CKD 2025 GAC Emkoo launched in Malaysia, from RM 124k, 177 PS/270 Nm, 7 DCT

CKD 2025 GAC Emkoo launched in Malaysia, from RM 124k, 177 PS/270 Nm, 7 DCT

The GAC Emkoo has officially been launched in Malaysia, nearly two years after it was first shown here. Locally assembled (CKD) in Segambut, the C-segment SUV is offered in two variants:

  • Premium – RM 123,800
  • Premium Pro – RM 133,800

Both prices are on-the-road without insurance and include a five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and a seven-year/180,000 km powertrain warranty.

The first 500 customers will enjoy a RM4,000 rebate and a RM10,000 accessory package, which bundles front and rear dashcams with 64GB microSD, side sill scuff plates, luggage tray, sport pedals, and V-Kool tint (Solar for Premium, Security for Premium Pro). Premium buyers also get a powered tailgate under this package.

2025 GAC Emkoo Specs

  • 1.5-litre turbocharged direct-injection 4-cylinder
  • 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm from 1,400–4,500 rpm
  • 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission
  • 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, top speed 190 km/h
  • MacPherson strut front and multilink rear suspension

Built on GAC’s GPMA platform, the Emkoo measures:

  • 4,680 mm long
  • 1,901 mm wide
  • 1,670 mm tall
  • 2,750 mm wheelbase

That makes it larger than the Proton X70 and closer to the Honda CR-V in footprint.

Exterior highlights include:

  • L-shaped LED headlights with “Borderless V-Shape Grille”
  • Flush pop-out door handles, wraparound windscreen
  • Angular rear with slim taillights and silver diffuser
  • 19-inch two-tone alloys with Continental EcoContact 6 tyres
  • Five colours: Super Star Silver, Graphite Grey, Asphalt Black, Frost White, Star Lake Green

Moving inside, standard equipment in the GAC Emkoo includes:

  • 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Qi wireless charging pad (50W)

 

Here’s what separates the two variants.

Premium:

  • Single-zone auto air-con with rear vents
  • Seven-inch digital cluster
  • Six-way powered driver’s seat (ventilated)
  • Faux leather upholstery
  • 360-degree camera with transparency function
  • Six speakers

Premium Pro (adds):

  • Panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade
  • 12-way driver’s and four-way passenger powered seats (both ventilated)
  • Multi-colour ambient lighting, air ioniser
  • Heated, auto-dimming mirrors
  • Powered tailgate

Boot space is rated at 638 litres, expandable to 1,586 litres with the seats down.

Safety wise, both variants include six airbags, stability control, TPMS, and a Level 2 ADAS suite:

  • Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
  • Lane centring assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Speed limit assist
  • Automatic high beam

The Premium Pro adds park assist. ASEAN NCAP has awarded the Emkoo a five-star rating.

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Shaun Lee
Spent the past few years writing, shooting, and occasionally arguing with camera gear for a living. Now off on a new adventure in automotive storytelling. Still with too many car thoughts, and an underpowered RWD coupe pretending it's a race car.