GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD vs Premium R CKD
Verdict
Between these CKD GS3 variants, the expensive car is not buying you more performance. Both use the same 1,497 cc petrol engine with 177 hp and 270 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM10,000 gap is clear on the safety count: GAC GS3 Premium R CKD gets six airbags, while GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD has four. Space is also unchanged at 341 litres, so for many Malaysian buyers this is an airbag-count-versus-budget call.
Pick the GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD if you want the same engine, gearbox, performance and boot space as the pricier variant, and can accept four airbags.
Pick the GAC GS3 Premium R CKD if the extra two airbags matter more to you than saving the cash.
Key differences
- Price: RM116,800 vs RM126,800; the Premium R costs RM10,000 more
- Airbags: 4 vs 6
- Engine/output: 1,497 cc, 177 hp, 270 Nm vs 1,497 cc, 177 hp, 270 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and drivetrain: 7.5 seconds, front-wheel drive vs 7.5 seconds, front-wheel drive
- Boot and wheelbase: 341 litres, 2,650 mm vs 341 litres, 2,650 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800✓ | RM 126,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 177 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 341 L | 341 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Exclusive CKD
- Lower purchase price
- Same 177 hp and 270 Nm
- Same 341-litre boot
- Only four airbags
- No annual road-tax saving; both are RM120 a year
Premium R CKD
- Six airbags
- Same 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same five-year warranty
- Costs more to buy
- No extra power or torque
- Same 341-litre boot as the Exclusive
Exclusive CKD vs Premium R CKD FAQ
Is the GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD or GAC GS3 Premium R CKD better?
The GAC GS3 Premium R CKD is better on airbag count, with six instead of four. For performance and space, they are tied, so the GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD is the stronger value pick.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 Exclusive CKD is priced at RM116,800, while the GAC GS3 Premium R CKD is RM126,800. That is a RM10,000 difference.
Does the GAC GS3 Premium R CKD get more performance?
No. Both variants have a 1,497 cc petrol engine with 177 hp and 270 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.