GAC launches in Australia: Aion V EV, Emzoom, M8 PHEV
GAC’s Australian debut: Aion V EV, Emzoom and M8 PHEV arriving in November
GAC launches in Australia: Aion V EV, Emzoom, M8 PHEV
Chinese brand GAC enters Australia with three models in November: Aion V electric SUV, Emzoom petrol crossover, and M8 PHEV. Specs and segment focus inside.
2025-10-14T08:59:54+03:00
2025-10-14T08:59:54+03:00
2025-10-14T08:59:54+03:00
Chinese carmaker GAC will make its official Australian debut within weeks, becoming the market’s 16th marque. The brand will open with three core models, all scheduled for a November rollout.Leading the range is the Aion V, an electric mid-size SUV that is set to be pivotal for GAC locally, as it targets Australia’s most hotly contested segment. Local specifications remain under wraps; however, in right-hand-drive markets such as Singapore and Thailand, the Aion V is offered with a 75 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 485 km. If a similar setup appears here, those numbers would put it squarely in the everyday-use EV camp rather than a niche experiment.GAC will also field a smaller petrol crossover called Emzoom. Elsewhere it is sold as the GAC GS3 Emzoom, and under the GAC Trumpchi sub-brand as the Trumpchi GS3 Yingsu. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 95 hp, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. On paper the output looks modest; the appeal will hinge on calibration and real-world drivability, especially for city buyers who value efficiency over outright pace.The third model is the M8 PHEV, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid positioned as GAC’s flagship in China. It combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with an electric motor for a system output of 372 hp and 630 Nm. That kind of headroom suggests relaxed performance and quiet confidence—traits families tend to appreciate on long trips and school runs alike.Taken together, an electric SUV, a compact petrol crossover, and a plug-in hybrid people mover form a balanced opening act for a newcomer. The spread doesn’t try to be all things at once, but it does cover the essentials that shape most Australian garages.
GAC Australia debut, Aion V electric SUV, Emzoom, GS3 Emzoom, Trumpchi GS3 Yingsu, M8 PHEV, plug-in hybrid, 75 kWh, 485 km WLTP, 1.5-litre turbo, 7-speed DCT, 372 hp, 630 Nm, November rollout
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Michael Powers
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GAC’s Australian debut: Aion V EV, Emzoom and M8 PHEV arriving in November
Chinese brand GAC enters Australia with three models in November: Aion V electric SUV, Emzoom petrol crossover, and M8 PHEV. Specs and segment focus inside.
Michael Powers, Editor
Chinese carmaker GAC will make its official Australian debut within weeks, becoming the market’s 16th marque. The brand will open with three core models, all scheduled for a November rollout.
Leading the range is the Aion V, an electric mid-size SUV that is set to be pivotal for GAC locally, as it targets Australia’s most hotly contested segment. Local specifications remain under wraps; however, in right-hand-drive markets such as Singapore and Thailand, the Aion V is offered with a 75 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 485 km. If a similar setup appears here, those numbers would put it squarely in the everyday-use EV camp rather than a niche experiment.
GAC will also field a smaller petrol crossover called Emzoom. Elsewhere it is sold as the GAC GS3 Emzoom, and under the GAC Trumpchi sub-brand as the Trumpchi GS3 Yingsu. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 95 hp, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. On paper the output looks modest; the appeal will hinge on calibration and real-world drivability, especially for city buyers who value efficiency over outright pace.
The third model is the M8 PHEV, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid positioned as GAC’s flagship in China. It combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with an electric motor for a system output of 372 hp and 630 Nm. That kind of headroom suggests relaxed performance and quiet confidence—traits families tend to appreciate on long trips and school runs alike.
Taken together, an electric SUV, a compact petrol crossover, and a plug-in hybrid people mover form a balanced opening act for a newcomer. The spread doesn’t try to be all things at once, but it does cover the essentials that shape most Australian garages.
