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GAC unveils 2026 Emzoom

Larger screen, added driver aids, new prices

Published May 4, 2026 04:59 pm

At A Glance

  • The 2026 GAC Emzoom arrives in GB and R-Style variants with indicative pre-sale prices starting at ₱1,059,900.
  • Both variants retain the 1.5-liter TGDI engine and 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, with output rated at about 176 PS and 270 Nm.
  • The update brings a 14.6-inch touchscreen, Android Auto projection, automatic headlights, auto-sensing wipers, and frameless-type rear wipers.
  • The R-Style adds a Black Edition exterior package, 50W wireless charging, ventilated driver's seat, Integrated Parking Assistance, and Blind Spot Video Driving Assistance.
GAC Philippines has announced the 2026 Emzoom, confirming its variants, equipment updates, color options, and indicative pre-sale pricing for the local market.
The 2026 Emzoom arrives in GB and R-Style variants, dropping the old models GS3 designation. Indicative pre-sale pricing starts at ₱1,059,900 for the 2026 Emzoom GB, while the 2026 Emzoom R-Style is listed at ₱1,159,900.
Both variants are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Output is rated at 176 PS and 270 Nm of torque. The Emzoom remains a 5-seater subcompact crossover, with GAC Philippines citing more than 8,000 local customers for the GS3 Emzoom.
The Emzoom GB gets a new “Star Diamond” grille, auto-sensing windshield wipers, frameless-type rear wipers, automatic headlights, and a second-row unfastened seatbelt warning system.
A 14.6-inch multifunctional touchscreen display is fitted to the GB, with Android Auto mobile phone projection included as part of the infotainment update. The cabin comes in blue and black, while exterior color choices include Graphene Grey, Ivory White, Moonlight Grey, and Superstar Silver.
The Emzoom R-Style adds a Black Edition grille package, 18-inch tires, frameless-type rear wipers, a ventilated driver’s seat, a 14.6-inch multifunctional touchscreen display, Android Auto mobile phone projection, and a 50W wireless charger.
Integrated Parking Assistance and Blind Spot Video Driving Assistance are standard on the R-Style, adding more support in parking and lane-change situations. Its cabin is finished in brown and black.
“The 2026 Emzoom is a vanguard of our Philippine lineup, embodying refined quality and dynamic performance,” said Steven Wang, Senior VP of GAC International. “We are deeply grateful to our Filipino customers for choosing this vehicle, and we remain dedicated to providing them with unwavering, long-term support as we uphold our commitment to engineering precision and everyday versatility.”
The 2026 Emzoom is supported by GAC Philippines’ 30-dealer network, a Manila parts warehouse, and aftersales coverage that includes warranties of up to five years for internal combustion vehicles and eight years for EVs. New owners also receive two years of free roadside assistance.
Final availability details may be confirmed through GAC dealerships and the brand’s official local channels.

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