Trumpchi Emkoo

The Trumpchi Emkoo (Chinese: 影酷; pinyin: Yǐngkù, literally: Shadow Cool) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Group and sold under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. It is the second vehicle of the Trumpchi Shadow (影) series, after the Empow compact sports sedan.^[3]

Trumpchi Emkoo
2022 Trumpchi Emkoo
Overview
Manufacturer	Trumpchi (GAC Group)
Also called	GAC Emkoo (outside China)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Guangzhou Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA)[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)[2]
Body style	5-door SUV
Platform	GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture (GMPA)
Related	Trumpchi GS4 III
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L 4A15J2 turbo I4 2.0 L 4B20J1 turbo I4 Petrol hybrid: 2.0 L 4B20L1 I4
Electric motor	1xAC PMSM (hybrid)
Power output	130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) (1.5 L) 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) (2.0 L) 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) (2.0 L hybrid)
Transmission	7-speed DCT 8-speed automatic 2-speed DHT
Hybrid drivetrain	Parallel (hybrid)
Battery	2.076 kWh Li-ion battery (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,901 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Curb weight	1,500–1,625 kg (3,307–3,583 lb) 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) (Emkoo Hybrid)

Overview

The Trumpchi Emkoo was previewed by the Vision Emkoo concept car revealed in November 2021 at Auto Guangzhou.^[4]

The production model Trumpchi Emkoo debuted in April 2022, with similar yet toned-down styling compared to the 2021 concept.^[2][5] The Emkoo went on sale in China in August 2022.^[6]

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  Trumpchi Emkoo (side view)
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  Trumpchi Emkoo (rear view)

Markets

Mexico

The Emkoo was launched in Mexico on 21 January 2025, with three variants: GE, GL and HEV, it is powered by either 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol or 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrains.^[7]

Philippines

The Emkoo was previewed for the Philippinean market at the 19th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) on 4 April 2024 and sales commenced in the Philippines on 22 August 2024. It is available in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre Hybrid powertrain, as the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) sold by GAC Group in the country.^[8][9]

South Africa

The Emkoo was launched in South Africa on 28 August 2024, shortly two weeks after GAC Group entry to South Africa with the GS3 Emzoom. It is available in two trim levels: Executive and Executive Plus; it is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.^[10]

Specifications

Powertrain

There are two ICE models of the Trumpchi Emkoo. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine, producing 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) and 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) of torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the top-level model is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, producing 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) of torque and has an 8-speed automatic transmission.^[6]

The Emkoo hybrid model is powered by a 2.0 liter engine with an electric motor outputting a combined 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) is co-developed by GAC and Toyota called the G-MC 2.0 system. This model uses a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.^[6]

Specs^[11][12]

Model	Years	Transmission	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	Top speed
Petrol
1.5 Turbo	2022–present	7-speed DCT	130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) at 5,500 rpm	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) at 1,400–4,500 rpm	190 km/h (118 mph)
2.0 Turbo		8-speed automatic	185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) at 5,250 rpm	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm	210 km/h (130 mph)
Hybrid
2.0 Hybrid	2022–present	2-speed DHT	175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp)		160 km/h (99 mph)

Technology

The Trumpchi Emkoo features an ADiGO 5.0 advanced driver-assistance system and a 14.6 in (37 cm) central screen using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.^[13]