Verdict
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800 to the iCaur 03’s RM119,800, but the RM4,000 gap brings a far larger 638-litre boot against 264 litres, plus 19-inch wheels and a head-up display. Its 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor makes 175 hp and 270 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds. The iCaur is the cleaner-running alternative, with a 65.69-kWh battery, 355-km EV range, 80-kW DC charging and 3.2-kW V2L. Pick based on charging access and luggage needs, not equipment quantity: the iCaur gets more cabin tech and a longer warranty.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you need the 638-litre boot, 2,750-mm wheelbase and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the iCaur 03 if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 355 km of EV range, V2L and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; iCaur 03 RM119,800.
- Powertrain: Emkoo 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 175 hp and 270 Nm; iCaur 03 single electric motor, 181 hp and 220 Nm.
- Energy storage: Emkoo 55-litre fuel tank; iCaur 03 65.69-kWh battery with 355-km EV range.
- Driveline: Emkoo front-wheel drive with seven-speed wet DCT; iCaur 03 rear-wheel drive with single-ratio automatic.
- Boot space: Emkoo 638 litres; iCaur 03 264 litres.
- Warranty: Emkoo five years/150,000 km; iCaur 03 seven years/150,000 km, with battery cover for eight years/160,000 km.
Emkoo
- 638-litre boot is 374 litres larger.
- 175 hp, 270 Nm turbo petrol motor and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 19-inch wheels, head-up display and six front plus six rear parking sensors.
- Costs RM4,000 more.
- Five-year vehicle warranty is two years shorter than the iCaur 03’s.
- No EV range, 80-kW DC charging or 3.2-kW V2L capability.
03
- 355-km EV range from a 65.69-kWh battery, plus 80-kW DC charging.
- V2L supplies up to 3.2 kW.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker Infinity audio, navigation and seven-year vehicle warranty.
- 264-litre boot is 374 litres smaller.
- 150 km/h top speed trails the Emkoo’s 190 km/h.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus the Emkoo’s six at each end.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800 | RM119,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 220 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 65.69 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 355 km |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 80 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 638 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty | 8 Years/160000 km Battery Warranty, Drive Unit & High Voltage Components |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Emkoo vs 03 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or iCaur 03 better?
The Emkoo is better for carrying luggage, with 638 litres of boot space and a 55-litre petrol tank. The iCaur 03 is better for drivers able to charge regularly, delivering 355 km of EV range, 80-kW DC charging, V2L and longer vehicle warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo is RM4,000 dearer: RM123,800 versus RM119,800 for the iCaur 03.
Which has the bigger boot?
The GAC Emkoo has the bigger boot at 638 litres. The iCaur 03 provides 264 litres, so the Emkoo has 374 litres more luggage capacity.