WTC Automotif (WTCA), a Tan Chong Group company involved in distributing and assembling GAC vehicles in Malaysia, has commenced exports of the GAC GS3 Emzoom to Vietnam. The B-segment SUV is locally assembled at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant in KL, and the CKD version was launched locally in August 2024.
“The export of the locally assembled left-hand drive GAC GS3 Emzoom to Vietnam is a proud achievement for WTCA and it underscores the strength of our automotive group’s collaboration with GAC International. It demonstrates the proven experience of Tan Chong Group’s local assembly capabilities as a full CKD plant which includes painting facilities to produce the highest quality of Malaysian-made vehicles. This milestone also highlights our readiness to support GAC’s regional growth strategy,” said James Tan, CEO of Warisan TC Holdings.
“We are grateful and deeply appreciative of the ongoing support and guidance from GAC International, as well as the strategic backing from key government agencies such as MITI, MIDA and MARii. Their collaboration has been instrumental in making this export programme a reality. This achievement reflected the success of Malaysia’s National Automotive Policy in strengthening local manufacturing, vendor localisation programs and further solidifying Malaysia’s position as a key automotive hub in ASEAN,” he added.
WTCA says that the Segambut plant was upgraded to meet export requirements. Specific body jigs were enhanced to accommodate left-hand drive production, ensuring full compliance with GAC International’s standards. It adds that the standards set a strong foundation for the local vendor programmes for the export of a second LHD model from Segambut, in what’s described as a ‘structured and sustainable export operation to Vietnam’.
“WTCA and GAC International are also actively working on New Energy Vehicle (NEV) CKD models for both the domestic market plus expanding exports to other ASEAN markets aligned with the Malaysian government’s vision. Details on further export destinations and additional model line-ups will be announced at the appropriate time as plans progress,” the company said in a statement.
The sharply-styled GS3 Emzoom is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo GDI engine with 177 PS and 270 Nm, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Updated last month, prices range from RM116,800 for the Exclusive to RM126,800 for the Premium R. GAC’s other models sold in Malaysia are the Emkoo C-segment SUV and the M8 PHEV luxury MPV.
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smart TC abandon sinking ship nissan and pivot to commie brands
This brand is unappealing for price and spec there are more established brands with similar or even cheaper offerings. Who will even consider them?
i wish proton and perodua can export their EV to compete with BYD and Tesla
don’t worry Miti can make that happen with potong and perodaihatsu
Work harder Tan Chong motor. There are so many brand name in our car scene and very easily this brand name will be overlooked. there are not too many GAC running around even though launch since 2024. that is not good. In 2 years, BYD and Chery already gone thru several iteration of facelift and yet TC only starting to hit the ground running.. imagine this how to compete effectively ?
Vietnam have their own brand called VinFast, much better variance and design than this GAC, i think it will be hard to compete there…Good Luck TC!
Its easy for Tan Chong to execute since it is itself a distributor for both Nissan and GAC in Vietnam as well as industrial equipment like forklifts and also King Long brand. Nevertheless it is still a commendable effort and I am giving a 2 thumbs up.
Honestly not a fan of GAC design que. Their design will get old very fast. They should hire better european designers.