2026 GAC Emzoom: China’s newest Hyundai Kona, MG ZS small SUV rival detailed

GAC is the subsequent Chinese language model to sort out the Australian market, and it has launched full specs for one among its first native vehicles: the Nissan Qashqai-sized Emzoom.

Launching this month in a single ‘GL’ trim stage, the Emzoom is ready to go up towards Australia’s huge small SUV cohort, together with the Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona, and MG ZS, to call only a few.

Additional, although GAC payments it as a “compact SUV”, the Emzoom measures in at simply over 4.4 metres, which suggests it’s closest in measurement to bigger small SUVs just like the Qashqai. Not like that and plenty of different small SUVs although, it’s arriving with none sort of hybrid powertrain, and its petrol engine is barely compliant with Euro 5 emissions requirements.

Which means it’s slipping in earlier than harder Euro 6d requirements come into impact regionally in December 2025, with new variations of all autos required to conform.

With a market launch slated for November 18, it’s clear GAC intends to ‘beat’ Euro 6d to the Australian market, avoiding the necessity to homologate the Emzoom beneath the tighter emissions rules, no less than for now. Come 2028, nevertheless, it might want to meet the harder requirements.

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The five-seat Emzoom will likely be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 125kW of energy and 270Nm of torque.

It utilises a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission, claimed to be able to “shift occasions as little as 0.2 seconds”.

Exterior design highlights embrace GAC’s massive “Mecha Wing” grille (confusingly known as “Flying Wing” elsewhere), “Laser Eye” break up LED headlights, and “Mild Dart” tail-light signature. GAC says the automotive’s sharp strains “seem as if they might have been lower by diamonds themselves”.

Its inside is fitted with a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system that helps wi-fi smartphone mirroring, which serves as a management centre for features like seat air flow and local weather management.

Moreover, there’s a 50W wi-fi charging pad and panoramic sunroof.

GAC additionally outlines that “key options similar to local weather management and outsized openable panoramic roof will be operated on the contact of the button”, which suggests the person can “chorus from fumbling behind the wheel whereas making an attempt
to make these changes”.

Fitted as commonplace are autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise management, a surround-view digital camera, parking help, and blind-spot monitoring.

Full pricing and guarantee data for the Emzoom will likely be revealed at GAC’s native launch on November 18, which can be when the electrical Aion V SUV and M8 PHEV folks mover will likely be launched.

Drivetrains and Effectivity

Specs	GAC Emzoom GL
Engine	1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol
Engine energy	125kW
Engine torque	270Nm
Transmission	7-speed moist dual-clutch auto
Drive kind	Entrance-wheel drive
Kerb weight	“1370-1415kg”
Gas financial system (claimed)	6.6L/100km
Gas tank capability	47L
Gas requirement	TBC
CO2 emissions	TBC
Emissions commonplace	Euro 5