What engine does the GAC Trumpchi GS3 have?
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GAC Trumpchi GS3 is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 84kW, maximum horsepower of 114PS, and maximum torque of 150Nm; and a 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 120kW, maximum horsepower of 163PS, and maximum torque of 235Nm. The GAC Trumpchi GS3 is a compact SUV under the GAC Trumpchi brand, with dimensions of 4350mm in length, 1825mm in width, and 1685mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2560mm. The vehicle features a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, rear air conditioning vents, seat heating, one-key start, keyless entry, rearview camera, electronic parking brake, and auto hold among other configurations.
I've been driving the Trumpchi GS3 for two years, and this car's engine has undergone several generations of updates. When the older model used the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, the power felt somewhat weak, but the later 1.3T turbocharged version improved significantly. Now, the 2023 GS3 Shadow Speed directly adopts a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 177 horsepower, paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, making overtaking in the city particularly smooth. GAC's powertrain tuning is quite mature, and fuel consumption is well controlled—I average just over 7 liters per 100km on the highway. A friend who recently bought the 2023 model mentioned that the engine noise is quieter than the older version, and the vibration during start-stop is less noticeable compared to three-cylinder engines. If you're considering buying, I recommend test-driving to compare the power performance between the new and old models.
