The Trumpchi GA4 is a compact sedan produced by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. It was intended to be a smaller successor to the GA5 compact sedan, leaving the GA5 nameplate open for a new compact sedan model.

Trumpchi GA4
Trumpchi GA4
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also calledGAC GA4
Production2018–2023
Model years2018–2023
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 102 kW (137 hp; 139 PS) (4A13M1)
  • 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) (4A15K1)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,692 mm (184.7 in)
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight1,265–1,330 kg (2,789–2,932 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorTrumpchi GA5
SuccessorTrumpchi Empow

Overview

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Trumpchi GA4 side profile
 
Trumpchi GA4 rear

The Trumpchi GA4 was officially launched during the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as the replacement for the Trumpchi GA5 compact sedan in China,[1][2] and it went on sale in China shortly after on January 18, 2018.[3] Sales in North America was planned to start in 2019.[4]

The GA4 sedan is powered by either a 1.5-liter I4 with 114hp mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, or a 1.3-liter turbo I4 engine generating 137hp and 202Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Prices ranges from 73,800 Yuan (€ 9,400/ US$11,600) to 115,800 Yuan (€ 14,800/ US$18,300).[5]

Motorsport

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On June 12, 2019, a GAC GA4 topped the Manufacturer Class of both four-hour and 12-hour segments of the Kalayaan Cup Endurance Challenge at Clark International Speedway in the Philippines. In GAC Motor's debut at the endurance race, the car finished second overall in the first four hours, and fourth overall in the entire 12-hour race.[6][7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi GA4 sedan for China". 25 June 2015.
  2. ^ "China's GAC returns to Detroit auto show with GA4 sedan, Enverge concept". 17 January 2018.
  3. ^ "GAC Trumpchi plans to roll out three new models in 2018 to achieve 700,000 of sales target".
  4. ^ "China's GAC Trumpchi Is Bringing Compact Sedan And Electric Concept To The Detroit Auto Show". 9 January 2018.
  5. ^ "GAC Trumpchi GA4". 14 February 2018.
  6. ^ "GAC Motor tops endurance race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  7. ^ Lee, Earl (2019-06-13). "GAC Motor wins manufacturer class in 12-hour Kalayaan Cup endurance race". AutoDeal.com.ph. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
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