The local arm of Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) will start competing in the Philippine electric vehicle arena within the latter part of 2023.
In a chance interview at the launch of the GS3 Emzoom, GAC Motor Philippines Brand Head Redentor Cajayon said that the target is to bring in a hybrid vehicle in the final quarter of the year.
Without giving a specific date yet, Cajayon told Carmudi Philippines that the Astara Philippines-led firm's first new energy vehicle offering will be the GAC Emkoo Hybrid.
In China, the GAC Emkoo Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter Atkinson engine with electric motor. The combination can deliver up to 130 horsepower and 180-Newton-meters of torque.
Aside from that, it is also equipped with a switch that intelligently utilizes the electric mill and internal combustion engine to help recover energy.
Further, the Philippine-spec GAC Emkoo Hybrid could have the following convenience features namely panoramic sunroof with electronic sunshade, dynamic ambient lights, and three screens (head-up display, LCD instrument cluster, and touchscreen infotainment system).
Also, those who will wait for the hybrid version of the GAC Emkoo could possibly enjoy the following safety technologies namely the cage-type bodywork, collision energy absorption control, ultra-wide anti-collision beam, and integrated brake controls system.
To note, the gasoline-propelled GAC Emkoo sport utility vehicle was launched in the Philippines in April 2023. Two months back, the firm reduced the crossover’s pricing. The entry-level option now wears a P1.298-million price tag while the top-of-the-line variety (GL) is retailed for P1.498 million.
Given the current pricing, we can expect the GAC Emkoo Hybrid’s price to be north of P1.5 million.
Photos from Guangzhou Automobile Group Company
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