What engine does the GAC Trumpchi GS3 have?

[EllieAnn]

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.

[Zoe]

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.

[DelCooper]

Last year during the test drive of the Trumpchi GS3, I thoroughly studied its engine specifications. The currently available models mainly come in two variants: the entry-level version retains the old 1.5T three-cylinder engine with 130 horsepower, while the mainstream models are all equipped with the newly upgraded 2023 four-cylinder 1.5T turbocharged engine, model 4A15J2. This engine features quite advanced direct fuel injection technology, delivering a maximum power of 130 kW and generating 270 Nm of torque at just 1750 rpm. Starting from a traffic light is noticeably quicker compared to naturally aspirated cars in the same price range. The 4S dealership mentioned that this engine has a thermal efficiency of 40%, which explains its combined fuel consumption of only 6.8L. Recently, while helping my cousin choose a car, I found that the entry-level version offers significant discounts, but if you're after performance, it's more reliable to go straight for the new four-cylinder engine.

[Marian]

Last month, I visited the GAC Motor 4S store to check out cars, and the salesperson highlighted the engine of the GS3 Shadow Speed. It comes standard with a 1.5T turbocharged engine across all trims, but after 2023, it was upgraded to a four-cylinder, unlike some brands that still use three-cylinder engines. During the test drive, stepping hard on the accelerator gave a noticeable push-back feeling. The salesperson mentioned that this engine uses the GCCS combustion control system, which is 15% more fuel-efficient than the older models. The brochure in the store indicated a horsepower of 177, paired with a 7DCT transmission that shifts incredibly fast, and even produces a slight exhaust note in sport mode. Friends considering this car are advised to focus on batches produced after 2023, as the chassis vibration damping has also been significantly optimized compared to the older models.

[SanAubree]

I just completed the first maintenance on my 2024 GS3. This car's engine is coded 4A15J2, a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged unit. The mechanic mentioned that GAC's powertrain system has good reliability. Driving in D mode is smooth enough for daily use, and when shifted to S mode, the power is readily available once the RPM hits 4000. I noticed a detail when refueling: it runs fine on 92-octane gasoline, unlike some turbocharged cars that require 95-octane. With AC on in the city, the fuel consumption is around 8.2L, and it drops to 6.5L on the highway. However, the cold start is a bit noisy, but it quiets down after warming up for half a minute. Compared to my friend's three-cylinder GS3, the four-cylinder engine has almost no steering wheel vibration at idle.

[LaGarrett]

As an owner who has driven two generations of the GS3, the engine upgrade impressed me the most. The old 1.3T turbo engine always had some lag at low speeds, but the new 1.5T four-cylinder completely solves this issue. Not only does the new engine have 47 more horsepower, but its torque plateau kicks in from 1500 rpm, and the dual-clutch transmission shifts at just the right moment. During weekend mountain drives on continuous uphill sections, the engine feels particularly powerful around 3000 rpm. After 30,000 kilometers, the average fuel consumption is 7.8L, and semi-synthetic oil is sufficient for maintenance. The only downside is noticeable engine noise during aggressive driving, which can be somewhat improved with higher-quality oil.