Chinese automotive powerhouse GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co.) has confirmed its official entry into the New Zealand market, with a launch scheduled for December 2025. The brand will debut with three distinct models, offering petrol, battery electric (BEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains.
GAC is China’s fifth-largest vehicle manufacturer produces and sells over two million vehicles annually. Its global portfolio includes three brands—Aion, GAC Trumpchi (exclusive to China), and Hyptec, known for its high-performance SSR supercar. In New Zealand all models will be marketed under the unified GAC nameplate.
Launch Lineup:
GAC Aion V
A mid-size electric SUV leading the launch. It features a 150kW motor, up to 510km WLTP range, rapid DC charging for its 75kWh battery in 24 minutes and accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.
GAC GS3 Emzoom
A compact petrol-powered SUV equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It delivers 125kW of power and 270Nm of torque.
GAC M8
A luxurious seven-seat plug-in hybrid people mover. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and PHEV system, it offers a combined output of 274kW and 630Nm. Its 25.57kWh battery provides up to 106km of electric-only driving range (WLTC).
GAC has also announced plans to expand its New Zealand lineup with three additional models in 2026.
Final specifications and pricing will be released closer to launch.
Website: www.gacnz.co.nz
