GAC GS4 Concept Debuts in Time for Chinese New Year
Like Korean and Japanese car companies before them, the Chinese are coming. Guangzhou Automobile Group introduced a new crossover concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Called the GS4, it’s a compact utility dressed in GAC’s “light sculpture 2.0” and “flying dynamics” family design (their words, not ours). This vehicle’s overall appearance brings to mind a Subaru XV Crosstrek rear-ending a Hyundai Sonata, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Giving it a little extra visual pizzazz it wears matte butterscotch-colored paint.
Two engines are offered in this crossover and both have turbochargers to boost output. The smaller of this duet is a 1.3-liter unit, the larger displaces 1.5-liters. Output figures have not been announced but it’s safe to bet horsepower could top out at several dozen. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission handles shifting duties.
Inside the GS4 looks surprisingly upscale, with soft materials, clearly laid-out controls and tasteful bright work. Overall the cockpit is reminiscent of something built by Hyundai.
2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage
Other features of the GS4 include Euro5 emissions compliance, four-wheel disc brakes and 18-inch wheels. But best of all if you want to check this crossover out on your own you don’t even have to buy a ticket to the Detroit show. GAC’s booth is conveniently located in the lobby.
GALLERY: GAC GS4 Crossover
Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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