GAC Auto, a Chinese automaker, unveiled the EMKOO, a futuristic and highly anticipated hybrid SUV, earlier this year.
The GAC EMKOO SUV has now been officially launched in China, with prices ranging from 132,000 yuan to 172,000 yuan ($19,450 to $25,350 USD) and is marketed under the Trumpchi sub-brand.
The EMKOO is built on the GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd) GPMA (GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture) modular platform and measures 4,680/1,901/1,670 mm with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. In terms of styling, it is a radical departure from all previous GAC models.
According to the automaker, the EMKOO is a “glimpse into the future”. GAC calls the design as “Hi-tech Industrial Aesthetics” and it certainly looks like a classic example of industrial designs blending into the modern automotive styling.
A D-shaped three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a floating touch-screen, and a diamond-shaped gear selector highlight the vibrant interior.
It’s worth noting that the EMKOO lacks door handles and instead relies on switches to open and close the doors. The entry-level Trumpchi EMKOO has a 7-inch instrument panel and 6 speakers, while the higher variant has a 10.25-inch screen and 8 speakers.
The EMKOO’s super-sensing interactive smart cockpit and intelligent driving system are powered by an ADiGO 5.0 system, while the hardware is comprised of a Qualcomm 8155 chip.
There are also Yamaha speakers for a good sound system, as well as additional speakers mounted in the front seat headrests to add another dimension of sound.
The technology also includes three solid-state Lidar units, twelve HD cameras, six-millimeter wave radars, and twelve ultrasonic radars.
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