The Trumpchi Emkoo () is a

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produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer

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and sold under the

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brand since 2022. It is the second vehicle of the Trumpchi ''Shadow'' (影) series, after the Empow compact sports sedan. The Emkoo is available in two

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-powered models and a

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model.

Overview

The Trumpchi Emkoo was previewed by the Vision Emkoo

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revealed in November 2021 at

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. The production model Trumpchi Emkoo debuted in April 2022, with similar yet toned-down styling compared to the 2021 concept. The Emkoo went on sale in China in August 2022 at a starting price of

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132,000 (

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19,450).

Specifications

Powertrain

There are two ICE models of the Trumpchi Emkoo. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.5 liter

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engine, producing 177 hp and 270 Nm of torque and is paired with a 7-speed

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, while the mid-level model is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, producing 252 hp and 400 Nm of torque and has an 8-speed

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. The Emkoo hybrid model is powered by a 2.0 liter engine, outputting 140 hp and 180 Nm, with an

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co-developed by GAC and

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called the G-MC 2.0 system. This model uses a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

Technology

The Trumpchi Emkoo features an ADiGO 5.0

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and a central screen using a

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8155 chip.

References

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