GAC Emkoo
The GAC Emkoo or Trumpchi Emkoo is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Group and sold under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. It is the second vehicle of the Trumpchi Shadow series, after the Empow compact sports sedan.
Overview
The vehicle was previewed by the Vision Emkoo concept car revealed in November 2021 at Auto Guangzhou.The production model debuted as the Trumpchi Emkoo in April 2022, with similar toned-down styling compared to the 2021 concept. The vehicle went on sale in China in August 2022.
Markets
Malaysia
The Emkoo was first introduced in Malaysia in January 2024, and was launched in Malaysia on 3 October 2025. It is available in two variants: Premium and Premium Pro, both variants are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is locally assembled in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur at the Tan Chong Motor plant.Mexico
The Emkoo was launched in Mexico on 21 January 2025, with three variants: GE, GL and HEV, it is powered by either 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol or 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrains.Philippines
The Emkoo was previewed for the Philippinean market at the 19th Manila International Auto Show on 4 April 2024 and sales commenced in the Philippines on 22 August 2024. It is available in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrain, as the first hybrid electric vehicle sold by GAC Group in the country.South Africa
The Emkoo was launched in South Africa on 28 August 2024, shortly two weeks after GAC Group entry to South Africa with the GS3 Emzoom. It is available in two trim levels: Executive and Executive Plus; it is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.Specifications
Powertrain
The vehicle is available with two internal combustion engines. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing and of torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the top-level model is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing and of torque and has an 8-speed automatic transmission.The hybrid model is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor outputting a combined is co-developed by GAC and Toyota called the G-MC 2.0 system. This model uses a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.