP. Structure uses high-strength steel. Base cars carry dual front airbags plus ABS, ESP, hill hold and TPMS. Mid and top grades add side and curtain airbags for a total of six, plus AEB, adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera.
Daily ownership centres on the petrol 1.5T and dual-clutch setup. Higher trims bring power tailgate and more ADAS for easier parking and highway use. Cabin materials hold up with soft-touch points and easy-clean synthetic leather. Rear seats fold 60/40 for cargo flexibility from the 341-litre boot.
Length 4410 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1600 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (GS3 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, gacmotor.com, gacmotor.com.my, gacgroup.com.